Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-03

(who acted with the greatest nfthhsss
snd presence of mind the whsle time the
attack lasted, which was 2 hours undef
shaver of bullets, and in less than
moment threw off as much OF inc TOOL
as was necessary. This was done only
with the loss of one man x two Wouhd-
ed, and avn in hopes neither o. ,ne'i'
d.ngerous. the man that was Killed was
a little deranged, and did not get OFT the
house as soon as directed, or he w"uid
moi have been hurt /; and although the
barracks were several times in blaze,
and an immense quantity OF lire against
them. the men used such cxert,on that
they kept it under, and before day raised
temporary breast work as high as
mans head, although the Indians con-
tinucd to pour in heavy hire OF bali and
AN innumerable Quantity OF arrows dur
ing the whole time the attack lasted, In
every part ofthe parade. | had but one
other man killed, nor any other wound
ed inside the Fort, and he lost his life by
being too anxious--he get into one OF
the gauies in the bastions, and fired over
the pickets, s. called ont lohis comrades
that be had killed an Indian, * neglecting
to stoop down in an instant he was shot
dead. One of the men that Jumped the
pickets, returned an hour before day. s
running up towards the gate, begged for
Coos sake for it to be opened sus-
pccted it to be strstagtm of the In
dams to get in, as | did not recollcct the
voice. directed the men in the bastion,
where happened to be, to shoot hin
let him be who he would, and one oi
them fired ct him, but fortunately lie ran
up to the other bastion, where they knew
his voice, and Dr.. Clark directed him to
lie down close to the pickets behind an
empty barrel that happened to be there,
and at day light had him let in. His
ARA was broke in most shocking nan
ner; which he says was done by The
Indians--which suppose was the Cause.
Of his .'eturning-I think 1t probable
that he will not recover. The other,
they caugh, about 100 yards fron the
garrison, aud cut him all to pieces At
ter k eping up constant fire until about
six o'clock the next morning, which we
began to return with some effect after
day light, they removed out Of the reach
of our guns A party of them drove up
the horses that belonged to the citizens
here, and as they could not catch them
very readily, shot the whole of them in.
our SIGHT, as well as a number of their
hogs. They drove off the whole of the
cattle, which amounted to e5 head, as
well as the pa bic oxen. | had the va
cancy filled uPbe fore night, (Which was
made by the burning OF the block house,
with strong row of pickcts, which l
got by pulling down the guard house.
We lost the whole Of eur provisions,
but must make out to live upon green
corn until We can get supply, which l
am in hopes will net be lang. | believe
the whole of the Miamics or NVeas we're
among The Prophets party, as Que chief
gave his o, dcrs in that language. which
resembled Stone Eaters voice, aud be-
iicve Negro Legs was there likewise
4 Frepchman here understands ,heir
different languages, and sevcra. Of the
Miamies or Weas, that have been ire
qucn:!y here, were recognized by the
Frenchman and soldiers DeHt morning.
The Indians suffered smartly, but ere
SO numerous as to take off I'LL that we're
shot. They continued with us until the
next morning, but made no further al
tempt on the fort, nor have we seen any
thing more of them since. l have de.
laycd informing you of my situation, as
| did not like TO weaken the garrison,
aid looked FOR some person from Vim
cennes, and none of my men were &C
quaiptcd with the woods, aid therefore /
would either have TO take the road or
river, which was fearful was guarded
by small parties Of Indians that ou!d
not dare attack company of rangers
that was on scout; bat being disap-
pointed, have at length determined to
send couple of men by water, and am
in hopes they will arrive safe. think it
would be best to send the provisions IN.
der pretty strong escort, a. the Indians
may attempt to prevent their coming.
lfyou Garry on an expedition against tic
Prophc. this fail, you ought TO be wei
provided with every thing, as you m.
calculate on having every inch of gr, nnc
between this ard there that they
Can defend with advantage.
Wishing, &c. sc.
(signeD 4 TAYLOR.
Ills erceiency Gov. Harrison.
For. Harrison, Sett l3.