The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-06-30

the indecision of Hull, who ordered him to re
turn and join the army. From this moment
bad councils prevailed, the army lost all con
idence in Hull, and he proceeded in his own
course, regardless of the advice or remon-
STRANGE Of his officers. About three weeks
after the affair at the Carnards; the whole ar.
my was ordered across the river at Detroit; in
W ich time, had OIL Cass's advice been taken,
Maiden might have been reduced, and a Sc.
cure lodgment made in Upper Canada. The
order Of Hull to return was not less "nexpec!
ted to the army than was the disgraceful sur
render at Detroit, ithout shot being fired,
overwhelming TO the country.
On entering Canada, Gen Hull distributed
proclamation among the inhabitants, which
for the eloqnence and high spirit that it con.
tained, cannot be surpassed; but it was sadly
in contrast with the fulGlnent of his profess
sons. Unfortunately for the country, the au
thor Of the proclamation, COL Cass, was not
the commander of the army. Had he heen
so, the country would have been save the mr.
tlfication of behoding the descent from the
promise to the fulfllment As it was, he used
every exertion to arouse in the commanding
general that spirit of patriotism which breathes
in every line of that admirable paper, but in
vain. A spirit Of iniatualion or something
worse, seized upon Hull, and led him on from
one false step to another, until the crownng
act, the surrender of Detro t, ~hout firing a
gun completed his own ruin, and brought dis
grace upon the arms of his country. 1t is well
Macarthur were detached from Detroit previ-
Gus to the surrender, ostensbly for provisions,
but, In fact because they were unwelcome
councillors at head quarters. Stung with
modification on hearing of the surrender, Col.
Cass, when ordered to deliver up his sword,
Indignantly shvered it to pieces and threw it
to the earth, refusing to surrender it to the
enemy.
! After the surrender of Detroit Col. Cass re
paired to Washington, to report to the govern
ment the whole circumstances attending the
expedition. He was exchanged during the
winter and in the spring was appointed a
brigadier general, Shortly after this he joined
Gen. Harrison at Senca, where the army " as
collecting, destined to recover the territory Of
Michigan, and TO take possession Of the wes-
tern district of Upper Canada. The prepara-
tory arrangements being completed, and the
lake being open TO the transportation Of oul
troops by the victory of Perry, Gen. Harrison
commenced his movement in September, 1918
and en- barked his troops at the mouth of Por-
tage river, whence they moved, and were con
centrated at Put in bay. From here they sail
ed to the Western Sister, small island off
the coast of Canada, where being all collect
ed, the final arrangements were made. The
debarcation was superinended and directed
by General Cass, of the army, and Captain
Elliott Of the navy: and the troops landed in
perfect order. expecting to meet formidable
resistance. Bit the enemy had fled, after de.
stroying the public buildings at Amherstburg
and Detroit, and were in full retreat for L Ike
Ontario. The American Army immediately
commenced the pursuit, and after capturing
two small deiachmens which offered M re-
sistance in favorable positions, overlook the
enemy at the Moravan towns, on the river
Thames, about 80 miles from Detroit. The
British General PROCTOR proved himself une-
quail to his command. Having some days the
start, if he designed to escape, he shouli have
pushed his retreat as rapidly as possible. But
he moved slowly, encountered with much un-
necessary baggage, and finding The American
army close upon him he prepared for battle
The ground he chose was heavily covered
with trees, and his left res'ed upon the river
Thames, while his right extended into the
woods terminating in marsh. This flank
was occupied by the Indians who it was in
tended should turn the American lett wing
and attain the rear. The army moved so
rapidly that many of the troops were left be
hind, and small portion only of General
Cass's command was IN the battle; they were
stationed Immediately in front OF the enemy's
artillery, which commatided the road, " ith
directions to charge upon 1t as soon as the
action commenced. General Cass volunteer
ed his services together with Commodore Per
ry, TO assist Gen Harrison; and at the moment
OF the charge of c !. Johnson's regiment
which decided the fate of the day, General
Cass took position with the right wing of il'
commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Johnson,
and accompanied it in lts charge upon the
British line. 1t was a dangerous experiment
to charge line of disciplined British soldiers
by unGsciplined mounted Americans, but
valor supplied the place of discipline; and
nol~ outstanding the resistance, that brave reg
iment broke through the line, and Instantly
the enemy was thrown into confusion, and
threw dawn their arms, happy 10 escape ilh
their lives. The British general, Proctor, fed
almost at the commencement of the action,
anil was nnrsuad hv s,au fSass With .Iatanhs