The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-02-01

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Saturday, s O'Clock.
The Lynch6urg Mail hes Just Grrired,
and brings the following ietter fran a gen
Htnan (oJthiS city, qoe qveH k1Ioqv to his
CORRESPONDENT here, dGtsd
.NEw- ORLEANS, Jan. ..
al wrote you on the 3Oth. And have time
only to say, that on yesterday the enemy o.
pened their batteries, and warm action en-
sued for about four hours, without any inter
mission, when their GYMS were dismounted--
Our loss did not exceed 10 killed aud wom,-
ded TEN.--They have not appeared to-day
at their batteries, which is a strong evidence
OF their destruction. Our strength increases
every day.
10Th. l addressed you on the 2nd. Since
which nothing has occurred i'll the situation
of our Armies. The troops from Kentucky
entered the field, and considerable prepare
tons obedience are making OH our part. We
have no correct account of the encmy's move
ments.
Spies are now out to endeavor to ascer-
tain their movements. Our officers do not
intend to risk a general battle, unless they
come forward, when we shall have the adj
vantage OF our breast-worl-s. i have seen
Gen. Adair, and Conceive the City SAFE
~ We understand, the same letter states
that reinforcement of troops, Indians, regu-
lars, &c. wee rapidly approaching ". Or
leans froul Mobile
From .;Er. Be7crley Cie1v tn AS Brof6er Mr. Join
Cheso " his Gin. d,ife96M jan.
" The enemy are fortifying themselves a
bout miles below this city, and unless they
Can take the forts below, and bring their feet
up TO cooperate, / think they viii be Obliged
TO retire without accomplishing their object
Il is the general opinion that our city is safe.
Our army IS near 1900 strong, & are strong
" intrenChed and al half miles below, this
very strong additional works arc erecting
TO which we can retire in case the first line
shodid be- forced, but think we have nothing
70 fear.
g ] cannot express 20 you the enthusiasm
of all classes, and / add with pleasure that
the French aud Creoles merit well of their.
country. Our loss has been very slight, that
OF the enemy very severe, particularly on the
Isl Inst when they attacked our forts. and
were completely driven back with great
slaughter. Our artillery IL excellent and
admirably served.
The enemy is supposed to beJ5 to 1000
strong.
"P. s. At the moment Of my departure for
camp, add with sincere pleasure that
the main body of the enemy have fallen back
70 tho place where they first struck the river
(Gen. Viilrey's pantation,) and in the opln-
ION OF military men it is their intention TO ef-
feet thcir retreat to their ships, tho it IS We
~ possible, we may have another mr. with
theia. Rely on it ; they will never get pos
SESSION OF this city without paying very deaf
for 1t, and they cannot remain nc re"
(1ir. Chew was Of thosc who led tie left wins
n the attack Of the 25d)
FROM ORLEANS.
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w ne j5ho7rpg 49, hare many negs fch 4vicL serUa
IN IN MP ME cbnsps in The series Of e7eHts
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