The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-21
Ca-ette OEce, .6lbqnu.
IMPORTANT NEWS.

September Is
IMPORTANT NEWS.
DeftGt of'the British army at PhlttSburgL.
Gentlemen who arr. in the last evening s
Northern stage, and who left Burlington on
Monday morning, state, that by a MIR. Tylee
and Mr.. Ransom, both respectable and in
tcligcnt gentlemen, who left Plattsburgh on
Sunday evening, information was received Of
tie deteat Of the british army l.1der Sir Geo.
PreUost, in their attack on Piattsburgh after
. severe and long commended action, with the
loss OF between and 5000 men killed, wouu-
ded and prisoners The action commenced
on land at the same time with that on the
lake. The British at the commencement of
1t forced the Saranac, and drove our troops
about three miles, when they were met by the
Vermont militia, who came TO the aid OF their
brethren in arms, aud who fought w tn the
heroic courage and resolution Of he ancient
Green Mountain boys. Every man did his ,lu-
ty, every one fought for his country, his fami-
ly, and hsfire side. Victory was ours, the
cncmy were defeated, and forced to preci-
pitate retreat across the Sdranac
a letter from gentleman of this city now
at Burlington, dated Sunday evening Aug ii
states, IS Every officer on board commodore
MDonoughs ship, himself excepted, were
Killed 1t the commencement OF the engage
ment; that the slaughter on board both Ships
was Immense that the New-York militia
was drove about three miles by the British
and killed many"
Erhqct afe letter dated 3. s-lii4,sston, SEP. 70.
lhavc the pleasure to inform YOU that the
enemy under Sir George Provost raised the
siege last night, and retreated in great disor-
der, leaving his sick and wounded in our pos
session. He left also arms, Ammunition, pro-
visions, &c Our artillery has astonished the
veterans of France and Spain.
Com. M'Donough has conquered much
superior force-The action continued 2 hours
and minutes-he had one half Of his crew
Killed or wounded"
From the Northern Cei7tinef EafJu,
Burlington, Sunday Evening, Sept. Ito o'clock
GLORIOUS NAVAL VICTORY.
Ne haze met the ensaly and h5eg are oiss.''
BY several persons who witnessed the naval
engagement on Lake Champlain this day, it
is undoubtedly true, that four of the largest
British vessels have been captured by cur
fleet. It is stated by many who were in full
view, that every British vesse has been cap
tured except three gallies. The British com
modore was killed the first shot. Commodore
M'Donough has escaped unhurt, although
every officer on board his ship was either
killed or wounded. The engagement COM
menced 1T half past \. NJ and continued
for two hours and FIVE minutes.
AA attack wa made at the same time by
land on Plattsburgh. We have only learnt
that the enemy was repulsed, and that the
militia distinguished themselves most gallant
~.
On board the British ship, 1O6 men were
killed. The Growlcr hatsbut five men alive
when taken. Our loss on board the commo-
dore's ship is sixty killed wounded MT known.
1T. Perry was not in the engagement, being
severely indisposed in this town.
Erem the try Registcr.
Copy of letter from Joseph w. Moulton,
Esq OF Malone, to gentleman in this vii
lage, dated Peru, September 18th, 1914.
Drnr Sir,
This is memorable day-Reioics The
British feet is in our possession, after bat
tie Of two hours and a half, in Cumberland
Bay, opposite Plattsburgh, which ! had til,
pleasure to witness. The British force con
sisted of So gun frigate-one brig mounting
% guns-two sloops of 10 guns each, and 5
or row galles surrendered to Commodore
M'Donough & the force under his command.
The conflict was sanguinary and decisive.
Jt is said the enemy had ten guns more than
M'Donough commanded. The action has
just closed, and while ] write there is a tre-
mendous cannonading and discharge of mus
kerry heard in the direction of Plattsburgh.
The British troops are engaged with ours,
the issue doubtful The attack of the Brtish
on land commenced at the time of that on
water. Their force IS much superior-but
orr gallant little band will give them a warm
reception.
We momently expect information from the
forts The mail is waiting, and l must con-
clude--in haste. Yours, &c.
!. w. MOULTON.
letters from Cumdn say, that the British su,uaG4
I,0 in toe PeUDbscst las descended that river.
and pn' 90 sa, b'aiiug westward. Every hour may
'pr0iuly le nl3sl Important ;rlnss.
Boston, Sehf H.
The Quebec" , Grcir1 of the sd August. inn
afes, riot P,acc br9cen Crcat- Britain and Americas
Is not fr dtnnt ;---tlat 0.e War cu be Olv car
I;d r'' ~ ''c.n on the borders aud seb,ld, IN tic
natpr III cluJ seruau without 600 Danger o. r.sking
? B"rcg4H4fe; aud thct the mfet which EHgland
will $50 ~ the negotiation, viii De the exclusion
q DE- Rmerr u, trade to isdia, sid ts.3ir c'ura-
rnc"f " ',e fisheries H. reply TO this ,ae tgiehee
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