Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-30

1.-THE admiration, as they had before the es-
lteem of whole BRIGADE. They both rem
ldered essential service at critical moments,
10y assisting the Commandments of corns in
forming the troops, under circumstances
which precluded the voice from being
heard
This conduct has been handsomely ac-
acknowledged by the officers of the line. who
have joined in requesting that it might be
particularly noticed.
| NV Brigade Major, Lieutenant Smith.
rendered ore every assistance which his acci
dental situation on foot permitted: he is en-
titled TO my thanks.
DuriHg the action. Majcr Wood, of the
Engineers, and Captain Harris OF the ORA
/ goons, whose troop could not act, came up,
and very handsomely rendered their servi-
ces. The latter had his horse shot undeI
him
| 1t is proper that should take this oppor-
tunity TO mention the case of Captain Croo,
ker, of the 9th regiment of infantry, in the
affair OF the 4th of July, on the same ground
on which the action of the fifth was fought.
! have already had the honor to men
tion this case verbally to the Commanding
| General.
1t is due tothe gallant Individual more
PalttOutd.iy lil3I his COnQuCI
should be formally noticed.
| My Brigade constituted the advance of
the army. In descending on the left bank Of
the Niagara, from Fort Erie, we met an adj.
vanced corps Of the enemy at Black Greek,
strongly posted behind that stream. Cap
Itain Towson, who was with the advance, o.
bliged the enemy to fall back, who, on re.
treating, took up the bridge over the creek.
Captain Croker, who fianked out to the
! left of our march, had crossed this stream
| some distance above the bridge, and was
pursuing the enemy, just as the head of the
brigade column arrived at the bridge,
which could not be passed until the pioneers
had replaced the boards which the enemy
has hastily removed. Whilst this operation
was going on, Captain Croker, immediate
~ within my view, was suddenly enveloped
by troop OF the 18th Light Ora soons, COM
posing part of the enemy's rear guard
| he fought his way to a house, then near to
him, turned ON the DRAGONS. and put them
10 flight. Capts. Hull and Harrison and Lit.
Randolph. with small party, were at the
! same time marching TO the support of Capt
Crooker, and arrived just as the enemy took
to flight. have witnessed nothing more
| gallant IN partizan war, than was the con.
duct OF Capt Croker and his company.
| am, Sir, respectfully. your most obedient
servant,
w. SCOTT.
| General LIST Brigade.
| c. K. Gardner, Adjutant General.
| QUEENSTOWN HEIGnTs,
| July 10Th, 1914,
| SIR,
In pursuance ofyour instructions to me
to move round Fort George, interrupt the
! enemy,s Communications with the country
and reconnoitre his works, marched yes
terdaY morning at reveillee, accompanied by
that excellent Officer Ma jor Wood of the en-
gineers. with the whole of my brigade, and
two pieces of artillery under Captain Richie
of the regular army by the way of St Da,
! yid's and the Cross Roads TO Lake Ontario
where we had an opportunity to examine
| the northern face of forts Royal and Nigga
ra, about two miles distant. From the lake
| returned to the Cross Roads, moved in up,
on Fort George, drove the enemy's pickets
aud formed the brigade upon the plains, in
| full view and within mile of the fort. Lit
| Colonel Wiicocks with mis- command, Cap.
tains Hull, Harding and Freeman, with their
Companies of New 70 * Volunteers, and
Captain Flemming. with part of our Indian
Warriors, advanced under cover of a ruf,
OK woods, within musket shot of the fort, and
afforded Major Wood a fair opportunity to
| examine the works.
After remaining an hour and half, and
ht,ing accomplished the object of the expe-
di,Ion, returned slowly around the south
'ide OF Fort George and joined General
| Ripley on the Niagara, and with his brigade
| returned to camp at in the evening.
The enemy fired but few shots from his
batteries, and with che exception Of two OF
three small parties that were sent out and
immediately driven back by our light troops
kept close within his works, until we were
retiring. when several pieces of artillery
were sent out of the fort, and BRISK fire
commenced on our rear.
/ We lost not man killed, and but two
| (both of Colonel SwiftS reginent) wounded
l.isut. Fontaine of the artillery, and one OIL
Capt. Boughton's officers, had their horses
killed under them by cannon shot
But have to regret the loss of FIVE men
otCaptain Boughton's fine company of New.
York Cavalry. made prisoners. They are
the victims of your own generous policy oil
Suffering the inhabitants who profess neu
traIity to remain undist1rbed. The safety
ofmy brigade required me to place videttes
|, at the Sc eral roads leading from For,
George and crossing my line of march al
right angles Five of them were surprised
and taken by party of Is or 20 militia who
4 live on the road, but who had secreted them.
selves III the woods on our approach, and
were advised OF all our movements and posi-.
tons by the women who were thronging a /.
round as on our march. Some of these men
! am informed nave been in our camp pro-
i fpssinu friendshin