The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-06-29
MisCelHa m c OW 8.
F,am the ".4mcricam Tales"
ooPRORs OF BA It t l. |

"a w., an extensive plain which had once
M ..nsa with fine farms, but now forsaken by
~" ,.,a,r,, and desoIated by war, it exhibit
"a "r S,ren waste. The river at that place
admire some of that terrific velocity,
- ~Li,h il mshes over the awful precpice three
~. h.nv. creating one of the gran dest natural
al .,ios in existence; the noise OF the cataract is
n ~ and the column of foam distinctly seen from
A .,uIe ground On the other side, the field is
II .,,a bv n thick forest, but the plain itself pre-
II -, ove smooth surface, unbroken by ravincs,
a. vi,bout tree or bush to intercept the view,
n =, obstacle TO impede the movements of the
%,.lsboJies, or to afford to either party an ad-
,,,o From this plain the American camp was
q ,.,ned by small creek. In tho full glare of
INNER sun. on the morning of the 9th of July,
British troops were seen advancing towards
,,mO across the destined field of strife their
8 vno pumes, their scarlet uniforms and gilded
Sn,neDs exhibited a gay and gorgeous appear
4 rts. Their martial music, their finn and rapid
&,p Indicated elastic hopes and high courage.
&Ss Americans inferior in number, were hastily
3 b, IN motion to meet the advancing foe; they
Y rmsi small rude bridge, the only outlet from
l.ump, under heavy fire from the enemy's ar
n sy, and moved steadily to the spot selected for
I Mr,rement. The scene ut this moment was
& suial and imposing. The British lines glow>
bgvlh golden and crimson hues were stretched
|nule plain fianked by pieces of brass ordi-
,nt, whose rapid discharge spread death over
sfA, and filled the air with thunder; while the
maSmokc enveloping each extremely of the
kihe centre only exposed TO the eye, and
enlns on 10 the river on the one hand, and the
The landscape. The Americans were advancing
columns They were new recruits, now led for
bIs NmD INTO action, and except few officers
Pnc Of that heroic band, had even seen tho ban
rOfa 6e But they moved steadily to the
f'Dd unJrOken by the calling fire; and platoon
Tpaioon, wheeled into line with the same
MOL accuracy Of movement which marks the
alton Of holiday pa ade, until the whole col
'I displayed into Jne extended font, the of
fr@rciulIy dressed the line with technical skill
The whole brigade evincing, by its deep silence,
Tue Ellhinl precision of ITS movements, the
hnalon district discipline, and the steady
ss OF determined courage. Now the muskei
Nc enemy began to rattle, pouring bullets as
"hail upon our ranks. Sill NOT a trigger
dawn, not voice was heard on our side,
The quick pcremptory tones of command
scott rode along the line cheering and re-
lining his troops; then passed from flank to flank
'NMal all was as he wished; he wheeled his
INTO The rear of the troops and gave the com
no 10 Sire" voice was Immediately heard
~' british ranks-supposed to be that of their
understanding, charge the Yankees
SS Inc Buffalo militia! charge! The Amer
general ordered his men to support arms!
\ pT'lSA rushed forward with bayonets charg-
M'0ey were struck with amazcment when
W'ed those whom their commander had
called militia, standing motionless as
aelr musket erect, their arms folded a.
W." breasts, gazing calmly at the hostile
''nclng iuriously with leveIled muskets
a'en0ement of discipline rarely exhibited,
MI u''se'her unexpected. The Americans
n, 'nul The enemy approached within few
nm ...A ~" we ~remen could see the fire flashing
n ns.s,o. Y'"e'S eyes, and each could read the
sv,. Il, "'S adVersary's face, then deliberate
" Oi... ' "Ofd given, the Americans levelled
,r.Y ""u hred-and the whole OF the enc.
von ''sned annihilaied Many were killed :,
,shl raS e'' and some rushing forward with a
m =, "uhi' iell over their PROSTATE COM
asiiO, WIG 'hfown down by the weight Of
4 sas sSomoalanis; in one instant, the ground
SA., "a' gallant line, was covered by the
3 had sn =" another, second line had ad
b HsdM,s '" me contest while the broken frag
aA6, A's' were rallied behind it, The Bnf.
,b,,,' "ete now the nssailants. advancing
bag Ams,; 0ayonets. Then it was that the
Il Syed III. s,.u r"lefs' who led that gallant host,
! ~ H. JesmD '' o' veterans, and the names of
X | given ,,n'aVensworth, M'Neil and Human,
VA Eori, H.. "eir country to adorn the proudest
be cop,s., ''y' Five and thirty minutes deci-
ddVea to h. aru The retiring foe was pursued
4 he te,,ih,. 'of"ess.-None who saw, will
tapce If , ~, beauty of this scene, the noble
N@ent, ,ba e troops, the precision of every
1a brief oon. Jury of the battle, its fatal Sc
q 4a. ,i. continuance, its triumphant close.
IN . foe, sca, ''ufned from the pursuit of the
MI They ,r,rs "o OF intense interest was presen.
Ila ,n, SaSersed the field which = fs,r ~
W" 'ae proud equpage of war.