Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-06-05

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the account published some time since.
From The Austin (Tsxas) Sentinel.
The fight growing out Of the late attempt
at a talk with the Comanches at San Anton
10. was unexpected on both sides: the In
dams depended upon that species Of dnpici-
ty which had always been so successful in
their transactions with the Mexicans, and
our people did not think they would attempt
so bold an adventure--tbe Indians were
hemmed in and thought they were to be sac
.rificed, and fought desperately--ihe Ameri-
cans were many Of them unarmed, and
found themselves in the centre Of severely
contested fight in very awkward condi-
ton.
Among the number was Capt Matthew
Caldwell, LIST reg't infantry. ian old fion-
tiers MANI He stepped into house near
by 10 see il he could not get some kind Of a
weapon. Finding none there he passed
through the house into bnck yard, where
he was confronted by gigantic Indian war
rior, aimed with his rife. lomahawk. and
scalping kniie-The yard was surrounded
by n high stone wall, and there was no
chance for either TO retreat The Indian
raised his rife TO shoot Capt Caldwell, but
be. in the meantime was not idle-the
ground was covered with stones-the only
defence in the reach Of the Capt. He seized
one and lei fly at the Indian and struck him
so ceu,rely in the forehead that the Indian
came very near being knocked down the
Capt again armed himself with the same
weapon. and as often MS the Indian altemp-
ted to shoot, let fly with such shower OF
stones about his head that he had no time for
taking sight.
Atthis jnnc,ure Jno d. Morris, Esq. was
passing The door. and discovered the crti-
cal condition OF Capt G.. and Immediately
came 10 his assislance-The only weapon
he had was small three inch barrel pistol
As he stepped into the yard, Capt. G. re-
marked. "d---n that fellow; Morris, If
you don't shoot him believe he'll kill me-"
My arms are Hight" said Mr.. Morris.
give him the dornicks while advance 10
within shooting distance. and think we
can manage him." Caldwell kept con.
slant stream OF stones about him while Nor
ris advanced 10 within four feet of the lndi-
an. and placed his lutte pistol almost against
his breast shot him through the heart
They both armed themselves with the fallen
Indians weapons and sailed forth 10 join
the general melee.
Mr. Morgan. of San Antonio Zone OF old
deaf Smiths men) was attacked in u yard.
surrounded by high stone wall. He was
not armed and the three Indians charged
upon him with their bows and spears. He
seized stone and dealt the foremost one
such blow on the head that it fractured
bis skull. After this be rei.ealed into a
small room fronting upon the enclosure
where he found an axe. One of the Indi-
ans attempted 10 rush in after him, and re-
ceived blow on the head which deprived
him Of ife--the other one followed and was
served in the same way. aud Mr.. Morgan
had the enclosure TO himself.
| Capt Geo. L. Howard OF the LIST regi-
ment Of infan,ry was stationed at the door
OF the council room when the fight broke
out. One of the chiefs sprung upon him
and inflicted a severe wound in his breast
with knife. He had no arms but his
sword, which was TOO long to use in so close
an engagement he seized the hand holding
the knife, but wounded as he was. he was
not able to disarm him, and be called 10 the
sentinel, who was stationed near by. to come
and shoot the Indian. which order was
promptly obeyed, and he fell dead at the
feet OF Captain Howard. But Ebawatsc chou
chmachuscha, Qhe seven-headed hycna.)
the largest and most muscular OF all the
Indian chiefs. sprang upon him with his
tomaha in hand !; the captain ran him
through and through the body; and be fell
across the body Of the other Indian. BY
this time most Of the chiefs in the council
house had been despatched, and Captain
Howard had become so faint from the loss
ofbood, that he was ordered (Which order
he obeyed very reluctantly 10 resign the
command ofibe company TO Captain Gil
len.
Lieut.. Dunnington was killed by wo-
man. who shot him with an arrow, which
passed through his body; she was dressed
so much like the men. that he did not know
her sex.-and ifhe had, ills doubtful whether il
was time for the exercise Of eallantry.-
He drew pistol and shot her through
the head. and her brains despatched the
wall; he turned round and exclaimed, IL
have killed him. but believe he has killed
me. TOO" and fell and expired in twenty
minutes.
| Judge Thompson was killed by the Indi-
an boys, while he was setting up small piec-
rs of money for them 10 shoot nj. Before he
suspected It, he received shower of ar
rows. FROM the effects Of which he died in
an hour.
/ Judge Hood was stabbed in the coun.
Gil room. where he was spectator, at the
commencement oftbe fight; he was nearly
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