Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-01-23
1,Tre PEspECTIyG NAVY ISLAND.

NEw YORK, Jan. 1.-THE apparent supnpness and
inactivity of the British government, towards The Navy
Island rebels, admits Of very easy solution, and we
are enabled to communicate satisfactory explanation
of lis cause We understand that Sir Francis Head gave
assurance to the authorities al Buffalo and Washington
that oslites should originate with him. against the
Americans in arms on Navy Island, until Inc eject OF
the Presidents proclamation should have been ascer-
tanned and that in the meantime he would only keep
up corps of observation, 10 prevent maraudlng and
plumber on the British shore.
A Mr. Maclean the bearer of Sir Francis com.
municalions 10 Washington, and travelled with Gen.
Scott when the latter stopped at Albany, the former
pushed the West, on his return 10 Toronto. The
attack the Caroline which occurred during Sir Fran.
els engagement for armed truce has mortified that
officer very deeply; and hence his indignation ut Col
SlcNabb's unauthorized and precipiL movement.
Relating 10 Mr. Alacieans mission and Journey there
is singular apprehension entertained 1t stated that
the Navy Islanders on the watch Tor hun, with The
view Of retaining him an hostage, as he is in Sir
Francis confidence, and hulds high oilIcc IN The judi
ciary Of the Upper Province
The abrupt order Of the Lieutenant Governor to MIR.
Bdwel, always unpopular; and The transportation
of that act has been further increased by the prudent
conduct of the expatriaed gentleman. Mr. Bidwell,
whatever may be his political tenets, has been always
esteemed honest man, and has always reProbaed
the mad Of Mackenzie and his saellilcs-hs,
joined TO his exemplary conduct in relation TO these dis
urbnnces has excited much sympathy for him in every
party in lie Province and has made Sir Francis mandate
appear cruel and unca!led for.
PosrscRrpr-LATEn AND lMPoRrAST-We have seen
private letter from the West this morning, which states
that the way bill from Lewiston contains the important
and startling intelligence that the British had crossed
over the Niagara river and burned Lewiston II this
be so, the fame will burst forth afresh.
From the .Nc,o York Express of Jan. 19)
FRoM FRoNTrER.-The dates from Buffalo by
Yesterdays mail, 10 o'clock Saturday evening.
No decisive movement had taken place the part Of the
Navy islanders, although il will be by the extracts
below that there had been pretty work on The
part Of the Canadians.
In addition to Gov Marcy Gen Scott and Adjntant.
Gen. Mcdonald, whom notice yesterday, the BuiFa.
10 pppers the arrival there of Gen. Wool Col
Worth. and Lieut.. Keys, Of the u S. Army. Governor
Marcy and Gen Scott reviewed at Buffalo, Friday,
the 7lh 25h and 2Sh regiments ~ Y. S. Artillery and
aterward that portion of Gen. Burs brigade of nan.
try then in the city. Gen. Scott was actively engaged
in the performance Of the duties assigned him. We an.
the following:-
(Fron The Buffalo CON- .4du Of Saturday,
Navy lsLAND.-There was really tremendous can
nonading at Navy Island last night. 1t commenced
about II, and lasted ill g. and was kept up with the
greatest spirit both sides Near Schlosser it sounded
like an incessan roar Of artillery The wind being favor
able IT was heard distinctly in this city friend says
he counted above 300 reports BY extracts OF extra
Of the Chronicle Office, at Niagara another column, it
will De seen that part of the Oath regiment have arrived
from Montreal The unwonied activity on the Canada
shores is probably owing 10 their presence In addition
TO cannon shots, the Canadians threw large number of
bombs letter from the Island dated This morning. 10
young gentleman Of this CITY, states that none were