The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-07-20

day from Albany, we learn that Com.
Chauncey was at Sackett's Har6cr with
the whole of his squadron. y news from
Fort George,
NEW YORK. July IS.
GrsTccf Of q letter from q gentleman in "
London, dated The l2h hist.
"On Saturday, morning last, Spanish
vessel came into port from Cuba, and re-
ported, that there we're two 74's, frigates
and one large transport ship at Gardner S
Bay and between there and Montauy. The
Spanish vessel vas detained all Friday by
the blockadins force; but in the evening.
they were permitted to come in, They
we're however advised by the Squadron TO
go to Boston, reinforcement was ex-
pected in fe days, when al attack would
be made on New London for The purpose Of
obtaining tn. frigates.
Yesterday there were reports Of an in
creased force and TO day it is said IL sail
Are between Gardner's and Block Islands,
Extract q enother, sane date.
The British vessels are said to have
some fear of tofpedoes to avoid which,
they lie near the Lone-Isl2nd side of the
co,,pd. Jus, yisible.. Lant.evening FIVE YES.
ssls were added TO their force, some Of
which are said to be transports from
which approximations are ascertained of an
attack by land. An express was last even
ing sent to Hartford for reinfurcements.-
iii said Commodore Decatur is this dty
landing guns 70 form sattery on TIE high
ground commanding his squadron
From the Hartford Mercury Of Tuesday
The following is copy of bitter from
Dis Exceliency Governor Smith to General
Tryon.
S,oron. yulv H., 1918.
"SfR-l have this moment received .
letter from General Eurbeck, an officer of
, fhe U. States at New London, informing uie
shat he has received orders from the sec'y
81 WAR tor the discharge OF the militia at
that post.
You will be pleased Immediately ON the
receipt of this to discharge the desach-
rient from your brigade.
am, SIR, respectfully, Your very otetii-
ent servant. ]. G. SMITH, Capt. Gen.
BT:gadier General Tryon.''
BY THE STEAM BOAT.
1Etraet u tetter'eceivcd By ne Stcc7p
e nj
A. express to,Csneral Dearborn, passed
through his place ~hirh LETT Sacket's Har
Dor, on the 6 n instant VINO informs that
fifteen sal of the British squadron vas IN
sigat, ofthe Harbor, and an attack was ex-
peeted. ,7'
From tie Eibaay ,4rr:s of yesterday.
It IS stated o.. gentlemen tron, Sackct'.
N4rbor thar last weeE, Com. Yeo Jeff
Kingston with large force with an intenti-
On tn enter 5aos1,'s tIarbor in the night, to
attack our hotiila h9-suprize, and to capture
or destroy ths ships.----On reaching
the point of the Peninsula, twelve miles
sroTl the harbor, tss pight be'ng deemed
N..taFor"i'>~ ..'t NJ entsrpriEe, ,tie lg.S.
were disem lafked, and the boats drawn 10
aud covered with bushes IL prevent disco
very. IN this position they remained all
the next day, and Al evening, when pjepar-
ing TO execute the project. it was discover
Cd that orc or two men were missing !;
H.. Raen presenting they had deserted tn.
toece rec noafked with precipitation, and
returned to kingston leaving a. sergeant s.
eweive 'nei, who were cut on parol, be-
hnd them. These men came in and SUP
seheSfed themselves as prisoners of wNr.--
l nc next lnorains Com. ChaunCey SEIZED
inquest OF SIR Games. and went wishin SIX
miles OK K'n5s-oa, b4t zoo late to ovs-t2ks
the ies.
BUFFALO, July s.
During tie Last week, there has been f1e-
sueHc alarms at Fort George, oCcasioneG
n s0Ieli pa tIcs Of the enemy han,,ug
about oar picket guard. But the place is
nov coastoefcd IN any danger; its batteries
breast works and defences are very forni-
4abie and connsGuing.
A volunteer corps under Dtain Bull
mas been enrolled IN this village for the de-
fence q The place. a battery has been
erected on the point Of the terrace fronting
the LAKE, mounting one long twelve aoa a
six ppunder.
Coz. Brady from PehnsyIvgnia. with $50
Tegu,arS and so morse are expected every
monent in tius village.
t>oout go militia have been drafted in
S3enesses county, and marched 20 Black
E"ck, under che cemmand Of major p. a
dams late Of Sgift's u. States volunteers.
he baneres at Black Rock are mounted
%tn several hne pieces of Cannon.
Vol. Bterst'cr and the men under his
coiamaad, inclpding MAJOR Chspin's volun
'NfGS' nave beensens - Kingston
'oshscTift = Yuestay morHiue 6 n. NJ,
~ sunday sight the British came across
at ''chlesser, sprprized and Captured Our
S1afi of 20 or so men, took of sonie Do ,yic
Ni5f'9H properly and returned Yes
Sefd%y they appeared opposite Black Rock
Fzw-ToRg, 5rly Il:
We ore informed that tac Lady Of General sgo.
yrsn hes heer ordered Qua ol France with II ran s.
> ~ 'ornbark on GARD oF az Iuerie,n ressrl In.
q pnred St'tes, or or 1oWd license vessel fo..