The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-12-18

~ s"Su' W tokC refuge IN the Cut-hOuSeS,
thickets and copses in rear of the town ;
many it is believed concealed themselves in
caves. previously formed for the PURPOSE of
secure retreat, in the high Bluff of the river,
which was thickly covered with reed aud
brush. wood.
The indians of the friendly party who &C
compan. ID us on the expedition, were divi.
ded INTO TOUR companies, and placed under
the command of leaders of their selection
they were, by engagement entered into the
day previous, to have crossed the river
Dove the town and been posted OH the oppo-
site shore during the action, for the purpose
OF hiring on such of the enemy as might at
tempt to escape, or, keep in check any rem
,iorcements which might probably be thrown
4! IN from the neighborng towns but or, ing
to the difficulty of The ford and coolness of
the weather, and the lateness of the hour,
TINS arrangement failed, and their leaders
were directed to cross Canleehee creek and
occupy that flank, to prevent ESCAPES from
the lallisee town. Some time af er The ac-.
ton commenced, our Red Friends thronped
IN disorder in the rear of GU lines Tn,
Cowe'aus under M'fntosh and the Tnok AN
batchans under the Mad Dogs Son, fell in
on our tanks, and fought witt. an intrepidi j..
~ worthy OF any troops.
a. O'Clock the enemy was completely
driven from the plain. and the houses ofbosh
towns wrapped in aames AS we we're then
oV miles from any depot II provisions, and
our hve days rations pretty much reduced,
in the heart of an encmy's country. which
IN re" moments could have poured from
us numerous towns hosts OF the 6erccst
w arriors, as soon as the dead aud wounded
were properly disposed of, ordered the
pace TO De abandoned, and the troops to
commerce their march to Chatahouchie.
1t is dtficult 60 determ ne ne streng \
OF the enemy. but from the information of
some ct the Chief, which it is said canbe
relied IN, there were assert led at Autos
see, WARRIORS from towns, for its defence, il
oeihg their beloved ground OH which they
proclaimed no white man could approach
without inevitable destruction 1t is difficult
to give precise account Of the loss of the
enemy but from the number which were
iying scattered over the field, together with
those destroyed in the towns, and the many
slam onthe bank of the river, which res
pectabls officers affirm they saw LAYING il
heaps a the waters edge, where tiisy had
been pracipitated by their surviving friends.
their less in killed, independent of their
wounded, must have been at least EGO Ia
mong wnoI1 were the Autossee and Tallas
see kinss) and from the circums stance of
their making no Efforts to modest our return,
probably greater. The number of buildings
ournt, some OF superior order for the
dwellings of savages, and filed with yalna-
bic articles, is supposed 10 be 400.
RdJuant General Newman rendered i'm
portantservices during the action, by his cool
ana dei5erate Courage. My Aid, Maior
crawford, discharged with promptitude the
duties OF a brave and m6rtorious officer.
Maj. Pace, who acted as field aid also dis
tinguiShed himself. both these gentlemen
had their horses shot under them, and tho
latter lost his. Doctor Williamson, hosp tai
SURGEON, and Doctor Cloptoa were prompt
and attentive in the discha rge of their duty
towards the wounded deTing the action.
Major Freeman at the he adj OF Irwin's
tro.p OF cavairv, and part # S.eele's mad
"a furious and successful charge uprn
a body OF Indians, sabred several and CON.
Iin.~iy autC~ts<i IiIcuI--C1pI. Thomas and
MS company, captain Adams and Lien.
iiehdohs ftiHe. companies killed prea1
many Indians, * deserve particular praise.
zap. 6urton's company was in the hotties
OF the battle, x fought like soldiers. Capt.
Myri1k, captain Little, captain Kirg. cant.
nroaanax. captain Cleveland, Captain 10
sePl L cunningham and capt. Lee, with
tneir companies. distinguished themselves.
Brigade Major Shackleford was of preat
service in bringing the b oops into action 3,
apJutant broadnax aad Major Montgomery,
who acted as asst. Adju!ant, shew ed great &C
tivty and courage.
MAJOR Booth used his best endeavors in
bringing his Battalion to action, aud Ma
Watson's Battalion acted with considera
Ole splrit.-ir~in' Patterson's and Stee e's
troops OF Cavalry. whenever al, opportu.
nty presented, charged with success.
Llect. rong adj his horse shot ano narrow
ly escaped, and Quarter Master fenne,,
d;s?iaYed tbs greatest heroisin, and mirscu
lou l. capped, though badly wounded. sfter
having his horse sho fium under him. T'hl
Iopogr aphical Engineer was vigiiant in h,
endeayours to re der service.
Ihe troops deserve the highest praise for
their tor'itude in enduring hunger. cold
anc t@tigue without murmur. having ma,
ched 100 miles in seven DAYS.
The friendly Indians lot several killed
and wounded, The number not exac,Iy
known. Captain Barton, DIN active lnd in
'e'hgent officer Oh bearer of these dis
patches) can moe particularly explain
vcGr FIX cheney the conduct, movements 8,
pperaticns otthe army.
| have the honor to be with high regard
your most obcdient servant,
JOHN FLOYD, b. G.
Number Of Geor1ians,
Total killed, lt-.woundPd, s.