Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
Tie Battle Of Bloody Brook.

In the autumn Of the year 1875. little
army of brave men had assembled at the
town OF Hadley, on the banks q: the Con-
necticut river, to defend that place and the
neighbOring hamlets from the attacks of the
Indians. who, banded together under the
command of the brave Philip. had commit
ted many and serious depredatious along the
valley of that river Among other towns
which had suffered from the malignant bate
Of the savages, was Decrfeld. a few miles
above Hadley. This place had been par
tally burned. and the inhabitants scattered,
during the previous summer. and there vet
remained in the fields some three thousand
bushels Of wheat in stacks, just as the bus-
bandman had left it when driven from his
home 1t was desirable, not Only to obtain
this for the Use oe the little army and the
numerous families 1liO had assembled at
iI4dley for protection, but also to keep it
from falling into the hands of the Indians.
aad It was decided to send parry to thresh
j, Out. and transport It to headquarters
Capt Lathrop was appointed TO command
the detail Of sixty-fve men, and eighteen
teamSters, who had been selected for the
expedition. It was made up of young men,
the very flower Of the country" who
burned to distinguish themselves in aid of
the cause which they we're assembled TO de-
feud. the sapctity of their homes and fire.
sides
Many cheek WIS vet as they took up
their march towards their destination. and
many maiden heayed d deep-drawn sigh
as her lever disappeared from her sight; for,
although 10 immediate danger was appre-
bended. yet none knew in those troublous
times where the storm might break upon their
devoted heads. and OveFwhelm them in its
fury The departure of SO considerable
body Of their choicest men, therefore, gave
cause Of uneasiuess to all. and unnumbered
prayers were offered TO Heaven for their safe
return.
Arriving in safety at Deerfeld, the men
commenced with VIII the performance Of
their work, and the grain WAS threshed out.
tae teams loaded, and with light hearts they
started to return to theirexpectant friends.
The savage enemy had. however, through
their numerous spies. obtained intelligence
Ct the expedition, and determined to cut it
oH. Collecting body of between six and
seven hundred warriors, Philips narrowly
watched the movements Of Capt. Lathross
and MS party, and when they started TO re-
turn, ne planned an ambuseade at a SPOT
which, IN every way, was suited to his pur-
pose.
After leaving Dee.feld, for some 5 miles
the road ran nearly parallel with the Con-
leciIcut river, through a lerel country it
then dlverged, and for half nile ran along
Inc edge of morass. which it crossed. and
,oOk a s0utherly direction toward Sugar Loaf
Hill, across what is now the ''Horne Lots"
seld. -
Ihe morass was covered with thick
growth OF underbrush, which afforded con-
sealment for the savage foe, who. with nos
MS 1iiated, and eyes glaring with deadly
nate, lag IN wait Ike cOuchant tigers. trem-
oiing IN their eageTness 10 spring upon their
Ghsuspecting victims Little dreaming, of
,ne danger which lurked in their path. the
ii''le company of brave hearts came onward
to their fate With lamentable careles<nesS
liathrOp failed to throw out fankers ON bis
'front.' and hanks. bat marched blindlv into
the snare laid for him by the cunnino Pb;l;n
Crcssing the morass without srspeciipr ,be
proximity of their foe. the little band reach
et! the banks of small stream. or rivplot
which crossed the road. near which tr,d;'
.'oh Informs US, grew great quantities. of the
luscious wild grape. which were ripeninc in
Tue sun and the tempting lunches hung in
FFO'uSlon from among the branches of the
surrounding trees Whilswaitinr for the
teams to draw their heavy loads through the
I0oTass, they hastily piled their arms. and
e1S'ened to partake of the repast so bounti-
I,lily spread Now was the opportunity for
'ne savage foe, and quick as fire frou,
5nl'ten steel, :" vOlley was poured upon the
aevOted youths, which laid low MANY a prom-
sing form.
Cool and calm under all circumstances
1nd as brave as cool, they rallied at the
'0id' and, seiziDg their arms, dealt back