The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-10-01
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:" Com. M'Dmough is religious man as
well rs hero, and prayed with his brave
men on the morning OF the victory. He was
asked how he escaped amid such carnage;
and replied, pointing to Heaven, there was
power above which determined the fate of
man.
Is lie had repeatedly to work his own guns,
when his men ut them were shot, and three
times he was driven across the deck by splin-
tiers, &c. :
-" The Stewards wife of the British ship
was on board, ana unfortunately killed IN
the battle.
1T is said, hut is think an exaggeration,
that M'Donough took more prisoners than he
had men.
At one time, during the battle. M'Do-
nongh had all his guns on one side dismount-
ell, whcr he wore his ship. The enemy en-
deavoring tn do the same failed, and gave us
an opportunity to rake him.
Opr superior gunnery is again proved, as
the enemy had two to one OF ours killed or
wounded, and they had locks to their guns,
which we had not,
The gallies dc but little, and the .enemy's
galsics, which were distant spectators. pulled
off when they saw their feet was beaten.
1t is said our Commodore intends to 90 to
the Isle au Motto to see Sir Georges battery
there.
" a rooster was on the shroucls Of the Sa-
ratoga and repeatedly cr0wed, which aniua-
ted the sailors, as they considered it good
omen.
g Governor Provost has made prccipitate
retreat Some think it is ruse, to draw
our men across the Rubicon but / think
not.
g L he Saranac has been fine place for
our militia, for on the banks was nearly all
the execution done. The enemy repeatedly
attempted to ford,it, but were repulsed every
rime but the last, when few officers an,lInen
got over, but afterwards struggled into the
woods, & surrendered 10 our men, Sir George
rctreatng WITHOUT calling them in -Four Its
are here lBaker'sl on parole. They speak
IN terms of admiration Of the kindness of Ma
comb, but are very severe in their remarks
on their Sir q. They say had Wellington,
or even Brisbane (whom they term frs-ea-
fer) commanded, they would have had platts-
burgh Forts. They say they have beaten the
cievercst soldiers i'll the world, and have now
been taken by q rabble.
:" Their captain, (Purchess) they say was
killed by the militia, while holding up his
white jacket rs a flag.
he Vermont militia are returning, but
the New York militia are still hocking into
ri; ttsbnrgh, as there are but regulars enough
TO man the Fort. Many descrters came into
Plattsburgh yesterday, and many more are in
the woods Brooks has greatly distinguished
munster At flattSDurgh.
DJence Of Boston-Brig. Gen. Dearborn,
OF the Massachusetts Militia, son of Major.
General D. the Army of the United States
has been appointed to command the Forts in
Boston Harbor, and yesterday established his
headquarters at fort independence. On en-
Barking on board the Revenue Gutter, and
On his landing on the Fort, salutes were
fired.
On Sunday draft was made OF 900 State
Guards to augment the garrisons at Forts In
dependence and Warren, and the Boston
9uota immediately conveyed to Fort Warren
and the quota from the neighboring towns
were yesterday landed at Fort Independence.
This draft IS commanded by Lieut. Col Dud-
ley; and one of the battalions is under Mai.
Dean.
The great increase of troops at Fort War
rem, and the approach of the Indictment sea-
son, make it proper there should be no DELAY
IN building extensive barracks.
An expedition Of troops from the interior of
Maine into the Province of New Brunswick
would probably either compel the British to
abandon Penobscot to defend their own Colo
ny, or punish them for their temerjty if thew
continued to retain possession. Expeditions
from Vermont, &c. INTO Canada, NAV be ex-
pected, if the enemy does not altogether aban-
don his invasons Of the United Stases.
According to a Proclamation issued on the
~--u VI +AuEs. isiSt uGSldy was 10 nave been
observed in Canada as day of General
THANKSGIVING.
Requisiti1n on several tozvllS in Barustuble
County.
A gentleman who came to town last even
ing from. Eastman, whiclishe left on Sunday
noon, inf rms that a Gag was sent there on
"Wednesday last, by two officers from the
Spencer and .eander, British men of war
then lying OF Trnro-dcmancIing $4,000 as
ransom for the salt works at that place and
threatening to destroy the place in case of re-
fdsai.
An answer was required in IS minutes -
bnt rs The weather was unfavorable, and as
rreeting OF the owners of the works was ne
cessary, the officers were prevailed on to re-
main that night.
Early next morning committee from the
town went on board the Spencer and obtain
ed reduction of the ransom to S19O0 and
promising to restore or make rood some bag
gag belonging to the Leander, which was IN
the boat Dispatch, which went on shore At
Cape Cod some weeks since. This bargape
was lbelled. and is now on trial. Eastman ;s
allowed to the first of Oct to fulfil this agree
ment.
Capt. RagFett informed tho Committee he
had orders to destroy all tie towns which
were assa'lable. Thatit was an unpleasant bu
sincss to him ; and therefore on his own re-
sponsbllity he woad accept a stipulated sum
and spare the towns. He said thee. c,.,,.