in the total 1250, or thereabouts. At the Prophet's town, upwards of 100 of these were on the sick report. Yes, sir, we have progressed in such order as to menace our enemy, free from any annoyance; seven large keel-boats have been covered and protected to a point heretofore unknown in Indian expeditions; three large Indian establishments have been burnt and destroyed, with nearly three miles of fence, (and all the corn, &c. we could find) besides many smaller ones; the enemy have been sought in their strong holds, and every opportunity afforded them to attack or alarm us; a march on the east side of the Wabash, without road or cognizance of the country, fully 100 miles perfected; and this has been done with a naked army of infantry, aided by only about 50 rangers and spies. All this was done in 20 days-no sigh, no murmur, no complaint.

I certainly feel particular obligations to my friends general Butler, and colonel Taylor, for their effectual and ready aid in their line; as also to captain Z. Taylor, of the seventh United States regiment; Messrs. Gist and Richeson, my aidsde-camp, and major J. C. Breckenridge, my secretary, for a prompt and effectual support in every instance. The firm and almost unparalleled defence of Fort Harrison, by captain Z. Taylor, has raised for him a fabric of character not to be effaced by my eulogy. To colonel Barbour, for his officer-like management, in conducting and commanding the boats, my thanks are due, as also to colonels Miller and Wilcox, and to major Hughes and Shacklet, and to the captains and subalterns of the army generally. From lieutenants Richeson, Hawkins, and Sullivan, of the United States troops, I have to acknowledge my obligations for their steady and uniform conduct, as well as captain Beckers, of the rangers, captain Washburn, of the spies, and the staff generally.

Let me refer your excellency to colonel Taylor for more minute information; and believe me, with high regard and consideration, to be, your most obedient servant,

SAMUEL HOPKINS.

Copy of a Letter from Colonel Russell, commanding a Detachment of the United States Rangers, to the Secretary at War, dated Camp Russell, 31st Oct. 1812. Sir, this will inform you that I arrived at this place from Vincennes, after general Hopkins had marched his mounted riflemen up to Fort Harrison. I took with me part of three companies of the United States rangers, where I was joined by governor Edwards with his mounted riflemen. The whole

of our strength only amounted to 360 privates. We penetrated very far in the Indian country, with an expectation of co-operating with general Hopkins, who by appointment was to meet us at the Peoria, on the Illinois river. In this we were sadly disappointed, as we could get no intelligence of his army. This prevented us from doing as much damage to the Indians as otherwise we could have done; as our numbers were too weak to make any delay in that quarter, as this was farther than any troops had hitherto penetrated. We stole a march upon the celebrated Pimertam's town, situated about twenty-one miles above Peoria Lake. This was a well built town, and contained a number of Indians. Between the town and river was a dismal swamp, in which they immediately flew for shelter, returning a few scattered shots. Our men nobly pursued them through the swamp for three miles, up to their waists in mud and water, and killed some of them in the swamp, and also others as they were crossing the Illinois river; the men also pursued them to the opposite bank, and brought back some of their canoes and several dead bodies. The governor states upwards of twenty to be killed of the enemy. This was a flourishing town, with an immense deal of Indian plunder in it, together with a great deal of corn, all of which was committed to the flames. I believe that not less than 80 horses fell into our hands, belonging to the enemy. Several white persons' scalps were also found amongst their plunder. I had the immediate command of the battalion, and the superior command was retained by his excellency the governor. On this expedition we were fortunate; we had four men wounded, none of whom mortally. This tour was performed from this camp and back to the same place in thirteen days.

I have the honour to be, with high respect, vour obedient servant, W. RUSSELL, Col. 7th and Dist. Commandt.

Copy of a Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell to General Harrison, dated

Dear General,

Camp on Mississinewa, two miles above Silver Heels, December 12, 1812. After a fatiguing march of three days and one night from Greenville, I arrived with the detachment under my command at a town on the Mississinewa, thought by the spies to be Silver Heels' town; but proved to be a town settled by a mixture of Delaware and Miami Indians.

About eight o'clock on the morning of the 17th, undis

covered, a charge was made upon the town, when many fled over the river, others surrendered-those who fled made resistance after crossing, by firing across the river. Thirtyseven prisoners are taken, whom I shall bring in with me, including men, women, and children-seven warriors were killed. After disposing of the prisoners I marched a part of the detachment down the river, and burned three villages. without resistance; I then returned and encamped on the ground where stood the first village attacked.

This morning about day-light, or a little before, my camp was attacked by a party of Indians (the number unknown, but supposed to be between two and three hundred), on my right line occupied by major Ball's squadron, who gallantly resisted them for about three quarters of an hour, when the Indians retreated, after being most gallantly charged by captain Trotter at the head of his troop of cavalry. We lost in the first action one killed and one wounded (by accident the last) in the action of this morning, we have eight killed, and about twenty-five or thirty wounded; not having yet gotten a report, I am unable to state the number exactly. The Indians have lost about forty killed, from the discoveries now made; the spies are out at present ascertaining the number. I have sent to Greenville for a reinforcement, and send you this hasty sketch. A detailed report shall hereafter be made known to you, noticing particularly those companies and individuals, who have distinguished themselves signally.

I anticipate another attack before I reach Greenville, but rest assured, my dear general, they shall be warmly received. I have a detachment composed of the bravest fellows, both officers and soldiers, in the world. Our return will be commenced this morning. Among our killed I have to deplore the loss of the brave captain Pierce-lieutenant Waltz, of captain Markle's troop of cavalry, is also mortally wounded. Their gallant conduct shall be noticed hereafter. Yours, with the greatest respect and esteem,

(Signed)

JOHN B. CAMPBELL, Lieut.-col. 19th regt. U. S. Infantry.

Gen. W. H. Harrison, com. N. W. Army.

AMERICAN AND BRITISH ACCOUNTS OF THE CAPTURE AND DESTRUCTION OF THE JAVA.

Letter from Commodore Bainbridge to the Secretary of the Navy.

United States Frigate Constitution, St. Salvadore, 3d Jan. 1813.

Sir, I have the honour to inform you, that on the 29th ult. at 2, P. M., in south latitude 13° 6', and west longitude 38°, about ten leagues distance from the coast of Brazils, I fell in with and captured his Britannic majesty's frigate Java, of 49 guns and upwards of 400 men, commanded by captain Lambert, a very distinguished officer. The action lasted one hour 55 minutes, in which time the enemy was completely dismasted, not having a spar of any kind standing. The loss on board the Constitution was nine killed and 25 wounded. The enemy had 60 killed and 101 wounded certainly (among the latter captain Lambert mortally); but by the enclosed letter written on board this ship (by one of the officers of the Java), and accidentally found, it is evident that the enemy's wounded must have been much greater than as above stated, and who must have died of their wounds previously to their being removed. The letter states 60 killed and 170 wounded.

For further details of the action, I beg leave to refer you to the enclosed extracts from my journal. The Java had, in addition to her own crew, upwards of 100 supernumerary officers and seamen to join the British ships of war in the East Indies; also lieutenant-general Hislop, appointed to the command of Bombay, major Walker and captain Wood of his staff, and captain Marshall, master and commander in the British navy, going to the East Indies to take command of a sloop of war there.

Should I attempt to do justice by representation to the brave and good conduct of all my officers and crew, during the action, I should fail in the attempt; therefore, suffice it to say, that the whole of their conduct was such as to merit my highest encomiums. I beg leave to recommend the officers particularly to the notice of government, as also the unfortunate seamen who were wounded, and the families of those brave men who fell in the action.

The great distance from our own coast, and the perfect wreck we made the enemy's frigate, forbad every idea of attempting to take her to the United States, I had, therefore, no alternative but burning her, which I did on the 31st ult., after receiving all the prisoners and their baggage, which

was very tedious work, only having one boat left (out of eight), and not one left on board the Java.

On blowing up the frigate Java, I proceeded to this place, where I have landed all the prisoners on their parole, to return to England and there remain until regularly exchanged, and not to serve in their professional capacities in any place or in any manner whatever against the United States of America, until their exchange shall be effected.

I have the honour to be, sir, with the greatest respect, (Signed) W. BAINBRIDGE.

List of Military and Naval Officers paroled.

Military officers.One lieutenant-general, one major, one captain. Naval officers.-One post-captain, one master and commander, five lieutenants, three lieutenants of marines, one surgeon, two assisting surgeons, one purser, fifteen midshipmen, one gunner, one boatswain, one master, one carpenter, two captain's clerks, and 323 petty officers, seamen, marines, and boys, exclusive of nine Portuguese seamen, liberated and given up to the governor of St. Salvadore, and three passengers, private characters, whom the commodore did not consider prisoners of war and permitted them to land with.. out restraint. Total paroled, 361.

Extract from the Journal referred to in the above Letter. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1812. At nine, A. M., discovered two strange sails on the weather bow. At ten, discovered the strange sails to be ships; one of them stood in for the land, and the other stood off shore, in a direction towards us. At 10 45, A. M., we tacked ship to the northward and westward, and stood for the sail standing towards us; at 11, A. M., tacked to the southward and eastward, hauled up the main-sail, and took in the royals. At 30 minutes after 11, made the private signal for the day, which was not answered, and then set the main-sail and royals to draw the strange sail off from the neutral coast, and separate her from the sail in company.

Wednesday, 30th Dec. (nautical time). In latitude 13° 6' S. longitude 38°, W. ten leagues from the coast of Brazil, commences with clear weather and moderate breezes from E. N. E. hoisted our ensign and pendant. At 15 minutes past meridian, the ship hoisted her colours-an English ensign, having a signal flying at main.

At 1 26, P. M., being sufficiently from the land, and find