The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-09-21
BY MAIL.
WAR EVENTS, &C..
GREAT V7CTORIES.
.Agam haze our gallant 7ars met th1
enemy, and made item ours :"

Copy Of letter from the Post Master at Plattsbcrgh
TO the editor Of the Albany Argus, dated Sunday
morning, September lith, IL o'clock.
SIR-I have the pleasure TO announce to
YOU, that after an action OF two hours this
morning, Commodore M'Donough, our naval
commander, took the WHOLE BRITISH
FORCE on TJ7IS LIKE, with the cxcep-
ton Of FIVE or six gallies. that made their es-
cape. The vessels captured are, frigate OF
50 guns, brig Of ~ guns, sloops OF ~
guns each, and several gallics. saw the
action, which has just closed--the battle was
in Plattsburgh Bay. / wait with anxiety the
event OF tho battle now pending on land--l
have strong hopes there likewise; but 1t is
very warm, and we have TO contend with say
5000 British regulars. The shore OF the
river is lined with our militia, ard about or
1000 volunteers from Vermont, which the
enemy must pass before they can reach our
batteries--but if they effect passage OF tho
river and approach tho works, they will find
the battle bur Just begun. Moro as soon as
events transpire. Yours, &c.
Posf-A1aster, Planssurgb.
1t. Perry (brother to Commodore P.) was
no, in the engagement, being severely sick in
burlington.
(rkc above important victory, il will be
observed, was achieved on the llth of Sept.
and that Of the gallant Com. Perry on Erie,
was gained on the 10Th OF Sept. last year,
Com offs letter from Josehh W. Moulssn Esq.
q Maione,fo a gentleman in Troy,dafed
Peru, Sept 11M
DEAR S,R.--This is memorable day
Rejoice. The British feet is In our posses
aior, after battle oetwo hours and half in
Cumberland Bay, opposi,> Plattsburgh, which
! had the pleasure TO witness.--The British
force consisting OF a So gun frigate--one
brig mounting % guns-two slooPs OF 10
guns each, and 4 or row gallies surrender
cd TO Commodore M'DoNougH and the torce
under his command.
The conflict was sanguinary end decisive.
II Is said tho enemy had TEN guns more than
M'Donough commanded. Tho action has
tust closed, aud whilo ! write there is
tremendous cannonading and discharge OF
muske!ry heard in the direction of Plattsburg.
The British troops aro engaged with ours--
the iss.s doubtful. Tho attack of the Brit
ish on land comms '-si as tho time Ut that
on tho water. Their 'Yoree 10 much sups-
rior--Rut orr gallant iisssc band will give
them warm reception.
We momeu,Iy expect Information from
the Forts. The MAY is waiting, and must
sonclude in haste.
Yours, Sc. J. w. MOULTON.
Cohy Of a letter from Gen. MAcoMB, TO his
father in New. York, dated
For. .yforsau, September l2fh.
SiR--The British Army under Sir George
Provost, consisting Of four Brigades, each
commandedby Major General ofexpcricncc,
a light corps end squadron of dragons, and an
immense train of artillery. They ip'eslea
us for six days, during which period our troops
in small parties skirmished Win them, ana
took some prisoners apd Killed many ics-
.erday they opened iheir batteries on Us WIN
bombs, "a prs. bowiizcrs and rockets, ou' "o
ailenccd the whole by six in the evening".
Their Fleet attacked ours at the samo TINA
and sster an engagement OF two hours their
largo vessels all struck to our gallant Com
xnodore. The gallies ran of. The British
Commodore was slain, and the killed anu
wounded on board both fleets Is enormous.
Our loss is ono Lieut.. and $ men killed, and
one Lieut.. and so mcn wounded. Inc BRIT
ish army raised the siege last nisht' or ra'aei
this morning, at o'clock, and are now IN ful
retreat, leaving on the field their wounded an'
sick. Sir George has requested me to uea
them with humanity and kindness. Our whole
force does not exceed 1900 electives.
have sent the militia and my light trocp
In pursui,--they are constantly taking prison
srs and sending in deserters.--l am IN nope
Of destroying at ieast ono third the brius
ARMY am in perfect health.--My troop
arc the remnant Of Gen. Izard's army,invaiid'
and convalescenis, except about 600 men.
am in haste, Bee.
ALEXANDER MACOMB.
BURLINGTON, lver) September IL.