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A'* tv** x v/iviV| au^. iEROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.Latest from Next-London.fNew-London, Aug. 10.SIR,1 he enemy’s squadron on this station .consisting of three ships of the line, three frigates, a sloop of war, two br*gs, and two or three smaller is commanded by Ad. Cochrane.—-they were anchored off Gardner’s Island, until yestesiay morning, when a part consisting of 1 74, 2 frigates, a sloop of war, and a brig, got under way, and went to Sto-nington ; when arrived there, a flag was sent on shore with a communication, notifying the inhabitants that one hour only was allotted for the women and children to remove, as at the expiration of said time, the town would be laid in ashes.The citizens, unwilling to fall apassive prey, immediately sent an express to New-London but from the urgency of the case, no assistance could be derived from the militia. A few citizens, howaver volunteered, who were of essential service. The enemy commenced firing early in the morning from the brig and barges which was answered on our part with discharges from two 18’s and one 6 pounder, which were'thv atay Lit-Mivi. on siLf. With-these they sustained the fire of the enemy until 1 o’clock in the morning, when the firing ceased, but was commenced with additional force at day light, and returned withcorresponding spirit from our little battery. And notwithstanding ourThe verbal accounts brought last evening by the stage passengers, (and published in the morning papers) that Stonington had been taken and Saybrook bombarded, proves incorredh It is, however, true,that two or three frigates and a brig proceeded into Stonington harbour and demanded the surrender of thetown. The demand was promptly rejected. The enemy commenced a heavy cannonading upon the town ; and the inhabitants, and the militia who had collected from the neighbouring towns, with great spirit, returned the compliment. The contest continued four or five hours, when the enemy withdrew. It was stated that tiie brig was much injured ; and one letter, we understand, states, that she sunk while attempting to leave the harbour.We have been obligingly favoured with the following extradl, which contains the latest advices fromthat region, and which we have no doubt is substantially correfi :•guns were short of men and ammunition. the enemv were willinw toExtract of a letter from New-London,dated August 10, 1614.“ I wrote you last mail that the British were in considerable force in Long-Island Sound. Yesterday 3 shins a.pA.-' brig moved off Stoning-tou, and it is said demanded a surrender of the place or an agreement that no opposition should be made to their destroying the shipping under the penalty of the town being laid in ashes. The proposition was promptly rejected. An express arrived here about 8 o’clock with this information. About 9 o’clock thedressed to a gentleman in this village, dated the 7th inst. that 1‘ortErie was invested by a very superior force, and that an attack upon it was hourly expeed.From the New-London Gazelle of the10th inst.Several of the enemy’s ships came into the Sound on Saturday and Sunday. Their force last evening consisted of seven ships and two brigs; having in company two sloops, supposed to be prizes. Three ships and a brig came to anchor of Fisher’s-Isiand Sound.On Sunday a flag came up from the frigate Forth, com. Hotham. Theobje was to obtain permission ‘ for James Stewart, Esq. formerly Consul here, to take off his family.Mr. Stewart was on board. Gen.Cushing, we understand, replied that the request would be forwarded to Washington.It is confidently reported that the British fleet have taken formal possession of Montock point and ordered the families who lived there toretire ten miles from the point.Mr. Holt, keeper of the Light House on Gull Island, has been sent off, with his family, and his house is converted into a hospital. The LttnSA .ements enemy haveexcited apprehensions that some important expedition is in contemplation.Major General Taylor, of Sharon,is detached to command this State’s quota of militia as detailed in general orders.--Brigadier general Lusk, of Wethersfield, second in com-cst terms ot admiration, tor their coolness and intrepidity in the most trying situations.The enemy on the 27th had retired across the Lhippuwa towards Fort R. rin, pursued by the militia knd Indians, having previously burnt Streets's Jrlil]^ and destroyed the bridge over that river.Reinforcements were rapidly advancing to the right division.and the left wing of Wattef.ville’s regiment wouid join it about the 28th.Washinctoh, Aug. 13.A Volunteer corps of between60 and 70 Dragoons, from Frederick and Washington counties, un.lcr the command of Major Cook, passed through this city yesterday to the reudezvous at Bladensburg. They were well mounted and equipped, and form a part of the troops called out for the defence of this distrifl and the country below. A detach-meat of about COO men, under coL Gettings, from Montgomery county, have likewise reached Bladcns-burg, where a large, and we trust efficient, force will soon be assembled. [AW. Int.]An Overseer Wanted,To superintend a large establishment, distant from Baltimore 14 miles. To a perscn well acquainted with the ma-nasiement of hands and teams, tliehighest wages will be given. No person need apply who has not been Cu-‘, gaged in conducting business on a seal* somewhat large, and who can bring Uu-timouiala of a good character.Char its fVaiers.♦ » •F' Vr* /P. S. Letters addressed to the subscriber, by way of Baltimore, proposing terms, will be immediately answer-ed- ‘ 2.Ausust H. 1814.
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Annapolis Maryland Gazette And Political Intelligencer
Annapolis, Maryland, US
Thu, Aug 18, 1814
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