Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-08-25
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

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THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The night was still, the stars bright.
but 70 moon. Not a word was spoken
above the low, suppressed whisper. as
the boats glided swiftly on towards the
shore. The place Of landing having
been selected previously 10 leaving the
ship, no difficulty was found in steering
the boats 10 the designated spot, which
was not far from the fort of the powerful
Rajah, Muley Mahomet. This place is
almost mile north Of the town, aud was
selected as promising the most conven-
lent spot for the men 10 land on, and
form in their respective divisions. In
fifteen minutes after the boats first touch
ed the shore, all were safely landed,
formed and in order Of march. While
his little force stood thus under arms on
the beach. before receiving orders to ad-
vance. what an interesting spectacle
they must have presented to an Ameri-
can eve! Who could behold without
feelings cf the deepest interest, so small
body of men thus paraded on foreign
and hostile shore. armed and eager 10
march uhilhersoever led, in the stern
demand for justice on account Of wrongs
Suffered by their unolTending and uupro.
tected countrymenl Rough, hardy sail
ors, as most of them were, they present
ed a picture that was by no means de-
fcient in those exquisit touches which
constitute the ''mOral sublime"
The matches we're now lighted, and
all was expectation and eagerness. At
the same moment, some hesitation was
felt, rs to the exact course to take; q
Malay, who had probably been placed
as sentinel, was observed to run some
distance ahead. from the beach towards
the jungle, and the instant was seized to
move forward. The town contained FIVE
forts, owned and commanded By differ
cnt Rsjshs or Chiefs. The natives rely
exclusively on these forts and their ciii
dels at all times for defence and protec-
tion from attacks from without"
The different divisions were placed
under command of the several Lieuten-
ants, among whom was Mr.. Ingersoll in
command of the third division with "Bet-
So Baker" in the rear. These forts, and
the citadels were imbedded
deep in the jungles, which prevents them
from sudden surprise and abrupt attacks, |
and gives TO the defenders the means Of
holding ont longer and 10 better advan- |
.age. AS the small column proceeded .
the boats kept up with them to /
The point of land where the town and the .
nearest forts were in clear view, when /
ihe party moved to the left and entered
he path cut through the jungle. As
vet no movement had been seen on the
part of The natives; but a moment more,
and a shot from the fort Of Muley Ma
lomet announced their vigilance and
readiness TO receive their morning visit
,rs.
Lieut.. HoH's division now fled off to
his point of attack. while the main body
till moved onward. up a little steep;
When Lieutenants Pinkham and Edison
10th marched off to their respective fcrIs;
Shile the third division and Betsy Baker,
till passed through the town. In few
moments the attack became general. the
ialays in no instance allowing time for
'arley. but received each division with
spirited fire from their small cannon,
nuskets, and blundarbnsses. "Lieu,en-
at HoH, as the nearest division vas
rst engaged, and after spirited con-
est gained possession of the fort. Lieu
enants Edison and Turett, with the mar
nes, with equal success had forced their :
ray into the fort destined for their at
ack. The Malsys me: them with firm
ess, but could not stand before the su-
eriOr discipline Of the marines, whose
rdor seemed fully 10 compensate for
heir want of numbers. Lieutenant Pink !
am turned his division to the right. and :
1ined in the attack of the third division !
n the fort of Chedulah. To this spot