The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-03-24


proved in incidents Of personal daring,
has there been exhibited such skill, COM
bined with heroic bravery, as the history
of the two battles in question display.
Mr.. Granger, ina recent speech on the
floor of Congress, characterized our army
"ass disgraced little band" Alburtis has
hurled back the statement with disdain,
and proudly proved its falsi,y. II, any
thing can ndd to Mr.>Alburlis' reputation
as a gallant soldier. it must; be the reci.a!
of victory achieved over all overwhelm-
ing force, as the one he had to contend
with. Early on the morning Of the 81
instant, he had despatched'his team with
small escort to Fort Russell, for prov;.
sions. About III o'clock he heard an un.
usual noisei in the neig ghborkcod Of Orange
Greek bridge. He Immediately divided
his company, taking with him ~. lone
half of the company presently AMI hurried
along the edge of the Ocklawaha ham
mock in extended order. In the pine bar.
rem near the bridge, he discovered the In
dians, and commenced the action by
heavy fire, which was returned and kept
up by both parties Cor the space Of half
an hour or more, The Indians yelled Of
ten and loud, (allow cracker expression
it was hideous! which was returned BY
the men, with great spirit-at length the
Indians gave way,as the Lieutenat thought,
but it was only ruse of theirs to cut him
off from his post. They again appeared
on his left; he Immediately threw back
his left flank, the movement changing his
front. and the Indians finding; his fire too
hot, retired. a. 4. ~ =
His ammunition being expended, he
Withdrew 10 his post, taking with him his
wounded. The Orderly Sergeant, Lusk,
one Corporal and three priyates were se-
vereIy wounded in The affair. Still very
anxious for the safety Of his team and es-
c0rt, Lieut.. Alburlis, after sending off
mounted man, as all express to Fort Rus
sell, directing him to take the upper road,
left his pos, with ls men; al the lower
bridge on Orange Creek, he received a
heavy cross-fre from the hammock; he
returned the fire and drove the Indians
from the hammock to the pine barren, and
pursued them for mile and half. In
this action he had one private killed-the
Indians having been defeated, he went in
to- Fort Russell. The Indians killed one
private and wounded six. One Corporal
out hunting was met and killed, previous
70 the commencement Of the aclioL. The
express rider is missing, supposed to have
been killed.
FLORIDA, March 6.
Can't. Barnum and his command left
Fort Russell The day following the "bat-
tie of Orange Creek" in pursuit of the
enemy. We have just heard from him.
He trailed the Indians to a point nine
miles beyond Fort Mackay--found two
camps, one. containing 81 huts, the other
90. The Indians fred upon him, severely
woundipg two men. A charge was made.
and The Indians fled. The horse rode By
Alburtis' express man was found, and a
large quantity Of plunder destroyed, such
as hoes, corn, iron kettles. axes, and the
like. Many valuable skins were taken;
also two deer, and two turkies. apparently
shot that morning. The clothing belong
ing TO the men killed in the fight with Al
bur.is, was found-also new undreSs
uniform coat, belonging to The late Lieut..
Sherwood, anu lace.collar, the property
Of the lamented Mrs. Montgomery. A
new made grave was found, and in il the
body Of large warrior shot through the
breast He was undoubtedly Killed by
Alburlis' command-as many were seen
10 fall in the actions he had with them.-|
Afterthe flight of the Indians, large quan
titles of blood were found in various places
in the hammock, showing that Captain
Barnuni's fire must have proved destruc-
tive to some of the Indians. A large force
is still out endeavoring to come up with
the Indians. The whole country from
Fort Harlee to Fort Holmes is filled with
the enemy. Where now is the peace par
ty! Have my predictions been verified or
not!
Killed by an Elephant.-The united
menag ageries ofMessrs. Humphrey & Lines,
was 10 have been opened to-day; but as
the elephant of Mr.. Lynes killed a man;
yesterday, who travelled with the Mena.
serie, and broke off,; the opening .f the
cxhibi,ioni is postponed till tomorrow
The name of the deceased was Crumb.-
He was the keeper Of Mr.. Humphreys
olo nboot Voctardav afternonn when n.