The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-21


dors Perry gives me every assistance in his
povef."
October IL.
CAPTURE OF MAIDEN!
Erracs Of q letter from MAJ. Gen. Harrison,
to the Secretary at War, dated
IT. @. .imherss5urgh, Sept. 23d, 1873
SIn-I have the honor to inform you that
lapded the Army under my cousnand about
three miles below this place at o'clock this
evening, without opposition, and took posses
sion ofthe town in an hour after. General
Proctor has retrested to Sandwich with his
regular troops and Indians, having previously
burned tho Fort, Navy-Yard, Barracks, and
Public Store -Houses--the two latter were
very extensive, covering several acres OF
ground. will pursue the enemy tomorrow,
although there is no probability Of overtaken
him, as he has upwards of one thousand hor-
ses, and we have not one in the Army.
shall think myself fortunate to be able to col
lect suficiency to mount the General Ofi-
GERS. Itis supposed hore that General Proc
tor intends to establish himself upon the Riv-
er French, 40 miles from Maiden.
Ihavo the honor to be, SC.
VIM. H. HARRISON.
Erfracf Of q letter from Colonel Smith of the
Rife Regiment TO Colonel II. Y. McoH, In
snecsor General, dated
Lower Sandusky, Oct Cd, 1913.
"I have already collected $40 of my Regi-I
ment Tho last accouAts from the General
state that he was in pursuit of Proctor who,
had evacuated Maiden, few hours before he;
landed. fear he will make his escape. u
leave hero Immediately for Portage, and pro-
badly Head Quarters, to procure transports for
my detachment"
Cohy Of letter from Commodore PRRRr 90
me Secretary Of the Navy.
y: s. sch. Ariel, Maiden Har6sr.l
9Th September, S, p. ~. :
SIR-I have the honor to acquaint you thar
the Army under Maj. General HARRISON
have this moment marched into Maiden, with
out opposition, and that the Squadron are
now at anchor off the town.
have the honor to be, sc.
o. II. PERRY.
From other sources than the above, We
learn that Gen. Harrison now has compe-
tent force 60 ovcrpover any that can be op-
posed to him, and is well supplied. He alone
will be in fault If he does not, as we hope and
believe he will, carry his arms and his con-
quests rapidly through Upper Canada. Ed.
BURLINGTON, Oct. Is.
On The evening Of the l lth inst. detach-
ment Of the Rifle corps, consisting Of about
$50 men under the command Of Col. Isaac
Clark, embarked on board of batteaus at Cha
zy, N. Y. and proceeded to Caldwels manor,
in the province Of Lower Canada, and landed
at the house of q Mr.. Cook, were there was
deposited about three thousand dollars worth
ofproperty recently smuggled from the states,
consisting of leather, shoes, SC. after taking
and puxing on board of the battcaus the above
mentioned propea., they proceeded from
thence and landed u Rock River, near Cana
da lines, about break Of day. The troops
Immediately formed and proceeded towards
ST. Armands, the expedition was so conduct
ed that the enemy were not apprised of their
approach, until the Rinemen were within
fifty rods Of the British encampment, on hear
ing alarm guns fired, and the British drums
beat 70 arms, the riaemcn advanced precip-
itstcly upon them, so that they had not time
even to form their troops, they however at
tempted TO make stand. Maj. Powell, who
commanded the British forces wAs immedi
ately taken prisoner. The enemy comnenc-
ed FIRE upon our troops from behind houses,
fences, SC. a column advanced in front, but
they we're all soon compelled to lay down
their arms. Several made their escape and
secrcted thcmselvesin cellars, chambers. &c.
The loss on the side of the enemy is net
exactly known; thrse were killed, and con-
siderable number wounded two we're wound.
ed Of the Rife corps. Col. Clark has made
inmate threa prisoners taken oue bu udrod. r.