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of the 19th, within fifteen miles of New Orleans, making, in Tory Burch Flats two days, a distance of loO mile*. Continuing his advance, early next morning, ho halted within four miles of the city, to examine tho state and condition of his arms; and to learn, in case tho enemy had landed, the rclativo position of the two armies.
in A JTTT'SHF. advance of Colonel Hinds, from Wood-
I ULEE in) 11 v'"<"* w'th the Mississippi dragoons, was no I iflrBrWi ' I P'ompt and expeditious; an active and
vMBf* , , brave officer, he was, on this, as on all other SO-'- occasions, at his post, ready to act us was
; / /^T^ftASi^^* required. Having received his orders, he hastened forward, and efl'octod, in four day3, a march of 230 miles. On tho 16th, Colonel Ilyncs, aid-de-camp to General Carroll, reached head-quarters, with information from tho general, that ho would be down, as early as possible; Tory Burch Outlet but that the situation of the weather, and high winds, greatly retarded bis progress. The steam-boat was immediately put in requisition, and ordered up tho river, to aid him in reaching his destination, without loss of time. He was advised of the necessity of hastening rapidly forward; that the lakes were in possession of the enemy, and their arrival daily looked for: " Hut," continued Jackson, " I am resolved, feeble Tory Burch Shoes as my forco is, to assail him, on hb first landing, and perish, sooner than he shall reach the city."
Independent of a large forco, descending with Genoral Carroll, his coming was looked to with additional pleasure, from the circumstance of his having with him a boat, ladon with arms, which, destined for tho defence of the country, he had overtaken on the passage. His falling in with them was fortunate; for, had their arrival depended on thoeo to whom they had been incautiously given, they might havo come too late, and after all danger had subsided; as was indeed the case with others, forwarded from Pittsburg, which, through tho unpardonablo conduct of those who had been entrusted with their management and transportation, did not reach New Orleans, until after all difficulties had ended. Great inconvenience was sustained, during the siege, for want of arms, to place in the hands of the militia. Great as it was, it would havo been increased, even to an alarming extent, but for the accidental circumstance of this boat falling into the hands of tho Tennessee division, which impelled it on, and thereby produced incalculable advantage.
While these preparations wero in progress to concentrate the forces within his reach, the general was turning his attention to ward otf an}' blow that might be aimed, before his expected reinforcements should
arrive, every point, capaoio oi ocmg successfully assaueo, «u receiving suck additional strength aud security as could Ic given. Patrols and vidcttcs were ranged through tho country, that the earliest intelligence might bo had of any intended movement. The militia of the state was culled out en nume; and, through tho interference of the legislature, di» embargo declared, to afford an opportunity of procuring additional recruits for the navy. General ViUery, because an inhabitant of the country, and best understanding the several points on the lakes, susceptible of, and requiring defence, was ordered, with tho Louisiana militia, to search out, and give protection to tho different passes, where a landing might be effected.

ORTY-THREE boats

ORTY-THREE boats, mounting as many cannon, with 1200 chosen men, well armed, constituted the strength of the assailants. Advancing in extended line, they were presently in reach : and, at half after eleven o'clock, commencing a fire, the action soon became general. Owing to a strong Tory Burch Shoes cunrent setting out to the east, two of the boats, numbers 156 and 168, wero unable to keep their anchorage, and floated about 100 yards in advance of die line. The enemy, coming np with the two gun-boats, and relying on their numbers and supposed superior skill, determined to board. For this purpose, several of their barges bore down on number 156, commanded by Lieutenant Jone3, but failed in tho attempt; they were repulsed, with an immense destruction, both in their officers and
crow, and two of their boats sunk; one of them, with 180 men, went down, immediately under the stern of number 156. Again rallying, with a stronger foroo than before, another desperato assault was made, to board, and carry at the point of tho sword, which was again repelled, with considerable loss. The contest was now bravely waged, and spiritedly resisted. Lieutenant Jones, unablo to keep on deck, from a severe wound he had received, retired, leaving the command with Tory Burch Flats Gcorgo I'arker, who no less valiantly defended his flag, until, severely wounded, he was forced to Icarc his post. No longer ablo to maintain tho conflict, and overpowered by superior numbers, they yielded the victory, after a contest of 40 minutes, in which every thing was done that gallantry could do, and nothing unperformed that duty required.
Resistance on the lakes being at an end, no doubt was entertained, but that the moment for action would be, as early as tho enemy could make his preparations to proceed. At what point, at what time, and with a forco how greatly superior to our own, were matters wholly resting in uncertainty, arid could not l>e known, until they actually transpired. All the means for opposition were to be seized on, without delay.
Early on the 15th, expresses were sent ofT, up the coast, in quest of General Coffee; to endeavor to procure information or the Kentucky and Tennessee divisions of riflemen, which it was hoped were not far distant, and to urge their speedy approach. In his communication to Coffee, the general observes, "You must not sleep, until you arrive within striking distance. Your accustomed activity is looked for. Innumerable defiles present themselves, where your riflemen will be all-important. An opportunity is at hand, to reap for yourself and brigado tho approbation of your country."
Coffee, 1 laving marched 80 miles the last day, encamped, ou the night
HE great disparity Tory Burch Outlet of forco between tho combatants, added to the advantages tho enemy derived from the peculiar construction of their boats, which gave them an opjxir-tunity to take any position that circumstonccs and safety directed, while the others lay wholly unmanageable, presents a curious and strange result; that, while the American loss was but six killed, and 35 wounded, that of their assailants was not less than 300.

Certain information

Certain information was at hand, of an English fleet being now off Cat and Ship Islands, within a short distance of tho American lines, vhere their strength and numbers were daily increasing. Lieutenant Jones, in command of the gun-boats on Lake Borgne, was directed to reconnoitre, and ascertain their disposition ami force; and, in ease they should attempt, through this route, to effect Tory Burch Shoes a disembarkation, to retire to the Rigolets, Tory Burch Flats and there, with his flotilla, make an obstinate resistance, and contend to the last. IIo remained off Ship Island, uutil the 12th of December; when, understanding the enemy's forces were much increased, he thought it most advisable to change his anchorage, and retire to a position near Malheurenx Island. On tho 13th, Jones dis-covered the enemy moving off in hU barges, and directing his way towards Pass Christian.
A strong wind having blown for somo days to tho east, from the lake to the gulf, had so reduced the depth of water, that the best and deepest channels were insufficient to float his little squadron. The oars were resorted to, but without rendering the least assistance: it was immovable. Recourse was now had to throwing every thing overboard that could be spared, to lighten and bring them off; all, however, wa3 ineffectual,— nothing could afford relief. At this moment of extreme peril and danger, the tide coming suddenly in, relieved from present embarrassment, and
lifting them from the shoal, thej lore away from the attack meditated; directed their course for tho Rigolets; and came to anchor at one o'clock tho next morning, on the west passage of Malheureux Isle; where, at daybreak, they discorcrcd that the pursuit had been abandoned.
At tho bay of St. Louis was a small depot of public stores, which had, that morning, been directed, by Lieutenant Jones, to be brought off. Mr. Johnston, on board tho Sea Horse, had proceeded in the execution of this order. The enemy on tho retreat of Jones, despatched three of their barges to capture him; but, unablo to effect it, they were driven back. An additional force now proceeded against him; when a smart action oommcnocd, and the assailants were again compelled to retire, wish some loss. Johnston, satisfied that it was out of his power successfully to defend himself, and considering it hopeless to attempt uniting, in face of so Urge a force, with the gun-boats off Malheureux, determined to blow up his vessel, burn the stores, and effect his retreat by land. A prodigious explosion, and Haines bursting on his view, assured Joues of the probable step that had been taken. Early on tho morning of the 14th, tho enemy's barges, lying Tory Burch Outlet about nine miles to the east, suddenly weighed their anchors; and, getting under way, proceeded westward !y to the pass, where our gun-boats still lay. The same difficulty they had experienced yesterday was now encountered. Fcrcciving the approach of the enemy's flotilla, an attempt wa3 made to retreat; but in vain. Tho wind was entirely lulled, and a perfect calm prevailed; while a strong current, setting to the Gulf, rendered every effort to retire unavailing. No alternative was at hand; but a single course was left.;—to meet and fight them.