Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-14

WI. Civer arrived with IL men of General
Lays detachment. Orders were then sent
~ General Clay to land about 500 men OH
."e opposite shore, TO spike the euemy's cans
non, when we were 60 attack the batteries
on this side at the same tine. Every thing
wasexecuted in elegant style but Col. Dud-
icy o'd not order retreat after effect,np-
tue grand object, but was drawn into the
wooes sy partial firing of Abe Indians
a"o ateer severe Conflict, the greatest por-
.ion were taken prisoners. They succeed
w. however, III spiking the eEemy's cannon.
ana about one hundred and fifty returned
sale TO camp. During this time, we had ?
seVerai engagements on this side succeeded
III rePulsing the enemy and in spiking the,
cannon, and taking AZ prisoners, two of
"hon were lleutenants. If the detachment
uhoer Col. Dudley had adhered to orders
IL would have been a most brilliant and ,-Io-
rious day to the American arms. The first
Charge - on this side was made on Indians Sc
Canadians oy Major Alexander's battalion,
'oaPt. Nearings ompany, and two or three
oS"n'anies OF hentuckians. They display
Gu great bravcry>an courage. The enc.
my acknowledged that they were surprised
ana that we would have succeeded in eve
ry thlng II our militia had not been too coz
lucent lhe second charge on this SIDE was
MADE by Col. Milier's command of regulars
10 wit, Capts. Croghan, Langham. Brad-
FORD, Nearing and Lieut.. Campbell. Mai.
hleXander's battalion and captain Sebr. 3
company sfkentucky militia. They all ac-
seo win the most determined bravery. A
nag was sent down by US, at the request of
QUO VI the orhcers prisoners, to lock ON
CERTAIN point on this side, to ascertain whe-
Their one of their officers were not wounded
there and shortly after their return the
enemy sent flag over to see about their
wounded and pr soners. They did not fire
'helr cannon this day af.er the battle, ex-
'ept once or twice one piece which remains
gu unspiked. Their force consisted of son
regulars, 800 militia, and 600 indians.
<zGy ORR "A flag was sent down to see -
oout tie Comfort q convenience OF cur wound.
=. "a ana prisoners, accompanied by mSi. TIukil.
They then returned to this side together with
Major Chambers, with some co,Imun;os,;o,
-csPectlhS the prisoners and sending them
iohie by Cleveland. No firing to day.
May 1th.-Bad weather, which has confirm.
~ i Jr several days, has been very dsap-rceabIr
-oi. - and Maj. Chambers came over a,
,out twelve O'Clock, to make arrangements or
ne exchange OF prisoners. This point was ac-
'oruinsly settled our militia were to be sent
% Huron, IN order to return home by thai ron,
fhe Indians at first claimed part of the nrison.
,rS put after iuiercession by the British Off.
;ers' they reiinquisned their claim, bur wished
Is 10 exchange Acme of their Wyandott Or ison.
,rs Tor our militia. Their PRISONERS were e,.
changed for the regulars under the orders of s
capt P.ice, but their regulars were not 70 en-.
er the field of battle during one month. and
ours were to be sent home. Their prisoaers
Vhen released, were not to be asked any cues,
ions concerning US or the camp, by any O. thelr
'fhcera or soldiers. No firing to-day.
Mag Sh-A flag was sent down early tits
morning with clothing and provisions tor the
comfort OF our wounded and prisoners The g.
lemy seemed 20 be making preparations for
.ome movement ever since the grand battle
MAJOR Chambers came over III Tie evening. and
informed the general that in the morning he
should be furnished with list of the kiIIel
and prisoners.
May 9h.-The enemy were very busy in tIs
night and when dawn appeared, we discoyei.
I'd them making retreat. One of their sIoons
vas up, receiving the cannon and several gun.
boats they were fred on by our guns and 1hev
'oon made Oft. BY 10 O'Clock they were rone
. all appearances. M-jor Chambers violated
MS word and failed to furnish us with n list Of
-he wounded and prisoners.
The numper of killed dusing thu sere and
in the different actions on tbs .ile, mons
% 1.-THE wounded. to 1876.