boats, of which 120 were killed, and about 130 wounded-Captain Lloyd, I am told by the British Consul, is badly wounded in the leg; a jury of surgeons had been held, who gave as their opinion, that amputation would be necessary to insure his life. It is said, however, that the wound was occasioned by an ox treading on him.-The fleet has remained here about a week, during which they have been principally employed in burying their dead, and taking care of their wounded.

Three days after the action, they were joined by the ship Thais and brig Calypso, (two sloops of war) who were immediately taken into requisition, by Captain Lloyd, to take home the wounded men. The Calypso sailed for England, with part of the wounded, on the 2d instant-among whom, the first Lieut. of the Plantagenet. The Thais sails this evening, with the remainder. Capt. Lloyd's fleet sailed to day, supposed for the West-Indies.

The loss on our part, I am happy to say, is comparatively trifling; two killed and seven wounded. With regard to my officers in general, I feel the greatest satisfaction in saying they, one and all, fought with the most determined bravery, and to whom I feel highly indebted for their officer-like conduct, during the short period we were together; their exertions and bravery deserved a better fate.

I here insert, for your inspection, a list of the killed and wounded:

Killed Mr. Alexander O. Williams, 2d Lieut. and

one seaman.

Wounded-Frederick A. Worth, 1st Lieut. Robert Johnson, 3d Lieut. Bazilla Hammond, Quarter-master, and 4 seamen.

It gives me much pleasure to announce to you, that our wounded are all in a fair way of recovery, through the unremitted care and attention of our worthy surgeon.

Mr. Dabney, our Consul, is a gentleman, professing every feeling of humanity, and to whom the utmost

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gratitude is due, from us, for his great care of the sick and wounded, and his polite attention to my officers and myself.

Mr. Williams was a most deserving and promising officer. His country, in him, has lost one of its brightest ornaments; and his death must be sadly lamented by all who knew his worth.

Accompanied with this, you will find a copy of my Protest, together with copies of letters, written by Mr. Dabney, to the Governor of Fayal, our Minister at Rio Janeiro, and our Secretary of State. These letters will develope, more fully, the circumstances of this unfortunate affair.

We expect to sail to-morrow, in a Portuguese brig, for Amelia-Island, who takes the whole of our crew; till when, I remain, gentlemen, your very obedient humble servant,

SAMUEL C. REID.

FURTHER ACCOUNT,

From an English gentleman, at Fayal, to William Cobbett, Esq.

William Cobbett, Esq.

FAYAL, October 15, 1814.

SIR-The American schooner privateer General Armstrong, of New-York, Captain Samuel C. Reid, of seven guns, and ninety men, entered here on the 26th ult. about noon, 17 days from that place, for the purpose of obtaining water. The Captain, seeing nothing on the horizon, was induced to anchor. Before the elapse of many hours, his majesty's brig Carnation came in, and anchored near her. About six, his majesty's ship, Plantagenet, of 74 guns, and the Rota frigate, came in and anchored also. The Captain of the privateer, and his friends, consulted the first authorities here, about her security. They all considered her perfectly secure, and that his majesty's officers were too well

acquainted with the respect due to a neutral port to molest her. But, to the great surprize of every one, about nine in the evening, four boats were dispatched, armed and manned from his majesty's ships, for the purpose of cutting her out. It being about full of moon, the night perfectly clear and calm, we could see every movement made. The boats approached with rapidity towards her, when, it appears, the Captain of the privateer hailed them, and told them to keep off, several times. They, notwithstanding, pushed on, and were in the act of boarding, before any defence was made for the privateer.-A warm contest ensued on both sides. The boats were finally dispersed, with great loss.-The American, now calculatíug on a very superior force being sent, cut his cables, and rowed the privateer close in along side of the fort, within half cable's length, where he moored her, head and stern, with four lines. The Governor now sent a remonstrance to the Van Lloyd, of the Plantagenet, against such proceedings, and trusted that the privateer would not be further molested; she being in the dominions of Portugal, and under the guns of the castle, was entitled to Portuguese protection. Van Lloyd's answer was, that he was determined to destroy the vessel, at the expence of all Fayal, and should any protection be given her by the fort, he would not leave a house standing in the village. All the inhabitants were gathered about the walls, expecting a renewal of the attack. At midnight, 14 launches were discovered to be coming, in rotation, for the purpose. When they got within clear, or gunshot, a tremendous and effectual discharge was made from the privateer, which threw the boats into confusion. They now returned a spirited fire; but the privateer kept up so continual a discharge, it was almost impossible for the boats to make any progress. They finally succeeded, after immense loss, to get along side of her, and attempted to board at every quarter, cheered by the officers with a shout of no quarter, which we could distinctly hear, as well as their shrieks and cries. The termination was near about a total massacre.

Three of the boats were sunk, and but one poor solitary officer escaped death, in a boat that contained fifty souls; he was wounded. The Americans fought with great firmness-some of the boats were left without a single man to row them; others with three and four ;the most, that any one returned with, was about ten. Several boats floated on shore, full of dead bodies. With great reluctance I state, that they were manned with picked men, and commanded by the first, second, third, and fourth Lieutenants of the Plantagenet; first, second, third, and fourth ditto of the frigate, and the first officers of the brig; together with a great number of midshipmen. Our whole force exceeded 400 men ; but three officers escaped, two of which are wounded. This bloody, and unfortunate contest lasted about forty minutes. After the boats gave out, nothing more was attempted till day-light the next morning, when the Carnation hauled along side, and engaged her. The privateer still continued to make a most gallant defence. These veterans reminded me of Lawrence's dying words, of the Chesapeake—“ don't give up the ship."The Carnation lost one of her top-masts, and her yards were shot away; she was much cut up in rigging, and received several shot in her hull. This obliged her to haul off to repair, and to cease firing. The Americans, now finding their principal gun, (long Tom) and several others, dismounted, deemed it folly to think of saving her against so superior a force, they therefore cut away her masts to the deck, blew a hole through her bottom, took out their small arms, clothing, &c. and went on shore. I discovered only two shot holes in the hull of the privateer, although much cut up in rigging. Two boats' crews were soon after dispatched from our vessels, which went on board, took out some provisions, and set her on fire. For three days after, we were employed in burying the dead, that washed on shore in the surf. The number of British, killed, exceeds 120, and 90 wounded. The enemy, to the surprise of mankind, lost only two killed, and seven wounded.— We may well say, "God deliver us from our enemies,”

if this is the way the Americans fight.-After burning the privateer, Van Lloyd made a demand of the governor to deliver up the Americans, as his prisonerswhich the governor refused. He threatened to send 500 men on shore, and take them by force. The Americans immediately retired, with their arms, to an old Gothic convent; knocked away the adjoining drawbridge, and determined to defend themselves to the last. The Van, however, thought better than to send his men. He then demanded two men, which, he said, deserted from his vessel, when in America. The governor sent for the men, but found none of the description given.

Many houses received much injury, on shore, from the guns of the Carnation. A woman, sitting in the fourth story of her house, had her thigh shot off; and a boy had his arm broken. The Amereican Consul here has made a demand on the Portuguese government for a hundred thousand dollars, for the privateer; which our Consul, Mr. Parkin, thinks, in justice, will be paid; and that they will claim on England. Mr. Parkin, Mr. Edward Bayley, and other English gentlemen, disapprove of the outrage and depredation committed by our vessels, on this occasion. The vessel that was dispatched to England, with the wounded, was not permitted to take a single letter from any person. Being an eye witness to this transaction, I have given you a correct statement, as it occurred.

With respect, I am, &c.

H. K. F.

The publisher has conversed with Captain Reid, who pronounces the foregoing account correct-especially in many particulars which he, being engaged, could not have an opportunity of witnessing.

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AFFAIR NEAR NEW-ORLEANS.

Copy of a letter from Gen. A. Jackson, to the Secretary of War, dated Camp, below New-Orleans, 25th Dec. 1814.

SIR-The enemy having, by the capture of our gun-boats, obtained command of the lakes, were ena