the islands, where a landing was effected in good order and with little loss, although executed in the face of a corps formed with a field piece in the wood, and under the enfilade of a heavy gun of the enemy's principal battery. The advance was led by the grenadiers of the 100th regiment with undaunted gallantry, which no obstacle could arrest: a narrow causeway, in many places under water, not more than four feet wide, and about four hundred paces in length, which connected the island with the main land, was occupied by the enemy in great force with a six-pounder. It was forced and carried in the most spirited manner, and the gun taken before a second discharge could be made from it: a tumbril with a few rounds of am munition, was found; but unfortunately the artillerymen were still behind, the schooner not having been able to get up in time; and the troops were exposed to so heavy and galling a fire from a numerous, but almost invisible foe, as to render it impossible to halt for the artillery to come up. At this spot two paths led in opposite directions round the hill. I directed colonel Young of the king's regiment, with half of the detachment, to penetrate by the left, and major Drummond of the 104th, to force the path by the right, which proved to be more open and was less occupied by the enemy. On the left the wood was very thick, and was most obstinately maintained by the enemy.

The gun-boats which had cover ed our landing, afforded material aid, by firing into the woods; but the American soldier, secure behind a tree, was only to be dislodged by the bayonet. The spi

rited advance of a section produced the flight of hundreds-from this observation all firing was directed to cease, and the detachment being formed in as regular order as the nature of the ground would admit, pushed forward through the wood upon the enemy, who, although greatly superior in numbers, and supported by field-pieces, and a heavy fire from their fort, fled with precipitation to their block-house, and fort, abandoning one of their guns. The division under colonel Young was joined in the charge by that under major Drummond, which was executed with such spirit and promptness, that many of the enemy fell in their enclosed barracks, which were set on fire by our troops-at this point the further energies of the troops became unavailing. Their block-house and stockaded battery could not be carried by assault, nor reduced by field-pieces, had we been provided with them: the fire of the gun-boats proved inefficient to attain that end-light and adverse winds continued, and our larger vessels were still far off. The enemy turned the heavy ordnance of the battery to the interior defence of his post. He had set fire to the store-houses in the vicinity of the fort.

Seeing no object within our reach to attain that could compensate for the loss we were momentarily sustaining from the heavy fire of the enemy's cannon, I directed the troops to take up the position on the crest of the hill we had charged from. From this position we were ordered to re-imbark, which was performed at our leisure, and in perfect order, the enemy not presuming to show a

single soldier without the limits of his fortress. Your excellency having been a witness of the zeal and ardent courage of every soldier in the field, it is unnecessary in me to assure your excellency that but one sentiment animated every breast, that of discharging to the utmost of their power their duty to their king and country: but one sentiment of regret and mortification prevailed, on being obliged to quit a beaten enemy, whom a small band of British soldiers had driven before them for three hours, through a country abounding in strong positions of defence, but not offering a single spot of cleared ground favourable for the operations of disciplined troops, without having fully accomplished the duty we were ordered to perform.

The two divisions of the detachment were ably commanded by colonel Young of the king's, and major Drummond of the 104th. The detachment of the king's, under major Evans, nobly sustained the high and established character of that distinguished corps; and captain Burke availed himself of the ample field afforded him in leading the advance, to display the intrepidity of British grenadiers. The detachment of the 104th regiment, under major Moodie, captain M'Pherson's company of Glengarry light infantry, and two companies of Canadian volti geurs, commanded by major Hamot, all of them levies of the British provinces of North America, evinced most striking proofs of their loyalty, steadiness, and courage. The detachment of the royal Newfoundland regiment behaved with great gallantry.

Your excellency will lament the

loss of that active and intelligent officer, captain Gray, acting deputy quarter-master general, who fell close to the enemy's work, while reconnoitering it, in the hope to discover some opening to favour an assault.

Commodore sir James Yeo conducted the fleet of boats in the attack, and accompanying the advance of the troops, directed the co-operation of the gun-boats.

I feel most grateful for your excellency's kind consideration, in allowing your aides-de-camp, majors Coore and Fulton, to accompany me in the field; and to these officers for the able assistance they afforded me.

I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) EDWARD BAYNES. Colonel Glengarry light infantry, commanding. To his Excellency Lieut.-General Sir George Prevost, bart. &c.

Return of killed, wounded, and missing, in an attack on Sackett's harbour, on the 29th of May. Total-1 general staff, 3 serjeants, 44 rank and file, killed; 3 majors, 3 captains, 5 lieutenants, 1 ensign, 7 serjeants, 2 drummers, 172 rank and file, 2 gunners, wounded; 2 captains, 1 ensign, 13 rank and file, wounded and missing.

Kingston, Upper Canada,

June 7, 1813. My Lord; I have great satisfaction in reporting to your lordship the result of a gallant affair which took place between the armed vessels of the enemy and our gunboats, supported by detachments from the garrison of Isle au Noix, on the 3rd instant, in the neigh

bourhood of that post, which terminated in the capture of the vessels Eagle and Growler, 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 detach ments 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, Gib. bon, 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 batteaux 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 3,000 men from the enemy's lines, by land. On this information, I returned to put the garrison 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 offi. cer 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 Humphries, and acting quarter-master Pilkington, and crews, of the 100th (Prince Regent's) regiment, and lieutenant Lowe of the marine department, with three gunners of the artillery to each boat, behaved with the greatest gallantry; and I am par

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 have 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, 1813. My Lord; I have the honour to transmit to your lordship the enclosed 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.
GEORGE PREvost.

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 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, shown 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 1,300 men, under the command of brigadier-general Green Clay. The attack was very sudden, and on both sides of the river. The enemy 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 sallied 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. Captain Muir, an old officer, who had seen much service, bad the good fortune to be in the immediate command of these brave men. Besides my obligations to captain Chambers for his 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 lieuts. Bullock and Clements of the 41st, and lieut. Le Breton of the royal Newfoundland regiment. The courage and activity displayed through the 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.

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 1,000 and 1,200 men. These unfortunate people were not volunteers, and complete Kentucky's quota. 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.

If

I had not the option of retaining