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have just returned from Nary Island, where l have been for the purpose of curios- ity. The Island is located in the Niagara River, about half mile from the main Can- ada shore, and about one and a half miles from Chippewa. The branch of the river that separates Navy from Grand Island, is nearly half mile broad and it constitutes the line between the United States and the Province. There are 366 acres on the Island. The current is very rapid on each side of it. The bank of the Island opposite the main Canadian shore is higher than the main shore, and descends towards the opposite side. They have now six cannons-One IS and five pounders; two of them are brass. There are three comfortable log dwellings upon the eaSterly side of the Island occupied by the volunteers. l endeavored to count their numbers, but found it quite impossible, as some were engaged m clearing roads, others at work at their barracks, some were asleep. others on sentry, were in the houses. They were drilled in separate companies, and | doubt whether the officers know their exact force. They are continually increasing fifty volunteers came upon the island on Sunday last. Different estimations were given me upon the island generally between 5OO and 700; but my own opinion is, that their number does not exceed 500. Gen. Van Rensselaer,, believe to be good off, cer, well qualified for his situation. He is mild yet firm and decided, and his soldiers nave the utmost confidence in him. A more athletic, hardy company of men never saw, and although the conduct of some of them. while m Buffalo and Black Rock, had creat- cd in my mind some prejudice against them. yet can do them the justice to say, that bet ter soldiers, in my opinion, cannot be found.