Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1813-12-09
BATTLES AT wILLIAMsBuRGn.

BATTLES AT WILLIAMSBURGI.
An intelligent gentleman in the western
district, had forwarded to US the following
account of the battles tfor it appears there
were two at township opposite Hamilton,
St Lawrence county, in this state, and
called Williamsburgh on the map of Cana
da This relation is from an officer who
received it from DIR p who was on the field
Of battle Immediately after the engagement
between Boyd's division and the enemy.
Cotumbian.
ssOur army was descending the St Law
renee on the nth inst in boats; general
Brown commanding the advance, with ma
ior Forsyth under him. The army being
somewhat annoyed by the British, general
Boyd, who was in the rear, was ordered to
land, and drive the enemy back. He land
ed with about 1000 men, including or GOO
cavalry, who swam their horses across the
river,) and was attacked by 1000 regulars
and 500 militia, principally Scotch, The
engagement was severe, and terminated in
the repusion of the enemy, when our troops
re embarked without molestation.
"The loss on our part was about 400 kill
ed and wounded, and so Dragons taken
prisoners. About 200 British were left
dead en- the field The loss on each sido
was considered to be about equal. FORSYTH
| was not in the action On the contrary.
the advance, under Brown, had smart
action with the enemy about the same time.
Is miles below, in which mai r. received
two flesh wounds, not dangerous. and the
result of this action was, the capture from
the British Of 5 pieces Of artillery, be-
tsceen one and tpo hundred prisoners, and
Uery large quantity Of military stores.
Thus stands the account, and think it may
be depended on as correct"
Extract of letter from an officer in the
American army, to the editor of the u
6tates' Gazette, dated
French Mills, (N. ~ NoU. Is.
SiR-Our whole army is here and the
expedition abandoned A part Of the army
had a severe engagement on the lth inst.
in Canada, on the banks of the St. Law
renee, so or 40 miles below Prescott, in
which gen Covington, lieut. Smith, Of the
light artillery, and lieut.. Olmstead, of the
10th regiment, were killed, and other Off
GERS whose names am not acquainted with.
Gen Wilkinson had been unwell for some
time previous to the above action, and the
command at that time unfortunately fell TO
Gen. Boyd Gen. Hampton is much cen
sured here. as it is said he has not co-ope-
rated with Wilkinson as was expected. We
all regret that Gen Armstrong did not ac-
company the expedition, at least all regret
but those stupid blockbeads who know no
thing beyond their jeaiousies, to the shrine
of which they have now sacrificed the cha.
raeter and honor OF their country, Men
who have neither perception to discern nor
talents to execute, ought not to be left even
in situation whore all important COM
mands might devolve on them.
We shall undoubtedly go into winter quar-
tiers. as the season is too far advanced to
act unless On the defensive The parole 10
Reform-countersig Success, for our
guards tonight think them osninous
send you Wilkinson's Proclamation.
JAMES WILKINSON,
Major General and COMMANDER in Chief
of an expedition against the Csnadas, to
the Inhabitants thereof;
The Army of the United States which
have the honor to command, invades
these provinces TO conquer and not to des-
troy TO subdue the forces OF Ills Bri-
fannie Majesty, not TO war against his
unoffending subjects. Those, therefore,
among you, who remain quiet at home,
should victory incline to tho American
Standard, shall be protected in their per-
sons and property. But those who are
found in arms, must necessarily be treated
IS avowed enemies.
TO menace is Enjust--to scduce dishoncr-