The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-10-01

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Montreal, 8fh Sent. 1912.
Hr--The inclosed despatch was prepared
on my arrival at Fort George, and It was my
intention to have forwarded il fror that place
by Mai. Withcrell, OF the Michigan volun-
teers., made application TO the command
ing officer at that post, and was refused he
stated that lie was not authorized, apd Gen.
Brock was then at York. We were immedi-
alely embarked for this place, and Maj
WitheFell obtained liberty at Kingston to go
home on parole.
This is the first opportunity I have had to
forward tho dispatches.
The 4th u. 5. regiment is destined for
Quebec, with part Of the first The whole
consists of little over three hundred.
Sir George Provost, without any request
on my part, has offered 10 take my parole and
permit me to return 10 the States.
Lieut.. Anderson, Of the 9Th regiment, is
the bearer Of my dispatches. He was form
eriy Lieut.. 10 the Artillery, aud resigned
his commission on account OF being appoint
ed Marshal of the Territory OF Michigan.
During the campaign he has had command
in the Artillery /: and recommend him 10
you az valuable officer. He is particularly
acquainted with the state Of things previous
and at the time tho capitulation took place.
He will be able to give you correct informa-
tion on any points, about which you may
think proper to enquire. am, sc.
WILLIAM HULL.
Hon. Wn. Eustis, See'ry 9Me Deht. of War.
FOR7 GEORGE, .3ugust 26. 1872.
SIR-Enclosed are the articles oil oapiiu.
lation, by which the fort of Detroit has been
.
manding his Britannia mses,y's forces in Up
Per Canada, and by which the troops have be-
come prisoners Of war. My Situation at pres
cnt forbids me from detailing the particular
causes which have led TO this unfortunate
event / will, however, generally observe,
that after the surrender OF Michillinacinac,
almost every tribe and nation of Indians, ex-
ccpung part part OF The Miames and De-
lawares, north from beyond Loko Superior,
west from beyond the Mississippi, north from
the Ohio and Wabash, and east from every
part OF Upper Canada, ard from all the inter
mediate country, joined in open hostility, un-
der the British standard, against the army
commanded, contrary TO the most solemn as
suranecs OF large portion OF them to remain
Neutral ) even the Ouaway chiefs from Arbe-
crotch, who formed tho delegation 10 Con-
gress the last summer, in whose friendship
know you had great confidence, arc among
the hostile tribes, and several of them distin-
gnshcd leaders. Among the vast number of
cliicis who led the hostile bands, Tccumseh,
Marpor, Cogan, Walk-in-thc Split
log, Sc. are considered the principals. The
numerous assemblage of savages, under the
entire influence aad direction OF the British
commanders, enabled him Totally TO obstruct
the Whole communication which had with
my souptry.--Thc communication had been
opened from The settlements in the State of
Ohio, two hnndred miles through wilder
ness, by the iatigucs of the army, which |
marched TO the frontier on the river Detroit.
The body OF tho lake being commanded by
British armed ships, and the shores and ry-
ers by Cun-buats, the army was totally depri.
we'd OF all communication by water On this
extensive road it depended for transportation
of prasisioas, military stores, medicine, cio-
ihing, and every other supply on packhSTscs
ALI its operations were successful until its
arrival at Detroit, and in a few days it passed
into the snemy's country, and all opposition
seemed to fall before ii, One month il re-
NAMED in possession Of this country, and was
fed-from its resources. In different direc.
,ions, de,achments penetrated sixty miles in
the settled part of the province, and he in.
habitants seemed satisfied with the change of
situation, which appeared to be taking place
1.-THE militia from Amhcrs,burg were daily
deserting, and the whole country, then under
The control of the army, was asking for pro-
tection. The Indians generally, in the first
instance, appeared to be neu,ralized, and de-
fern,ined 10 take no pa,t in the contest
.The fort Of AmherstbIrg was eighteen miles
below my encampment Not single cannon
or niorlnr WAS on wheels suitable 10 carry be-
fore that place. | consulted my Officers,
whether 1t was expedent TO make on aucnim
OH il with the bayonet alone, without canuoa,
A l. g.,