Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-12
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From the Missouri Republican of May -.
II DER WAR EITpTUEp DTIf

IRON the Missouri Republican of May
THE BORDER WAR-FURTHER PARTICULARS
From source, on which reliance may be placed we
have learned the following particulars The detachment
concerned i'll the late engagement (abou 275 menu had
been encamped at Dxons Ferry for several DAYS before
the arrival OF the main body of the militia under the com
mand OF Cen Whiiesides. Immediately thereafter, re-
quest was preferred by Major Silman, who commanded
me detachment TO be allowed 10 go out upon scouting
expedition, which was granted by Cen w. On Monday
the IN the detachment met small party Of Indians
and killed two and made two others prisoners They CON
unued their route, and encamped for the night in adj
vaniagcous posOna dense wood surrounded by prairie
Almost they had dismounteG turned their hor-
ses loose and commenced preparations for supper small
party OF Indians were discovered in the neighborhood
the cncampmcnt, bearing with them white flag. Capt
Fades, with few men, was sent out TO meet them, when
th2 Indians commenced puecipac rstreat This officer
being acquainted with the Indian mode of warfare and
suspecun2 an AMBUSH followed them far ne deemed
prudent and then ordered his to fall back upon the
main party. Although il nearly dark the whole de-
tachmcnt had been ordered TO re-mount and were met
upon the route by the who were returning. The
pursuit was conducted without any regard TO discipline
ana ad continued Tor several miles the Indians receding
as Tie troops advanced, until they had decoyed them
cross Sycamore Creek, ii is called in the proclamation
This they did in disorder and each man successfully
reached IT. Being thus decOycd into the midst of the main
body OF the Indians, and without being allowed time to
form, hosuiics were commenced. The Indians showed
themselves on every quarter, mounted and armed. They
commenced The attack with their guns and after firing
them, resorted TO the of iomahawks and knives As
soon as their desperate situation known Major Slman
ordered retreat across the creek after Intellectual fire
at the enemy. The savages followed close upon them No
fine was allowed for them form the opposite bank of
The creek. company under the command of Captain
Adams oil Iazewcll county who in the rear endea-
vored TO make stand against hcm fought with
ration About half of the missing are thought to have
belonged to this company. The battle was fought by
moonlight in open prairie and the pursuit was kept up
for ten twelve miles. The survivors began to ar.
rive at Dixons Ferry about one O'Clock i'm the morning.
aud after sufficient time had elapsed the next day for
them all to have IN, the roll called and
were found 10 be missing. few of those who escaped
were Wounded aud many bad their hats and clothes per.
ioratcd with buet-holes. Some Of the sayages were
killed. but the number could be ascertsined Various
estimates arc given Of the strength Of the Indians; the
number is probably between ~ aud 1900 warriors By
this victory they obtained possession of the horses Of the
slain, and Of the camp equipage, blankets ammunition
aud provisions Of The routed militia; and moreover
encouraged 10 further hosties by The propidous omen Of
a first victory.
On Tuesday last, the militia at Dixons Ferry amount
ing to 1900 men, were paraded, 10 bury their deceased
comrades. When our informant left them an immediate
pursuit and attack Of Tie Indians anticipated but we
hope wiser cOunsels may have prevaicd defeat would
be almost certain 10 follow such = course.
The militia are exasperated beyond all bounds at the
death OF their counymcu and cruel aud discriminating
war must be the consequence. On the other hand the
Indians have The advantage Of perfect knowledge Of the
country are Injured to fatigue and prystous Of every
and and can ut any time seek refuge in the swsmps
which abound in that quarter
Fears were entertained at head quarters for The safety
OF two or three small parties Of men, successfully sent
With dispatches 10 Gen. Atkinson. Nothing had been
heard OIL any OF hom; nor, indeed IL known in what
situation Gen. a. was, when our informant leh.
Por 70 the engagement the regular army and the mi
i1 had ormed junction at Rock Island and Gen. At
kinson was invested with the entire command The mi