The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-12-30

with an inrepidi,y worthy Of any troops.
Al o'clock, the enemy was completely
driven from the plain, and the houses of both
towns wrapped in flames. AS we were then
60 miles from any depot of provisions, and
our hive days rations pretty much reduced, in
the heart OF an enemy's country, which in
few moments could have poured from its nu-
mcrous towns hosts of the hercest Warriors,
"a soon as the dead and wounded were pro-
perly disposed of, l ordered the place TO be
abandoned, aud the troops to commence their
march to Chatahoehie.
1t is difficult to determine the strength of
the enemy, but from the Information OF some
OF the Chiefs, which il is said can be relied
on, tbero were assembled ut Auiossee, war,i-
ors from eight towns for it's defence, it being
their beloved ground, on which they pro-
claimed no white man could approach with
out inevitable destruction. IL is difficult TO
give precise account of the loss of the ene-
my but from the number which were lying
scattered over the field, together with those
destroyed on the bank of the river, which re-
spectacle officers affirm they saw lying in
heaps At the waters edge, where they had
been precipita,ed by their surviving friends,
their loss in killed, independent of ther
wounded, must have been at least 200 ~
mong whom were the Autossce and Tallassee
Kings and from this circumstance with their
making no efforts TO modest our reiuIn, pro-
badly greater. The number Of buildings
burnt, some Of superior order for lhe dwell
ings of savages, and filed with valuable art
lcles, is said 10 be 200.
Adjutant General Newman rendered i'm
portant services during the action by his cool
and deliberate courage. My Aid, Ma jor
Crawford, discharged with prompltude the
duties of brave and meritorious officer.
Major Pace, who acted as field AID, also dis.
tinguished himself both these gentlemen had
their horses shot under them, and the later
lost his. Dr.. Williamson, Hospital Surgeon,
and DR.. Clopton were promp and attentive
IN the discharge OF their duty towards the
wounded during the action.
Major Freeman, at the head of Irwin's
troop OF cavalry, aud part OF Steele's, made
furious and successful charge upon body Of
Indians, sabred several and completely defeat
cd thcm--Capt. Thomss and ms company,
Capt. Adams aud Lieut.. Hendon's Rife Com
panies killed great number of Indians, and
deserve particular praise. Capt. Barton's
company were in the hottest OF The battle and
fought like soldiers. Capt. Myrick, Capt.
Little, Captain King, Captain Broadnax,
Capt Cleveland, Cap, JOSEPH Cunningham
and Capt. Lee, with their companies distin-
guished themselves. Brigade MAJOR Shack
lctord was OF great service IN bringing the
troops into action; aud Adju,ant Broadnax
and Major Montgomery who acted as Assis-
tant AdJutant, showed great activity and cour-
age. Major Booth used Ills endeavors in
bringing his battalion into action and Major
Watson's battalion acted with considerable
spirit Irwin's, Patterson's and Steei's troops
OF cavalry, whenever an opportunity offered,
charged-with success. Lieut.. Strong had his
horse shot and narrowly escaped, aud Quarter
Master 'rennell displayed the greatest hero
ism, aud miracuIousiy escaped though badly
wounded, after having his horse shot from
under him. The Typographical Engineer
was vigilant In his endeavors to render SER
vice.
The troops deserve the highest praise for
their fortitude IN enduring hunger, cold and
fatigue without a murmer, having march
ed one hundred and twenty miles in seven
days.
The friendly Indians lost several killed and
wounded the number not exactly known.
Capt. Barton an active and intelligent officer
(the bearer OF these dcspatches) can more
particularly explain to your exccilcncy the
conduct, movements and ope eraiions Of the
army.
/ have the honor to be, with high regard,
your most ob't, servant,
JOHN FLOYD, B. C.
Hero follows detail Of the killed and
wounded amounting, in the whole 80 | kill
led and 54 wounded among the latter, Brig.
Gen. John Floyd, severely, and Adju,ant Gen
eraI Newman slighty.-Gen. Floyd received
a dangerous wound in the knee from mua-
ket ball, early in the action not witbstanding
which he continued on horse back till the bat
tie was decided. The ball Was not extracted
at the last account
Col. Milton it is expected has by this time
marched another detachment of Gen. Floyd's
army against the hostile savages.
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