The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-07-23

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Treat, and Lieut.. t---, who was also
with the picket, be struck from the rolls of
the army.
At four o'clock in the afternoon asrceably
to plan had given General Porter he adj
vanced from the rear of our camp, with tie
volunteers and Indians, (taking the woods iii
order too keep out of view OF the enemy,) with
the hope of bringing his pckets and scouting
parties between his lPorter's1 line of march
and our camp. AS Porter moved, ordered
the parties advanced in front of our camp to
fall back gradually, under the enenly's
IRE, IN order to draw him, If possible, up TO
our ine.--About half past four, the advance
OF Gen. Porters command met the light par
ties OF the enemy iii the woods, upon our eX-
treme LETT. The enemy were driven, & Por-
ter advancing near to Chippeway, met their
whole column in order of battle. From tie
cloud OF dust rising, and the heavy firing,
was led 20 conclude that the entire force of the
enemy was in march, and prepared for action.
immediately ordered Gen. Scott to advance
with his brigade, and Towson's artillery, and
meet them upon the plain in front OF our
camp. The general did not expect to be sra-
tined SO soon with Held engagement. lie adj
vaced in the most prompt & officer-like style,
and IN few minutes was in close action upon
the plain, with 4 superior force of British re-
gular troop. BY this time, General Porter's
command had given way, and fed i'll every di-
rection notwithstanding his personal gallantry,
and great eXertions to stay their flight. The
retreat of the volunteers and Indians caused
the left flank of Gen. SCOTS brigade to be
greatly exposed. Capt. Harris, with his ,slra-
Eoons, wasdirectcd to stop the fuSitives, be-
hind the ravine fronting our camp; and sent
Col. Gardner to order Gen. Ripley to advance
with the 21st regt. which formed part OF the
reserve, pass to the left of our camp, skirt
the woods so as to keep ont of view, and fall
order was promptly obeyed, and the great
est cXertionS were made by the 21st regiment
to gam their position, and close with the cne-
my; but IN valn-for such was the zeal and
g1llantry of the line commanded by general
Scott, that its advance upon the enemy was
not to be checked. Major Jessup command
ing the left flank battalion, finding himself
pressed IN front, and III flank, and his men
falling fast around him-ordercd his battalion
TO g sWhtort arms and Gdvance the order
was promptly Cbeyed, amidst the most dead
ly and destructive fire. He gained q more
secure position, and returned upon the enemy
80 CALLING discharge, as caused them to re-
tire. BY this time, their whole line fall
ing back, aud our gallant soldiers pressing up
OH them as fast as possible. AS soon as the
enemy had gained the sloping ground descen-
ding towards Chippeway, and. distant quar-
ter of a mile, he broke and ran TO gain his
works. In this effort he was too successful,
and the guns from his batteries opening i'm
Ipediately upon our line. checket,-in some de-
gree the pursuit. At this moment resolved
to bring up all my ordnance and force the
place by q direct attack, and gave the order
accordingly. Major Wood of the CORPS of en-
gineers and my aid captain Austin, rode to
the bank of the creek towards the right of
their lire of works. and examined them i
was induced by their report, the lateness of
the hour, and the advice. of Gen. Scott and
Major Wood, TO order the forces to retire to
camp. .:r
My most difficult duty remains to BE Der
forned.-I am depressed with the fear OF not
being able to do justice to my brave compan-
ions in arms, & apprehensive, that some who
had al opportunity of distinguishing them
selves, Rnd promptly embraced it, viii escape
my notice. IT, :, o. -.
Brig Cen Scott is entitled 20 the highest
praises our country can bestow-to him more
than to any ether man am j indebted for the
victory of the 5th July. His brigade has CO.
yereditself with glory Every officer and G.
very man ofthe 9th and 22d, 18th and 25th
regiments did his d1tty, with zeal ami encr-
gv, worthy of the American character
When every officer is so pre-eminently high in
the path of duty and honor, it is impossible
- discriminate, But cannot deprive myself
OF the pleasure of saying that major Laven-
worth commanded the 9Th and d,-mai. Jes-
sup the 18th, and major M'Ncii the 11th.--
Col. Campbell was wounded early i'll the ac-
ton, CALAMITY leaapg on his regt.
The family of gen Scott were conspicuous
in the field II, Smith Of the 9th Infantry,
major OF brigade, and ,ieutenants Worth and
Watts his aids.
From general Ripley and his brigade, re-
ceivcd every assistance that gave them an
opportunity of rendering. ] did not order any
part of tie reserve into action, until general
Porter's command had given way, AMI then
q sen. SCOTS movements were so rapid and de-
cisiVe that gen. Ripley could not get up i'll
time with the 21st, to the position as directed.
The corps Of Artillery under major Hindman,
were not generally in action---this was not
their fault--captain Towson's company was
the only one that had full opportunity Of dis
tinguisding itself, and it is believed, that no
company ever embraced an opportunity with
more zeal, or more success.
\ detachment from the ID brigade under
'!he command Of lieut.. Mcdonald penetrated
inc woods with the Indians and volunteers, g,
for their support. The conduct of Mcdonald
aAd his command reflects high honor upon the
brigade 70 which they belong.
The conduct of General Porter has
been consPcuousy gallant. Every assis-
tancc in his power to Afford with the
description Of force under his command, has