The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-01-22

uisr thanks on Lieut.. Col. Ha milton, &c
Here .foiiovs the names of seuerol ,-egulor
and militia o6fcerAspho Gistinguishe1 fher,-
seiues.] OF the brilliant service OF Lieute-
nant Dawson Of the 1O0,h, who led the f,r
iorn hope, and captain Fawcett of the Tooth
tirenadiers. in entirely cutting off two of
The ercmy's P guets and surprising the Sen
tries on the Siacis and at the Gate. by
which Means the watChword was obtained.
and the entrance into the Fort greatly faci-
htated, the Colonel speaks in terms of the
highest and most deserved praise
Lieutenant Gen. Drummond will perform
a most grateful duty in bringing under the
notice of His Royal Highness the Prince
Regent, through his Excellency the Com
maider OF the forces. the admirable execu-
tioR or this brilliant achievement on the
part OF every individual concerned. The
aseiul services of the Militia Volunteers in
launching the Boats and rowing the troops
across the river, we're no upnoticed by the
Lieutenant General.
The Lieutenant General has received
from Major General Riall a very favorable
report OF the zeal and alacrity of the de
tachment of the Royal Scots. under Lieut..
Coi: oordon. and tie 4Ist Battalion COM
panles under Nj ajor Friend, who; advanced
under the Major Generals command to
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Lewiston. Their stcadiness and regular
Try under circumstances OF great temptation
were highly crsditable TO them Nothing
could more strongly indicate their anxious
wish to meet the enemy, and the Lieutenant
Seneral has emily 60 regret that his rapid
retreat from Lewiston Heights, did. NOT af-
tord TO Major Gen. Rail an opportunity
CT leading them to victory.
Lieutenant General Drummond bers that
n ~ - ate p.,.I
cePt his acknowledgement for the assistance
he has received from them in making ar
engagements tor the late operations.
Lieutenant Colonel Hamilton, Tooth rezi.
ment, is appointed to command Fort Ma.
CARA, and the Lieutenant Gcuerai will re.
commend that the same command Nav
De annexed TO 1t as was granted at Fort
George.
Board of Survey, composed Of Lieute-
nant Colonel Hamilton, Commandment, Pre-
sident, Major Holcrost, Commanding ROYAL
Artillery, and captain of the Tooth r. gi
ment, members, will assemble as soon as
possible in Fort Niagara for the purpose of
taxing an exact account and inventory of
the immense Quantity of ordnance, stores,
arms, provisions, clothing, &c. captured in
that place.
]. HARVEY, 1t. Col. D. A.C,
Captain Foster. aid.de-cam TO General
Drsmmond, passed through town this morn
ing with the American colors taken at Fort
Niagara.
- MON MkEAL. Dec. II.
Among the American marine lists. we
are happy to ind that their losses in cap
lures are very considerable, owing To tie
increased activity of our csuizcrs. Their
ceasans trade has suffered more wit.iu
these few weeks than for many months prior.
MS Is one OF the many modes of distress
ing Che enemy, "hich ought to have been
carried into effect long ago In very
short time their foreign trade will disappear
on the ocean. and SO will THAR coastng
trattic be confined to their small creeks
Enforce this, aud our ships Of war will do
more towards ehecting peace than outhe
federal strength IN the unon, even admit
ting that party to be well -wishers.
AS We Nantured to predict in the last He
raid. SO it has been verified by an article
taken from an American official pager, that
as measure of retaliation, the president of
the u. ). has ordered IS principal British
officers. prisoners, to be pat into clos
confinement: adding that l'lis just meas
ure Is not so severe as it might be- WEI
repeat. that it is blasphenous 10 designate
shis oaroarous act, retaliation. Our govern
rnent took % traitors, who came i'm arms 20
where they opght to go, to trial. Ia retail
alton, our enemy imulured an equal num-
BERN gal feet under ground, of men
who were lighting the battles of their coun-
try this their own journals testify loudly.
Now rs more of our principal officers win
be Chained, Eve have no reason to doub.) in
the damp dungeons OF Chilicothe. The
reign OF Robespierre was never furnished il,
so black hue, in the midst of terror, as in
this case. 1t may we'll be said, that re-
Putlics have energy" when claiming and
cutting OF threats become the order Of the
day !!
BUFEALo, Dec. 90.
On Monday night while ]. A. Barker and
W. J hnson (from Buffalo) were at Cad
Fiercs 5 tavern: on patroIing party, they
were, SURPRISED by party of the enemy at
the door. They passed out at back door
and separated. Capt. Pierce escaped. but
Parker and Johnson have not been heard
from.
The British and ths!r sav.oss ba,,a s,,,