Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-08-14


wounds, passed along the quay on foot. He
was instantly recognized by the now liberated
prisoners. and knowing of all ne had accom-
plished in their behalf, they rushed upon him
with cheers, expressing fervor Of affection,
gratitude, and delight that it is impossible to
describe.
Their JOY was unbounded as the recognition
became mutual. He was seized and shaken
till the mingled pain of his wounds, and the
emotions produced by such heartfelt exhibi-
ton, caused even the tear of salwart manhood
to course unbldden down his cheek. 1t was
with difficulty he escaped from the grasp of
these warm hearted Hibernians; who rightfnl-
ly regarded him ms their fast friend and benefac.
tor, who had saved their lives. and restored
them IN safety to the land of their adoption
II the Irish have a true friend it is General
| Scott
| SCOTT REJ0INs THE ARMY AT NIAGARA.
Scott rejoincd the army at Niagara In the
early part Of 1913. juet after the capture of
York. in the capacity of adjutant- general to
Dcarbon. who was now invested with the chief
command. In addition 10 the important and
laborious duties of his post, Scott insisted upon
commanding his own regiment on all occasions
Of peril anl hardship, request that his COM
man1er.in-chief did net fail to grant.
|
On the British side opposite to the position
occupied by the American troops, lay Fort
George, the key of the peninsula lying be.
tween Lakes Erie and Ontario. This position
Dearborn determined to carry The columns
detailed for this purpose embarked in six di-
Visions. Scott led the advance. Captain (af
terward Commodore) Perry superintended
the debnrkation of the the troops, which was
covered by the little fleet of Commodore Chan
cery. Colonel Scott effected his landing on
the British shore ats o'clock in the morning
in good order. The enemy was fifteen hun.
1red strong, and posted on bank above, that
was from seven TO twelve feet in height. Scott
formed his line on the beach preparatory to
scaling The height. In his first attempt 10 as
cend, the severe fire of the enemy rcpulsed our
troops. Scott himself was forced backward
ON To the beach. Deurborn, who was IN the
Commodore's vessel, anxiously watching the
movements of tho troops, seeing with his glass
hisfavorlte leader fall, burst into tears, excaim-
ing ole is lost He is killed p But our he
ro was neither killed nor vanquishcd. He re-
covered himself, and rallying his men, again
eagerly pushed forward, sword in hand, upon
the enemy. A furious fight ensued, but ut the
end Of twenty minutes the foe gave ground.
and fled in dsmay before the resistless valor
of our young leader. lie pursued the flying
columns as far as tho village where he was
joined by Millcr's regiment. In the midst of
his pursuit, he assaulted tho Fort, forced tho
gates, and was himsefthe first to enter. Pres
sing impcluously forward at the head of his
triumphant followers, with his own hand he
seized aud tore down The British flag that was
waving above its walls. The garrison, seeing
that resistance was vain. beat retreat, but not
till they had fired their magazines. One of
them exploded scattering its fragments in every
direction. A piece of burning tinker struck
Scott and threw him upon the ground much
hurt. The matches were snatched away from
the two remaining magazines, and the capture
was complete. The British We're now in full
retreat. Scott Immediately remounted and
made hof pursuit Of the enemy at the head
of his detachment. The pursuit was contin-
ued forf miles, and the action would have
ended in the capture ofthe entire British force.
but for the peremptory orders of the command
ing general to Scott TO return, just as he had
got the enemy in his power. In this brilliant
exploit the American loss was II killed and
As wounded; that of the British was 80 killed,
leo wounded, and 100 prisoners.
| To BE CONTINUED.