Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-09-28

olruhs CostttnCo u tuoI qudftSE AuC CuStuy
made his approach by water ut the same
md commenced discharge Of bombs and
| rockets at the fort ~ soon ~ he got within
range OF H. The situation Of Major Arm
Stead was pscuiiarlv trying---the enemy
having taken his position at such 4 distance
4sto render offensive operations on the part
Of the fort entirely frpitless. whilst their
bombs and roekefs we're every moment fai
| ling In and. sbout 1.-THE officers and men
being At the same tiuae entirely exposed -
The vessels. however, had the temerity to
approach somewhat nearer--they were rs
| sodn compelled to withdraw During the
knight, whilst the enemy on land was retreat.
ling II whilst the bombart1ment was them most
Psevsfe,stwo or three rocket vessels and bar.
/ gss- sueaeedsd in getting up the Ferry
Branch but they were soon compelled to,
retire, BY the forts in that quarter, com
manded by 1t: Newcnsob. Of the navy and
L.. Webster Of the Hpilla. These forts all
so destroyed one Of the barges, with all on
board. The barges and battery at the Las.
arctic. under the command of Lieutenant
Ruttey, of the 6otilia. kept up a brisk, and
it is believed, successful Gre during the,
hottest period Of the bombardment. Mai.
Armstead being seriously i'll in consequence
of his continued exposure TO che weather,
has rendered it impossible for him TO send
in his report. II is not, therefore. in my
power to do justice TO those gallant indivi-
tlaals, who partook with him the danger
Of a tremendous bomhar6mcnt, without the
ability Of rctorting. and without that secnri.
~, which in more regular Qualifications IS
provided for such occasions. The loss in
tho fort, Is, understand, about ~ killed &
wounded-amongst the former have to
lament the fall Of Lieuts. Claggett and
GLENN, who were both estimable citizens
and useful officers.
From General Strikers brigade. the re
turn of the killed ard wounded has not
yet come in. It is supposed, however.
to amount 70 about i50--among the for
mer, this city has to regret the loss of its
Lowry sDoRaldson, Esq. Adjutant of the 9th
Regiment Thi, gentleman will ever be
remembered by his constituents for his zeal
and talents, and by his corps for his bravery
and military knowledge.
l caRnot conclude this report without ia.
forming you of the great aid have derived
from Com. Rodgers. He was ever present
and ever ready to afford his useful council,
and to render his important services. His
presence, with that Of his gallant officers &
seamen, gave confidence to every one.
The enefny's loss m his attempt ON Baiti.
more. ano,,nts. as near 20 we can ASCERTAIN
II, to between six 8 saven hundred killed,
wounded and missiug-Gep, Ross was GER.
tainly killed.
have the hnnor to be, with great respect,
sir. your obediept servant,
s. SMITH.
Maj Gen. Comd.g.
Colonel James Monroe.
Acting Secretary Of War.
Copy Of letter from I3rsatTer Gen. Striker, 20
Maj. Gen. Smith, dated
Head Quarters 50 Brigade,
BALTIMORE. Sept. IS, 1914
Mai. Gen. S. Smith.
S:s-~I hayethe hon. to report to you, that,
In obedience to your orders. marched from
Baltimore on Sunday the 1lth inst. with
part of my brigade, as the advance corps of
the army under your command My force
cousisted Of $50 of the 5th regt. under 1t
Col S,errett Gao Of the 9Th under Lieut.,
| Col. M'Donaid (; 500 Of the 27tk, under 1t.
Col. Long $50 of the 3oth. under 1t. Col.
| Fowler /; 700 Of the 51st under 1t. Col AZ
mey $50 RiHemen under Capt. Dyer 14O
| Cavalry under Il. Col. BIays. and the U
| MEN ARTILLERY of rs men. with six four poun.
| ders under captain Montgomery, making an
| aggregate OF 3i55 effective men. moved
/ towards North Point by the main road, and
BAT 8 o'clock p. NJ. reached the meeting
4 house near the head of Bear Greek seven
mics from this city. Here the brigade
halted, with the exception Of the cavalry
l who were pushed forward to Gorsach'.
farm three miles in. advance. add the n
Hemen who took post near the blacksup;th's
shop two miles ia advance OF our cncamp.
ment. AT seven O'Clock ON the morning o.
the 18th. Ireceived information from the
advanced videttes that the enemy were de-
Barking troops from and under cover of their
gun vessels which lay OF the bluff of NORTH
Foint within the month of Patapsce river
Immediately ordered back my baggag,
under strong guard, moved forward the
| sth and 9th regiments aud my artillery L
the head Of Long. log-iauc $50 called) res
ting the sth vita its right on the head OF q
branch Of Bear Greek aud iss len on tbs
main North Point road. while the 27th wa,
posted on the opposite side of the road, il
line with the Sch, its left extending towards
branch of Back rivss. The artillery
posted directly at the head OF the lane ir
the interval between the Sth and 27th. Th>
Soth occupied a ground 500 yards in IN,
| rear Of the 27Sh, and the sist the same dis
sance in rear Of the 5th extending each
parallel to the front line. The 9Th Yegs
. was thrown back TO a position a short dis
taeee this side Of Cooks Tavern, ahs
half a mile in the rear Of the second line
MY orders were, that the sth and 27tl
should receive the enemy, and, If nesessa
| ~, fall back thro' the 5ist and 3oth, an,
form on the right Of the 9th or reserve re
giment. The rihemen were ordered TO th
t skirts OF thick low pine wood beyond til
blacksmith shop. with large sedgefieId |
| front, that as the cavalry we're still IN ad
) ! vance who would inform Of the encmy's ar
: | preach, they might take advantage Of th