The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-09-12


tn covsr their retreat, drove them before
him. aud took possession of Turkey Hill
Towards evening, an attempt being made
ly the rebels tn surround and cut of the
Chasseurs. who we're advanced on the lcfi,
the regiments of Fnuniug aud lluyr were
ordered up to their support, aud, after ~
smnrt engagement, With the enemy, obliged
them to retreat to their main body on Wind
mill Hill.
To these particulars, am in justice o.
hliged ,a add Brig Idier General Smuh's re-
the good conduct of every individual under
his command, has particularly distinguish
cd Lieutenant C"Innrl Campbell, and the
22d regiment, on whom hy their position
the greater weight nf the action fell. He
also menli"ns wIlh applause the spirited rx-
erlionS of Lieurennn, Colnnrl Marsh, and
The 43d regiment, of Caatain. Cuore aud
French, who commanded the flank compa-
mes. lie likewise ncknow lodges pniticu-
of the royal artillery, ns also to lhe sraiuen
who were attached to the field pieces: aud
has expressed his thanks Ia Captain Bury,
Of the 9Th regiment, who was volunteer
"n this occasion, aud assisted in carrying
hIs orders. General Losherg has given his
testimony of the very good behaviour of the
tnspach troops, commanded by Cnlonel de
Vait, nud Of Captains Malsbrrg and Nal
IcnIus, with their companies Il Chassrurs.
After lhrse actions, the enemy took post
III great numbers on Wird,nill-lIIl and
rmplryrd themselves in strengthening that
advantageous situation.
/ This night the troops lay on their arms,
"n the ground they had gained, and direct
IONS were given for bringing up The camp
rqupngr. AriIlIrry WAS likewise srnt fnr,
and preparations made /" rerpuve the rrb-
els from their rrdoub,s: hut, hv means of
! the great number ud t,ai-, they isu.n,ed,
III the night nf 30lh, over Bristol aud How
Iand's Ferry, thus rrIi"q"ishing ever, hold
"u The island, aud resigning To US its entire
possrssion.
During these tedinns and f.iguing ope-
raiions, ! was much indebted To The active
zeal of Captain Brisbane, aud all the Cap
,uims, other officers aud men, of the navy
~ ho enabled me To m,n the different bnlie-
ries with their most experienced officers aud
best men, whn 10y their example aud con
\ stant attention contribute d much ~ the sup
port of the defence. And must also take
notice Of the good inclination for the SER
vice shewn 10y The marines of the different
ships, which ncca-ioned my giving them in
charge The drirdce of that principal post on
Toniny HiII.s Nor eau conclude this
account, without expressing my sincere nc
: know Judgements Ia every officer and s"i-
, der under my commaud, IN their several
departments, for their uawraricd exertions
10 cuuniriHct So many difficulties.
The prisoners taken nu the 30 h are not
many in number; bat have reason lo be-
r hrye The K HE'D and Wounded uf the rebels il.
greater than that IL the return | have the
honor in inclosr YOU nf ours.
RETURN of the killed, wounded aud
missing, of The troops under The conr-
mand of M,lnr-Grueral Sir R"hert Pig
o.-Rhudr l,Iaud, August 20, I775.
, Flank companies, 3Slh, 5Ih, srrgeant,
: killed; ] Lieut.. | srrgrnnr, ! drummer,
10 rank Hnd file, wuundrd; ] Lieuicn-
: nur, 2 rank and file, missing.
: 22I Regiment. ] rank aud file, killed I
Lieutenant. 8 Ensigns, Sprjeanrs, IS
: rauk and file, wounded rank und file,
missing.
43i Regiment. | Srrjean', Q rank and fiI-,
1 killed ? Ensigns, Ii rank aud file,
wounded | rank rrd file, missing.
E Royal Artillery. SrJenur, 2 rank and
: file, J driver Killed Lieutenant, 10
rang aud file, 2 drivers, woundrd.
= Huyu's regimen. I Captain, 4 rank and
file, killed Captain, 5 Serjran,s, 81
rank mud hle, wounded III rank and
: fill, missing.
: Let Battalion An-rnch. 2 rsnk aud file
4 killed rank aud file, wounded.
b 81 Bartrliun dnio. rank aud file, killed
i | Sru-nnl, > rank aud 6lr, wounded.
i Hrssian Chassrurs. 2 rank aud file, Killed
I Captain, Lieulenani, seurani, IA
: rank aud file, wounded rank aud file
& missing.
r firssian Artillery. ] s"rjeant wounded.
. Kings American regiment. | Volunteer
. Srrjsam. 3 rank and file. killed I
!, Lieutenant, 2 T. signs, 2 Srrirnni., Ii
E Here Ie, Us correct former statement. viz