Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-06
NASHVILLE, Nov. 18th, 1912.
ANOTHER VICTORY.


Mr. Thos III. Fletcher, Of this town, has Just ar.
rived from general Jackson's army and states, that
Oh the evening of the 9TH inst. gen. Jackson reccv-
edintelligenoe that large body OF Indians were be-
seiging fort of Friendly Indians situated about 80
miles below the Ten Islands Of Goose river. AT
10 o'clock that night, detachment of the army,
(2000 strong) took up the line of march, and arri-
we'd at the Fort about z o'clock on the 9th.
The actionwas brought on by Captains Deadrck's,
Caperton's and Bedsoe's companies. The advance
was led on by Col. Carroll, in handsome STYLE
The Indians totally routed-in half an hour
the pursuit commenced which continued an hour
and half longer. OF the enemy, 27S were found
dead ON the ground-though many more were
tainly killed The battle field very large, and
entirely covered with grass-of course many were
killed, who could not be found.
We had Is killed. and 81 wounded-generay
slightly. The Indian force was 100 at least.--
Gen. Jackson commanded in person.
Provisions scarce 10 camp. Ii is thought,
thatif the army had had ten days provisions hand
after the battle of Talledega, the Greek war would
have terminated in that time. The battle was
fought only 80 miles from the Hickory Ground
Mr.. Fletcher was the bearer of stand of colors
taken from the enemy, bearing the Spanish cross.
Col. Laudertiae, of the cavalry is wound d ia the
leg; Col. Pillow, shot through the body Major
Richard Boyd's right arm broke.
The army, when Mr. Fletcher left il, was entire,
y destitute of Provisions, aud had been on very
scanty allowance for some time. When Mr.. +.
passed Fort Deposit so miles in the OF the
INV there w>.ss sixty thousand pSends Of MeaJ-
and Beeves were passing between Ditto's and De-
post. Ward aud Taylor now contractors and
1 the army could bear out few days longer, sup
plies in abundance would reach them should
they fall back, they will meet the Provisions. No
thing wanting 10 insure complete success but
Provisions. Gs.u. Jackson has exerted himself to
the utmost pitch 10 furnish the troops-he has done
his duty in every respect, in mastery manner.-
Col. Carroll led the Advance, and displayed the
utmost bravery and skill. Among the killed are
LieutenantS A1ooce and Barker, Aud MIR. Taylor OF
White County.
The Indians were drawn up behind small swamp,
andi in good ortler.-Col. Brown an Indian display
cd his accustomed bravery. The men OF his Town
(about 10y fought well-The Fort regularly
peketted, and toleIaby strons--was commanded
by Las.ie, half breed.
Extract from letter from COL VIM. Carroll to his
brother in Nashville, brought by the Express.
You have doubt heard of our battle fought On
the morning of the 9th la few words can say
that 500 Indians were killed. Oar loss Is killed
and IS wounded. The hardest of the battle was
sustained by four companies under my command
that brought on the attack, we fought fifteen mi
nutes before the balance were engaged--l had
only seven wounded and my horse shot down by an
arrow. Lsrkin Bradford killed.
Extract of letter from Mr.. John p. Erwin to hi.
friend in Nashville, dated Camp Strother on Goose
i
sTis now two hours before day light, and an ex.
press being about to start very early Nashville
give you short account of our proceedings since
| ! wrote you last. On Sunday evening an Indian
came in and told US that there was an army oil
Creeks not more than so miles down the river lay
! ing siege to fort possessed by some Of the peace
party. Gen. Jackson made immediate arrange
ments for marching to attack them, and on that
| night at IL o'clock 300 men, including the life
guards crossed sle Goose there 1-2 mile wide) on
| our march.-We vent that day within miles Of
the fort, aud having started before day next morn
| ing, we arrived in sight Of them at O'clock
| The army was formed with company and o.
Tiers, some distance in front of the whole We al
the distance Of one hundred yards, were hailed aud
| received two heavy fires from the main force o
| The enemy without losing man.
! We then advanced on them, and commenced
] rapid fire, which drove them into swamp, after
which we retreaed for the purpos OF drawing then
| out, in this succeeded, aud after rcgaining ou
former ground, We again turned on them, and aftei
| receiving their FIRE, rushed them To the edge %
| the swamp and by two heavy fires dispersed
them on each side but liuding that they were try
ing TO surround us, and the other troops being at
great distance from us, we again retreated without
loss, and we found il TO be in good time. At III,
| same time one half mile left, the mili,i
aud cavalry we're warmly engaged with the balane'
| 81 their force, which they had nearly surrounded
ln that part of the field the firing was for shor
time, tremendous, and great number we're killed
but sOme broke through the line aud made thea
escape.
We had then joined the brigade Of volunteers
our rear, and all commenced the pursuit, which wa
continued three miles until overcome with heat AM
fatigue, VIC returned to- the main army, and thu
made tie battle OF TALLEGADA (the English O
which is the end.) On looking over the field an
counting the Killed aud wounded, our loss was /
killed aud IS wounded, two OF whom since deed
OF the Indians 800 we're found dead on the field,
suppose equal number wounded. Ou
Isuskets were loaded with shot and bali, and Va
certainly wounded great number in proportion 1
the Killed so that their loss cannot be called les
than COO. On Tuesday morning the battle wa
fought, and the next day commenced on
| match back (haring startos With only one days IL
tions) and on last night reached ouT.camp, worl
down With hunger and fatigue.