The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-06-24
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.

IL. Q. FoRT GEORGE, JuNE 6.
Sir--I have received an express from the
head OF the lake this evening, with intelligence
that our troops COMMANDED by brigadier sem
eral Chandlcr) were attacked q. O'Clock
this morning, by the whole OF the British and
Indians forces, and by some str.rgc fatality,
though our loss was small, (noi exceeding
;hir,y) aud the enemy completely routed sod
driven from the field, both Brig sadier-gencrals
Chandler and Wnder were taken prisofers.
Thcy bad advanced to ascertain the situation
OF company of artillery when the attack
commenced.
General Vincent is reported TO be among
the killed ofthe enemy. Col. Clark was
mortaiiy wounded, and fell into our bands,
with sixty prisoners Of the 49,h British regi-
ment. The whole loss of the enemy is two
hundred and fifty. They sent in flag, with
request to bury their dead. Gen. Lewis,
accompanied by bri,,adier general Boyd goes
on to take the command Of the advanced
troops. l have the honor to be, sir, SIC.
H. DEARBORN.
Gen. John armstrong, Secretary gf War
p. S. Junc 8. The eneny's feet has pas
scd this place, 2 ships and 4 schouners.
From For. E4eigs, we learn (says the Ma
tional Inteliigencer) that the most uninter-
rup,cd tranquility reigs since the feculse of
the allies, who attempted to reduce i. 1t is
considered quito secure. General Harrison
is busily engaged in arranging the forces dcs-
tDcd to Cooperate with his army--dctach-
mcr.s Of which arc daily moving on to the
frontiers.
WAR IN SOUTH-AMERlCA.
Erfrccs 10 the Editor Of tie aurora, dated
.Easchitoches, Nay 8, 1918.
By express have TO communicate TO
you, that las. evening arrived Mr.. Roberts,
direct from ST. Antonio, bearer of the glo-
rious news Of St. Antonio being in possession
Of the republicans. On the last day Of March,
general battle was fought, that decided the
fate of the province. The two armies march
ed within pistol shot and formed in handsome
order, being about 1900 slroDg, and ht for du-
~ on each side. The action lasted about an
hour. Before the enemy gave way their can
non was taken, which amounted to six
brass Hc!d pieces, with all their ammunition, at
the poiot of the bayonet. Governor Salcedo
ard General Herrara commanded in person,
and fought bravely, with many Spanish Off
GERS, but were forced 10 retreat, not being
able stand before the superior skill and fortit-
ude Of the Americans. Their loss in killed
and who died Of their wounds since the action,
Is upwards of 100 men.
The engagement took place miles from
ST. Antonio, to which place they fed and
were closely pursued, and obliged to surren-
der prisoners of war on the frs, day of April
Zoo much praise cannot be given to colonel
Kemper, majors Ross and Perry, and al! the
American officers who fougE: like heroes.
DR.. Forsy,he distinguished himself in the bat
lie, and could hardly be persuaded 10 dress
wound while the action lasted and Capt.
Lockett was a Cesar to fight. All did their
duty. Major Ross fought aboS, IS minutes
with Spanish Col. after di,charging both
,heir pistols. they fought with their swords
Ross killed him and scattered al! before him
wherever he rode. They have taken a large
quantity Of arms, ammunition, clothing, and
other military stores, an acquisition much
wanted"
A letter, per the John Buckley, arrived at
New-York from Gibraltar, says -" The al
lied armies in Valencia, have met with Sc
vcrc rcpulse from Marshal Scu.:.-2ooo said
to be killed and prisoners"