town, had sent down orders for battering the American Fort Niagara; Brigade-Major Evans, who was left in charge of Fort George, directed the operations against it with so much effect as to silence its fire, and to force the troops to abandon it; and by his prudent precautions he prevented mischief of a most serious nature, which otherwise might have been effected, the enemy having used heated shot in firing at Fort George. In these services he was most effectually aided by Col. Claus (who remained in the Fort at my desire), and by Captain Vigoreux, of the Royal Engineers. Brigade-Major Evans also mentions the conduct of Capt. Powell and Cameron, of the militia artillery, in terms of commendation. Lieut. Crowther of the 41st regiment, had charge of two three-pounders that had accompanied the movement of our little corps, and they were employed with very good effect. Captain Glegg, of the 49th regiment, Aid-de-camp to our lamented friend and General, afforded me most essential assistance; and I found the services of Lieutenant Fowler, of the 41st regiment, Assistant Deputy Quarter Master General, very useful. I derived much aid, too, from the activity and intelligence of Lieutenant Kerr, of the Glengary fencibles, whom I employed in communications with the Indians, and other flanking parties. I was unfortunately deprived of the aid of the experience and ability of Lieutenant Colonel Myers, Deputy Quarter Master General, who had been sent up to Fort Erie, a few days before, on duty which detained him there. Lieutenant Colonels Butler and Clark, of the militia, and Captains Hatt, Durand, Rowe, Applegarth, James Crooks, Cooper, Robt. Hamilton, M'Ewen, and Duncan Cameron, and Lieutenants Richardson and Thomas Butler, commanding flank companies of the Lincoln and York militia, led their men into action with great spirit. Major Merritt, commanding the Niagara dragoons, accompanied me, and gave me much assistance with part of his corps. Captain A. Hamilton, belonging to it, was disabled from riding, and attached himself to the guns under Captain Holcroft, who speaks highly of his activity and usefulness. I beg leave to add, that Volunteers Shaw, Thomson, and Jarvis, attached to the flank companies of the 49th regiment, conducted themselves with great spirit; the first was wounded, and the last taken prisoner: I beg leave to recommend these young men to your Excellency's notice. Norton is wounded, but not badly: he and the Indians particularly distinguished themselves; and I have very great satisfaction in assuring your Excellency, that the spirit and good conduct of His Majesty's troops, of the militia, and of the other provincial corps, were eminently conspicuous on this occasion.-I have not been able to ascertain yet the number of our troops, or of those of the enemy engaged: our's, I believe, did not exceed the number of the prisoners we have taken; and their advance, which effected a landing, probably amounted to thirteen or fourteen hundred. I shall do myself the honour of transmitting to your Excellency further details when I shall have received the several reports of the occurrences which did not pass under my own observation, with the return of the casualties, and these of the killed and wounded, and of the ordnance taken. I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) R. H. SHEAFFE, Major. Gen. To His Excellency Sir Geo. Prevost, Bart. Adjutant-General's Office, Head-quarters, Montreal, 21st Oct, 1812. GENERAL ORDERS. His Excellency the Commander of the Forces has received an official report from Major-General Sheaffe, of the brilliant victory achieved on the 13th instant, by a portion of the troops under his command, over a division of the enemy's army, which effected a landing at Queenstown under cover of the night. That post was nevertheless defended with undaunted gallantry by the two flank companies of the 49th regiment, animated by the presence of their gallant and ever-to-be-lamented chief, Major-General Brock, whose valuable life was on this occasion devoted to his country's service. Those companies displayed exemplary discipline and spirit, although the Captains of both were wounded; and succeeded in keeping the enemy in check, until the arrival of Major-General Sheaffe with reinforcements.- -The disposition of the forces and plan of attack adopted by Major-General Sheaffe, cannot receive a higher or more just praise than by stating that nine hundred prisoners of war, under the command of Brigadier-General Wadsworth, surrendered their arms to a force inferior in numbers, and without sustaining any considerable loss on our part. six-pounder and a stand of colours have been taken from the enemy.- -MajorGeneral Sheaffe's report of the zeal and undaunted gallantry that animated every offi -A received essential service from Captain Glegg, the Aid-de-Camp to Major-General Brock; Lieutenant Fowler, 41st regiment, Deputy Assistant-Quarter-MasterGeneral; and Lieutenant Ker, of the Glengary light-infantry fencibles, employed with the flanking party of Indians.-The eminent services and talents of LieutenantColonel Macdonnel, Provincial Aid-decamp and Attorney-General of the Province, are recorded by the most honourable testimony of the gallant General, whose steps he followed during his short but glo led their men into action with great spirit. cer and soldier of his army, affords the Commanders of the Forces the most heartfelt satisfaction, and will be a most gratifying duty to his Excellency to bring before the notice of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent. Lieutenant-Colonel Myers, Deputy Quarter-Master-General, was stationed in charge of Fort Erie, and succeeded in completely silencing the fire of the enemy, drove a detachment from the encampment near the Black Rock, and destroyed a barrack in which was a considerable depôt of ammunition. Its explosion must have killed many. The Caledo-rious career, nor quitted him in death.— nia, lately captured by the enemy, was Volunteers Shaw, Thompson, and Jarvis, destroyed at her moorings.Lieutenant- attached to the flank companies of the 49th Colonel Myers speaks highly of the disci- regiment, conducted themselves with great pline of the detachment of the 49th regi- spirit: the first was wounded, and the ment under Major Ormsby, and of the last taken prisoner.The Major-General skill and spirit with which the guns were particularly mentions the services of Lieuserved under Captain Kirby and Lieutenant tenant-Colonels Butler and Clark, of the Bryson, of the militias.Essential ser- Militia; and Captains Hatt, Durand, vice was rendered by Brigade-Major Evans, Rowe, Applegarth, James Crooks, Cooper, left in charge of Fort George: a well-di- Robert Hamilton, M'Ewen, and Duncan rected fire from that work succeeded in si- Cameron, and Lieutenants Richardson and lencing the enemy's batteries on the oppo- Thomas Butler, commanding flank compasite side, Captain Vigoureux, Royal En-nies of the Lincoln and York militia, who gineers, Colonel Claus, and Captains Powell and Cameron of the militia, were zealous and indefatigable in their exertions, particularly in extinguishing fires which broke out in the Court-house and other places from red-shot fired by the enemy. -Captains Dennis and Williams, of the flank companies of the 49th regiment, have particularly distinguished themselves; the former officer retained the command of his company of grenadiers to the end of the conflict, though suffering severely from his wound.To Captain Holcroft, of the royal artillery, the highest praise is due for his successful and judicious co-operation. The well-directed fire of the artillery, militia as well as regulars, is the best proof of the indefatigable zeal and talents of that officer. Major Merritt, commanding the Niagara dragoons, accompanied and rendered essential assistance with part of his corps. Captain A. Hamilton, belonging to it, was disabled from riding, and attached himself to the guns under Captain Holcroft, who speaks highly of his activity and usefulness.Lieutenant Crowther, 41st regiment, had charge of two fieldpieces, which were employed with good effect. Captains Derinzy and Bullock are represented to have maintained the high reputation of the 41st regiment, in the detachment under their respective commands. -Major-General Sheaffe reports having -The Major-General reports the conduct of the Indians employed on this occasion as meriting the highest praise for their good order and spirit, and particu larly names the Chief, Norton, who was wounded. Several gentlemen volunteered their services in the field, and shared in the honour of the day. Mr. Clinch and Mr. Wilcox were of the number, and the Major-General witnessed the zealous conduct of many others not named in this report.Major-General Sheaffe had humanely consented to a cessation of offensive hostility, on the solicitation of Major-General Van Ranseller, for the purpose of allowing the Americans to remove the bodies of the slain and wounded. G. O. Major-General Roger Hale Sheaffe is appointed to the command of the troops in the Upper Province, and to administer the civil government of the same. EDWARD BAYNES, Adjutant-Ceneral. LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. War Department. Downing Street, Dec. 3. Dispatches, of which the following are Extracts, were received last night by Earl Bathurst, addressed to his Lordship by the Piliegua, Nov. 7, 1812. The enemy repaired the bridge at Toro at a much earlier period than I expected. I therefore desired Sir Rowland Hill to continue his march by Fontiveros upon Alba de Tormes, and as soon as I found that he was sufficiently forward, I broke up yesterday morning from the position which I had held in front of Tordesillas since the 30th of last month, and I am in march towards the heights of St. Christoval, in front of Salamanca. -The enemy has not pressed at all upon the rear of the troops under Lieut.-General Sir R. Hill, nor have those on the Douro followed the march of the troops under my command: I conclude that the two corps will unite, which, in consequence of the situation of the Douro, I could not prevent. 1 Ciudad Rodrigo, Nov. 19. The troops under the command of Lieut.General Sir R. Hill crossed the Tormes, at Alba, on the 8th inst., and those under my command took their position on the heights of St. Christoval de la Cuesta on the same day; Brig.-General Pack's brigade occupying Aldea Lengua, and Brig. General Bradford's Cabrerizos on the right; and the British cavalry covering our front. I had desired Lieut.-General Sir R. Hill to occupy the town and castle of Alba, with Major-General Howard's brigade of the 2d division, leaving Lieut.General Hamilton's Portuguese division on the left of the Tormes, to support those troops; while the 2d division was posted in the neighbourhood of the fords of Encinas and Huerta; and the 3d and 4th divisions remained at Calvarassa de Ariba in reserve. some platoons of the fourth hussars to charge the advanced troops.Four or five discharges of cannon supported this movement, and two companies of the 7th voltigeurs advanced to support them; but they had not a single trigger to pull. The hussars charged the cavalry in the midst of the infantry in the gardens, ravines, and behind the houses, killed some 50 men, and brought back 30 prisoners, of which two were officers, an English Captain and Lieutenant; they likewise took from 15 to 20 horses.- -The General of Division Harispe, satisfied with having shewn the fine disposition of his troops, took, in open day, the road to his positions, slept at Monforte, still ready to receive battle, but he was not followed; he has returned to the camp of the 2d division. ALBUFERA. MINISTER OF WAR. Extract of a Letter from Burgos, of 22d Paris, Nov. 4. form your Excellency, that the English Monseigneur, I have the honour to inhave raised the siege of Burgos, and marchand Palencia, at nine in the evening; they ed in the direction of Aranda, Valladolid, and Palencia, at nine in the evening; they have left their sick in the hospitals of Burgos.I set out in pursuit of them very early this morning; I hope to be able to overtake them, and oblige them to fight, or, at least, to do much injury to their rear guard. (Signed) Count SOUHAM. P. S. I should inform your Excellency, that since the 20th, I have been in a On the 9th the enemy drove in the pic-every day had engagements with it, and position before the English army, I have quets of Major-General Long's brigade of never ceased to harass and cause it great cavalry, in front of Alba; and Major-Gen. loss since that period. Long was obliged to withdraw his troops through Alba on the morning of the 10th. In the course of the day, the enemy's (To be continued.) Extract of a Letler addressed to His Excellency the Duke de Feltre, Minister of War, by the Marshal Duke d'Albufera. (Continued from page 702.) anxiously desired to come to blows; but these means did not succeed. He ordered month, His Catholic Majesty set out from Paris, Nov. 4.-On the 16th of last Valencia to march to Madrid, at the head of the Army of the Centre, and that of the South, commanded by the Duke of Dalmatia.—Letters from Vittoria say, that the soldiers of the French army, on their entrance into Burgos, carried in triumph General Dubreton, who had so vigorously defended the Castle of Burgos against Wellington, in admiration of his fine defence. Copy of a Letter written to His Excellency the Duke de Feltre, Minister of War, by General Count Souham. no longer fired. The enemy have lost several officers of note, and in particular a Major Murray, of the 42d regiment (Highlanders). I hope that the fort will soon be relieved, and I shall then request of your Excellency, in laying before you a journal of the siege, an honourable recompense for General Du Breton, and for the officers and soldiers who have behaved themselves so valiantly. I have the honour to be, The General Count CAFFARELLI, Extract of a Letter from General Thiebault, Chief Commandant at Vittoria. Pancorbo, Oct. 15. Monseigneur,-Being desirous to make known to the garrison of the fort of Burgos, that the army was at hand both to succour them, and thereby encourage them to continue their fine defence, I, on the 13th of this month, ordered General Manoune to attack the English van-guard, by passing by Castil de Pednes Quintanavides, and to push them as far as Monastino.—I likewise gave orders to the General of Division, M. Foy, to carry by main force Poza, which is occupied by the troops of Vittoria, Oct. 23, 9 o'Clock Evening. Castanos.- These attacks, which were Monseigneur,-The armies of Portugal combined, have both been equally successand of the North entered Burgos yesterday, ful. General Curto, Commander of the at six o'clock in the morning. Towards light cavalry, has received orders to move two o'clock in the evening, and after exforward, before Vibena, on Roxa, to sup-changing several cannon shot, the enemy port this movement, and be ready to act wherever needful. The result of these attacks have been advantageous for the army of Portugal. The enemy had 400 killed and wounded. We have taken from him 140 prisoners, of which five are officers; we have likewise taken a pair of colours, some baggage, and 20 horses. On our side we had only four men killed and 26 wounded, and lost some horses. I have the honour to be, &c. Extract of a Letter to His Excellency the passed the ravine of Buniel, and is now in Twenty-fifth Bulletin of the French Grand were in the hospitals of Moscow, left them Noilskoe, Oct. 20.-All the sick who on the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th inst. for Mojaisk and Smolensko. The artillery Briviesca, Oct. 21. caissons, the ammunition taken, a great Monseigneur,-Since yesterday we are quantity of curious things, and two troin presence of each other-the army of Por-phies, were packed up and sent off on the tugal occupies the heights of Monasteiro, 15th.- -The army received orders to take and we can see the camps of the enemy. biscuit for twenty days, and hold itself in The two armies of Portugal and the North readiness to march; in effect, the Emperor can be in line within twenty-four hours. left Moscow on the 19th. The head-quarOur cavalry is remarkably fine, the artil-ters were on the same day at Disna.————On lery is very numerous and in excellent condition. Yesterday afternoon we drove back all the advanced posts of the enemy. Our soldiers have shown a great deal of ardour, and the cannon should have been heard at the fort of Burgos, which still continues to make a most obstinate defence, and which, according to all reports, caused the enemy a loss of more than 4,000 men. It is asserted that the enemy having raised a battery of four 24-pounders, they were immediately dismounted, one only excepted, but which is the one side, the Kremlin has been armed and fortified, and at the same time it has been mined, in order to blow it up.Some think the Emperor will march upon Toula and Kalouga, to pass the winter in these provinces, and occupy Moscow, by a garrison in the Kremlin. Others suppose the Emperor will blow up the Kremlin, and burn the public establishments which remain, and that he will approach within a hundred leagues of Poland, to establish his winter-quarters in a friendly country, and near to receive every thing which exists in the magazines of Dantzic, in the Kremlin, the canaille, armed by the Governor, made a resistance, and were immediately dispersed. Ten thousand Russian soldiers were the next and following days collected in the city, into which they were brought by their thirst for plunder; they were old and good soldiers; they augmented the number of prisoners.On the 15th, 16th, and 17th of September, the Russian General commanding the rearguard said, that they should fire no longer, that they ought to fight no more, and talked much about peace. He marched upon the road of Kolomna, and our advanced guard placed itself five leagues from Moskwa, upon the bridge of the Moskwa. During this time the Russian army left the Kolomna road, and took that of Kalouga, by cross roads. He thus made the half tour of the city at six leagues distance.The wind carried thither clouds of flame and smoke, &c. This march, according to the statements of the Russian Officers, was sombre and religious-consternation filled their souls; they assert, that Officers and soldiers were so penetrated, that the most profound silence reigned throughout all the army, as during prayers.- -We quickly perceived the enemy's march. The Duke of Istria marched to Disna, with a corps of observation.The King of Naples, at first, followed the enemy upon Podol, and afterwards marched upon their rear, threatening to cut them off from the Kalouga road. Although the King only had with him the advanced guard, the enemy only allowed themselves time to evacuate the entrenchments they had constructed, and marched six leagues in the rear, after a glorious battle for the advanced guard.Prince Poniatowski took a position behind the Nara, at the confluence of Isha.Twenty-sixth Bulletin of the Grand Army.tober, gone to the Russian head-quarters, General Lauriston having, on the 5th Oc Borowsk, Oct. 22. After the battle of Moskwa, General Kutusow took a position a league in advance of Moscow; he established several redoubts to defend the town; he remained there till the last moment. On the 14th September, seeing the French army march towards him, he took his resolution, and evacuated the position, passing through Moscow. He crossed through the city with his headquarters at half past nine o'clock in the morning. Our advanced guard passed through it an hour after noon.- -The Commandant of the Russian rear guard requested to be allowed to defile in the city without firing; it was allowed him; but the communications were re-established between our advanced posts and those of the enemy, who, between themselves, agreed not to attack each other without giving three hours notice; but on the 18th, at seven o'clock in the morning, 4,000 Cossacks came out from a wood, situate within half-cannon shot of General Sebastiani, forming the extreme left of the advanced guard, who had neither been occupied nor inspected that day.They made an attack upon this light cavalry at a time when they were on foot at the distribution of meal. This light cavalry could not form but at a quarter of a league at farthest. Whilst the enemy penetrated by |