The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-28

WAsHINGToN CITY, October ~.
Cory Of a letter from Maj. Gen. Harrison, 10
lhe SecrefQrY q; War, dafed

Cory Of a letter from A4oj. Gen. Harrison, 10
he Secretary az War, dafed
III q. Sand.Vch, upper Canada, 3eth Sept
SIR-Gensral Proctor has with him AIS
regulars OF the Ais, and Newfoundland regi-
menis--6o OF the 10 regiment OF veterans
IS dragons, and from 600 10 1000 lndians--
Some descrters who lett him The night be-
lore last, gave the latter as the number the
citizen, OF Detroit suppose the former correct
lhe Ouawas and Chippewas nave with
drawn from the BRUSH, and have sent In
three OF their warriors 10 oes tor peace, pro-
missing 10 agree to any terms that shall pre-
scribe. l have agreed 10 receive them, upon
condition OF their giving hostages tor their n
deity, and Immediately joining us with all
their warriors. The Wyandot, Miamies and
Tie band of Delawares, which had joined the
enemy, are also DESTROYS to be received upon
the same terms.
The celebrated Chief Main Pock is at the
head oi |. hostile band on the Detroit side of
the Streight. Tecumseb heads that which
remains with the British. The inhabitants
oi Detroit, VINO arc In daily communication
with the IN, make the former from 1000 10
1900. Their object in dividing their force
was TO make a night attack upon the part OF
the army which crossed over 10 Detroit, or
that which remained on this SIDE, by juno
ton of their force some miles above.
a detachment Of the army, and some OF
the vessels Of war, will SET out for the reduc-
lion of Mackinac and ST. Jcscph's in few
days. have the honor 10 be, &C.
WIN. II. HARRISON.
Hon. John .drmstroug, See'-y az Wor.
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Cohy Of a letter from General M'Irfhur 20
e The Secretary az War, dated
Detroit, October 6.
Z. You have no doubt been advised by the
Commanding General, that Maiden and this
place were abandoned by the enemy'previous
to tue arrival OF our srmy,and that all the pub
lie buildings, sc. were destroyed. On our ar
rival at Sandwich, my brigade was ordered
across the river to disperse some Indians who
were pillaging the town, aud 10 take posses.
sion of this place. Information was received
that several thousand Indians had rclirsd a
small distance into the woods, with instruc-
tions to attack Gen. Harrison's army on his
passage, for the purpose OF retarding its pro-
grcss, consequently my brigade was lett 10
garrison this place.
Since Gen. Harrison's departure, I'VE ma.
,ions of Indians, namely, the Ottoways, Chip
peways, Portawattamies, Mismies and Kick
apoos, who we're but few miles back, have
come in for peace, and have agreed that
hos,i.ities should cease for tho present on the
following conditions =" They have agreed to
take hold OF the same tomahawk with US, and
to strike all who are or may be enemies TO the
United States, whether British or Indians.
They arc to bring in a number OF their wo-
men and children, and leave them as hosta'
yes, whilst they accompany Us TO war. Some
of them have already brought in their women
and are drawing rations.
have lust received note from Gen. Har-
rison, advising that he had last evening over
taken Gen. Proclor's force, and had gained
complete victory that all the principal otii-
GERS, Gen Proctor excepted, were in his pos
session. which no doubt ends the war in this
quarter. have the honor TO be, Sc.
DUNCAN M'ARTHUR,
B. G.. u. s. Il.
Hon. John Armstrong;, Sec'ry az Uar.