Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-13
fghIy Important from the Scene Of Border
Hosttlities.

terestlng information from Chippewa and Navy
Island. The correspondent of the Albany Argus
writes on The 9th inst. from Niagara Falls, that on
the afternoon of the preceding day
"The British opened upon Navy Island smart
rannonadlny and bombardlng Ii continued for three
four hours The Islanders appeared TO bear II very
well, reservng their ammunition for mere effective
purposes Very little if any execution could have
been done The guns seemed 10 have been badly
managed, as many shots did not even hit the island
some falling short and some passing entirely below
the island. THIS morning all is again quiet. The
day IS beautiful and serene; certainly If the British
attack the Islanders al all, for the present, they will
do IL today
"P. SIT is now half past u, P. M.-No attack
yet"
Buffalo papers of the 9th, speak OF the cannonadng
the 5th and anticipated further If not decisive hos
nlites on the 9Th Meanwhile, effective measures
had been taken by General Burt under the general
orders of the Executive the State, which had been
received at Buffalo, for the protection of the frontier.
requison had been made on the keeper of the arse
nal at Batavia for 500 stand of arms, POWDER &c.
The U. S. Marshal had proceeded Schlosser, with
view 10 cut of all communication between that
place and Navy Island.
Quite new aspect has been given 10 the affair of
the Caroline, and the Schlosser outrage by the Off
cial report of Colonel Men alb to the Hon. Colonel
Jones, the Provincial Abide. Camp of the Governor
Of Upper Canada. In this document Col. McNab
states that the attack was made in conformity with
his orders, and he states the grounds on which
he directed il. These will be perceived by his letter
which give entire account Of the importance OF
the subject
Head Quarters, Chippewa, 3OIh Dec, 1887
Saturday moralng, 3 clock
Sill have the honor 10 report for the nforrla-
ton of his ExceeEcy The Lieutenant Governor, that
having received positive information that the Pirates
and Rebels al Navy Island mad purchased steam
boat called the Caroline, 10 facilitate their intended
SER in nv
information yesterday by the boat (Which sailed I'M
der British colors) appearing at the island deter
mined upon cutting her out and having sent Capt
Drew, OF the Royal Navy, ne IN a most gallant man
ner, with a crew of volunteers (whose names shall
hereafter mention) performed this dangerous service
winch was handsomely effected.
In consequence of the swift il was found TO
be Impossible 10 get the vessel over this place and
II was therefore necessary set her on fire. Her
colors are IN my possession.
| nave the honor 10 be, cir,
Your obt humble servant
A. y. McNABB, Col. Coming.
IS. We have two or three wounded-and the Pr |
rates about the same number killed.
A. N. McNApB.
Col. McNasb here assumes all the responsibility
of the proceeding, and in the remons,rances Of our
government and its demands for redress, the case
must be judged by reference to the laws of natlons,
and the solution of the question how far beihgsrent
power has nigh, 10 enter the territory Of friendly
power IN pursuit OF It's reOel SUBJECTS clrcuIR-
stances under which the Caroline left Buffalo, and
the correctness Of lis papers, all subjects which
will bear materially upon tn vexatous case In the
meantime, the question stands upon broad basis =
the outrage is admitted nits full extent by the British
officer who not only boasts of the feat but claims
merit for the full and complete manner in which
was executed.
1t does not appear tina, Gen. Scott and the civil
md oT he
by their peregnation They have no power TO enforce
the neutrality Of which SO much has been said, and
which IS so earnestly recommended by presidential
Proclamations. According to Mr.. Secretary Forsyth
the restraining law imperative and the oa Hero of
Chippswa's mission must be confined 10 bland per-
ssasion and personal influence The followingitems
will show that such persuasion and influence much
wanted in the rcgien where the General sent OK
ercse the poieacy Of his respectable name ADD sweet
ness Of temper When the General orders the militia
TO march in any direction for a specific object he
may rest assured that the brigade battalion will
hold meeting, and put the proprcty and reason Of
the order to the vote and only in the Of
formity between the order and their wishes will the
former be obeyed and executed.
The Governor OF Michigan has issued his procla
nation, cauionlng the clzeHs OF that State against
violating the neutrality OF the United States; from
which infer that there Is some foundation for the
reports respecting DR.. Dmcombes operations in the
neighberhood OF Maiden.
We also learn from a Buffalo paper that Col. Suth-
orland has visited Cleveland (Oho), where he was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm, and addressed large
public meeting in favor Of the Canadian Patriots
His success may be surmse6 from the following ar
tlcle frsm the cleveland Herald and Gazette:
Squirrel Hunt.-We learn that's grand squirrel
hunt ader the direction Of Colonel Sutherland is
organizing in this city. Some 40 80 persons nave
already Joined the patty. The hunt Is expected to
close about the lst OF May, and the booty consist
OF three hundred Of land out OF certain Clergy
Reserves and one hundred dollars in silver. So
say reports"
The Buffalo CommerciGlsays:
awe have been informed that Mr.. Ganow, the
United States Marshall, proceeded TO Schlosser this
forenoon with the intention Of cutting of all commu-
nicauon between that point asd Navy Island"
Aduiant General Mcdonald, has published gene
raj order of his Excellency, the Governor appro' ing
the course Of General Burt, ia calling out the 47th
brigade OF infantry declaring that territory must be
protected from invasion from every quarter, and II
Temporary footing should be obtained by either party
they must be promptly expelled and for this purpose
directing the 9th Brigade Of infantry TO be called upon
should any additional force be considered necessary
The MAJOR General commanding the Ath DIVISION Of
infantry ordered 10 take the command IN the field
and promptly 10 disarm and suppress any armed
body belonging to either Of the contending parties,
who may be found wthlR the limits Of this State =
The officer commanding these troops IS directed TO
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