The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-04

vessel and compelled to abandon his boats
but saved all his men except the two woun-
dcd prisoners, whom he left in the boats
Col. Miller continued on the field of battle
until the evening ofthc 10th, when he receiv-
ed ordersfrom Gen. Hull To march back To the
river Ducoss. to secure some provisions
which had just been sent there, after which
he returned to Detroit.
A letter from Col. M'Arthur. dated the
Sd inst. states that provisions are not 81
scarce as was apprchended here.-Three
months rations, were, at that time, in store
at the fort at Detroit.
"a British vessel, with flag of truce. ar
rived at Detroit, on the Sd inst. conveying
the American prisoners taken at Michili-
lmAckanack.
The number of Canadians who have ta-
ken protection under Gen. Hull. amounts to
about 400, many of whom have passed to
the British within three hours after taking
thei: projections 49, e.. 49,. =.
Capt. Brush and his party had arrived at
the river Raisin, aud-have possession of a
block house which they are ;fortifying. All
the inhabitants of the settlement, on that RI
YER. capable of bearing arms, had joined capt.
| Brush at the block -housc--the whole con-
sisted OF near 500 men.-Ah commune alton
between Capt. Brush and the army was en-
tirely cut off, the Indians having way LAID
every road, which rendered his situation We
! ny perilons. -:
| MIR. Lyons had very fatiguing and dam
gerous journey. He was in both the above
mentioned engagements, attempting to get
home, but was obliged, each time, to return
back to Detroit. He. however, at last. pro-
| cured two Canadian traders who took him
c,rcuitous route through the woods. by
which means he avoided the enemy.
CuIIICOTuE Aur,,st 95-On the 18th
inst. volunteer company Of Rifemen con
| sist,ng of seventy five, from Col. James Re
hicks Regiment, marched from the county
OF Pickaway for Urbanna. under capt. Phi
lip M'Nemar. Lieut.. John Jackson and En-
sign George Huffman.
| WE call the serious attention of our rea-
ders. and the public in general to some of
the following IMPORTANT extracts of
letters from Upper Canada. Hear Hear!
. Fellow Citizens a
VOICE FRI ON CANADA!
| "The longing eyes of the state of OHIO
and the NATION are upon us. Oh that
we could perform acts of valor to surpass
their most sanguine expectations but why
can't we! because we are without Con,
| m0nder, or rather without Generai-Oh
for HARRISON, or the shade of WAYNE
lit is useless to mouthe our sentiments,
only one pervades the breasts of true Ame-
ricans, both citizens and soldiers in Detroit
and Camp. But it is awfully to be feared
we shall become the sport of the enemy =
he has waxed courageous, valiant & strong
Through the pusillanimity and indecision of
Jour Commander. Here the army lies
Idoing-nothing! The foe is active, he has
lgot Northumberland, and if there is not a
tchange soon it is to be feared he will have
DETROIT, and the army and people de-
livered to a savage warfare 1t seems as if
the patience of the Cclonels were drained
ito the drugs. and spirit of apathy prevails
throughout the army with both officer and
soldier. The men were in spirits and are
courageous, but have lost all confidence in
the General, Cor Granny, } and spirit of
apathy is discernable-but enough of this
true, but unpleasant subject."-.August 4.
EXTRACT FROM sANDwICH-Aug4 4.
Brush has not arrived, we expect he
will be at the rapids to-night-an escort is
Just sent to meet him, awfully fear tits too
late, but the General could not be prevailed
upon to send them before.
Erfract Of q letter from CAPTAIN Henry
Brush, TO .1dajor j. W Ccuch of this
hiace, dated Head Quarters, River Raj
SIN, august Ia.
Already too sensible of the unpropiti-
lous situation of our North Western Army,
l need not detail to you its disasters or pre-
sent perilous condition. Please to make it
known to all military commanders in our
Estate and urge the necessity of immediate
lreinforcemcnts agreeable to the acquisitions
OF our commanding officers; Solicit them
to march without delay and with all posi-
BILE expedition. If our force here consisted
OF or hundred men, they would with one
accord march 20 Detroit and relieve their
brethren there in a most critical situation or
perish in the attempt-but we are not two
hundred stroDg-not enough to extend a
line round provisions sufficient for the army
for one day. Then, the pass is full of diff
Ificulties and almost literally covered with
lfoes-at least they seem to be or have been
EVERY where, and there is no certainty
where they will be found next.
:" You cannot too seriously nor with too
much earnestness, press upon the minds of
our fellow-citizens the absolute necessity
there is that something eHectuai, and with
the utmost erHedition should be done, that
relief may not be too late and our armies
beat Ill detail and made prisoners for Que
bee.
"MY FELLOW-C CITIZENS This is
the time that tries mems souls--and the
time to manifest your patriotism and virtue,
your fortitude and love for your country
Fly to this dangerous post seek the enc
my, still vulnerable in his strongest hold
We will endeavOr to hold him fast, where
he is, until you come.--The sword is drawn
and cannot be sheathed until he has yielded
to the defenders of Liberty"
Extract Of letter from gentleman Of
resftectabiity and high standing, dgfed
Sand7oich, Uhher Canada, dug. 3, 1912,
10 his friend in This fidce