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London, England, 1813-04-26 00:00:00

FROM SATURDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE.

CROWN OFFICE, APRIL t 4
Members returned to serve in this present Parliament :
County ut Monagban—l'lsomas Chitties Steuart Corry, of Fair-
field, in the sa.d County of Monaghan, Esq. in the robin of
Richard Thomas Dawson, Es* now Lord Viscount Cm-
- inorne.
aorough of St. MaWti ^ Francis Homer, of Lincoln's Inn, In the
County of Middlesex, Esq. in the room of William Shipley,
Esq. who has veered the office of Steward of his Majesty's
Manor of East Hendred.
COLONIAL DEPARTMENT.
DOWNING-STREET, APRIL $2, ISIS.

A Dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was this day re-
eelvati by the ).ari Bathurst, one Obis Majesty's Principal Sectu-
taries of State, from Lieutenant-General Sir George Prevost,
Bart. Governor-General and Cunaniander-in-Chief of the Forcer
in North America.

Qiebee, Tel). 8, 3815.

MY LORD—I have the honour to congratulate your
Lordship upon the signal success which has again at-
,tended his Majesty's arms in Upper Canada.
Brigadier-General Winchester, with a division of
the forces of the United States, consisting of upwardi
of 1000 men, being the right wing of Major-General
Harrison's army, thrown in advance, marching to the
attack of Detroit, was completely defeated on the
22d January last, by Colonel Proctor, commanding
in the Michigan territory, with a force which he had
hastily collected upon the approach of the enemy,
consisting of a srball detachment of the 10th Royal
Veteran battalion, three companies of the +lst Regi.
merit, a party of the Royal Newfoundland Fencibles,
the sailors belonging to the -Queen Charlotte, and
150 of the Essex militia, not exceeding 500 regulars
and militia, and about 600 Indians ; the result of the
action has been the surrender of Brigadier General
Winchester, with 500 officers, non-commissioned offi-
cers, and privates of the American army, and with a
loss on their part of nearly the like number in killed
and wounded.

For the details of this affair, uhich reflects the
highest credit upon Colonel Proctor for the prompti-
tude, gallantry, and decision which he has manifested
laon this occasion, I. beg leave to refer your Lord.
ip to his letter to Major-General Sheaffe, herewith
nsmitted.

I have Also the honour of transmitting to your
Lordship, returns of the killed and wounded on our
part, and of the prisoners taken from the enemy, the
latter of which your Lordship will not fail to observe
more than exceeded the whole of the regular and mi-
litia force which Colonel Proctor had to oppose to
them. Major-General Harrison, with the main body
of his army, consisting of about two thoasand men,
Was reported to be tour or five days march distant
from Brigadier-General Winchester's division, ad-
vancing in the direction of Detroit.
I think it not improbable that, upon hearing of the
disaster of this division and the loss of his supplies,
be may commence his retreat ; but should he perse-
vere in his endeavours to penetrate further into the
Michigan territory, I feel the fullest confidence in the
skill and bravery of Colonel Proctor, and the troops
under his command, for an effectual resistance to
every attempt of the enemy in that quarter.
A small detachment from the Royal Artillery ati
Fort George, with the light infantry company of the
41st Regiment, have marched to reinforce Detroit;
'hey are to be replaced on the Niagara frontier by
=rows now in motion from Montreal.
I have the honour to be, etc.
(Signed) GEORGE PREVOST.
Sandwich, January 25, lat S.
Sift—ln my last dispatch I acquainted you, that
the enemy was in the Michigan territory, marching
upon Detroit, and that I therefore deemed it neces-
sary that he should be attacked without delay, with
all and every description of force within my reach.
Early in the morning of the 19th I was informed
of his being in possession of Frenchtown, on the river
Raisin, 26 miles from Detroit, after experiencing
every resistance that Major Reynolds, of the Essex
militia, had it in his power to make, with a three-
pounder, well served and directed by Bombardier
Kitson, of the Royal Artillery, and the Militia, three
of whom he had well trained to the use of it. The
retreat of the gun was covered by a brave band of
Indians, who made the enemy pay dear for what he
obtained. This party, composed of militia and In-
dians, with the gun, fell back 18 miles to Brown's
Town, the settlement of the brave Wyandots, where
directed my force to assemble.
On the 21st instant I advanced 12 miles to Swan
Creek, from whence we marched to the enemy, and
attacked him at break of day on the 22d instant ; and
niter suffering, for our numbers, a considerable loss,
the enemy's torte posted in houses and enclosures, and
which, from dread dialling into the hands of the In-
dians, they most obstinately defended, at length sur-
rendered, at discretion-,,the other part of their force,
in attempting to retreat by the way they came, were,
I believe, all, or with very few exceptions, killed by
thelndians. Brigadier-General Winchester was taken
in the pursuit by the NVyandct Chief Roundhead, who
alit./ wards surrendered him to me.
You will perceive that I have lost no time; indeed
it was necessary to be prompt in my rnovemeats, as
the enemy would have been joined by Major-General
Harrison in a few days. The troops, the marine,
and the militia, displayed great bravery, and be-
haved uncommonly well. Where so much zeal and
spirit were manifested, it would be unjust to attempt
to particularise any ; I cannot, however, refrain
front inentioning Lieutenant Colonel St. George, who
received four wounds in a gallant attempt to occupy
a building which was favourably situated for annoy-
ing the enemy ; together with Vaisign Kerr, of the
Newfoundland regiment, who, I fear, is very dan-1
gerotisly wounded. The zeal and courage of the'
Indian department were never more conspicuous than
-on this occasicio, and the Indian warriyrs fought
with their usual bravery. I am much indebted to
the different departments, the troops having been
well and timely supplied with every requis►te the dis-
trict could :Afford. • _ _ _ _

I have fortunately not been deprived of the ser.

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vices ot Lieutenant rroughton (.1 .the royal artillery,
and acting in the Quarter-Master-General's depait-
went, although he iVAS wounded, to whose zealous
and unwearied exertions I am greatly indebted, as
well. as to the whole of the royal artillery for their
conduct in this affair.
inclose a list of the 140 and wounded{ and
cannot but himent that ti.are are so many Of *44
but ot the hltter 4 run happy to say a large firoporT
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tion will return to their duty, and most of them in a
short time ; I also inclose a return of the arms and
ammunition which have been taken, as well as of the
prisoneis, whom you will perceive to be equal to my
utmost force, exclusive of the Indians.
It is Teported that a party, consisting of 100 men,
bringing 500 hogs for General Winchester's force,
has been completely cut off by the Indianh and the
convoy taken.
Lieutenant MiLean, my acting Brigade-Major,
whose gallantry and exertions were conspicuous oua
the 22d- instant, is the bearer of this dispatch, and
will be able to afford you every information respect-
ing our situations-•I have the honour to be, etc.
(Signed) HENRY PROCTOR, Col. Commanding.
'To Major-General Sheaffe, dca &e. Fort George.
Return of Prisoners taken after the Action at Riviera as Raisin,
on the 22d January, 1813.
I Brigadier-General, 1 Colonel, 1 Major, 9 Captains, 6 Lieu-
tenants, 10 Ensigns, 1 Brigade-Major, 1 Adjutant, 1 Quar-
ter-Master, 2 Surgeons, 17 serjeants, 433 rank sad
Total, 495.

N. B. The Indians have brought in and delivered
up sevtral prisoners since the above return was taken,
they continue to do so this morning, so that this re-
turn is not perfectly correct, nor can a correct one
be procured until they arrive at Sandwich.
(Signed) FELIX TROUGHTON, R. A.
Act. Dep. Asst. Qr.-Mr.-Gem
(A true copy.) •
- (Signed) J. HARVEY, Lt.-Col. and D. A. G.
Return of Killed and Ijounded in the Action at Ravi re an
Raisin, 22d January, 1 til3.
Royal Artillery-1 sevjeant, I gunner, killed; I. lieutenant,
corporal, 1 bombardier, S gunners, wounded.
10th Royal Veteran Batt.-2 privates wounded.
41st Foot-15 privates killed ; 1 Captain, I Lieutenant, S ser-
jeants 1 corporal, 91 privates, wounded.
Royal Newfoundland Regiment—,l private ; 1 Ensign, I
serleant, 3 corporals, 13 privates, wounded.
Marine Department-1 seaman killed ; 2 Lieutenants, 1 Mid-
shipman, 1 gunner, 12 seamen, wounded.
Ist Essex Militia-2 privates killed; 1 Captain, 2 Lieutenants,
2 serjeants, 7 privates, wounded.
2d Ditto-3 privates killed; I Ensign, 3 privates, wounded.
Staff-1 Lieutenant-Colonel, wounded.
Tutal-1 serjeant, I gunner, 21 privates, 1 seaman, killed;
1 Lieutenant-Colonel, 2 Captain., 6 Lieutenants, 2 En-
signs 1 Midshipman, 6 serjelnts, 5 corporals, 1 bom-
bardier 6 gunners, 116 privates, 12 seamen, wounded.
General tptal-24 killed, 158 wounded.
Names of the Officers wounded.
Royal Artillery—Lieutenant Troughton.
41st Foot—Captain Tallen, and Lieutenant Clancy*:
Royal Newfoundland Regiment—Ensign Kerr.
Marine Department— Lieutenants Rolette and Irvine, and Mid-
ahipman Richardson.
lit Essex Militia--Captain Mills, and Lieutenants M4Cormic
and Gorden.
2d Ditto—Claud Garvin.
. _ _ _ _ _

Staff--Coionel St. George,
(Signed) ERLIX TitiltrGitTON, Lt. R. A.
Act. Dep. Asst. Qr.-Mr.-Gen.
(A true copy.)
(Signed) 3. HAavire, I.leut.-Col. and Dep. Adj.-Gen.

ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, APRIL 24, ISIS.

Admiral Lord Keith has transmitted to John Wil-
son Croker, Esq. a letter from the Hon. Captain
Pages, of his Majesty's ship the Superb, giving an
account of the capture, on the 15th instant, by the
Superb and Pyramus, of the Viper American letter
of marque, of 274 tons, 6 guns, and 34 men, from
Nantes to America.

Extract of a Letter from the Hon. Captain &merle, of his Ma-
jesty's ship Medusa, addressed to Admiral Lord gelds, and
transmitted by his Lordship to John Wilion Croker, Esq.
Medusa, at Sea, April 13, 1813.
I have the honour to inform you, that his Majesty's
ship under my command has this day captured the
American letter of marque schooner Caroline, of four
guns and 28 men, bound from New Orleans to
Bourdeaux.
(For Military Promotions, Bankrupts, &e. ate the last page ]

HALIGOLAND MAIL.

RATISBON, MARCH SI.

The day before yesterday arrived here the Saxon
Minister of Sate, Count Marcolini ; and yesterday
evening, at half after five, came their Majesties the
King and Queen of Saxony, with the Princess their
daughter. With the King arrived the French Mini..
ster at the Saxon Court, Baron de Serra, and the
Bavarian Minister, M. Von Pfeffel. Persons belong-
ing to the Royal retinue are daily arriving.

BERLIN, APRIL 10.
Before the departure of the Russian Gentral,
Count Wittgenstein, from Berlin, his Excellency
published the following Order of the Day :

1' Head-quarters, Berlin, March 6th (18th).
" Soldiers—The alliance we have so much wished for with
Prussia is concluded, and will be Listing. Inflamed by the same
ardent thirst ter a just vengeance, and impelled by honour and
glory, the Prussian troops will fight with us in our ranks against
the common enemy of the world. The inhabitants of Prussia,
since our entrance Into that kingdom, and especially the inhabi-
tants of the city of Berlin, have given us proofs of their most
perfect friendship mid attachment. This friendly reception can
never be forgotten by us. Who could doubt that troops, who in
the former war were accustomed to conquer the coalman ene-
my, would now also, like brothers, share topther the danger
and the laurels

" Since the Prussian troops are now united with sun, the
General finds it no longer necessary to place Russian comman-
dants in the towns where there are already Prussians; on which
account, after the publication of the present order of the day, ail
the Russian Commandants shall give up their authority to the
Prussian Commandants, who may be in any plate ; but the
Prussian Commandant ;vill nuke it a duty to take on himself the
superintendance of the Russian hospitals, and the sending off of
the convide.ct tits to the army. The Commandant will be as•
sisted by 'Russian Officer, who understands the German lan-
guage. Proper persons to ucdertake this charge will be imme-
diately sent to Tilsit, Konigsberg, Elbing, Kirienwerder,
bcbwedt, and the village of Gusttbrise."

APRIL 13 —The day before yesterday, at four in
the afterncor., 71 officers, '4508 prisoners of war, and
eight pieces of artillery, were brought in here from
Kremmen under a it ussian escort, being those who
on the 3d instant surrendered to General Von Dorn-
berg at Luneburg. The half of whom were French-
men, among whom were many belonging to the
Cohorts, and the Saxon regiment of Prince Maximi-
lian, 1200 wen strong. They were yesterday sent
further on to the Oder, and from thence to Colberg,
where ihey will be shipped. Many of them have
entered into our service.
These two days past 187 prisoners, taken at Mock-
ern, have been brought in here, by the way of Pots-
dam, among whom are many hussars.
It was not the Heitman of the Cossacks, Count
Platow, but the Cossack Generals Count Ilernaiskb
who entered this place at the head of eight pulks of
Cossacks i—but the iettman Co ut ilacow duly
expected here:
Their Maksties 4he Emperor of RUssii lind
4(1114 Qf Prvfistis are carc;o at Presilln i as are also

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40,006 men of the Russian main army, which consist
of the Bower of their troops, and the caValry of which I
particularly excite admiration.
The Minister Stein likewise comes to Dresden, as
organising Minister.
We still flatter ourselves with the return of the
King of Saxony, and of his joining the alliance. On
the 2d of April it was announced,- in general orders,
at Dresden, that the allied troops were not to fire on
the Saxons.

On the 29th of March, the Danish Consul Brede,
at Stettin, was taken out of hisled at six o'clock in
the morning by the military, and carried to Fort
Prussia.

On.the 10th instant the head-quarters of General
Von Blucher were removed from Chemnitz to Roch.
litz, on the river Mulde. An affair took place with
the French, near Chemnitz, in which they lost 50
prisoners.

HAMBURGH, APRIL le.

It is reported here, that a large fleet of transports,
containing 40,000 Swedes on board, have arrived off
Rostock.

The corps upon the Elbe below this city have been
so greatly increased within the last few days, that it
is believed they will debouch from various points and
advance against the enemy.