Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-22
SIR,

W. " NS-' 1~eNt'y ''lsoft ~ oSHcIQI
TAYLOR.
CTGney Island, June IS, 1918.
SIR,
Some movements on the 2,st instant a.
nlong the British shipping lying near New
ports Moose seemed to indicate an early at
tack on this island, and in the course of the
next morning, on the 22nd inst. they land
ed two miles from this, from the best ac-
counts that can be ascertained from deser-
tiers, about $500 troops OF various descrip-
tcns.-The object of this movement was
no doubt, with the view TO approach this
pest oa the west side Of the island, across
tie water n that direction, which at low wa
ter is passa5!a by infantry after
their landing there approached about IS or
so boats full ot men, which directed their
course from he shipping as above stated to
the north side OF the island.
The British troops at the same time (that
were previously landed) made their ap-
pearance on the main land, with view Of
attacking the west and north POSITIONS of
the, island at the same moment. Two %
Founders and four six Founders were acvan-
tageously posted under the directioygof ma
jor Faulkner of the artillery, Which being
so well served by captain Emmefson, Its
Howl and Gcdwyn, who displayed that cool
times insure success to the cause in which
they are engaged. Lit. Ne9fe of the Con-
stellation, during our defence, conducted
himself with active zealand.courage, which
will at all times add aflustre TO the name
OF an American naval officer. Capt. Rock
of the ship Manhattan conducted himself
with great activity and Judgement in de-
fence of the place. which will no doubt give
him a distinguished part in the success of
the day. Great praise is also due to the
conduct of Sergeant Young and Corporal
Moffit of Captain Fmmerson's company for
the active part they took in the manage-
nSent of two 6 FOUNDERS
Much credit is due to Captain Tarbell Of
the Constellation for the aid he gave in the
defence of the island, in forwarding from
his ship $50 sailors and marines, with the
officers commanding the same, which no
doubt contributed greatly IN the successful
defence of the island. Indeed, both officers
and soldiers of every description showed a
degree of Sealfor the defence of the place
and when opportunity may offer, we may
confidently hopethey will not be wanting i'll
duty.
The loss Of the enemy cannot be less than
two hundred i'll the course ofthe day, a uuni-
Der of which were killed on the land side by
our aruileTy' Out " II hho"if mat u vi
of their barges were sunk, one Of which, the
Antapicdc, said to be fifty two feet long,
working twenty four oarsl belonging to adj
miral Warren's ship, was taken aud brought
in with twenty two prisoners, aud small
brass FOUNDER, With a uGiRber of small
arms, pistols and cdtlasses.
Besides the loss N killed, there must have
been at least forty deserters brought in in
the course of the day and dispersed through
the country
1t is witllpleasurc have to state to you
that not afnan was lost ON our part ; the
only weapon made use Of by the epcmy in
she coiirse OF the day, were the copgreve
rockets, few Of which fell in our eneamp-
ment, though without injury.
ana, sir, with great respect, your ham
bic servant,
HBEATTY, \
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