Litchfield enquirer., 1838-02-01

1 ceived 6 fire from the loyalists, which cut her rigging so as to render her unmanagea- ble. She then drifted down the river near the Canada shore, when she was boarded and captured, and her men and arms taken with l out a struggle.
 From Ne Detroit Free Press ofthe l2M. We have no further particulars that can be relied upon as true from the ssat of war at the mouth of the river. It appears to be the general impression of the patriots, who witnessed from WhitewOod Island the cap- ture ofthe schooner Ann, that all the men on board of her were killed upon the spot They assert that when the vessel ran aground, the patriots hauled down her flag, that the rOyalists then run up the black flag, which was followed by the patriots again raising their flag, when the slaughter commenced. The royalistS, however, say that only four were killed, and the rest were taken priSon- CTS, some of whom were severely wounded 1t appears to be generally conceded that there were but IA or l5 men on board the Ann.
 From the Kingston fL O. HeraLd, Jan. l6. The Traveller brings the accounts of a gall lant action at Amhe-stburgh. A gang of pi- rates robbed the arsenal at Detroit, loaded schooner with the spoils, and sailed to Am ! herstburgh, and fired on the town. 1 The inhabitants had no arms, but they col lected in the night, armed with pitchforks, and whatever came to'hand. They then at- tackled and captured the schooner, killing one man, and'tikiDg l2 prisoners, with S0O stand Of arms, 5 cannon, and a large supply of the munitions uf war. Thus in every quarter defeat and ruin wait on the rebels and pirates.
 Resignation Of Sir Francis Head.-The Kingston Chronicle extra, of the 10th, con- tains a special message from Sir Francis Head, officially announcing his resignation, and the appointment of Col. Arthur as his successor. Sir Francis stated that he offer ed his resignation in consequence of having had the misfortune to differ with her nlajes- tvs government on one or two points of CO., lonial policy. Col. Foster assumes the con- mand of the forces and the militia. l s. DETROIT, Jan. l3.
 After the capture of the schooner at Mall 1 den, the Patriots retreated to Sugar Island, whence they proceeded to Brownstown, in the vicinity of Gibraltar,wh they arc now encamped. Gov. Mason, the next day after the engagemenf. proceeded down the river in the steamboat Erie, in pursuit of the arms be- longing to the State, which he obtained and deposited in the storehouse at Gibraltar.- Gen. Southerland and suite had left the day previous for Detroit, where he was arrested by the civil authorities, tried and acquitted the United States Court for that district being ir session-Judge Wilkins presiding, Gen. Southerland plead his own cause, and when the decision was made known he was enthu- siastically cheered by the multitude. The General is still in the command, and it is ex- pected that another expedition will be under taken without delay. .4
 Great numbers are joining the ranks ofthe patriots. Eight persons were taken in the engagement at Maiden, who arc now on their way to Toronto. The patriots were forced to retreat for want of arms, provisions and am munition.
 A bill passed the popular branch of the Legislature of Michigan, making provision for 2OO0 men to protect their frontier.
 The S,ate Cannon.-The following state- mcnt was communicated to us this morning. On Wednesday Colonel Ransom, command ing the militia at Tonawanda, received let ter through the Postotfice, purporting to be written by Gen. Scott, ordering him to de- liver to certain teanasters the cannon belong ing to the state, which had been left in his custody. The circumstance that this order came through the post office, and the totally unmilitary character of the address, excited Col. R.'s suspicious that all was not right, and before complying with it, he called upon Q gentleman of Tonawanda, and showed him the document. This gentleman assured him that he was acquainted with Gen. Scott's handwriting, and believed the order to be written by him. The cannon were accord ingIy given up. Where they are no one can tell. but every one can guess in whose pos session they are.
 On Thursday, however, Col. Ransom, to make assurance doubly sure, seat dispatch to Gen. Scott, advising him of the facts, but we understand that the bearer saw fit to de- lay delivering it for some hours after he ar- rived in town.
 Itnppeared upon investigation. that the or der from Gen. s. was a forgery, and that some person or persons adopted this course, in order to recover these guns from the pro- lection of the state, to which they have been surrendered only so long as suited their puf- poses.
 We have heard various rumors, which strongly compromise several individuals in this city, who have played prominent parts in recent movements here, but as measures have been adopted to ascertain the parties to this transaction. and bring them 10 justice, we for pear giving names. or alluding more distinct ly to reports.-Bufalo Ado.
 Later accounts represent that the letter was writ ten oy person in Buffalo namcd William Scott, who signed his name w. Scott" after the manner of the General, Gene addsng Mai Gen commanding on the Nj. whether he hes been taken sucha charge, we have not yet learnt. FS I
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-2 P. M.
 Senats.--Mr. WEBSTER asked the attention what personal to himself. In consequence or Wh0t he had sA n 1tsSs