The enemy first attacked a small advance-guard, consisting of a Sergeant and eight men, who behaved well, and meant to reach the main body in season; but were prevented by the horse, and all taken prisoners. The enemy's horse soon appeared in sight of the Americans, discharged their rifles at longshot and waited the coming up of the infantry, when a warm action commenced ; the enemy scattered, taking the advantage of the ground and trees in the orchard, closing up on all sides. The companies of the detachment, which had joined, fought well. After about 15 minutes' sharp conflict, our troops broke; some took into the house and others made off ; the enemy's horse rushing on at the same instant and the whole shouting. At this time the two flank companies came up, but finding how matters stood, judged it best to retreat, Capt. Stoddard's company giving a fire or two at long shot, Capt. Cooper's from their distance, not firing at all. Some who were engaged effected their escape, others were overtaken by the horse. The enemy collected what prisoners they could, set Mr. Young's house and buildings on fire, and returned. Of the Americans 13 were killed dead on the spot, and Capt. Roberts, who was mortally wounded, lived but a few hours. Seventeen others were wounded, several of whom died. Lieut. -Col. Thomson of Marshall's, Capt. Watson ofGreaton's, Capt. Lieut. Farley

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of Wesson's, Lieut. Burley of Tapper's, Lieut. Maynard ofGreaton's, Ensign Fowler of Nixon's, Ensign Bradley of Bigelow s, witli 89 others, were taken, prisoners. The enemy left three men dead on the field, and a Captain of grenadiers was wounded in the hip and a Lieutenant of infantry in the thigh. The British in their account of the action, acknowledged that they had 5 men killed and 18 wounded.