Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-26

firing had continued from both sides OF
the river from the 18th to the 18th Dec
and inst our loss amounted to Killed
and Is wounded-the loss OF the enemy
not known. The vessels were so fortil-
ed vi A buIwarks as TO secure our troops
frum the enemy's shot, except when car
rving cut the anchors to warp, or when
working with the rigging.
The loss of vessel is not apprehend-
ed; ncr will the delay be lI&ei' to pro-
duce any serious consequences to eur
troops above, their supplies being sutli-
Gent for some time beyond the period at
which Others | have ordered, and have
reason TO believe are on The way, are eX-
pected ia arrive; and which will be t.sken
up the river in keel boats secured sgainss
the enemy's shot.
A small work commanded by captain
M'lntosh, IL miles above Fort Scott, had
been attacked and surrounded Tor several
days bv large party; but, although the
captains force amounted to no more than
fnrty, he maintained his work without
| the loss Of a man. The Indians, finding
themselves unable to make any impress
sion upon the work or garrison, and
having suffered from our shot, retired
Captain M'lntosh's command hes since
been withdrawn.
A friendly chief, VIM. Pcrrymsn, ha-
wing raised considerable party OF war
riors on the Chatahochie. for the purpose
of protecting the friendly traders below
the line, and Of ailing our troops, was
attacked by the hostile party, and is sup
posed to have fallen, with Messrs. Ham
bly, and DoyIe. Itisreported tn: most
Of the party were forced (psrhaps willing
W to join the enemy.
have received information that par
" Of Indians entered the settlement
near Traders Hill few days past, kill
ed a woman, whose lame ] have not
learned, aud to K OF some three or tour
negroes
had previously orje ed detachment
of artillery, with two companies of the
militia, drawn from major gen. Floyd,s
division, to take post at Traders Hill,
Tor the defence of that settlement. l
have reason to believe the artillery az
rived at the Hill about the tiHe the muir
der was committed, ard the militia soon
after; and that the Indians were pursued.
The residue OF the militia taken from
major gen. Floyd's division five compa-
nies) are ordered to this place, for the
purpose Of reinforcing general GIascocS,-
command, excepting one company, wnich
will be posted near The Big Bend OF De-
mulgse.
The detachment. under brigadier gen.
Gls.cOck, delayed by rainy weather, bad
roads. and want of punctuaiity IN the
contractor department, will not he able
to form junction with he United States
! ~ r. - / Ut rCurr t,v ~
the present month; and as a G.. It part
ui the detachment will probably be dis
posed to return home SOON ate- the end
o! the month, there ia reason TO appre-
bend The time will be ton l,mred 20 make
such an impression upon tie savageS
(Which one decisive victory would eject
as TO put an end To the war, and leave
them convinced that the;r future safety
will depend alone upon the strict Obser-
, vance Of peace on their part.
have therefore to request the favor
of yOur e&cellency, to furnish an addi-
tioual detachment Of militia, to consist of
four battalious Oi Infantry, with four com-
panies Of rillemer, to assemble at this
place on the first OF The next month, pre-.
pared for three months toar of duty, ia
the service Of the United States.
shall make arrangements for the ne
ccssary supplies to be in readiness at this
place IN due time, Tor armlng, equipping
aud SgbSisting the detachment.
have the honor to be, with high con-
sideration aud respect, your obedicpt
servant, EDMUND p. GAINES,
Maj. Gen. Cong.
His Ex: Gov. Rabun.
This docs not accor1 worry vell with