While their bright, blended beams your labours chear, In your great work, undaunted, persevere→ Thus Genius shall expand with bolder wing, And every rolling year fresh laurels bring. The tree you planted shall diffusive spread, And o'er a distant race its umbrage shed, A race who, raptur'd, shall your praise proclaim, [flame. Toil with your zeal, and glow with rival "Tutare nostram," Urbane, "puer'tiam." SOFTLY blow the Ev'ning breezes, Wafting sweets from ev'ry tree; Softly flows the stream, that pleases All, that hear its sound, but me. Here the woodbine spreads its flower, Ting'd with many a blended hue, Taught to form a circling bower, Shelter from the silver dew. Here in native colours glowing, Smiles the softly-blushing rose, While the Zephyrs faintly blowing Close its leaves in soft repose. 'Tis silence all-the parting beams declare The closing period of the course they've told; Night, clad in gloom, bestrides the dusky air, While Ev'ning fades, and melts away in gold. Soft thro' the air descends the silver dew, One cured by slow degrees the tainted clay; Teach us that best of truths for man to know, O may we love the musick of her voice, And in the glory of her form rejoice. Be ours the path her favour'd sous have trod; [God. The path by her prescrib'd must lead to She bids thee not, to shake the world with arms; To deck the Bride of Christ in all her charms, Her smile is peace; her bosom is repose. From earthly darkness to the fount of light; O deign to guide me with thy sacred arm, Preserve my soul from guilt, my steps from harm: Control my wayward thoughts; thy blessing shed, [bead; Mild as the ev'ning dew-drop, o'er my Present thy bright exemplar to my eyes, That I like thee may live, with thee may rise. H. S. BOYD. 'Twas Envy laid him low: she could not bear A youth excelling age, above compare. HISTORICAL CHRONICLE, 1814. INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE FROM THE LONDON GAZETTES. Reports addressed to Vice-adm. Sir Alex. Cochrane by Rear-adm. Cockburn, continued from p. 380. July 21. THE Rear - Admiral reports, that the Enemy having collected some Virginia militia, at a place called Nominy-ferry, in Virginia, a considerable way up Nominy-river, he proceeded thither with the boats and marines (the latter commanded by Captain Robyns, during the illness of Major Lewis). The Enemy's position was on a very commanding eminence, projecting into the water; but some marines being landed on its flank, and seen getting up the craggy side of the mountain, while the main body -landed at the ferry, the Enemy fell back, and, though pursued several miles till the approach of night, escaped with the loss of a few prisoners. They had withdrawn their field-artillery, and hid it in the woods; fearing that, if they kept it to use against the British, they would not be able to retreat with it quick enough to save it from capture. After taking on board all the tobacco, and other stores found in the place, with a quantity of cattle, and destroying all the storehouses and buildings, the Rear-Admiral re-embarked; and drop ping down to another point of the Nominy river, he observed some movements on shore, upon which he again landed with marines. The Enemy fired a volley at them, but, on the advance of the marines, fled into the woods. Every thing in the neighbourhood was therefore also destroyed or brought off; and after visiting the country in several other directions, covering the escape of the negroes who were anxious to join him, he quitted the river, and returned to the ships with 135 refugee negroes, two captured schooners, a large quantity of tobacco, dry goods, and cattle, and a few prisoners. July 24.-The Rear Admiral gives an account of his having gone up St. Clement's Creek, in St. Mary's county, with the boats and marines, to examine the country. The militia shewed themselves occasionally, but always, retreated when pursued ; and the boats returned to the ships without any casualty, having captured four schooners and destroyed one. The inhabitants having remained peaceable in their houses, the Rear Admiral did not suffer any injury to be done to them, éxcepting at one farm, from which two musket-shots were fired at the Admiral's gig, and where the property was therefore destroyed. July 31.-The Rear Admiral reports, that, having on the 26th proceeded to the GENT. MAG. November, 1814. head of the Machodick river, in Virginia, where he burnt six schooners, whilst the marines marched, without opposition, over the country, on the banks of that river, and there not remaining any other place on the Virginia or St. Mary's side of his last anchorage that he had not visited, he, on the 28th, caused the ships to move above Blackstone's Island, and on the 29th proceeded with the boats and marines up the Wicomoco river; he landed at Hamburgh and Chaptico, from which latter place he shipped a considerable quantity of tobacco, and visited several houses in different parts of the country, the owners of which living quietly with their families, and seeming to consider themselves and the neighbourhood at his disposal, he caused no farther inconvenience to them, than obliging them to furnish supplies of cattle and stock for the use of his forces. Aug. 4.-The Rear Admiral states, that on the 2d, the squadron dropped down the Potowmack, near to the entrance of the Yocomoco river, which he entered the following day with the boats and marines, and landed with the latter. The Enemy had here collected in great force, and made more resistance than usual, but the ardour and determination of the Rear Admiral's The gallant little band carried all before them; and after forcing the Enemy to give way, they followed him 10 miles up the country, captured a field-piece, and burnt several houses which had been converted into de pôts for militia arms, &c. Learning af terwards that General Hungerford had rallied his men at Kinsale, the Rear Admiral proceeded thither: and, though the Enemy's position was extremely strong, he had only time to give the British an ineffectual volley, before they gained the height, when he again retired with precipitation, and did not re-appear. stores found at Kinsale were then shipped without molestation; and having burnt the storehouses and other places, with two old schooners, and destroyed two batteries, the Rear Admiral re-embarked, bringing away five prize schooners, a large quantity of tobacco, flour, &c. a field-piece, and a few prisoners. The American General, Taylor, was wounded and unhorsed, and escaped only through the thickness of the wood and bushes, into which he ran. The British had three men killed, and as many wounded. The conduct of the officers and men on this occasion calls for the Rear Admiral's particular commendation with 500 men they penetrated ten miles into the Enemy's country, and skir mished mished back, surrounded by woods, in the face of the whole collected militia of Virginia, under Generals Hungerford and Taylor; and after this long march carried the heights of Kinsale in the most gallant manner, Aug 8-The Rear Admiral states, that Coan River, a few miles below Yocomoco, being the only inlet on the Virginia side of the Potowmack that he had not visited, he proceeded on the 7th to attack it with the boats and marines: after a tolerably quick fire on the boats, the Enemy went off precipitately with the guns; the battery was destroyed, and the river ascended, in which three schooners were captured, and some tobacco brought off. Aug. 13.-The Rear Admiral gives an account of his having, on the 12th, proceeded up St. Mary's Creek, and landed in various parts of the country about that extensive inlet, but without seeing a single armed person, though militia had formerly been stationed at St. Mary's Factory for its defence; the inhabitants of the state appearing to consider it wiser to submit than to attempt opposition. Aug. 15. The Rear Admiral reports his having again on that day landed with in St. Mary's Creek, but found on the different parts of the country, the same quiet and submissive conduct on the part of the inhabitants, as in the places visited on the 12th. Throughout the whole of these operations, Rear-Adm. Cockburn repeats the highest encomiums on all the officers and men of the ships and marines under his orders. Although from the nature of the country, and the excessive beat of the climate, these services must have been more harassing, they were carried on with greater cheerfulness and perseverance. The Captains of his Majesty's ships, on all occasions, volunteered to acCompany the Rear-Admiral. To Lieut.-col. Malcolm aud Major Lewis, of the Royal Marines, he expresses his obligations, as well as to the other officers of that corps. The conduct of the men was also deserving of the greatest praise; and though the re-embarkations frequently took place in the night, yet during the whole of the operations neither a sailor nor a marine was reported missing. In transmitting the reports of these services, which come down to the period of the arrival of Sir Alexander Cochrane in the Chesapeake, the Vice-Admiral expresses the very high sense he entertains of the arrangement, zeal, and activity which have on all occasions been shewn by Rear-Adm. Cockburn during the time he has commanded in the Chesapeake under the Vice Admiral's orders. Vice Adm. Sir Alexander Cochrane has wansmitted a letter from Rear Adm. Ho tham, inclosing one from Capt. SirT. Hardy, of the Ramilies, dated off Stonington, Aug. 12, giving an account of an attack made upon that place by the said ship, with the Pactolus, Dispatch brig, and Terror bomb. The Dispatch, Aug. 9, anchored within pistol shot of the battery; but the Pactolus not being able to approach the shore near enough to support her, the brig was recalled, having had 2 men killed and 12 wounded. On the 11th, after the Terror had thrown in some shells and carcases, the Ramilies and Pactolus anchored as near as the shallowness of the water would allow, and fired several broadsides into the town, from which it suffered great damage. At the cominencement of the fire the Enemy withdrew the guns from the battery to the outside of the town, where they had assembled 3000 militia. The town of Stonington had been conspicuous in preparing and harbouring torpedoes, and giving assistance to the Enemy's attempts at the destruction of his Majesty's ships off New London. Sir A. Cochrane has also transmitted a report from Sir Thomas Hardy, of the occupation of the islands in Passamaquaddy bay, the account of which, as transmitted by Lieut.-gen. Sir John Sherbrooke from Lieut.-col. Pilkington, appeared in the Gazette of the 13th of August. The undermentioned letters have been transmitted by Vice Admiral Sir A. Cochrane; viz. From Capt. Burdett, of his Majesty's ship Maidstone, dated off New London, the 21st of May, stating that the boats of that ship and the Sylph sloop, assisted by the Liverpool packet British privateer, chased into the Black Point River, the packet between New York and New London, and burnt the vessel, as well as a bridge over the river, against which she had run. From Captain Senhouse, of his Majesty's sloop Martin, dated at Sea, the 30th of June, giving an account of his having, on that day. captured the Snapdragon American private arned schooner, of 6 guns and 80 men. From Capt. Sir George Collier, of his Majesty's ship Leander, dated the 11th of July, giving an account of his having captured, after a chace of some hours, the American sloop of war Rattlesnake, pierced for 20 guns (thrown overboard), and having on board 131 men.-From Capt. Pym, of his Majesty's ship Niemen, dated at sea, 14th of July, reporting his having captured, after a chace of 14 hours, the Henry Gilder American privateer, of 12 guns, and 50 men.-From Capt. Skene, of his Majesty's ship Asia, dated in the Chesapeake, the 20th of July, stating that her boats, under the orders of Lieutenant Foster, had destroyed destroyed a deep-laden schooner in Cherrystone Creek, under a fire from field pieces and small arms; from which service they returned without sustaining any loss. SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON Gazette. Downing-street, Oct. 9. Dispatch from Lieut. gen. Sir J. C. Sherbrooke, brought by Major Addison. Castine, at the entrance of the My Lord-I have now the honour to inform your Lordship, that after closing my dispatch on the 26th ultimo, in which I mentioned my intentions of proceeding to the Penobscot, Rear-adm. Griffith and myself lost no time in sailing from Halifax, with such a naval force as he deemed necessary, and the troops as per margin*, to accomplish the object we had in view. Very early in the morning of the 30th, we fell in with the Rifleman sloop of war, when Capt. Pearse informed us, that the United States frigate, the Adams, had got into the Penobscot'; but, from the apprehension of being attacked by our cruizers if she remained at the entrance of the river, she had ran up as high as Hamden, where she had landed her guns, and mounted them on shore for her protection. On leaving Halifax, it was my original intention to have taken possession of Machias, on our way hither; but, on receiving this intelligence, the Admiral and myself were of opinion that no time should be lost in proceeding to our destination, and we arrived here very early on the morning of the 1st instant. The fort of Castine, which is situated upon a peninsula of the Eastern side of the Penobscot, near the entrance of that river, was sum. moned a little after sunrise, but the American officer refused to surrender it, and immediately opened a fire from four twentyfour pounders upon a small schooner that had been sent with Lieut.-colonel Nicolls (commanding Royal Engineers) to reconnoitre the work. Arrangements were immediately made for disembarking the troops; but, before a landing could be effected, the Enemy blew up his magazine, and escaped up the Majetaquadous River, carrying off in the boats with them two field-pieces. As we had no means of ascertaining what force the Americans had on this peninsula, I landed a detachment of royal artillery, with two rifle companies of the 60th and 98th regiments, under Colonel Douglas, in the rear of it, with orders to secure the isthmus, and to take possession of the heights which command the town; but I socu learned that *First company royal artillery, two rifle companies of the 7th battalion 60th regiment, 29th, 62d, and 98th regiments. there were no regulars at Castine, except the party which had blown up the maga zine, and escaped, and that the militia which were assembled there had dispersed immediately on our landing. Rear-Adm. Griffith and myself next turned our attention to obtaining possession of the Adams, or, if that could not be done, to destroying her. The arrangement for this service having been made, the Rear-admiral entrusted the execution of it to Capt. Bar rie, Royal Navy; and as the co-operation of a land force was necessary, I directed Lieut.-colonel John, with a detachment of artillery, the flank companies of the 29th, 62d, and 98th regiments, and one rifle company of the 60th, to accompany and co-operate with Capt. Barrie on this occasion; but, as Hamden is twenty-seven miles above Castine, it appeared to me a necessary measure of precaution first to occupy a post on the Western bank, which might afford support if necessary to the force going up the river, and at the same time prevent the armed population, which is very numerous to the Southward and Westward, from annoying the British in their operations against the Adams. Upon inquiry I found that Belfast, which is upon the high road leading from Hamden to Boston, and which perfectly commands the bridge, was likely to answer both these purposes; and I consequently directed Major-gen. Gosselin to occupy that place with the 29th regiment, and to maintain it till further orders. As soon as this was accomplished and the tide served, RearAdmiral Griffith directed Capt. Barrie to proceed to his destination, and the remainder of the troops were landed that evening at Castine. Understanding that a strong party of militia from the neigh bouring township had assembled at about four miles from Castine on the road leading to Blue Hill, I sent out a strong patrole on the morning of the secoud, before day-break. On arriving at the place, was informed that the militia of the county had assembled there on the alarm-guns being fired at the Fort at Castine upon our first appearance, but that the main body had since dispersed and returned to their respective homes. Some stragglers were, however, left, who fired upon our advanced guard, and then took to the woods; a few of whom were made prisoners. No intelligence having reached us from Capt. Barrie on Saturday night, I marched with about seven hundred men and two light field-pieces upon Buckston at three o'clock on Sunday morning the 4th instant, for the purpose of learning what progress he had made, and of affording him assistance if required. This place is about eighteen miles higher up the Penobscot than Castine, and on the Eastern bank of the river. Rear-adm. Grif to request your Lordship will take a favourable opportunity of bringing the meritorious and successful services performed by the troops employed on this occasion under the view of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent. A's Rearadmiral Griffith will no doubt make a detailed report of the naval operations on this occasion, I forbear touching upon this subject further than to solicit your Lordships' attention to that part of Colonel John's report, in which he "attributes the success of this enterprise to the masterly arrangements of Capt. Barrie, royal navy, who conducted it." I have much pleasure in reporting to your Lordship, that the most perfect unanimity and good understanding has prevailed between the naval and military branches of the service, during the whole progress of this expedi-tion. I feel it my duty to express, in the strongest terms, the great obligations I am under to Rear-adm. Griffith, for his judicious advice and ready co-operation on every occasion: and my thanks are like. wise due to all the captains of the ships employed, for the assistance they have so willingly afforded the troops, and from which the happiest results have been experienced. fifth accompanied me on this occasion; and as we had reason to believe that the light guns which had been taken from Castine were secreted in the neighbourhood of Buckston, we threatened to destroy the town unless they were delivered up; and the two brass 3-pounders on travelling carriages were, in consequence, brought to us in the course of the day, and are now in our possession. At Buckston we received very satisfactory accounts of the success which had attended the force employed on the river. We learned, that Capt. Barrie had proceeded from Hamden up to Bangor; and the Admiral sent an officer in a boat, from Buckston to communicate with him, when, finding there was no necessity for the troops remaining longer at Buckston, they marched back to Castine the next day. Having ascertained that the object of the expedition up the Penobscot had been attained, it was no longer necessary for me to occupy Belfast; I, therefore, on the evening of the 6th, directed Majorgen. Gosselin to embark the troops, and to join me here. Macchias being the only place now remaining where the Ene my had a post between the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Bay, I ordered Lieut.. col. Pilkington to proceed with a detachment of royal artillery and the 29th regiment to occupy it; and as naval assistance was required, Rear-Adm. Griffith directed Capt. Parker, of the Tenedos, to co-operate with Lieut..col. Pilkington on this occasion. On the morning of the 9th, Capt. Barrie, with Lieut.-col. John, and the troops which had been employed with him up the Penobscot, returned to Castine. It seems the Enemy blew up the Adams, on his strong position at Hamden being attacked; but all his artillery, two stands of colours, and a standard, with several merchant-vessels, fell into our hands. This, I am happy to say, was accomplished with very little loss on our part; and your Lordship will perceive, by the return sent herewith, that the only officer wounded in this affair is Capt. Gell of the 29th grenadiers. Herewith I have the honour to transmit a copy of the report made to me by Lieut.-col. John on this occasion, in which your Lordship will be pleased to observe, that the Lieutenantcolonel speaks very highly of the gallantry and good conduct displayed by the troops upon this expedition, under very trying circumstances; and I beg to call your Lordship's attention to the names of those officers upon whom Lieut.-col. John particularly bestows praise. The enterprise and intrepidity manifested by Lieut. col. John, and the discipline and gallantry displayed by the troops under him, reflected at some distance from Macchias on the great honour upon them, and demand my warmest acknowledgments; and I have I have reason to be well satisfied with the gallantry and good conduct of the troops and have to offer my thanks to Major-gen. Gosselin, Col. Douglas, and the commanding officers of corps, for the alacrity shewn by them, and the strict discipline which has been maintained. To the heads of departments and to the officers of the general and of my personal staff, I am much indebted for the zealous manner in which they have discharged their respective duties. Major Addison, my military secretary, will have the honour of delivering this dispatch. He has been with me during the whole of these operations, and is well enabled to afford your Lordship any further information you may require. I have entrusted the colours and standard taken from the Enemy to Major Addison, who will receive your Lordships' commands respecting the further disposal of them, and I take the liberty of recommending him as a deserv ing officer to your Lordship's protection. I have, &c. J. C. SHERBROoke. N. B. The returns of killed, wounded, and missing, and of artillery and ordnance stores taken, are inclosed. Sept. 13. P. S. The Martin sloop of war, which Rear-adm. Griffith is about to send to England, having been delayed, affords me an opportunity of informing your Lordships, that I have received a private communication from Lieut.-col. Pilkington, acquainting me that he had land evening of the 10th instant, and after a very difficult night march, that he had taken |