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ciency of boats being collected at Long Point for the conveyance of three hundred men, the embarkation took place on the 8th instant, and in five days arrived in safety at Amherstburg. I found that the

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burg troops.I received at the same time from the Minister of War, intelligence of the junction of the two armies, together with orders to attack them immediately in flank.—I accordingly detached four squadrons under the command of Major Be-judicious arrangement, which had been dragni, whom I directed to observe every adopted immediately upon the arrival of movement of Macdonald's army, and give Colonel Proctor, had compelled the enemy me notice thereof. I advanced against to retreat, and take shelter under the guns Oudinot's corps, which I met on the even- of his fort: that officer commenced opeing of the 29th, four wersts from Rochoao- rations by sending strong detachments wa.Having immediately made the ne- across the river, with a view of cutting off cessary arrangements, I yesterday vigorous- the enemy's communication with his rely attacked him, with the help of God. serve. This produced two smart skirAfter eight hours' constant fighting, the mishes on the 5th and 9th instant, in both enemy was routed and pursued, till night of which the enemy's loss was very concame on, by his Majesty's brave troops. siderable, whilst our's amounted to three -We have taken three officers and 250 killed, and thirteen wounded; amongst soldiers. The loss of the enemy, in killed the latter I have particularly to regret and wounded, has been considerable. Captain Muir and Lieutenant Sutherland, Their cuirassiers, particularly, have suffered of the 41st regiment; the former an officer much, in consequence of their attempts to of great experience, and both ardent in take our guns. I caused them to be pur- His Majesty's service. Batteries had likesued by the Hussars of Grodno, who dis-wise been commenced opposite Fort Detinguished themselves on this occasion. troit, for one eighteen-pounder, two We have lost 400 men in killed and wound- twelve, and two five-and-an-half-inch ed, among whom we have particularly to mortars; all of which opened on the evenlament the death of the gallant Colonel ing of the 15th (having previously sumDennissen, who commanded the 25th regi- moned Brigadier-General Hull to ment of chasseurs, and who was killed by a render); and although opposed by a wellcannon-ball.- -I mean to pursue the directed fire from seven twenty-four-poundenemy to the Dwina. ers, such was their construction, under the able directions of Captain Dixon of the Royal Engineers, that no injury was sustained from its effect.- -The force at my disposal being collected in the course of the the 15th, in the neighbourhood of Sandwich, the embarkation took place a little (Continued from page 478.) after day-light on the following morning, intelligence received from that quarter ad- and by the able arrangements of Lieut. mitting of no delay, Colonel Proctor was Dewar of the Quarter-Master-General's Dedirected to assume the command, and his partment, the whole was, in a short time, force was soon after increased with 60 rank landed without the smallest confusion at and file of the 41st regiment. In the Spring Well, a good position, three miles mean time, the most strenuous measures west of Detroit. The Indians, who had were adopted to counteract the machina- in the mean time effected their landing two tions of the evil-disposed; and I soon ex-miles below, moved forwards and occupied perienced the gratification of receiving voluntary offers of service from that portion of the embodied Militia the most easily collected. In the attainment of this important point, Gentlemen of the first character and influence shewed an example highly creditable to them; and I cannot on this occasion avoid mentioning the essential assistance I derived from John M'Donnell, Esq. His Majesty's AttorneyGeneral, who, from the beginning of the war, has honoured me with his services as my Provincial Aid-de-Camp. A suffi

SURRENDER OF THE AMERICAN ARMY.
London Gazelle Extraordinary, Oct. 6.

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the woods, about a mile and an half on our left.--The force, which I instantly di rected to march against the enemy, consisted of 30 Royal Artillery, two hundred and fifty 41st regiment, fifty Royal Newfoundland regiment, four hundred Militia, and about six hundred Indians, to which were attached three 6-pounders and two 3pounders. The services of Lieut. Troughton, commanding the Royal Artillery, an active and intelligent officer, being required in the field, the direction of the batteries was intrusted to Captain Hall, and the ma

rine department; and I cannot withhold my entire approbation of their conduct on this occasion.- -I crossed the river, with an intention of waiting in a strong position the effect of our force upon the enemy's camp, and in the hope of compelling him to meet us in the field; but receiving information upon landing, that Col. M'Arthur, an officer of high reputation, had left the garrison three days before, with a detachment of 500 men, and hearing soon afterwards that his cavalry had been seen that morning three miles in our rear, I decided on an immediate attack. According ly the troops advanced to within one mile of the fort, and having ascertained that the enemy had taken little or no precaution to wards the land-side, I resolved on an assault, whilst the Indians penetrated his camp. Brigadier-General Hull, however, prevented this movement, by proposing a cessation of hostilities, for the purpose of preparing terms of capitulation. Lieutenant-Colonel John M'Donnell and Captain Glegg were accordingly deputed by me on 'this mission, and returned within an hour with the conditions which I have the honour herewith to transmit. Certain considerations afterwards induced me to agree to the two supplementary articles.-The force thus surrendered to His Majesty's arms cannot be estimated at less than 2,500 men. In this estimate, Colonel M'Arthur's detachment is included, as he surrendered, agreeably to the terms of capitulation,,in the course of the evening, with the exception of 200 men, whom he left escorting a valuable convoy at some little distance in 'his rear; but there can be no doubt the of'ficer commanding will consider himself equally bound by the capitulation.The enemy's aggregate force was divided into two troops of cavalry; one company of artillery regulars; the fourth United States regiment; detachments of the 1st and 3d United States regiments, volunteers; three regiments of the Ohio Militia; one regiment of the Michigan territory.-Thirtythree pieces of brass and iron ordnance have already been secured.- -When this contest commenced, many of the Indian nations were engaged in active warfare with the United States, notwithstanding the constant endeavours of this Government to dissuade them from it. Some of the principal Chiefs happened to be at Amherstburg, trying to procure a supply of arms and ammunition, which for years had been withheld, agreeably to the instructions received from Sir James Craig, and since re

peated by your Excellency.From that moment they took a most active part, and appeared foremost on every occasion; they were led yesterday by Colonel Elliott and Captain M'Kee, and nothing could exceed their order and steadiness. A few prisoners were taken by them during the advance, whom they treated with every humanity; and it affords me much pleasure în assuring your Excellency, that such was their forbearance and attention to what was required of them, that the enemy sustained no other loss in men than what was occasioned by the fire of our batteries.The high sense I entertain of the abilities and judgment of Lieutenant-Colonel Myers, induced me to appoint him to the most important command at Niagara; it was with reluctance I deprived myself of his assistance, but had no other expedient; his duties as head of the Quarter-Master-General's department were performed to my satisfaction by Lieutenant-Colonel Nicholls, Quarter-MasterGeneral of the Militia. Captain Glegg, my Aid-de-Camp, will have the honour of delivering this dispatch to your Excellency; he is charged with the colours taken at the capture of Fort Detroit, and those of the 4th United States regiment.—Captain Glegg is capable of giving your Excellency every information respecting the state of this province; and I shall esteem myself highly indebted to your Excellency to afford him that protection, to which his merit and length of service give him a powerful claim.- -I have the honour to be, &c.

ISAAC BROCK, Major-Gen.

P.S. I have the honour to enclose a copy of a Proclamation, which I issued immedi ately on taking possession of this country.

I should have mentioned in the body of my dispatch the capture of the Adams; she is a fine vessel, and recently repaired, but without arms.

Camp at Detroit, Aug. 16, 1812. CAPITULATION for the Surrender of Fort

Detroit, entered into between MajorGen. Brock, commanding His Britannic Majesty's Forces, on the one part, and Brigadier-General Hull, commanding the North-western Army of the United States, on the other part.

Art. I. Fort Detroit, with all the troops, regulars as well as militia, will be immediately surrendered to the British forces under the command of Major-General Brock, and will be considered prisoners of war, with the exception of such of the militia of the

Batteries at Detroit, Aug. 16, 1812. Iron ordnance--9 twenty-four pounders, 8 twelve-pounders, 5 nine-pounders, 3 sixpounders. Brass ordnance-3 six-pounders, 2 four-pounders, 1 three-pounder, 1 eight-inch howitzer, 1 five and half inch ditto.-Total of ordnance, 33.

FELIX TROUGHTON, Lt. Com. Royal Artillery.

Michigan territory who have not joined the | Return of Ordnance taken in the Fort and army.-II. All public stores, arms, and all public documents, including every thing else of a public nature, will be immediately given up. III. Private persons and property of every description will be respected.-IV. His Excellency BrigadierGeneral Hull, having expressed a desire that a detachment from the state of Ohio, on its way to join his army, as well as one sent from Fort Detroit, under the command of Colonel M'Arthur, should be included in the capitulation, it is accordingly agreed to. It is, however, to be understood, that such part of the Ohio militia as have not joined the army will be permitted to return to their homes, on condition that they will not serve during the war; their arms will be delivered up, if belonging to the public. -V. The garrison will march out at the hour of twelve this day, and the British forces will take immediate possession of the

fort.

J. MACDONELL, Lieut.-Col. Militia,
P. A. D. C.

J. B. GLEGG, Major, A. D. C.
JAMES MILLER, Lieut.-Col. 5th U. S.
Infantry.

E. BRUSH, Colonel commanding 1st
Regiment of Michigan Militia.

Approved,

N. B. No time to take an inventory of ordnance stores, &c. and no return could be procured from the American officer.

Proclamation by Isaac Brock, Esq. Major-
General, commanding His Majesty's
Forces in the Province of Upper Canada,

&c.

Whereas the territory of Michigan was this day, by capitulation, ceded to the arms of His Britannic Majesty, without any other condition than the protection of private property; and wishing to give an early proof of the moderation and justice of His Majesty's Government, I do hereby announce to all the inhabitants of the said territory, that the laws heretofore in existence shall continue in force until His Majesty's pleasure be known, or so long as the peace and safety of the said territory will admit thereof; and I do hereby also declare, and make known to the said inhabitants, that they shall be protected in the full exercise and enjoyment of their religion, of which all persons, both civil and military, will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. It is agreed, that the officers and soldiers-All persons having in their possession, of the Ohio Militia and Volunteers shall be permitted to proceed to their respective homes, on this condition, that they do not serve during the present war, unless they are exchanged.

W. HULL, Brig.-Gen. commanding the N. W. Army. Approved, ISAAC BROCK, Major-Gen. An Article Supplementary to the Articles of Capitulation, concluded at Detroit, the 16th Aug. 1812.

W. HULL, Brig. Gen.

commanding U. S. N. W. Army.

ISAAC BROCK, Major-Gen. An Article in addition to the Supplementary Article of Capitulation, concluded at Detroit, Aug. 16, 1812.

It is farther agreed, that the officers and soldiers of the Michigan Militia and Volun- ́ teers, under the command of Major Wetherall, shall be placed on the same principles as the Ohio Militia and Volunteers are placed by the supplementary article of the 16th inst.

W. HULL, Brig. Gen. commanding N. W. Army U. S. ISAAC BROCK, Major-Gen.

or having any knowledge of any public property, shall forthwith deliver in the same, or give notice thereof to the officer commanding, or Lieut.-Col. Nicholl, who are duly authorized to receive and give proper receipts for the same.—Officers of Militia will be held responsible, that all arms in possession of the militia-men be immediately delivered up, and all individuals whatever who have in their possession arms of any kind will deliver them up without delay. Given under my hand, at Detroit, this 16th day of August, 1812, and in the 52d year of His Majesty's reign.

ISAAC BROCK, Major-Gen.

SUBLIME HUMBUG.

Of all the instances, in which the people of England have been deceived as to the events of the war, the most complete is recorded in the following documents; to wit,

1st, An article published in the London the 4th September the enemy made a reCourier of the 7th of Oct. 1812; 2d, An connoissance in force, and was driven back Extraordinary Gazette, published by the with loss.On the 5th September, the Government on the same day, with Lord French attacked the left, and were repulsed Cathcart's Letter; 3d, three Articles from with considerable slaughter, both in the St. Petersburgh, published in the Courier action and in the retreat, and with the loss of the same day; 4th, Two Russian Bul- of seven or eight pieces of ordnance.letins relating to the battle of Mojaisk (or On the 6th September nothing of conseBrodino); 5th, Two French Bulletins, giv-quence took place; but Prince Koutousoff ing an account of the same battle, and of the arrival of Napoleon in Moscow.

No. I.

A great Victory gained by the Russians!! -A very different account, thank Heaven is given of this battle from that com

brought up his reserves, completed his dispositions, and added several intrenchments and batteries on his left. On the 7th September, under cover of a thick mist, the French again attacked the left with great impetuosity, and with all the means and successions of fresh troops that they have hitherto employed in their most desmunicated in the French Bulletin. The perate exertions. -They were received Russians claim a signal victory, and have celebrated it at Petersburgh by the dis- by the divisions of grenadiers belonging to the left wing, commanded by Prince Bacharge of 101 guns, and by TE DEUM, at which all the Royal Family assisted.gration; and the centre of the Russian line They report that Davoust was killed, and having in its turn attacked the mass directMurat and Ney taken. The 18th Bulletin ed against the left, the affair became gene

informed us that "Davoust had received no injury," but said nothing of Murat and Ney having been taken; nor did it make the slightest mention of any French Generals made prisoners, though we have no doubt there were. Buonaparté confessed having had six Generals killed, and seven or eight wounded. Montbrun or Caulincourt, who were killed, may have been mistaken for Davoust.

No. II.

The London Gazette Extraordinary. Foreign Office, Oct. 7, 1812.-A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was this day received by Viscount Castlereagh, His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, from his Excellency Viscount Cathcart, His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Court of the Emperor of ALL THE RUSSIAS.

St. Petersburgh, Sept. 13, 1812. My Lord, I am most happy in having to begin my correspondence from St. Petersburgh, by announcing that the arms of his Imperial Majesty have been victorious in a most obstinate and general action, fought on the 7th September, at the village of Brodino, between Mojaisk and Tjate, on the great road from Smolensk to MosCOW. -It appears that Buonaparté had concentrated his forces after the affair of Smolensk.- -Prince Koutousoff, on his part, had selected a position, and had established his forces in its vicinity.- On

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ral. -Prince Koutousoff dates his dispatch from the field of battle.The enemy are stated to have covered their retreat by the Wirtemberg infantry, and by large corps of cavalry.

-General Platow, however, with the Cossacks, followed them, and killed or took great numbers. The enemy retreated upwards of thirteen versts I have detained this dispatch two days, in expectation of further events, and of a more detailed report; but as letters have been received as late as the 9th September, I have thought it expedient to transmit, in its present form, the account of an affair which must for ever add lustre to the military achievements of this empire, and which, though it may not be decisive, must at least prove a most important feature in the his-I have seen letters tory of this war.

from distinguished officers of great experience; they consider this as by far the most dreadful and destructive engagement they ever witnessed, infinitely beyond that of Prussian Eylaw.- -Several General Officers have been wounded, besides those named; and the loss of officers of other ranks is stated to have been in proportion to that of the men. I have not heard the Russian loss estimated at less than 25,000 men.— -The loss of the French should be infinitely greater, because of the pursuit, and because the fire of their artillery ceased at an early hour, while that of the Russiaus continued as long as the guns could be brought to bear.- -The new raised troops from Moscow were brought up, and appear to be perfectly efficient. Those who were

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engaged behaved well. The right wing | O.S. (7th Sept.) not very far from Moscow, in which the whole of the two grand armies were engaged, and the enemy's completely defeated. It is said the image of the VIRGIN MARY was brought from the Cathedral of Moscow, and placed in front of the Russian army before the battle. General Koutouzoff and all his officers then pledged themselves, by a solemn oath, to conquer or die. This ceremony operated on the Russian army like electricity, and the attack instantly commenced, with an impetuosity beyond all example. slaughter of the enemy is said to be immense, and he was already driven fifteen wersts from the field of battle, when the dispatch was sent off, which was done before any account of the number of killed, wounded, and prisoners could be made up, that the account might reach the Emperor yesterday, being St. Alexander's day.This intelligence arrived just as the Imperial Family were going to church, and it may easily be imagined with what grateful feelings the TE DEUM (always sung on that day) was celebrated.- -The victory was announced to the public by the discharge of 101 great guns from the citadel, and the town illuminated in the evening.

was not much called upon; and of the Guards one battalion only is stated to have sustained any loss.Reports have been received of the junction of the head of the army from Moldavia with General Tormazoff's corps, which, with another corps, consisting of several divisions, which has joined that officer, will amount to an army of eighty thousand men, of the best de scription.The corps of eighteen thousand men which embarked at Helsingfors, has landed at Revel, and is by this time near Riga, which will lead to an immediate reinforcement of General Wittgenstein's corps. Too much praise cannot be given to the national spirit which animates all ranks of the Russians, especially those properly so called, and the most sanguine expectations which were formed of their conduct have been exceeded.-- It appears that much reliance was placed by Buonaparté on the effects of his attempts to introduce French principles, and a popular cry of emancipation and liberty; but that they have been received as an artifice to destroy their liberty and their religion; and it is very confidently asserted, that he has given very strong marks of indignation against

-It is said that Davoust is among the killed, Murat and Ney among the prisoners.

those upon whose reports of the disposition of the people he relied.I have enclosed herewith translations of the Bulletins of the affairs of the 5th and 7th September, new St. Petersburgh, 12th Sept. N. S. style. The accounts of the battle of the At ten o'clock a Courier had arrived from 7th reached the Emperor early on the Prince Koutouzoff, dated 111 wersts in the morning of his name-day, which is always neighbourhood of Mojaisk, that he had celebrated with religious and other ceremo- been attacked by the French at Borodina, nies, and illuminations. His Imperial Ma- and, in a general engagement, the French jesty immediately sent an Aid-de-Camp to were repulsed at all points, leaving 25,000 notify it to me; and after divine worship killed and wounded, and 16,000 prisoners. in the Cathedral, in presence of their Im- The official Bulletin was expected to be perial Majesties and the whole Court, an printed every moment, and it was with officer was ordered to read the Bulletin difficulty they could make the Russians take aloud, which gave the populace an oppor- any prisoners. When the Courier had left tunity of expressing their exultation.- -A the field of battle, the Russians had broken corps of militia, of ten thousand men, re- through the centre of the French army, ceived their colours this morning, and are which retired precipitately three wersts, to march in two days from hence. and Platoff was in pursuit with the Uhlans and Cossacks. -This is the report of the Minister to the people. The important victory was announced by the firing of guns from the citadel.

I have the honour to be, &c.
CATHGART.

No. III.

St. Petersburgh, Aug. 30, 0. S. (Sept. 11). We have, thank God! glorious news from the interior. No news of the battle is published yet, and consequently we cannot discriminate what is official from what is only report. Certain it is, that a general and bloody battle was fought on the 26th,

St. Petersburgh, Sept. 13.

This moment has been published the official account, that General Koutouzoff has totally defeated the French, and taken 20,000 prisoners, among whom are the Viceroy of Italy and Marshal Ney. Davoust is dead.- -Another account says,

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