The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-03
Ertraet qfa letter datcd


LAGuIRA, sept 10.
"Capt. White. has Justnow returned from |
lPOrto-Caveilo, his vessel, Cargo. Freight, |
&c. is condemned. He says there is no doubt, |
but all American vessels will meet the same
| fate"
"P. S We just learn that all the Anne
] rican vessels are condemned"
| The reason given for the above condem-
nation is, the want OF Consular Certificates.
| BATTLE AT QUEENSTOWN.
Extract Of a fette, from Young Gentleman at
CIaandaigRa to his father in this CITY, dated
October i7fh.
Z" Surprising your anxiety to know some of the bar
ucu'ars oil the battle and d, feat Of troops at
Queenaton to be great, take advantage of the pre-
sent opportunity TO communicate what saw s. col
ected at the time.
"Called by some business with the officers on the
lines, arrived at Lewiston (the place from whie,
our troops cmbarked) at the moment the attack be-
gan. Our men 10 the number of five hundred
headed by Solomon Van RanssaIear, in thirteen boats
crossed to the Canada side. They ere fred unon
by the Brit sh and Indians, who were undoubtedly
Of our intention. AS soon they arrived
within gun shot, the cry was" pull away boys 20 aud
in few moments our boats struck the shore. Here
the battle began side and d eaa.ul conflict
ensued. We beat them back up a very high mount
(st the foot of which men landet) ut the pont
OF the bay onet. Nothing could exree the va!or and
bravery oil our officers and men,. The brave leader
(though not dangerously in three places. Having
possession of the height, and pla ted fae on tl,
redoub built on the Hill, extacy of JOY seemed TO
pcrvade our ranks; all hands anxious TO cross
the rver,and did AS fast the small number OF boats
would allow. About light hundred had crossed as 81
infnrcement when the British who had rallied re
turned TO the charge.
50 The commenc ement of a second battle and the
sight Of considerable number of dead and mansled
bodies, Which, were brought shore in the re-
turn boats, caused depression OF mind this side
which could not be ettaced. 1 hough troops
were again mIietey victorious, under general
Wadsworti, who had taken the command none
could be got to cross, aud many constantly de-
serting. Gen. w. came upon the brow OF the hh
and urged our men we could tall. across the river
To turn out and support what had been Elorousy
But the sight OF another reinforcement of r. d
Goals. who marched directly within view, deei-
ed their fears. The panic became universal, & The
oss o; tUr brave fellows clearly foresecn.
- i he third and last battle of the most
desperate and severe that occurred. Cur men,
though 9utfanked and almost surrounded, fought in
the most resoiu,e manner for about hour and
half. They were driven TO the edge of the hill
which was nearest the water, and were compelled
as we suppose to surrender at discretion.
Our loss, as hear as l ear judge, mast lave been
about twelve hundred men III killed, wounded, and
taken prisoners Among the number was G.. H.
5oughtnn, who, as an ensign in an independent
pany, called into service. Ali the militia was to
be paroled and sent home. l could not learn that
any officers of distinction side killed,
tnOupn many were WOunbel; among whom
Lieut. Col Christie, ii New-York MAJ. Spencer
OF this county, and aid to Gen WadswOrth Got.
Bloom, SSc. &c. Gen w. had ball pass through
his coat From the peculiar situation OF the ground
those this side had fair view OF the principal
part Of the hole transaction, without being mate
rial danger"
WAsuIxcToN, October 5l.-The Congress Of
the United States meet in this city Monday next,
pursuant to law. Several of the members have al
ready arrived here whom we lave RPru
Messrs Narnuin, Cuts, Gaillard. Robinson, aud
Wortliugton, of the Senate, and Messrs Harper,
CUTS, Turner, Champion, nlosely, Fitch, Wright,
Dawson, Newton, and Grundy, of the iIousc of Re-
presentatives.
The Republicans of Massachusetts hsvo annonno-
ed twenty two gentlemen candidates fUr Electors
| of PresIde't and Vice-PrGsrieI,t Of the United
States, in pursuance of the late decision OF the Lee
gsature oi that state, to chusc thc b. certain dis
tricts The names Of JOHN a DAMS late President
of the United States, and William Gray late Lieut.
Governor of Massachusetts; stand conspicuous On
the iist
The President has been pleased tn confer the Lre-
vet rank of Major on Captain H. TAYLOR, Of the
9Th yegt. OF Infantry, for his gallant defence Of Fort
| Harrison.
E,rGct ofG letter fro1r a gentleman at Pass
Christian, datel September Esd, to his triend in
| fAig CIV.
" ~ disease n,A death ,ad commenced the most
formidable rayages III ranks, upon the Mssissp
ri, Genera removed us, most wisely n nv olin-
ion, ~ tins place, abOst the beginning Of August
and regsning health again rapidly
that have donbt little band, in tic course Uf
or weeks will be st fDr any service the govern
men' may end it necessary to order them upon.
The superior ssinby ol this position the shores
Of ibe Mississippi has already been most s;rikingly
cyinccd. Our worthy General has never yet been
! allie 10 visit us but expect him daily. lie las
found it necessary to rchain in Ncw-Oroans to
ecuntcract the Vaccinations Of combination Of Bur
rites, French pnrt'zams, ana Spanish dependents,
with nest Of Wretehcs from country, who
strlinng every to paralize his efforts tor
the public good but feel confident that ny ms en-
cr- es, tsouts aud patriotism, they will find them
selves completely iG.Ied."
Head Quarters, Pla,fsburg Och15H, 1912.
AFTER ORDERS.
In consideration of the ontl and contri
ton Of John Wilson, row under sentence e
death ioT dcscrtion--that hc wa, citiccd 20
desert by Richard Henmon. also under sen
tcnce cf death for the same CRIME, and the
members 0f the court marti4l who tried the
| 'aiA prisoners, having recommended the SAID
John Wilson for pardon
| General Bloomfield is o. opinion, that ii
the exercise Of mercy in the case o, the said
Ohm Wilson, be vii. be in the discharge Of
'dD!y, u grant Dayd Mend therefore ths