bourhood of that post, which terminated in the capture of the vessels Eagle and Grow'er, each mounting eleven guns, with four officers and 45 men. This feat was performed under the direction of Major Taylor, of the 100th regiment, who held the temporary command at Isle au Noix during the absence, on duty, of Lieut.colonel Hamilton, and the detachments were composed of the royal artillery, and 100th regiment. The following officers are reported to me as having distinguished themselves, viz:-- Captain Gordon, of the artillery; Lieutenant Williams, Ensigns Dawson, Gibbon, and Humphries, of the 100th regiment; and Lieutenant Lowe, of the marine. In the contest, which was maintained for three hours and an half, we had three men wounded; the enemy lost one man killed, and eight wounded. I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) GEORGE PREVOST. Right Honourable Earl Bathurst, &c. &c. &c. Isle au Noix, June 3, 1813. Sir, In the absence of Lieut. colonel Hamilton, I have the honour to acquaint you, that one of the enemy's armed vessels was discerned from the garrison at half past four o'clock this morning, when I judged it expedient to order the three gun-boats under weigh, and before they reached the point above the garrison, another vessel appeared in sight, when the gun-boats commenced firing. Observing the vessels to be near enough the shore for musketry, I ordered the crew of two bateaux and two row-boats, (which I took with me from the garrison to act according to circumstances) to land on each side the river, and take a position to rake the vessels; the firing was briskly kept up on both sides, (the enemy with small arms and grape-shot occasionally): near the close of the action an express came off to me in a canoe, with intelligence, that more armed vessels were approaching, and about 3000 men from the enemy's lines, by land. On this inforination, I returned to put the garr son in the best order for their reception, leaving directions with the gun-boats and parties, not to suffer their retreat to be cut off from it; and before I reached the garrison, the enemy's vessels struck their colours, after a well contested action of three hours and an half. They proved to be the United States armed vessels Growler and Eagle, burthen from ninety to one hundred tons, and carrying eleven guns each, between them, twelve, eighteen, and sixteen-pounder carronades; completely equipped, under the orders of the senior officer of the Growler, Captain Sidney Smith, with a complement of fifty men each. They had one man killed and eight wounded; we had only three men wounded, one of them severely, from the enemy's grape-shot on the parties on shore. The alacrity of the garrison, on this occasion, calls forth my warmest approbation; Ensigns Dawson, Gibbons, and Humphreys, and acting Quarter-Master Pilkington, and crews, of the 100th (Prince Regent's) regiment, and Lieutenant Low of the marine department, with three gunners of the artillery to each boat, behaved with the greatest gallantry; and I am par ticularly ticularly indebted to Captain Gordon, of the royal artillery, and Lieutenant Williams, with the parties of the 100th regiment on shore, who materially contributed to the surrender of the enemy. The Growler is arrived at the garrison in good order, and apparently a fine vessel, and the boats are employed in getting off the Eagle, which was run aground to prevent her sinking. I have hopes she will be saved, but in the mean time bave had her dismantled, her guns and stores brought to the garrison. Ensign Dawson, of the 100th regiment, a most intelligent officer, will have the honour of delivering you this. I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) GEORGE TAYLOR. Major of the 100th regiment. Major general Stoven, commanding at Chambly. Number of men killed, wounded, and prisoners, on board the United States armed vessels the Growler and Eagle, June 3, 1813. One killed; 8 severely wounded; 91 prisoners.-Total 100. Kingston, June 14, 1913. My Lord, I have the honour to transmit to your lordship the inclosed report from Colonel Proctor, which, owing to the temporary possession of York by the enemy, has only just reached me by a circuitous route. I sincerely congratulate your lordship on this additional proof of the steady discipline and valour of his Majesty's forces on the Detroit frontier, and which have enabled them, under the judicious arrangements of their distinguished leader, so successfully to repel the attack of the enemy, By the last accounts received from Colonel Proctor, dated the 4th instant, he was still at Sandwich, waiting for the reinforcements which, had it not been for the late events on the Niagara frontier, would have long ago reached him. I have reason to think they are now on their way to him, and when arrived, he will probably be enabled again to advance against MajorGeneral Harrison, who remains strengthening himself in his position at Fort Meigs, where he is watched by a large body of Indians, I have the honour, &c. Earl Bathurst, &c. Sandwich, May 14. SIR,- From the circumstances of the war, I have judged it expedient to make a direct report to your excellency of the operations and present state in this district. In the expectation of being able to reach the enemy, who had taken post near the foot of the Rapids of the Miam, before the reinforcement and supplies could arrive, for which only he waited to commence active operations against us, I determined to attack him without delay, and with every means in my power; but from the necessary preparations, and some untoward circumstances, it was not in my power to reach him within three weeks of the period I had proposed, and at which he might have been captured or destroyed. From the incessant and heavy rains we experienced, and during which our batteries were constructed, it was not until the morning of the 1st instant, the fifth day after our arrival at the mouth of the the river, twelve miles from the enemy, that our batteries could be opened. The enemy, who occupied several acres of commanding ground, strongly defended by block-houses, and the batteries well furnished with ordnance, had, during our approach, so completely entrenched and covered himself, as to render unavailing every effort of our artillery, though well served, and in batteries most judiciously placed and constructed, under the able direction of Captain Dixon, of the royal engineers, of whose ability and unwearied zeal, shewn particularly on this occasion, I cannot speak too highly. Though the attack has not an swered fully the purpose intended, I have the satisfaction to inform your excellency of the fortunate result of an attack of the enemy, aided by a sally of most of their garrison, made on the morning of the 5th instant, by a reinforcement which descended the river, a considerable distance in a very short time, consisting of two corps, Dudley's and Roswell's, amounting to 1300 men, under the command of Brigadier-General Green Clay. The attack was very sudden, and on both sides of the river. The en my were for a few minutes in possession of our batteries, and took some prisoners. After a severe contest, though not of long continuance, the enemy gave way, and, except the body of those who saliied from the fort, must have been mostly killed or taken. In this decisive affair, the officers and men of the 41st regiment, who charged and routed the enemy near the batteries, well maintained the long established reputation of the corps. Where all deserve praise, it is difficult to distinguish. Cap. tain Muir, an old officer, who had seen much service, had the good fortune to be in the immediate command of these brave men. Besides my obligations to Captain Chambers for bis unwearied exertions preparatory to, and on the expedition, as deputy assistant quarter-master-general, I have to notice his gallant conduct in attacking the enemy near the batteries at the point of the bayonet; a service in which he was well supported by Licuts. Bullock and Clements of the 41st, and Lieut. Le Breton of the royal Newfoundland regiment. The courage and activity displayed through whole scene of action by the Indian chiefs and warriors, contributed largely to our success. I have not been able to ascertain the amount of prisoners in possession of the Indians. I have sent off, agreeable to agreement, nearly 500 prisoners to the river Huron, near Sandusky. the I have proposed an exchange, which is referred to the American government. I could not ascertain the amount of the enemy's loss in killed, from the extent of the scene of action, and mostly in the woods. I conceive his loss in killed and prisoners to have been between 1000 and 1200 men. These unfortunate people were not volunteers, and complete Kentucky's quota. If the enemy had been permitted to receive his reinforcements and supplies undisturbed, I should have had, at this critical juncture, to contend with him for Detroit, or perhaps on this shore. I had not the option of retaining my my situation on the Miami. Half of the militia had left us. I received a deputation from the chiefs, counselling me to return, as they could not prevent their people, as was their custom after any battle of consequence, returning to their villages with their wounded, their prisoners, and plunder, of which they had taken a considerable quantity in the boats of the enemy. Before the ordnance could be withdrawn from the batteries, I was left with Tecunorth, and less than twenty chiefs and warriors, a circumstance that strongly proves that, under present circumstances at least, our Indian force is not a disposable one, or permanent, though occasionally a most powerful aid. I have, however, brought off all the ordnance; and, indeed, have not left any thing behind; part of the ordnance is embarked under the fire of the enemy. The service on which we were employed has been, though short, a very severe one; and too much praise cannot be given to both officers and men, for the cheerfulness with which on every occasion they met the service. To Lieut.Colonel Warburton, I feel many obligations for the aid he zealously afforded me on every occasion. From my Brigade-Major, Lieut. M'Lean, I received the same zealous assistance as on former occasions. To Captain Mockler, royal Newfoundland regiment, who acted as my aide-de-camp, I am much indebted for the assistance afforded me. Lieut. Le Breton, of the Newfoundlard regiment, assistant engi neer, by his unwearied exertions, rendered essential service, as did Lieut. Gardiner, of the 41st regi ment, from his science in artillery. The royal artillery, in the laborious duties they performed, displayed their usual unwearied zeal, and were well assisted by the royal Newfoundland (under Lieutenant Garden) as additional gunners. The laborious duties which the marine, under Commodore Hall, have performed, have been most cheerfully met, and the most essential service rendered. I have the honour to send an embarkation return of the force that served under my command at the Miami, exclusive of the Indians, who may be stated at 1200. I also enclose a return of our killed, wounded, and prisoners, who have, however, been exchanged. I had taken upon me to give the rank of major to the six captains of the line, as militia were employed on the same service with them; some of them are old officers; all of them deserving: any mark of your excellency's approbation of them would be extremely grateful to me. I beg leave to mention the four volunteers of the 41st regiment, Wilkinson, Richardson, Laing, and Proctor, as worthy of promotion. I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) HENRY PROCtor. Brigadier-Gen. commanding. I beg to acknowledge the indefatigable exertions of the commissariat. HENRY PROCTOR. To his Excellency Lieut.-Gen. Sir G. Prevost Bart. &c. Embarkation return of the western army, commanded by Brigadier General Proctor, on an expedition to the Miamis. Amherstburgh, April 23, 1813. General staff-1 general, 1 lieu tenant Commissariat-1 deputy-assistaut-commissary-general, i assistant to ditto, 1 issuer. Field Train-1 clerk of stores, I conductor. Militia-1 major, 12 captains, 11 lieutenants, 8 ensigns, I adjutant, 22 serjeants, 400 rank and file. PETER L. CHAMBERS, Major. Capt. 41st reg. D.A. Q. Mast.-Gen. Return of killed, wounded, missing, and prisoners, of the army under the command of Brigadiergeneral Proctor, at the battle Jought at the Miamis, May 5, 1613. Total-1 drummer, 13 rank and file, killed; captain, 1 lieutenant, 4 serjeants, 41 rank and file, wounded; 2 lieutenants, I serjeant, 37 rank and file, prisoners. PETER L. CHAMBERS. Major. Capt. 41st reg. D. A. Q M. Gen. Return of officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates, taken prisoners from the enemy on the 5th of May, 1813, at the battle fought at the Miamis, United States regulars-1 captain, 21 rank and file. 10th and 13th detached Kentucky militia-2 majors, 1 brigade inspector, 8 captains, 9 lieutenants, 6 ensigns, I adjutant, 1 paymaster, 1 surgeon, 26 serjeants, 3 drummers, 373 rank and file. Prisoners since delivered up by the Indians-1 ensign, 1 assistantsurgeon, 12 rank and file.-Grand total-467. N. B. There are a number of prisoners not yet come in, who are in possession of the Indians, but they are bringing them in daily. PETER L. CHAMBERS, Major. Capt. 41st reg. D. A. Q. M. Gen. May 17. Since the above return 28 prisoners have been given up by the Indians. A. H. M'Lean, B. M. Kingston, Upper Canada, My Lord, I have again the high gratification of having to transmit to your lordship the particulars of a feat of distinguished valour and enterprise, achieved near Burlington Bay, on the 6th instant, by a division of this army, commanded by Colonel Vincent, of the 49th regiment, who is acting as a brigadier-general in Upper Canada, until his Royal Highness the Prince Regent's pleasure is known. To the just measure of praise given by Colonel Vincent to Lieutenant-Colonel Harvey, for the zeal, intelligence, and gallantry displayed by him on this occasion, I have to add, that so great was the desire of that meritorious officer to arrive at his post, and share in the arduous duties of the army to which he had been appointed, that he walked in snow shoes, |