The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-05-28
cADIz HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO, MAY 2s, 1

feet upon their courage, The ground Stark oc-
cuPled not being suitable for general action, be
retTeated about mile and encamped In a
council of war il was agreed to send two detaeh-
ments INTO the enemy's rear, while the rest Of
the troops attacked in front. e. 5-.
On the 18th of August, il rained all day, which
retarded the intended assault; however there
were frequent skirmishings in small parties
The heavy rain, together with the badness of the
roads, prevented also Breyman's advancing to
baum's assistance with despatch. The next
day, August 10th, Stark being joined in the
morning by Colonel Seymonds, from Berkshire,
pursued his plan. Baum, inthe meanwhile, had
entrenched and rendered bis post at defensbe
as time and IFS nature would permit Gen. Stark
detached Nichols with his force 10 the rear Of
the left; Col Henrick. with 300 men was sent
to the rear of his right: they were to Join and
then attack. Warner, HUBBARD and Stickney, with
200, were posted still further on his right A
hundred men were also advanced towards his
front, to draw his attention that way. About
3 O'Clock in the afternoon all were ready for the
attack. Before Nichols and Henry could Join,
the Indians pushed off between the two corps,
but receiving fire as they passed, had three
killed and two wounded Nichols then began
the assault upon Baum, and was followed by the
rest; those in front pushing forward. In few
moments the action became general, and lasted
about two hours, with one continued noise like
the ruff1ing ofa drum Baum made brave de-
fence; and the German dragons kept together
after having expended their ammunition, and,
led by their Colonel, charged with their swords,
but were soon overpowered. The whole detach.
ment, though well enclosed-by two breastworks,
were forced TO give way to the superior number
and courage of the Americans, who with their
brown fre-locks, scarce bayonei, little disci-
pline, andno, single piece of cannon, ventu-
red to attack 500 wel-trained regulars, fur
nished with the best and competest arms
and accoutrcments, having two pieces of ar
tillery, being advantageously posted, and ac-
campanied by 100 Indians. When the militia
had gained the victory, they dispersed to collect
plumber, which they were very desirous ofsecu-
ring. This nearly proved fatal TO them. While
thus busted, Stark received information that the
Reinforcement under Breyman was within two
miles of him. Happily, at that instant, Warmers
continental regiment, which had been sent for
from Manchester, came up fresh, marched on,
and began to engage; meanwhile the militia col
AIGCLGu DIS JOSSDISS dtlu 10 lis as
sstance- The action became general; and the
battle coatiaued obstinate on both sides till sun
set; whea the Germans gave way, partly thro'
failure of an1n,unition, leaving their two pieces
of artillery behind them, and number of priso.
ners. They retreatcd in the best manner they
could, improving the advantage Of the evening,
and of the night.
i The Americans took four brass field pieces
twelve brass drums, two hundred and fifty dra.
goon swords, about 700 prisoners, among whom
was Lieutenan- Colonel Baum. Three hundred
dead are said 10 have been found upon the spot;
but ESQ., surely the slain on each side must have
been included The Americans lost about one
hundred killed and wounded. The courage of
the men was sharpened by the prospect of ad
vantage, for in Gen. Stark's orders they were
promised all the punder that should be taken in
the enemy's camp. The royal officers were as
ltonshed to see how undaunledIy they rushed on
the mouths of the cannon. Both men and off.
GERS are entitled TO much honor for their gallant
behaviour. Colones Warner and Henricks su-
peror skill in military matters was of service TO
the General, who less conversant with them than
they, but his rank in the army OF the United
States was afterwards given him by Congress, on
lthe 4tl vi OclooeI, With tney ''ICesolVeu, Hal
the thanks of Congress be presented to Gen.
Stark, oil the New Hampshire militia, and the of
fcers and troops under his command, for their
brave and successful attack upon, and signalvc
tory over the enemy in their lines at Bennington;
and that Brigader Stark be appointed Bnga-
dier General in the army of the United States y
Never were thanks more deservedly bestowed
This was the first turn of affairs in favor Of the
Americans in the northern department after the
death of Gen. Montgomery. 1t raised the spir-
its of the country, and made the militia willing tc
turn out beyond what they would otherwise have
been done.