Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-16
FROM CANADA.

From the Montreal Gazette, Extra. Seht. 5.
We are happy to crafty our subscribers
with afew official details OF the capture OF De-
treit and Gen. Hull by our little army, under
Major Gen Brock. The remaining details
will be given in their order, IN the Gazette
which will be published as early as possible
this week,
We have also been favored by a friend with
a letter dated at Sandwich the 18th Aug CIV.
ing an account of the movements and dePre-,
dations of the American army In and about
that neighbourhood, the whole OF which Will
appear In our next.
The American colours were brought down
hereby Major Glegg, Abide Camp to Gen.
Brock.
We hourly expect to see here Gen. Hull.
and the prisoners.
Head Quarters, Sandwich, dug. Is, 1912.
SIR-The force at my disposal authorizes
me to require of you the immediate surrender
of Fort Detroit. 1t is far from my inclination
to Join in a war of determination, but you must
be aware, that the numerous body of Indians
who have attached themselves to my troops,
will be beyond my controul the moment the
contest commences. You will find me dis
posed TO enter into such conditions as will sa-
tisfy the most scrupulous sense of honor.
Lieut., Col. M.Donnel and Major Glegg are
fully authorised to conclude any arrangement
that may lead to prevent the unnecessary ettu-
sion of blood. have the honor to be sir,
your most obedient servant
Signed ISAAC BROCK, Maj Gen.
His excellency Brig. Gen. Hull,
Commanding at Fort Detroit.
Head Quarters, Detroit, dug. Is, 1912.
SIR have received your letter OF this
date--I have no other reply to make, than TO
inform you; that | am prepared to meet any
force, which may be at your disposal, and any
consequences which may result from any ex-
ertion of it YOU may think proper to make.
avail myself of this opportunity TO inform
s you that the flag of truce, under the direction
of Capt Brown, proceeded contrary to the
orders, and without the knowledge of Col
Cass, who commanded the troops which at
tackled your picket, near the River Granard
Bridge.
likewise take this occasion to inform you
that Cowie's house was set on fire contrary TO
my orders, and it did not take place until af-
ter the evacuation of the Fort. From the best
Information have been able to obtain on the
subject, it was set on FIRE by some OF the inha-
bitants on the other side of the river. l am,
very respectfully, your excellency's most ODE
dent servant,
(Signed) w. HULL, Brig. Gen.
Commanding the n W. Army of the U. S.
His excellency Mai Gen. Brock,
commanding his Britannia Ma
jesty's forces, Sandwich, Upper
Canada.
Capitalization as before published.
I'm article suhhlementatto the articles Of cati-
tulation concluded at Detroit, l6th august,
1912.
1t is agreed that the officers and soldiers of
the OHIO militia and volunteers shall be per-
mitted to proceed to their respective homes
on this condition, that they are not to serve
during the present war, unless they are ex-
changed.
(Signed) w. HULL, Brig. Gen.
Commanding n. w. Array, u. S.
ISAAC BROCK, Maj, Gen.
An article IN addition 10 the SUPPLEMENTAL artt-
Gle Of the cafanmLatlon, concluded at Detroit,
l6th Of dug. 1912.
1t is further agreed that tbe officers and SOL