Allow me to congratulate you, gentlemen, at having sent out from among yourselves a large portion of that gallant band; and that at such a period a spirit had manifested itself, on which you may confidently repose your hopes of future security.

It will be a most pleasing duty for me to report to our sovereign a conduct so truly meritorious." _Major-General Brock, to Sir George Prevost._ KINGSTON, September 4, 1812.
Upon my arrival here an hour ago, Captain Fulton delivered me your excellency's dispatch, dated the 31st ultimo, enclosing a letter from General Dearborn, in which the president's disapproval of the armistice is announced.

I am in consequence induced to return without loss of time to Fort George.

Captain Fulton having expressed a wish to accompany me, I have the more readily consented, as he will be able to give you full information of our actual state.

The enemy was very busy upon Fort Niagara, and appeared inclined to erect additional batteries.