The colonel had for some days taken post himself at Young's, not far from the White Plains. Capt. W\atson, with his company, was with the Lieut. Colonel ; Capt. Roberts and Capt. Stoddard, with their companies, were on the right ; Capt. Lieutenant Farley, and Capt. Cooper, on the left. The force of tlie enemy consisted of four flank companies of the first and second British regiments of guards, detachments from two Hessian battalions, some mounted yaugers,and mounted refugees-- the whole under the command of Colonel Norton, of the guards. The roads were so filled with snow, that the enemy advanced but slowly, and were obliged to leave their field-pieces behind on the road. They were discovered at a distance by Mr. Campbell, one of our guides. Vv^ho, from the goodness of his horse, reconnoitred them pretty near. He gave the lieutenantcolonel notice of their advancing, and that their force was considerable, and advised him to take a stronger position a little in his rear. But the lieutenant-colonel was very confident that the enemy were only a body of horse, and that he could easily disperse them, and would not quit his ground. 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, and discharged their rifles at long shot, 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, and closing up Oil all sides. The three companies of the detachment which had joined, fought well. After about fifteen minutes sharp coijflict, our trooj)S broke; some took into the house, and others made off'; the enemy's horse rushing on at the same instant, and the whole bhouting.