The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-17

Eempt parted from them on the 9th ult
at the entrance of the st. Lawrence. AT the
.i-ssc OF the Erne's departure from Bordeaux
Lord Hill was n,omently expected there to
embark for Canada, where 1t was generally
understood he is to command the troops. On
the Banks of Newfoundland, the Erne chased
uusuccessfuliy an, Am. privateer brig.
Also, ar. yesterday, Am. sch. Erie aud sloops
Robust, Nor ming Star and Eclipse, prizes to
the Dragon.
This morning, II. NJ. S. Orpheus, captain
Pigott, from off \. London, 3 days. Passen-
ger capt. Burdet, r. n. She brought New
York papers to the 25th ult. and Boston to the
18th
FROM CANADA.
Since our last publication we have received
aQuebec paper of the 22d ult. 1t mentions
the arrival of or 500 more troops.
BARBAooEs, May 19.-His Maesty's ship
La Pique captured on the Goth ult. in the Mo-
ia Passage, the American privateer Hawke
OF guns and 66 men, which arrived this
morning. 1he-enemy left America on the
12ih OF that month, and had taken one vessel,
q schr. from Nevis bound to Bermuda, and
~as in the act CT boarding Swedish barque
when our higate got sight OF her. The SCH.
IS said to be a fast sailing vessel
NEWPORT, Aug. S.-We learn with plea
sure that 170 regular troops are expected
here in few days to reinforce the garrisons
Col. Kingsbury, it is said, Will resume the
DEFENCE.-Thee enlistment of the State
Corps commenced on Thursday last.
BosToN, Aug. TO-
A letter from New-London, written on
Sunday evening, states that Admiral Coch-
rane, had arrived before that port in the Nor
cumberland "a, and that 10 SHIPS of war
were in sight of Fishers Island. 1t is added
that a gentleman from the Northumberland
had come on shore with flag, on some per-
sonal business.
The following endorsement on the way-bill of
the Enterprise stage from New-YorE, is po-
ftely furnished to US BY Mr.. Jones of the
Exchange Cotfce-house:
HARTFORD, Aug. 4.
''iCaptaln Boardman has arrived here late
this evening from New-London, having left
there after dinner, and brings information
that - sail of British ships came into that
place this morning and anchored just by the
lighthouse across the mouth OF the harbour
The lighthouse is about two and a half
miles below the town, one and half below
the fort. The width of the river, for the
whole distance is about three fourths of a
mile.
A letter has been received in town from
Plymouth, Stating that the British were land
ing there on Monday afternoon.
We are indebted to the politeness of the
editors OF the Palladium, for the following
MONTREAL HERALD EXTRA,
Aug. 2, 1914
We are authorised to announce to the pub
lie that accounts have reached II. Q. of ano-
ther action having taken place on the Maya
ia Frontier, most glorious 10 II. vi S arms, and
terminating IN the complete defeat of the enc
my.
Lieut., Col. Tucker, with part Of the carri-
son Of Fort George and SOC of the soth reei-
Iaent under Lieut.. Col Morrison moved on
the enemy 5 camp at lie vision, on the morn
ing of the 25th inst. drove them from it-and
brought away 100 tents, their baggage and
provisions, without losing man.
Maj Zen. Brown began on the same day TO
retire with mis- army from Queenston towards
Chippeway, and i,nding himself closely press
dby the advan5, OF the right division under
Maj. Gen. Rail, Consisting of 1900 men, ex-
elusive OF Indians, attacked at o'clock in the
evening with his whole force this small body
OF our troops, which maintained the UNEQUAL
contest with the most determined and despe-
rate bravery until o--at this time being rein
forced by the 1o3d regt. and a detachment
from the Royals and Kings not exceeding
100 men, the Conflict was Continued with
unabated spirit on both sides until past mid
night, when the enemy were compelled to
retreat precipitqtely deaving vast numbers of
their dead ON the field, and several hundred
PRISONERS, together with six FOUNDER a 81
inch mortar, and two tunbrils, LII our posses
sion.
Their loss in this obstinate and saneuinary
contest IS estimated at between IL and 1900
men, whilst ours does not amount to half that
number.
Lieut.. Gen. Drummond is slightly wounded
inthe neck Maj. Gen. Rail being severely
wounded III the arm, was proceeding, atten-
ded BY capt. Loring to the van, when both I'M
fortunately fell into the encmy's hands. 1t
Col; Morrison is slightly wounded.
The conduct of the troops, both regulars
and militia, IS spoken in the highest terms of
admiration for their coolness and intrepidity
III the most trying situations.
Ihe enemy on the 9th had retired across
TIE Chppcway towards Fort Erie, pursued
by the militia and Indians, having previously
Burnt Streets Mills, and DESTROYED the bridpe
over that river.
Reinfcrcements were rapidly advancing to
the right division, and the left wing of Waite
vlle's regiment would join it about the 28th
Inc same hand-biil announces the arrival
III the river of the 43 transports from Bor-
deaux mentioned in our paper Of Yesterday
with MAJ. Gems. Kempt and Robinson and
troops estimated at 900O.l
We arc informed, that the two wagon
loads of goods FROM Canada, which we men
toned yesterday we're seized, are not given
up, and they will not be until trial is had Up