Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-08-17
DOMESTIC.
INDIAN WAR

From the Missouri Republican Extra Aug IL
DEFEAT OF THE INDIANS BY the arrival, last
night ct the Steamboat Enterprise, IRON Gaena lett ers
were received in town, giving account of battle tina
fought by the troops under the command of
Cen Dodge, and the main body OF the Indians after
close pursuit Of one hundred miles. The Indians il an
pears, making their way towards the Mississipp
with the intention OF crossing, but being closely pursued
they were compelled TO incline in the direction ote Wis
consin, with view of taking refuge on an island i'm that
river, or OF crossing first the Wisconsin, and thus gain
me sufficient TO make sae retreat the Missssip
pi They were, however overtaen the Wisconsin and
alter an hours fighting, completely defeated and
no doubt would have been all cut 10 pieces, had not the
darkness oil night enabled them 10 escape The army is
sill IN pursuit, and from the starved condition of the In
dians, they will doubtless he again overtaken
The following letter from General DODGE TO Cant
LOOMS, will give the particulars of the fight:
"CAMP WISCONSIN, July %, 1892
eve met the enemy yesterday near the Wisconsin ri YER
and opposite the old Sock village after close pursuit of
100 miles. Our loss was one man killed and EIGHT
wounded from the scalps taken by the Wnnebagocs as
well as those taken by the whites and the Indians carried
from the field OF battle, have killed about 40 of
them, the number of wounded known; we can only
judge from the number killed, that many were wounded
from their crippled situation, think oyerlake
them unless they descend the Wisconsin by water. If
you could place feldpece Immediately the Wisconsin
that would command the river, you might prevent their
escape by Gen Atkinson will arrive AZ the RIuc
Mounds on the gath, with the Regulars and detachment
oil mounted men. will the Wisconsin tomorrow
and should the enemy retreat by land he will probably
attempt crossing some twenty miles above Prairie dn
Chen in that event. the mounted men would want some
boats Tor transporting their ammunition provision
III you could procure for Macknaw boats i'm that
event, well provisions and supplies it would
greatly facilitate views.
Excuse great haste am, with great respect YOUR
OBJ seT1 H. DODGE,
Col. Com. Michigan Mounted Volunteers"
WYTHE CoURT House, August THE President OF
the u y passed through this place Friday last stopping
for an hour at Mr. Mayses Tavern giving those our c
who felt desire call and him opportunity of do
ing and he received them with the utmost cheernIness
lie was not cosetted for Moment but seemed 10 feel
pleasure in noticing and conversing with those who adj
dressed him. Its with great pleasure we state hat he
appeared in perfect health, with countenance of
looking his fellow in the face with consciousness tha
he had been their benefacor. lie was accompanied bv
the Treasurer, John Campbell, Esq. and MIR. Arthur
Campbell, who are on visit TO their friends in Washing
ton f0unty---qrg~s.
JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA IMPROVEMENT
From the signs" disclosed in the papers published i'm this
State, especially along the line of the contemplated work
lively interest in its success to be awakened eA
long pull strong pull, and pull altogether will carry
il triumphantly through Once accomplished on scale
commensurate to the objects in viewa full participation
in the trade Of the mighty West-and il will be 10 the
present and to future generations river of living waters
bearing upon its bosom, from extremity TO the other Of
the blessed mother Of ALL exl!atstless treasures in
calculabe benefits and immortal honor Every son of the
Ancient Dominion, who has pecuniary ability should
shew his sense OF the importance OF the enterprise BY
making an investment in the stock Of the company That
ii will finally succeed is proposition which we consider
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