Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-20
Fl. Q. Uhher Canada, Dec. 10, 1918

II. 0. Uhter Canada, Dec. l9, 1918
1t. Gen Drummond congratulates the
troops under his command upon lhe'orli-
liant success which has crowned the at
tack matie this n,srfiing on Fert Maya
ra. 1t was assaulted an hour before day
light, and after short but severe con-
test, it was carried with very slight
loss on our part; that Of the enemy was
IS killed and Is waunded-aH ey me
6ayone. the remainder ofthe garrison,
to the number of about $50 regular
trssps and artillery, we're mado prison.
ers II pieces of ordnance we're found
in the fort. Our less does not exceed
IS killed and wounded. 1t, Newlan OF
the Tooth reg't, very promising young
officer, is the only officer killed. The
1t. Gen. has TO regret that a severe
wound which Col. Murray has received,
is likely to deprive the army of the SER
vices Of that gallant officer forsome time
The troops employed on this occasion
were the Tooth rcg't, the Greeadier COM
pany of the Royals, and the Flank Com
panies of the 4lst reg't. Their instruc-
lions were not to fire but to carry the
place at the point of the bayonet. These
order. were punctually obeyed; cir
camstance that not only proves their IN.
trepidity. but reflects great credit on
their discipline. Col. Murray expresses
his admiration of the yalor and good
conduct of, the Who'll. of the troops, par
ticularly Of the Tooth reg't, which led
the attack. He also bestows his parti
cular thanks on 1t Col Hamilton, &c
Here follows the names of the several
regular and militia officers who distin-
guished themselves. Of the brilliant
service OF 1t. Dawson OF the tooth, who
led the iorlorn hope, and Captain Faw.
cett, of the Tooth Grenadiers, in entire
ly cs,tiDg OFF two Of the enemy's pique,s
and surprising the sentries on the glacis
md at the gate, by which means the
watchword was obtained, & the entranc
into the Fort greatly facilitated, the Col:
speaks in terms OF the highest and most
deserved praise.
1t. Gen Drummoad, vii! perform
most grateful duty in bringing under the
nnliceof His Royal Highncss the Prince
Regent, through his Excellency the
Crmaanaer Of the forces, the admirable
execution sf'this brilliant achievement
on the part Of every individual concern
ed the usefGl services OF the Militia
Volunteers in launching the boats and
rowing the troops across the river, were
not unnoticed by the 1t. Gen.
Tho 1t. Gen has received from Mai.
Gen. Rial very favorable report Of the
zeal and ascrity of the detachment of
the Rsya! Scots, under 1t Col Gordsn,
and the 4lst battalion companies under
Major Friend, who advanced under the
Major Generals command to dislodge
he enemy from the heights Of Lewis
town--Their stcadincss and regularity
under circumstances of great temptation
were highly credible to them. Nothing
could more strongly indicate their anx
ious wish to meet the enemy, and the
1t. Gen has Only 10 regret that his ra-
bid retreat from Lewistown heights, did
not afford to Maj Gen. Riali an oppor-
tunity OF leading them to victory.
Lit. General Drummond begs that
Major Generals Rial and Vincent, will
accept his acknowledgement for the as.
sistsnco he has received from them il
making arrangements for the late opera
items.
Lieutenant Colonel Hamilton, loeth
Reg't is appointed to command Fort Nj
agara, and the 1t. General will reeoul-
mend that the same command money be
annexed 10 it as was granted at Fort
George.
A board of survey, composed Of Il
Col mel Hamilton Commandant, Pfesl
dent, Major Holoroft, commanding Roy
al Artillery, and Captain of the Tooth
regiment. Members will assemble as
soon as possible in Fort Niagara, for tie
purpose of taking an exact account and
inventory of the immense qasntity OF
Ordnance, Stores, Arms, Provisions,
Clothing, SC. captured in that place.
J. HARVEY,
1t Col. ID. Il. @.