Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-20

Canada side upon Navy Island Icontnued with unusual
briskness until AM Upwards Of 500 discharges were
counted. great number OF bombs were sent up all
Of which appeared TO explode Immediately over the
Island. The rebels returned the enemys hre with
great irregulary. Whether any loss had been sus
tanned by the belligerents, had not transpired
During the whole Of Saturday the firing kept up
blythe English forces irregular intervals until towards
o'clock p NJ when the discharges became almost
continuous. The firing was heard distinctly IN Buifa
10 from three 10 8 o'clock The greatest anxiety pre-
vailed TO know the result The mail started nj p NJ
the cannonnde still being heard with fearful distinct
ness.
The review of the troops on Friday by general Scott
communicated in my Yesterday letter, is confirmed
Governor Marcy got into a dilemma by his trip to
Buffalo The moment that he arrived, the sympath
zing end neutrality committee waited on him.
and desired to know his plan Of operations In few
minutes bis room was thronged by the peaceable and
treaty keeping citizens expressing him their delight
that he had last come adjust matters. They told
him. however that had he earlier day. he
would have prevented all this connection. This fired
the neutrality breaking gentlemen, and angry words en-
sued. Alter epcountering so VAIN reception, from
the and anti-war parties, and being compelled to
endure their peserings for nearly tour hours ne con-
rived give them the slip and TO snatch e" hours
of repose.
But this is not ALL An express direct from Schosser
at II o'clock Friday Night, while the cannonade was
sending its up the river, brought word that Van
Rensselaer, and all his troops were landing on the Anne
iican shore with intent make for Black Rock and
thence to cross into Canada. Forthwith the drums be-
gan beat the bells ring the guns go OIL and the
carts to trundle Every thing was in confusion. The
war worn veteran at his post In the twinklng Of
eye several companies were on their way TO Black
Rock intercept the impudent marauders. Governor
Marcy dragged from his bed, all cold and shiver
ing to accompany the valiant General. 1t all turned
out TO be a hoax. Governor Marcy tits intlmated, will
bring in bill agansthhe state fer cnding has right boot
the rampng this occasion has actually worn
hsle in his sole But seriously, worthy governor
greatly vexed that this false alarm should have been
given
General Scott and the Governor TO Schosser on
Saturday where they enjoyed the bombardmen II their
souls attuned wars alarms and stratagems and
spos Their presence. however, at that place, was
deemed be of the utmost consequence tor they were
amply prepared TO prevent the rebels from landing IN
our territory.
Col McNab has sure enough taken his departure
Lieut. Col. Hughes is in command at Chippewa. The
cause oil this sudden attack from the arrival of
part of the gath Regiment consisting oil 200 brave tel
lows The militia have most OF them gone home Three
more Regiments hourly expected at Chippewa,
increasing the force upwards of 1000 men, Van Rens
selaer will find no triling III these troops.
The Buffalo and Rochester papers are Growing over
thievsh exploit of the Navy Island desperadoes IL
appears that the Canadians had bought 80 barrels OF
pork at Buffalo, and in taking obliged to
leave 90 barrels at Black Rock I'LL the next morning
In the night this property stolen by the Islanders
il is snid-but what is probable by their synpa
thizng brethren this side Probably the commiuce
directed the whole affair.
Van Rensselaer, was disappointed IN getting steam
boats that his plan of going the lake defeated
He is now in precarious condition Tomorrow's mail
will bring full of the denouemeut of this wild
mad and unfortunate affair. Governor Marcy writes
word that the people Of Buffalo heartily ashamed Of
their proceeding and that the whole business lies at the
door of some six individuals from whom better things
be expected Already these persons have beeR
put in Coventry and terminate the affair may, they
have lost the respect of all good and nsential men,
indeed Of all men who have any character and stand
ing in the place.
II is thought here that a capituation will be made
and that the foolhsrdy Van Rensselaer, will through
the intervention OF the Governor. be allowed land
with his deluaed followers in this territory and dis
band. But prediction is useless Another day will tell
the tale.