Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-24

Head-Ouarters, Hartford Georgia.,
January Sth, 1878.
SIR received on my way TO this place
the 9th inst. from Lieut. Col. Arbuckle.
reports of the state of his command M
10 the Dist December-by which learn
that the detachment with Transports un-
der Maj. Muhlenburg had been attacked
about thirty miles below Fort Scott by "a
force of Indians and blacks, estimated at
from To l200-that the firing had conf
nued from both sides of the river from the
10Th To the 10Th Dec. and that our loss "a
mounted 10 killed and 3wounded-the
loss of the enemy moi known. The YES
sells were so fortified with Ifilwarks as TO
secure. our troops from the cnemy's shot.
except when carrying out the anchors to
WARP, or when working with the rigging.
The loss OF a vessel is not apprehended:
nor will the delay be likely TO produce IA
ny serious consequences to our troops a
bove--their supplies being sufficient for
sometime beyond the period al which o.
theirs have ordered, and have reason TO
believe are on the way, are expected 10 ar
rive; and which will be taken up the ri
yer in keel boats, secured against the enc
my's shot.
small work commanded by Captain
MIntosh, ~ miles above Fort Scott. had
been attacked and surrounded for several
days, by large party; but although the
Captains force amounted to no more than
forty, lie mainta ned his work without The
loss of "A man. The Indians finding them
selves unable 10 make any impression I'M
on the work or garrison, and having suf-
iered from our shot, retired. Capt. NJ
latosh's command has since been With
drawn
A friendly Chief, Wn. Perryman. hav
ing raised considerable party of warri-
ors on the Chatahocllie for lhepurpose of
protecting the friendly traders below the
line. and of aiding Our troops, was at
tackled by the hostile party, and is sup
posed to have fallen, with Messrs. Hambly
and Doyle. 1t is reported, that most OF
the party were forced (perlaps willingly
TO Join the enemy.
have received information that par
ty of Indians entered the settlement near
Traders Hill few days past, killed d wo-
man, whose name have not learned, and
took oil some three or four negroes"
had previously ordered a detachment
of artillery, with two companies of the
militia, drawn from Maj. Gen. Flovd's di-
vision, TO take post al Traders Hill, for
the defence OF that settlement. | have
reason 10 believe the artillery arrived at
the Hill about the time the murder was
committed, and the militia soon after :;
and that the Indians were pursued.
The residue of the militia taken from
Maj. Gen. Floyd's division Give compa.
nies) are ordered to this place, for the
purpose of reinforcing Gen. Glascock's
command, excepting one company, which
will be posted near The Big Bend of Oc-
mulgee.
The detachment under Brigadier Gen.
Gascock, delayed 10y rainy weather, bad
roads, and want OF pLnctuality in the Con-
tractors department, will mol be able 10
torlpa Junction with the u. States troops
At Fort Scott before the oath of the pre-
sent month; and as a great part of the de-
tacbment will probably be disposed to re-
turn home soon afterth end ofthe month,
there Is reason To apprehend the time will
be foo limited to make such AN impress
sIon upon the savageS, (Which one deci-
slve victory would effect as 10 put an end
10 the war, and leave them convinced.
that their future safety will depend alone
upon the strict observance of peace on
their part.
have therefore to request the favor of
your excelency, to furnish an additional
detachment of militia, to consist of four
battaions of infantry, with four compa-
MES OF rifiemen, to assemble at this place
on the first of the next month, prepared
for three months tour of duty, in the
service of the United States.
shall make arrangements for the ne
cessary supplies To be in readiness at this
place III due time, for aTming, equipping
Gnd subslsilng The detachment.
have the honor TO be, with high con-
sheraton and respect, your obedent SER
want,
EDMUND p. GAINES,
Maj. Gen. Cong.
His Er: Governor Raban.
"rts does not accord very well with the late
paciic professions of the Indians Editors
Journal.
~ We understand il is tie intention of
the Governor TO comply with the above
requisitlon as far as may be i'm his DOW
er. -Four companies of rinemen cannot
be furnished, because il is believed there
are not so many in the state; and there
IS no likelihood, at this Indictment season.
OF their volunteering. From the defects
OF our militia laws, with regard 10 the e.
lection Of officers, it will be impossible TO
organize the infantry, and march them
to the place of rendezvous, by the first of
next month. The troops called for, we
are informed, will be taken from Byne's.
Bell (ol Oslethorpe) and Glascockjs bri.
gades. re.
FIRE AT NORTHAMPTON.
Boston, jan. IA fire broke out. AT
about one o'clock on Thursday mornipe
last, at Northampton, in large three sio-
ny brick building, called the To,ou-H House.
which, with all its contents, was entirely
consumed. The building belonged 10
the Hampshire Bank, aud contained n
large hall, occupied by the town, for the
purpose of holding town meetings, and a
number OF other apartments, occupied as