The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-04

assault was resolved upon. Accordingly
the assault was made on the 9th OF Octorbcr
on the right of the British lines. An Amer
ican and French column were to attack at
the same time, each a particular redoubt.
The whole Of the cavalry, American and
French, was to be stationed i'll the rear, un-
der the command of Pulaski.-Should the
redoubts be carried, as it was expected they
would be, that gallant soldier was to enter
the place with his troops of horse, sword IN
hand, and carry disorder and ter ror into the
garrison. D'Estaing led, himself, the French
corps Of attack and in order to avoid Cir
cuitous route wound swamp, proceeded
directly through il, believing the ground to
be sufficiently firm. Being aware, from in
tclligcnce obtained by their spies, of the in
tended point Of attack, the British concern
trated all their force to receive him, and
upon the first alarm, opened most dcstruc-
tive fire, which produced dreadful havoc
/ among the French troops III the swamp.
Pulaski eager to know VIXEN he was TO act.
after securing his cavalry as well asits situa-
ton Would allow, resolved to 80 forward
himself, and called one OF his captains, who
is yet living, though far advanced IL years,
to accompany him. When he had proceed
ed only short distance, he heard OF the
BY the enemies batteries, and that ID Es-
taing had been grievously wounded Scnsl-
ble OF the effect such misfortune would
produce on the soldiery-and hoping to re
animate them by his pre- sence, he pushed Oh
to the scene Of slaughter. While attempt
ing to advance, he received short from a
swivel in the upper part OF his right thigh;
and the officer who accompanied him, was,
on his way back, wounded by musket ball.
The assault proving unsuccessful, the en-
terprize was abandoned and the allied ar
mics separated with mutual satisfaction.
! The French troops and artillery were relnl-
! barked on board the fleet, and Count Pulas-
/ k was put on board the United States brig
Wasp, to he conveyed around to Charleston.
| During several days that they remained in
Savannah river, the most skiful surgeons
in the French fleet, attended on Pulaski.
But their best efforts were unavalinS; a
gangrcnc took place, and immediately asthe
vessel left the river, the soal OF the patriot
hero winged its light. The corps was con-
! signed to a watcry grave.
The honors paid to his memory were OF
tho most respectful character. hc mourn
ful news, when received al Charleston, eX-
ctct. deep and universal sorrow. A day
was set apart for the solcmnization OF the
\ funeral rites, and the necessary preparations
for the melancholy occasion were made by
the Quarter M ,ster General Of the United
States. The procession which was formed
WAS so long as to be forced to make y circuit
round the whole city TO the church, where
the chaplain of the army delivered an clo-
quent and impressive, discourse. Nor was
Congress neglccttul of whatthev owed to the
memory Of the gallant foreigner who had SC
warmly cspouscd and nobly supported then
cause. That body passed resolution yot'
ing monument to the memory OF Pulaski
!, and appointing !, committee to prepare bii
for that purpose. A committee was accord
; ingly appointed, but the resolution, SO lau
dable and pr4,seworthy, was never carriet
into effect.