Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-07

bliity. but nobody had any to lend.
In this dilemma he went to John
Adams, Esq. the entry-taker for the
district, and asked of him the use of
the public money, promising to either
it or have the act legalized.
With this understanding he obtained
the funds and fitted out his expedi-
ton. Colonel Campbell, Of Virginia,
was asked to join, and ultimately de-
oided to do so.
On the 18th day Of September, the
time appointed for rendezvous, such
an assemblage gathered at Wa
tauga as was never seen before at one
time in the history Of the settlement,
Nearly the whole Of tie inhabitants
of the mountains had gathered, wo-
men as we'll IS men. Those who were
not going came to see the Others oil,
and brought such contributions as
they had, provisions and horses as q
general thing. Including Campbell
regiment of four hundred men, the
entire numerical force Of this army
was eight hundred and eighty men.
They had no gaudy uniforms, but
wore the hunting shirt and homespuC
from the hands of their mothers and
wives, and we're each armed with q
trusty rife. Before leaving the SET
Element, the aid and interpOsition o.
Divine Providence was prayed for
then the small army started undaunt
cd on their journey, confident Of sue
cess, and determined to overcome tn,
in%solent foe or die in the attempt
Untrammeled by baggage, they moved
rapidly, and soon found themselve:
across the mountains, where they fell.
in with Colonel Cleveland and Colone.
Winston, with about four hundred
men, and from that time on began t.
have constant additions to their mum
Der.
Ferguson soOn heard of this ava.
lanche from the mountain and bean
a r%etroerade movement, which be
trayed to the riAemen his anxiety {
avoid an attack. Step by step they
followed him up. As Ferguson re
treated he sent messages to Cornwallii
to reinforce him, aud made viOlenI
speeches to his men to stimulate then
to renewed ardor. The American
held a consultation and placed Camp
bell at the head Of the forces, and re
solved to strike at once. Two night
before the engagement the best men
horses and guns we're picked anl
every preparation made for a speed
conflict Reports reached them 0
bodies Of tories at various points, Blu
these they did not notice. but eve.
kept Ferguson in sight. For thirty
six hours before the battle, they d.,
not leave the saddle and made onl!
one stop for refreshing.
Ferguson had made o stand OF
Kings Mountain, which he at tina
time named, and while he considered
himself impregnable, dispatched
courier to CORVALLIS, stating hi
position, number of men, and the dc
sire for reinforcements. This eourie
was captured and his dispatches rear
to the rihemen. A body of unarmel
men had been met previous to tina
and had told the Americans tina
Ferguson intended, next day, march
ing to the camp Of CORVALLIS. tn
also described the camp and CAV
minute directions as to the apprOac
to it.
1t was decided that the forces, mic
hundred in hunter, would circ,
around the mountain and attack on a
sides at once. The dawn Of the d.
Of battle was marked by a terrific raj
bnt the courage Of the army was uu
daunted. They wrapped their blank
cts closely around their guns an
pressed onward. At u O'Clock tn
rain ceased. then all was made read
for the conflict, which it was decide
they would at once precipitate, an.
before either restor refreshments wer
taken, decide.
The plan Of attack was carried on
to the letter. Shelby, Sewer, Camp
bell, Mcdowell and Winston passe.
around on the one side, while Ham
bright, Chronicle, Cleveland and VII
liams went up the other. The firm.
became furious in a short time, an,
line by line the enemy's area wa
contracted. When the enemy charge.
the Americans on the one side of III
hill, those on the other side though
they were ~retreating, and closed up I
them, thus narrowing the enemy 10
small compass in a very short time
Ferguson ordered Captain Dupuyst.r
his second in command, to feinforc
a position about one hundred yard
distant, but before they reached !
their ranks we're so thinned that thei
support went for nothing.
Ferguson then tried to noun
his cavalry, but as fast as the me
mounted they fell under the dead
aim Of the mOuntaineers.
Dupuyster urged him TO surrende,
and a white flag was run up at one en-
Of the battlefield, but Ferguson rod
to it and tore it down. Another ga
was raised at the other end. bus Fer
guson cut it down promptly, also.
Dupuyster again urged him TO YIELD
but Ferguson declared be would neye
surrender TO such a set OF banditti a
the mountain men. He showed in
domitable courage and neryed his me
to almost superhuman Efforts. H
used a shrill silver whistle. wbre
seemed to encourage his men. an,
would inspire them " another efolt
1t was not until be was cut down tba
there was a surrender. Ths Brits'
were completely surrounded and ha.
been driven together until they stio.
within a small space. Dupuyster -
ing the hopelessness of his pos,,io
surrendered.
The prisoners were ordered TO thru,
down their arms, and were soon AID,
marched of and placed under doubl
guard. The victory was connie. ,
Not a man escaped, aud besides Nh
prisoners, seven hundred in numbu
the Americans obtained many valuabl
spoils. Among them fifteen huudre.
stand Of arms, horses, wagons, supple.
and ammunition, and goods take.
from wealthy wings in the oyerru
territory. In about an hour the Who'll
conflict had been fought and decided
Besides the prisoners, the British haI
two hundred and twenty-five killed
and one hundred and eightv wounJal