The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-05-04

no. more than so British seamen, the rest
mix sew of Canadians and soldiers, and
~h we're totally unacQuaiptcd with such
service rendered the loss of officers more
senNi " felt, and never in any action was
The 'oSsnc severe every officer com
handing vessels and their seconds, was eli.
tner killed or wounded so severely as to be
unable to keep the deck. Lieut.. Buchan, in
the Lady Provost, behaved most nobly, and
did every thing that a brave and experien-
cec officer could do in a vessel armed with IL
pcood carronades, against vessels carrying
long guns. l regret to state that he was Sc
veTe'y wounded. Lieut.. Bignal, of the Dover,
CON mand,ng the Hunter, displayedthe grea-
test intrepidity but his guns being small,
1.-TWO four and six FOUNDERS he could be of
much less service than he wished. Every
othc'r in the Detroit, behaved in the most
exemplary manner. Lieut.. Inslis shew ed
such calm intrepidty, that was fully con-
vinced that, on leaving the deck. left the
ship in excellent hands aud for an ac-
count OF the battle after that, refer you TO
his letter which he wrote me, for your in
form alton, Mr.. Hoifmeinster, purser of
the Detroit, nobly volunteered his Services
on the deck, and behaved in a manner that
reflects the highest honor on him. l regret
to add, that he is very severely wounded in
the knee. Provincial Lieut.. Puryin, and
the military officers, Lieuts. Garden. Of the
Royal Newfoundland Rangers, and O'Ksefe
ct the 41st rcgt. behaved in a manner Which
excited my warmest admiration the few
British se.men had, behaved with their
usual intrepidty, and as long as was on
deck, the troops behaved with a calmness
and courage, worthy of more fortunate Is
sue TO their eXertions.
ne weather gage gave the enemy a pro-
diglous advantage, as it enabled them not
only to choose their position. cut their dis
lance also. which they did in such a manner
IS TO prevent the carronades of the Queen
Charlotte and Lady Provost, from having
much effect; while their long guns did
great execution, particularly against the
| Queen Charlotte. Capt. Perry has beha-
we'd IN most humane and attentive man
ner. not only to myself and officers, but to
! all the wounded. trust that. although
unsuccessful, you will approve of the mo-
| lives that induced me to sail under so MANY
disadvantages, and that it may be hereaf-
ter proved. that, under such circum stances
| the honor of His Majesty's flag has not been
rarnIshed. enclose the list of killed and
wounded.
have, &c.
(Signed) R.. H.BARCLAY,
Commander and late Senior Officer.
HIS 07ajesfy's late shin Detroit, Self. 10.
Sill have the honor to transmit to Won
| an official account of the Termination of the
late unfortunate battle with the enem, 5
squadron.
! On coming on the quarter deck, after
Iyour being wounded, the enemv's second
brig, at that time on our weather beam
shortly after took position on our wealth
er DOW to rake us to prevent which. in at,
tempting TO get our starboard broadsi.ie to
| bear upon her. number OF the guns on the
larboard broadside being at this tize disa-
ibied, fell on board the Queen Charlotte, a,
TINS time running Up to lseward of US. In
this situation the two ships remained for
some TINE AS soon as we got clear of her,
j ordered the Queen Charlotte 20 shoot A.
head of Us if possible and attempted to
back our fore-top sail to get astern, but the
ship laying completely unmanageablc eve
ry brace cut away, the mizen-topm asst and
lgaH down, all the other masts badly wo1n-
ded, not stay left forward. hull shattered
very much, number or guns disabled, and
the enemy's squadron raking both skiDs
head and astern, none Of our own in a stu
alton to support US, was under the painful
necessity OF answering the euemy, to say we
| struck, the Queen Charlotte having previ.
| ously done 50.
have the honor to be, &c.
(SignedO GEORGEINGLIS,
To Captain Barclay, &c. &c.
-H6straets ct thc killed and quounded.
3Ohlcers. SO meo, killed. Officers. IS
men wouRded--Total--41 killed 90 woun.
ded.
lTransations from Lisbon papers 70 Feb
&c, for the Daily Advertiser1
Extract from a Dishatch Of Sir Chnrle,
Stewart, dpted Basie, Jan. II, 1914.
The detailed accounts from all the advanc
ed corps, continue to be most satisfactory
Marshal Butcher has made abont 5000 prison i.
ers, and taken 25 pieces of Cannon since he
passed the Kline. His last communications
were dated ST. Avoid, the ION Of this
month. His detschments occupy Troyes
Luxemhurgh will be soon invested. Mar
shall Marmont has been compelled to make
forced marches, 90 prevent the army of ST.
lesia from penetrating isto the rear of the
mountains of Vosges. In his retreat he
destroys I'll the bridges of the Sarre, tina,
Marshal Blncher may not oVertake him.
Your Lordship, in consequence Of the pro.
gress of the allied army. will receive more
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