After some time, and almost immediately after the sentinels on board the British ships, had passed the word 'all is well,' two of the fire vessels flashed into a blaze; the one close to the side of the Phcenix, the other grappling one of the tenders. To appearance, the flames were against the side of the Phcenix, and there was much confusion on board. A number of cannon were discharged into the fire vessel, in order to sink her. A number of seamen ascended and got out on the yard-arm, supposed to clear away some grapplings. The fire vessel was alongside, as was judged ten minutes -- when the Phcenix either cut or slipt her cable. let fall her fore-topsail, wore round and stood up the river, being immediately veiled from the spectators, by the darkness of the night. The Rose and the other two tenders remained at their moorings."'^

Cannon balls are sti4I dug out of the banks in great numbers.

A little south, upon the east shore, lies the Vischcr's rock,, or Fisher's Point The Groshon place was frequently visited during the war, by prowling bands of " Cow-boys;" who not only levied exactions of stock and money, but compelled its inmates to find other shelter out of doors, while they filled the rooms with straw and quartered themselves thereon for the night. A cow and horse belongmg to the family, were concealed for some time in one of the bed-rooms ; while the family silver was stowed away between the wainscoat.