Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-28

a zeal and energy worthy OF the American
character. When every officer stands so
pre- eminently high in the path of duty and
honor it is impossible to discriminate, but
cannot deprive myself ofthe pleasure OF say
ing that major Lavenworth commanded the
9th and 22d major Jessup the 25th, and
major Mcneil the 18th. Col Campbell was
wounded early in the action, CALAMITY
leading on his regiment.
The family of general Scott were con-
spicuous in the field 1t. Smith Of the 9Th
Infantry, major of brigade, and Its Worth
and Watts his aids.
From General Ripley and his brigade, /
received every assistance that l gave them
an opportunity of rendering. did not or
der any part of the reserve into action, until
Gen. Porter's command had given way, and
then general SCOTS movements were so
rapid and decisive, that Gen. Ripley could
not get UP in time with the 2lst, to the
position as directed. The corps of artillery
under major Hindman, were not generally
in action-this was not their fault-capt.
Towson's company was the only one that
had a full opportunity of distinguishing it
self, and it is believed, that no company
ever embraced an opportunity with more
zeal or more success.
A detachment from the I'd brigade under
the command of lieut.. MDonald, penetrat
ed the woods with the Indians and volun-
teers, and for their support. The conduct
of M'Donald and his command reflects high
honor upon the brigade to which they be-
long.
The conduct of General Porter has been
conspicuously gallant. Every assistance in
his power to afford, with the description OF
force under his command, has been render
ed. We could not expect him to contend
with the British column of Regulars which
appeared upon the plains OF Clippewa.-lt
was no cause of s~urprize to me, to see his
command retire before this column
Justice forbids that | should omit to
name my own family; they yield to none
in honorable zeal, intelligence and atten-
ton to duty. Col. Gardner, major Jones,
and my aids, captain Austin and Spencer,
have been as active and as much devoted to
the cause as any officers ofthe army. Their
conduct merits my warmest acknowledge
ments of Gardner and Jones shall have
occasion again to speak to you.
Maj Camp, deputy quarter master gen
eral deserves my particular notice and ap
probation. BY his great e~xertion | was
enabled to find the means of crossing
Capt Daliba, of the ordnance department,
has rendered every service in his power.
The enclosed return will shew you our
loss and furnish you with the names of the
dead and wounded officers. These gallant
men must not be forgotten. Our country
will remember them and do them justice.
Respectfully and truly yours,
JACOB BROWN.
Hon. John Armstrong,
Secretary at War.
INsPEcToR-GENERAL's OFFICE,
Head Quarters, Left Di0iSjon,
Chippewa, 9th Ju'y, 1914.
RETURN
Ofthe killed, wounded and prisoners of the
enemy in the action of the 9Th inst. fought
on the plains within halfa mile of Chippe-
wa, between the Left Division of the
u. S. Army, commanded by maj. gen.
Brown, and the English forces under the
command of maj. gen. Rial:
Killed, 3 captains; 3 sub. and 81 rank
and file ofthe regular troops.
Wounded, 2 captains of the LIST Royal
Scots-l lieut. ofthe Tooth regt. and 90 rank
and file of the Royal Scots 9Th and Tooth
REGIS.
Prisoners, / captain of the Indians, and
9 rank and file of the regulars.
Killed in the woods, of the Indians 81;
ofthe militia and regulars Is.
Indian prisoners, / chief and 4 p~rivates.
REHABILITATION.
Capts. Sab. Rank & File.
Killed, 5 5 1879
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