wishing with the enemy, he selected this plan with the eye of a soldier, his right res- ting on the river, and a ravine being in front. At 11 at night] joined him with the re- serve under general Ripley, our field and battering train, and corps of sgrtillery un- der major Hindman. General Porter arri- ved the next morning with a part of the New-York and Pennsylvania volunteers, and some of the warriors of the six Na- tions. . Early in the morning of the fifth, the en- emy commenced a petty war upon our pick- ets, and, as he was indulged, his presump- tion increased : by noon he showed him. self onthe left of our exterior line and at- tacked one of our pickets as it was return- Ing to the camp. : Captain Treat, wno commanded it retired disgracefully, leaving a wounded man on the ground. Captain Biddle of the artille- ry, who was near the scene, impelled by feclugs highly honorable to him as a sol- dier aud officer, promptly assumed the com” mand of this picket, led it back to the woun ded man, and brought him off the field I ordered capt. Treat on the spot to retire from the army, and as I am anxious that no officer shall remain under my command who can be suspected of cowardice, I advise that captain Treat and lieutenant also with the the rolis of the army. At four o’clock in the afternoon, agreea- bly to a plan I had given general Porter, he advanced from the rear of our camp, with the volunteers and Indians, (taking the woods in order to keep out of view of the ens emy) with the hope of bringing his pickets and scouting parties between Porter’s line of march and our camp.—A3s Porter moved I ordered the parties advanced in front of our camp to fall back gradually, under the enemies fire, in order to draw him if possi ble, up to our line.—About half past 4, the advance of genera [Porters command met the light parties of the enemy in the woods, upon our extreme left. The enemy were driven. and Porter advancing near to Chip- ‘pewa, met their whole column in order of battle. From the cloud of dust rising, and the heavy firing, I was led to conclude that the entire force of the enemy was in march and prepared for action. I immedi- ately ordered general Scott to advance with his brigade, and Towson’s artillery, and meet them upon the plain in front of our camp. The general did not expect to be _ gratified so soon with afield engagement.--- He advanced in a most prompt and offic er dike style, and in a few minutes was in close \action upon the plain, with a superior force of British regular troops. By this time .general Porter’s command had given way, and fled in every direction, notwithstand ing his personal gallantry, and great exertions to stay their flight, The retreat of the vol- unteers and Indians caused the left flank of Gen: Scott’s brigade to be greatly exposed. ‘Capt. Harris, with his dragoons, was di- rected to stop the fugitives, behind the ravine fronting our camp; and I sent Colo- nel Gardner to order Gen. Ripley to ad- vance with the 21st regiment, which form- ed part of the reserve, pass to the left of our camp, skirt the woods so as to keep out of view, and fall on the enemy’s right flank. This order was promptly obeyed, and the greatest exertion were made by the 21s¢ regiment to gain their position, and close with the enemy ; but in vain—for such was the zeal and gallantry of the line command- ed by general Scott, that its advance upon the enemy was not to be checked. Maj, les. sup commanding the left flank battalion, finding himself pressed in front, and in flank and his men falling fast around him-——or- dered his battallion to « support arms and advance ;”—the order was promptly obey- ed, amidst the most deadly and destructive fire. He gained a more secure position, ahd returned upon the enemy so galing a discharge, as caused them to retire. By this time their whole line was falling back, and our gallant soldiess pressiug upon them 3s fast as possible. As soon as the enemy st who was pickey, be struck from the YVame omiited in the letter, «abled to fiind the means of crossing ‘Cap- had gained the sloping ground decending towards Chippewa, distant 2a quarter of a mile, he broke and ran to gain his works. In this effort he was too successful, and the guns from his batteries opening immediate- ly upon our line, checked in some degree the pursuit. At this moment, I rcselved to bring up allmy ordnance and force the place by a direct attack, and gave the order ac- cordingly. Major Wood ofthe corps of en- gineers, and my aid captain Austin rode to the bank of the creek towards the right of their line of works, and examin- edtvem. I was induced by their report, the lateness of the hour, and the auvice of general Scott and major Wood, to order the forces to retire to camp. My most dificult duty remains to be per- formed—I am depressed with the fear of not being able to do justice to my brave com- panions in aims, apprehensive, that some who had an opportunity of distinguishing themselves, and promptly embraced it, will escape my notice. its Brigadier general Scott is entiled to the highest praises our country can bestow-~-to him more than any other man I an indebt- ed for the victory of the 5th of Juy. His brigade has covered itselt with giay. Ev- ery officer and every man of the 9th and 22d, 11th 25th regiments, did his daty, with a zeal and energy, worthy the American character. When every officer qunds so pre-eminently high inthe path of tuty and honor it is impossible to discriminate. But I cannot deprive myself of the plewsure of saying that major Lavenworth commanded the 9th and 22d; major Jessup the 25th, and M:Neil the 11th. Colonel Campbell was wounded early in the action, gallantly lead- Ing on his regiment. The family of general Scott were con- spicious in the ficid; lieutenant Smith of the 5th infantry, major of brigade, and lieu- tenants Worth and Waits his aids. From general Ripley and his brigade 1. received every assistance that I gaye them an opportunity of rendering. I did not or- der any part of the rescrve into action, until general Porter’s cominana had given way, then general Scotl’s moveincotes were 80 rapid and decisive, that Gen, Ripley could not get up in time with the 2ist, to the po- sition as directed. The corps of artillery under major Hindman, were not generally in action—this was not their fauit. ~--captain Towson’s company was the only one that had a full opportunity of distinguishing ite self, and it 1s believed, that no company ever embraced an opportunity with more zeal, or more success. : A detachment from the second brigade under the command of lieutenant M+Donald, penetrated the woods with Indians and vol- unteers, and for their support. The conduct of M¢Donald and his command reflects high honor upon the brigade to which they b e- long . : j Thecon duct of generat Porter has been con spicously gallant. Every assistance in his power to afford, with the description of force under his command, has been render- ed. We could not expect him to contend “with the British colum of regulars which appeared upon the plains of Chippewa. | was no cause of surprise to me, to see hig command retire before this coiumin. Justice forbids that I should omit tp name my own family. They yield to none in hon- orable zeal, inteiligence and attention to duty. Colonel Gardner, major Jones, and my aids captains Austin and Spencer, have been as active and as much devoted to the cause as any officers of the army Their conduct merits my warmest acknowledge- ments ; of Gardner and Jones I shall have again occasion to speak to you. Major Camp, deputy quartermaster gen- eral deserves my particular notice and ap probation. By his great exertion I was en- tain Daliba of the ordnance department has rendered every service in his power, The enclosed return will show our loss and furnish you with. the names of the dead and and wounded officers. = These gallant men — must not be forgotten. . Our country will remember them and do them justice. Respectfully and truly yours, J. BROWN. Hon. John Armstrong, Sec’y at war. LOSS OF THE BRITISH. The enemy lostin killed 3 Capt.’ 3 subal- terns and 192 rank and file. . . Wounded and prisoners 3 captains, 1 subaltern, and 106 rank and file.———To- - tal ‘killed wounded and taken prisoners 308. The enemy carried a number of their wounded off the field. dt "UNITED STATES LOSS. Qur loss in killed was 2 sergeants, 4 corporals, 2 musicians, and 52 privates. Severely wounded, 1 colonel (Campbell) 3 captains, 5 subalterns, 8 sergeants, 12 cor- porals and 105 privates. Slightly wounded, 9 sergeants, 2 corpo- rals, 1 musician and 103 privates ‘Missing. 8 officers and 16 non-commis- sioned officers and privares ~—Total in kil- led wounded and missing 328. EA ST a —— TEN " "THE AMERICAN PATRIOT. . x an ta we BELLEFONTE, AUGUST 6, 1814. “To speak his thoughts— ~ Isevery Freeman’s right.” EEEECEEEEREES ===EE LATEST FROM FRANCE AND EN- aes GLAND. 88 any 8 Bosron, July 26. ‘FRENCH PAPERS, &c. By the passew: ers, in the schr. Commo- dore Decatur, at Castine from France, we have been favored with Paris papers to June 14. 3 4 RUS i The passengers inform that they left Franceon the 20th of June; that all was tranquil there ;and that the Bourbon fami- ly was becoming more and more popular. The Americaa property, which had been seized in Bordeaux, by the British had been restored. The papers are full of congratulatory ad- dresses to Louis 18tn, from all parts of France. : It is said Bonaparte’s first wife, the em- press Josephine, died on the 1st of June. Despatches for government were brought by the Commodore Decatur. The French House of Peers consists of 154 members—11 of them were Marshals of Bonaparte. AMERICAN AFFAIRS, Loxpox, May 25. The following commanders are now fi- nally appointed to conduct the armament destined for America :-—Lieut. Generals Lord/ Bill, and Sir Henry Clinton, Maj. Generals Kempt, Sir EM, Pakenham, Ro- binson, and Barnes emse—The army will amount to 12000 men. June 4. The expedition destined for America - will, we understand, be increased to 18,000 men. Mi 2 June 7. On Saturday morning the Clinker arrived at Portsmout 1, from Bordeaux, whence she sailed on Saturday se’night. By her we learn, that the first division of the British ar- my, intended for America, had embarked on board tive ships of war in the Garonne, and was to'sail on Tuesday last. The re- giments were the 5th, 27th, 28: h, 40th, 44th (2d bat.) 57th light anfantry. 57th, 60th (Sth bat rifle ) 87th, (2d batt.) Sth, 88th, and artillery; amounting in the whole, to to about 8,000 men, under the command of Generals Kenipt, Ross and Robinson. The ships they embarked in (which bave no doubt since sailed) were— -They Royal Oak, rear admiral Malcolm ; Ajax, Were- spite, Rippon, Vengeur, York (of the line with the lower deck guns out,) Dictator, ' Diadem, Traave Weser and Thames, arm- ed enflute ; Menelaus, Pactoius, Thais, and Lightning frigates; Rover, Dispatch and Royalist sloops of war; the Devasta- tion and Meteor bombs, - The troops embarked in the highest spi- rits ; their superior state of discipline and - courage in toe field had loug been the ad- miration of their own officers. The 2d division of the army, which would comprise 600 cavalry, was to commence debarking on the first of June.— This diyi- * sion also, it was é€xpected, would consist of 8000 men. They were at Bordeaux, all in readiness to embark. About 800 recruits, volunteers and conva- lescents, of regiments, which go for Ame- rica, will be embarked in a few days at Portsmouth, will proceed directly for Long yf 7" Oa /lle Island or Rode Island, which ought to be taken for depots ot the expedition against the American merchant vessels, # + May 28. There is a rumor that Chales IV. has appealed to the, Allied Monarchs, asserting that the throne of Spain belongs to him, and that as Louis XVIIL bas been restored in France, so ought he to be in Spain. : 5. May 28. Government has decided that lord Gamn- bier be sent to the Hague to treat of a peace with the American envoys, = The count Lieven, Russian embassador, has recently had several interviews with the munistérs, and has often proposed the mediation of his sovereign in the differences which exist between England and the Uni- ted States. ; Zt. Gen. Hill is to be Commander in Chief of all the forces destined for America. GLORIOUS VICTORY. Lrom the Buffuloe Gazette Extra, BATTLE AT BribcewATER, NEAR NI. AGARA Faris. On the 25th inst. the army under the command of Major Gen. Brown, en- camped abuve Chippewa, near the battle ground of the 5th. At 4, P M. informati- on was received that the enemy had thrown a body of troops across the Niagara, at the 5 Mile Meadows; but our commanding general was not diverted by this movement the lst brigade gen. Scott, moved past Chip pewa, and halted at Bridgewater, a mile be. low Chippewa, and in plain view of N iaga. ra Falls: Gen Scott learnt that the Brie tish force, under Major General Riall, was approaching him : battle was immediately given the enemy, near Mrs. Wilson's, ag half past 5, P. M. their cannon were plant- “ed about 200 rods from this position, on an eminence. The enemy’s numerical force was much superior to gen. Scotts ; his line was far extended, and he showed an mten, tion to flank : in order to counteract these views of gen Rial, he was fought in detach- ments—he was charged in column ; Gen. Scott being at the head of his troops in al- most every charge. Capt. Towson with his company of artillery, attached to Scott’s brigades keptup his fire with great vigor and effect. The action was®continued and the ground maintained, by gen. Scott, for more ‘than an hour, belore the re- serve under gen, Ripley, and the volun- teers under gen. Porter, were successfully brought into action. The ground was obstinately contested until past 9 o'clock in the evening ; when gen. Brown perceiving that the enemy’s ar- tillery was most destructive, he decided to storm the battery : Col. Miller the hero of Magauga, was ordered on this enterprize : heapproached the enemy’s cannon with a quick step, and delivered his fire within a few paces of the enemy’s line ; who after re- ceiving two or three rounds, and a vigor- ous charge, retreated to the bottom of the Hill, and abandoned his cannon. Only one piece was brought of the field for want of horses. The enemy now gave way and re- treated ; they were followed some distance. Our army was now employed in securing their prisoners and bringing off the wound ed The cessation, however was short. Lt. general Drummond, 1s supposed to hage arrived at this interval with a reinforce- ment. The enemy renewed the action, while our troops were busily employed in clearing the ground of the wounded : but the gallant Americans formed with alacri- ty, and alter a close engagement of twenty minutes the enemy were repulsed. The army now effected the removal of nearly, if _ hot wholly all, of the wounded, and retired from the ground, it being nearly 12 o’clock at night ; they returned to their encamp® ment ingood order. On the morning of the 26th, our forces under generals Ripley & Porter, reconnoitred the enemy near the battle ground, retured and burnt the Bridgewater mills, and all the enemy’s bar- ricks and the Bridge at Chippewa, and passed up the riverto Fort Erie, where they made a stand. The enemy’s force engaged must have been nearly 5000 men---quis short of that num- ber. Major General Riail was wounded and taken inthe rear of bis army, by capt,
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