Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-17

loss, to what extent not yet fully ascer.
tanned BowIes, their chief, was found
among their dead. Our loss in this battle
was two killed, and about twenty wounded,
among whom were D. RusIs, Maj. Angus
line, Major kaufman, Col. M'Leod, pr.
Rogers, and Col. Crane. The officers
and men are said to have acted with extra
ordinary bravery and GOODNESS; and the
whole country is animated with the deter
minatlon 10 prosecute the war, until they
shall rid themselves Of very long annoy
ing and perfidions foe.
From the large quantities Of powder
and baggage taken, it is evident that tho
Indians have been long meditating hostil-
ities.--Stdr
We have boen favored through the po-
likeness Of friend with The perusal Of q
letter from the Secretary Of War, Gen.
johnson who was despatched by the Gov
eminent as one Of the Commissioners,
from which we make the following extract
WEST Fork OF THE NEcHEs,t
July l6, 1889. {
= In awaiting for the concentration Of
our forces, the Commissioners held several
Talks with Bowles, in which he readily
agreed to remove peareably, and strong
hopes were entertained that an amicable
arrangement could be effected. The diff
ferent columns having united on the 18th
the Commissioners required of the Chero-
KEGS guarantees for their compliance with
the stipulations agreed upon; to which
Bow les also agreed, but required till the
18th to consult with the other Chiefs and
/ get their appreciation before signing the
agreement. On the morning Of The 18th
La party was despatched TO their Camp as
had been agreed on to bring them IN 10
conclude the business. Oh their arrival
Bowles required I'LL the 18th to give his
answer. Being convinced now that this
pretraciion was only for the purpose of
gaining time, andlhat further delay would
be folly, l ordered Gen. Douglassto march
in two divisions 10 their camp, one under
Col. Landrum Ly the west bank Of the
Neches, and the regiments Of Burleson
and Rusk under the commando Of Douglas,
fly me east bank. On arriving the divis-
ions were required to make a demand for
The immediate submission 10 the terms
proposed by the government, which would
be signified on their part by white flag.
In case Of refusal they were ordered to
attack, Ga reaching their camp We
found they had fed, we supposed three or
four hours before. Douglass division
advanced on their trail al rapid pace.
After march often miles, our advanced
guard was fired upon by the Cherokees.
The guard was Immediately supported by
the main body, which went into action
with great enthusiasm, and il half an hour
drove the enemy from strong position,
which they had taken behind a creek, the
banks Of which were densely covered
with timber and underwood, with loss ON
the part Of the enemy Of ls left dead on
the ground; Iconnt 10 others.l Our loss
was, 2 killed, MORALLY wounded, and 5
slightly wounded. Mr.. Crane from Trim.
ity, aud DR.. Rogers Of Nacogdoches, for
merly Of Bowling Green, Ken. )were kill
ed. Our force is nine hundred strong.
We hope to fight them again tomorrow,
at fatherest. Our officers and men will
do their duty. Baassured that al! that
can be effected BY vigorous movements,
will BE-. Their crops are large, and viii
be destroyed. Ihave entertained Ire hope
lhat tranquility could be obtained this
year, 70 the whole frontier. / now believe
Tint hope will be realized. We have can
tured much ammunition, baggage, some
horses, and many cattle.
Where all have shown 80 much zeal
and alacrify, no discrimination should be
made. Gems. Rusk, Mayfield, Douglass
and others Of the East. deserve the thanks
Of their countrymen, for their excrionsin
bringing The force from that quarter into
the field.
Yours. &c.
Al. SIDNEY JOHNSTON.
Houston { 7exas) Telegraph.