Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-28
AMERICAN.
Guns Men. Killed. Wonnded.

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dore Downie and Lieuteoan,s, &c The
american officers killed were iIieuts. Gam
BILE and S,ansbury. The latter O. whom was
knocked over board. aud not found, and
| sailing master Carter.
he British cheers ken are Cant. Pring.
AID SIX or eight lsiseteaarts Che wonna- :.
ed have been paroied and SEM by flag YES.
sci to the Isle aux Nolx.
The British la,ge ship isa fac vessel of
her class, having two gun decks in her bow
and stern. aad Inountiug among her guns.
20 long "a poinders, battery which few
fugates otthe British navy can boast. This
account and remar% was from a British Off :
Ger who was takeG -
On Wednes.siay the l3th instant, the inter.
rnent OF The Aaserican aud British officers,
'wno ls.l la the ietc 9iessara- e 5art,e, tos3x
place IL nlanrer sodo honor to tae BRAVERY
with @hieh taey defended their respective
flags. Inc collins of the American officers.
cove ed with the Gags Of s.ieir vessels. were
taken ON board a BOA, frum the Canmo-
dore snip, and followed by r n and his Off :.
GERS. IN another boat, to the British shin.
where they took on board the deceased Bri .
fish officers, covered with the flags of their
own vessels, aud followed by their surviving
officers, and proceeded tn the shore. Du
ring the procession minute guns were fred
fr m the Commodore's ship
AT the land they were received by large
escort of infantry and artillery, and ioiped
by large number Of the officers of ihe ar,
my, and while they proceeded to the public
burying ground, minute guns were also fred
from the Fort. At the graves there was A.
large discharge of musketry and artillery. -
I he procession was thrcHged by numerous
concourse OF citizens. Although the afters
noon was very RAINY, yet the Ceremcny was
conducted in such a manner, as 10 show IN
our enemy, that we have not bean forgetful
OF the respect shown to a La wrence aud O.
TIERS
On the evening of the night in which the
BRUSH commence III III retreat, a British
major sent Tor son OF Gen. Mooes, who re.
NAMED to protect his fathers h.use, in the
neighborhood of the British camp. and IN
formed him thai Sir George Provost had re.
ceived intelligence by Mail. on that day az
noon. by way Of Halifax, that preIiminarie.
OF peace between Great Britain and Ame
RIGA, were signedsin Europe. Whether Gis
account was forged for the purpose of ex
opsing their retreat, or to damp the war
spirit OF our militia, or whether confidence is
TO be place. IN II, the public must judge.
BURLINGTON, Sept. 10.
The auxiesy q tile public e. lesrs the |
particulars OF the late splendid victory over
the British squadron on this lake, has ineu.
ced Us to'p0biish the following, which are
all that have cou,e to our knowledge.
On Sunday, the ever memorable 18th off
September, the enemy's squadron ', as dis. |
tosefed about pclock A. M. standing nm !
the lake with a favorable breeze, under a /
press OF sail. Every preparation was made !
ny our gallant Commodore to give them
wars and cordial reception with his squad.
ron at anchor be awaited their approseh.-.
ne enemy soon made their appearance ON
Cumberland Head, and bore down for our
squadron the enemJ's large vessels taki,.s I,
a position to attack the Saratoso, our HaS
ship- he frst otoadside iroui her kiHetI
The British ConaInodore, (Oowinc,) aud her
ire continued so spirited and we'll directed
that the enemy's iag ship, the CDnhance.
soon after struck. At this time the whoie |.
broadside guns o! the Saratoga, next to The
enemy, were cOnplctely u0manegable. The
enemy's brig conIinued her fire. Oar Com
nodore slipped his cable aud wore ro,,od-
two broadsides compelled the brig to toft,x
he example Of IIe Conhance. IN tie mes,,s
ime the PrebIe compelled one of the &c.
ny's brigs TO strike. The har gro,t,, al
IN Hospital Island jUst before the battle en- /,
led, and was taken possession of by some O.
'ur gsliies. The enemy gallies, except tw01
Thich were sunk, with tie assistance OF
heT cars effected their escape.