The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-16
ANNALS OF CONCORD, n. T

We have peruscd which much interest n
pamphlet which has recently been published,
under this title bv Mr.. Jacob Il. Moore, pub
lisher Of the New Hampshire Historical Col
lections.- 1t contains many interesting par
ticuars ofthc early history Of that town--a-
mung them is an account Of battle with
the Indians, which we think will entertain
our readers, and therefore extract it.
On Friday, the 9TH of August l7+6, a par
ty Of Indians from Canada. to the number of
about one hundred, came into town and me-
ditatcd the destruction of the place on the
Sabbath following. The Inhabitants had for
some time previous been expecting an attack
and had made an earnest application to the
Governor for military aid; and fortunately
Capt. Daniel l.add, with company OF for
ty men from Exeter, arrived in town the
same day. There had previously been d
company stationed here from lilleric,l, for a
short time, and also ono from Andover. The
inhabitants were aware that a considerable
body of Indians were in the vicinity, but had
as vet discovered but few, who were out on
scouts. The Indians then selves, hearing Of
Capt. Ladd's approch, determined to lie con-
ccalcd until Sunday following, when they in
tended to massacre the people assembled in
the meeting honse. But The people on Sun
day went armed to their dcyotions, and pla-
ced sentnels in different quarters to look out
furthe approach Of the Indians who had the
night previous secretcd themselves in the
bushes adj iaccnt 10 the meeting house; which
stool nearly on the spot now occupied by the
dwelling OF Mr. John West. One patty Of
them was concealed in a thickct Of aldcrs,
then growing where Dr. Green's house now
stands and another was lid III the bushes en-
the north, between the meeting house and
MIR. Emcry's near the prison. Some few of
them were seen BY 4 little girl during the cx-
cYciscs but She did not make known the dis
covers until the meeting closed, when tic
people marched out in body, but the liz
diql,s Observing their arms concluded to q
bandon tllc attack. They then retired to tho
woods, on the west towards Hopkintun, with
the design t. intercept Capt. Ladd and his
men, Who they supposed were 70 pass that
way on the following morning.
Gin Monday morning, the l1th, seven Of
the inhabitants set cut for Hcpkmton, two on
horses, and the others OIL foot, all armed.
They marched on leisurch, and Obadiah
Peters, having proceeded some distance fol-
ward OF the others into holoa, about one
nilc and half from the approach Of his
friends. The Indians, thinMing themselves
discovered rose from their hiding places, FIR
Cd and killed Peters Oh the spot. 1t tlis
moment, jonathan Bradley and the rest 4 his
narty had gained the summit Of the Hill.
i}l;ldcp WAS deceived in the number Of the
enemy, suppnsng the few whom he saw near
Peters, . compose the whole party. He or
tlcrcd his nfen 70 fire, and then rushed down
among them. Fhc whole body Of Indians
instantly arose; being about one hundred III
mrny-r. Bradley now urged his men to ily
for safe ty bnt il was tGo latc--thc work Of
destruction lrad commenced Samuel Brad
iey was shot thro' the body, stripped of his
clothing and sealpeil. 10 jonathan thev Of
fcrcl good quarter haS ing been acquainted
with him; but he refused thcir protection /:
his thirstiag to ayCngc the death Of Ills COM
,alc He fought with his gun against the
cloud Of enemies, until they struck him
On his face repeatedly with their knives
and tannllaWks, and literally hcwed him
down. They thcn pierced his body and took
of his scalp and clothes. Two others John
Beam and John i-utllin attempting TO nv,
were killed by the same fire with Samuel
Brady. Alexander Roberts and William
-,tckncy fortunately escaped death, but
were made prisoners and taken to Canada.
Immediately attcrtle melancholy affair teok
place, an alarm was given from Walkers
s5ftIlloII w ttlt VI Wy illttlNdi, hiltl
elsewhere, at some little distance They
soon assembled and consulted on measures Of
safety The soldiers stationed AZ the garri-
son, and several Of the inhabitants, thcn re-
paired to the scene of slaughter A. they
4 approached, the indians were secnupon their
retreat The bodies were brought away
in cart, and were inferred iii the church
yard on the following day The number
Killed Of the Indians was unknown to the in
ll;lbitants until some time after, when the in
formation was obtained from Roberts, who
had made his escape from captivity. He
stated that four men were killed and several
wounded, two mortally, who were conveyed
away upon litters, and soon after died. Two
they buried under large hemlock tree
inNhe Great Swamp, about half mile soutl
of the scene Of slaughter. The other tw,
were buried at some distance from them
near Turkey river. Roberts found the two
| bodies under the log after his return from
captivity. The head of one was taken away
, it is supposed by wild beasts. For the skull
ofthc other bounty was paid by the govern
} mcnt.
Stickney after about one years detention il
: Canada found means to escape with a friend
2 ly Indian, and proceeded on his way home
I to within about one day journey of the whit
7 settlements, when they fell short of proys
\ ions. The Indian directed Stickney to ligh
q fire and encamp, while he should SO i