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the orders of his government to put them in motion against the enemy. The first and second brigades, with the corps of artil lery, will cross the strait before them this night, or as early to-morrow as possible. The necessary instructions have been given to the brigadiers, and by them to the commanding officers of regiments and corps.

Upon entering Canada, the laws of war will govern; men found in arms, or otherwise engaged in the service of the enemy, will be treated as enemies; those behaving peaceably, and following their private occupations, will be treated as friends. Private property, in all cases, will be held sacred; public property, whenever found, will be seized and disposed of by the commanding general. Our utmost protection will be given to all who actually join, or who evince a desire, to join us.

Plundering is prohibited. The major-general does not apprehend any difficulty on this account, with the regular army and volunteers, who press to the standard of their country to avenge her wrongs, and to gain a name in arms. Profligate men, who follow the army for plunder, must not expect that they will escape the vengeance of the gallant spirits who are struggling to exalt the national character. Any plunderer shall be punished with death who may be found violating this order. By order of the major-general.

C. K. GARDNER, adjt.-gen.

No. 26.

From major-general Riall to lieutenant-gen.sir G. Drummond.

Chippeway, July 6.

SIR, I have the honor to inform you, that the enemy effected a landing on the morning of the 3d instant at the ferry, opposite Black Rock, having driven in the piquet of the garrison of Fort Erie. I was made acquainted with the circumstance about eight in the morning, and gave orders for the immediate advance to Chippeway of five companies of the royal Scots, under lieutenant-colonel Gordon, to reinforce the garrison of that place. Lieutenant-colonel Pearson had moved forward from thence with the light companies of the 100th, some militia, and a few Indians, to reconnoitre their position and numbers; he found them posted on the ridge parallel with the river, near the ferry, and in strong force. 1 received instructions from major Buck, that they had also landed a considerable force above Fort-Erie. In consequence of the king's regiment, which I had every reason to expect the day before from York,

not having arrived, I was prevented from making an attack that night.

The following morning, the 4th, a body of their troops were reported to be advancing by the river;. I moved to reconnoitre, and found them to be in considerable force, with cavalry and artillery, and a large body of riflemen. Lietenant-colonel Pearson was in advance during this reconnoisance with the light company of the royal Scots, and the flank company of the 100th, and a few of the 19th light dragoons, four of whom, and eight horses, were wounded in a skirmish with the enemy's riflemen.

Having been joined by the king's regiment on the morning of the 5th, I made my dispositions for attack at four oclock in the afternoon. The light companies of the royal Scots, and 100th regiment, with the second Lincoln militia, formed the advance under lieutenant-colonel Pearson. The Indian warriors were, throughout, on our right flank in the woods. The troopsmoved in three columns, the third (the king's regiment) being in advance. The enemy had taken up a position with his right resting on some buildings and orchards, close on the river Niagara, and strongly supported by artillery; his left towards the wood, having a considerable body of riflemen and Indians in front of it.

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Our Indians and militia were shortly engaged with the enemy's riflemen and Indians, who at first checked their advance; but the light troops being brought to their support, they succeeded, after a sharp contest, in dislodging them, in a very handsome style. I placed two light 24-pounders, and 54-inch howitzer, against the right of the enemy's position, and formed the royal Scots and 100th regiment, with the intention of making a movement upon his left, which deployed with the greatest regularity, and opened a very heavy fire. I immediately moved up the king's regiment to the right, while the royal Scots and 100th regiment were directed to charge the enemy in front, for which they advanced with the greatest gallantry, under a most destructive fire. I am sorry to say, however, in this attempt they suffered so severely, that I was obliged to withdraw them, finding their further efforts against the superior numbers of the enemy would be unavailing.-Lieutenant-colonel Gordon, and lieutenant-colonel the marquis of Tweedale, commanding these regiments, being wounded, as were most of the officers belonging to each. I directed a retreat to be made upon Cippeway, which was conducted with good order and regularity, covered by the king's regiment, under major Evans, and the light troops under lieutenant-colonel Pearson; and I have pleasure in say ing, that not a single prisoner fell into the enemy's hands, except those who were disabled from wounds. From the report

of some prisoners, we have made the enemy's force to amount to about 6000 men, with a very numerous train of artillery, having been augmented by a very large body of troops, which moved down from Fort-Erie immediately before the commencement of the action. Our own force, in regular troops, amounted to about 1500,* exclusive of the militia and Indians, of which last description there was not above 300. Fort-Erie, I understand, surrendered upon capitulation on the 3d instant. Al. though this affair was not attended with the success which I had hoped for, it will be highly gratifying to you to learn, that the officers and men behaved with the greatest gallantry. I am particularly indebted to lieutenant-colonel Pearson for the very great assistance I have received from him, and for the manner in which he led his light troops into the action. Lieutenant-colonel Gordon, and lieutenant-colonel the marquis of Tweedale, and major Evans, commanding the king's regiment, merit my warmest praise for the good example they shewed at the head of their respective regiments.

The artillery, under the command of captain Mack onochie, was ably served, and directed with good effect; and I am particularly obliged to major Lisle, of the 19th light dragoons, for the manner in which he covered and protected one of the 24pounders which had been disabled. I have reason to be highly satisfied with the zeal, activity, and intelligence, of captain Holland, my aide de camp, captain Eliot, deputy-assistantquarter-master-general; staff-adjutant Greig, and lieutenant Fox, of the royal Scots, who acted as major of brigade during the absence of major Glegg, at Fort-George. The conduct of lieutenant-colonel Dixon, of the 2d Lincoln militia, has been most exemplary; and I am very much indebted to him for it on this, as well as on other occasions, in which he has evinced the greatest zeal for his majesty's service. The conduct of the officers and men of this regiment has also been highly praise, worthy. Lieutenant colonel Pearson has reported to me, in the most favourable terms, the excellent manner in which lieutenant Horton, with a part of the 19th light dragoons, observed the motions of the enemy, while he occupied the posi tion he took on his first-landing, and during his advance to this place.

I have, &c.

P. RIALL, major.gen.

1st royal Scots, 500; 1st batt. king's, 480; 100th regiment, 450; with one troop of the 19th light dragoons, and a proportion of royal artillery.

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No. 27.

Return of the killed, wounded, and missing, of the right division, in action with the enemy, in advance of Chippeway, July 5, 1814.

Killed.-Royal artillery ;-1 rank and file.

1st, or royal Scols;-1 captain, 4 serjeants, 58 rank and file. 8th, or king's regiment ;-3 rank and file.

100th regiment-3 subalterns, 3 serjeants, 64 rank and file. Militia;-2 captains, 1 subaltern, 9 rank and file.

Total killed-3 captains, 3 subalterns, 7 serjeants, 135 rank and file. Wounded-General staff;-1 captain.

Royal artillery ;-4 rank and file.

Royal artillery drivers ;-1 subaltern.

19th light dragoons ;-1 serjeant, 5 rank and file.

1st, or royal Scots ;-1 field-officer, 2 captains, 7 subalterns, 4 serjeants, 121 rank and file.

Sth, or king's regiment ;-1 subaltern, 1 serjeant, 22 rank and file. 100th regiment;-1 field-officer, 2 captains, 6 subalterns, 11 serjeants, 114 rank and file.

Militia;-1 field-officer, 3 subalterns, 1 serjeant, 11 rank and file. Total wounded-3 field-officers, 5 captains, 18 subalterns, 18 serjeants, 277 rank and file.

Missing-st, or royal Scots;-30 rank and file.

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100th regiment ;-1 subaltern.

Militia;-1 serjeant, 14 rank and file.

Total missing-1 subaltern, 1 serjeant, 44 rank and file.
Horses-2 killed, 1 missing.-Total, 3.

N. B. The men returned missing, are supposed to be killed or wounded.
One 24 pounder limber blown up; 2 tumbrils damaged.

EDWARD BAYNES. Adjutant-general North America.

Names of officers killed and wounded.

Killed-1st battalion, royal Scots ;-Captain Bailey.

100th regiment ;-Lieutenant Gibbon, ensign Rea.

Militia ;-Captains Rowe and Tomey, lieutenant M'Donnel. Wounded-General staff;-Captain Holland, aide de camp to major. general Riall, severely (not dangerously).

Royal artillery drivers;-Lieutenant Jack, slightly.

1st battalion, royal Scots;-Lieutenant-colonel Gordon, slightly; captains Bird and Wilson, severely, and prisoners; lieutenant W. Campbell, severely; lieutenants Fox, Jackson, and Hendrick, severely; (not dangerously;) Lieutenant M'Donald, slightly; lieutenant A. Campbell, severely; lieutenant Connel, severely. 8th regiment;-Lieutenant Boyd.

100th regiment;-Lieutenant-colonel the marquis of Tweedale, severely; (not dangerously ;) captain Sherrard, severely; (not dangerously;) captain Sleigh, severely; lieutenants Williams, Lyon, and Valentine; lieutenant Fortune, wounded and missing, supposed prisoner; ensigns Clarke and Johnson; adjutant Kingston.

No. 28.

From Major-general Brown to the American secretary at war.

SIR,

Chippeway Plains, July 6, 1814.

Excuse my silence; I have been much engaged: Fort-Erie did not, as I assured you it should not, detain me a single day. At 11 o'clock on the night of the 4th, I arrived at this place with the reserve, general Scott having taken the position about noon with the van. My arrangements for turning and taking in the rear the enemy's position east of Chippeway was made; when major-jeneral Riall, suspecting our intention, and adhering to the rule, that it is better to give than to receive an attack, came from behind his works about 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the 5th in order of battle. We did not baulk him. Before 6 o'clock his line was broken and his forces defeated, leaving on the field 400 killed and wounded. He was closely pressed, and would have been utterly ruined, but for the proximity of his works, whither he fled for shelter.

The wounded of the enemy, and those of our own army, must be attended to. They will be removed to Buffaloe. This, with my limited means of transportation, will take a day or two, after which I shall advance, not doubting but that the gal. lant and accomplished troops I lead, will break down all opposition between me and Lake Ontario, when, if met by the fleet, all is well-if not, under the favour of heaven, we shall behave in a way to avoid disgrace. My detailed report shall be made in a day or two. I am, with the highest respect. &c. Hon. secretary of War.

JACOB BROWN.

No. 29.

American return of killed, wounded, and missing, in the offair of Chippeway, July 5th, 1815

Artillery-4 rank and file, killed;

file, missing.

ditto, wounded; and 8 rank and

9th regiment;-13 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, 2 subalterns, 2 serjeants, 39 rank and file, wounded.

11th ditto;-1 serjeant, 14 rank and file, killed; 1 colonel, 1 subaltern, 6 serjeants, 52 rank and file, wounded.

19th ditto;-3 rank and file, killed; 2 ditto, wounded.

22d ditto;-8 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, 2 subalterns, 2 serjeants, 41 rank and file, wounded.

25th ditto;-1 serjeant, 4 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, 2 subalterns, 4 serjeants, 62 rank and file, wounded.

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