than 25 men, who, being formed by Col. Carrol, maintained their ground as long as it was possible to maintain it; and it brought consternation and confusion into the army -a consternation not easily removed; and a confusion which could not easily be restored to order. There was then left, to repulse the enemy, the few who remained of the rear guard, the artillery company, and Captain Russell's company of spies;-they, however, realized, and exceeded my highest expectations. Lieut Armstrong, who commanded the artillery company, in the absence of Capt. Deadrick, (confined by sickness,) ordered them to form, and advance to the top of the hill, whilst he and a few others dragged up the six pounder; never was more bravery displayed than on this occasion: amidst the most galling fire from the enemy, more than ten times their number, they ascended the hill, and maintained their position until their piece was hauled up; when, having levelled it, they poured upon the enemy a fire of grape, re-loaded and fired again-charged, and repulsed them.

The most deliberate bravery was displayed by Constantine Perkins and Craven Jackson, of the artillery, acting as gunners:-in the hurry of the moment, in separating the gun from the limbers, the rammer and picker of the cannon were left tied to the limber; no sooner was this discovered, than Jackson, amidst the galling fire of the enemy, pulled out the ramrod of his musquet, and used it as a picker, primed with a cartridge, and fired the cannon. Perkins having pulled off his bayonet, used his musquet as a rammer, drove down the cartridge; and Jackson, using his former plan, again discharged her. The brave Lieut. Armstrong, just after the first fire of the cannon, with Captain Hamilton, of E. Tennessee, Bradford and M'Gavock, all fell; the Lieutenant exclaiming, as he lay, 06 my brave fellows, some of you may fall-but save the cannon." About this time, a number crossed the creek and entered into the chase. The brave Capt. Gordon, of the spies, who had rushed from the front, endeavored to turn the left flank of the enemy, in which he partially succeeded; and Col. Carrol, Col. Higgins, and Captains Elliot and Pipkins, pursued the enemy for more than two Z

miles, who fled in consternation, throwing away their packs, and leaving 26 of their warriors dead on the field. should do injustice to my feelings if I omitted to mention, that the venerable judge Cocke, at the age of 65, entered into the engagement, continued the pursuit of the enemy with youthful ardor, and saved the life of a fellowsoldier, by killing his savage antagonist.

In these several engagements, our loss was 20 killed, and 75 wounded-4 of whom have since died. The loss of the enemy cannot be accurately ascertained-189 of their warriors were found dead; but this must fall considerably short of the real number killed-their wounded can only be guessed at.

I have the honor, &c.

ANDW. JACKSON, Maj. Gen.

AFFAIR ON THE RIVER DE FRENCH.

Copy of a letter from Col. H. Butler, to Gen. Harrison, dated

Detroit, March 7th, 1814.

DEAR SIR-By Lieut Shannon, of the 27th regiment U. S. infantry, I have the honor of informing you, that a detachment of the troops, under my command, led by Captain Holmes, of the 24th infantry, have obtained a signal victory over the enemy.

The affair took place on the 4th inst. about 100 miles from this place, on the river De French. Our force consisted of no more than 160 rangers and mounted infantry. The enemy, from their own acknowledgement, had about 240. The fine light company of Royal Scots is totally destroyed; they led the attack most gallantly, and their commander fell within ten paces of our front line. The light company of the 89th has also suffered severely; one officer of that company fell; one is a prisoner, and another is said to be badly wounded. In killed, wounded, and prisoners, the enemy lost about 84; whilst, on our part, there were but 4 killed, and 4 wounded. The great disparity, in the loss on each side, is to be attributed to

the very judicious position occupied by Capt. Holmes, who compelled the enemy to attack him at great disadvantage-this, even more than his gallantry, merits the laurel.

Capt. Holmes has just returned, and will furnish a detailed account of the expedition, which shall immediately be transmitted to you.

Very respectfully, &c.

H. BUTLER, Lt. Col. comg. Detroit.

The enemy's force, as stated by the prisoners, was 256 men.-There was 100 head of cattle taken from the eneintended for Long Point or Burlington.

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EXPEDITION TO THE TALLAPOOSEE.

Copy of a letter from Maj. Gen. Jackson, to Maj. Gen. Pinckney, dated

On the Battle Ground, in the Bend of the Tallapoosee,

28th March, 1814.

SIR-I feel peculiarly happy in being able to communicate to you the fortunate eventuation of my expedition to the Tallapoosee. I reached the bend, near Emucfau, (called, by the whites, the Horse-shoe,) about ten o'clock in the forenoon of yesterday, where I found the strength of the neighboring towns collected; expecting our approach, they had gathered in from Oakfuskee, Oakchaga, New Yauca, Hillibees, the Fish-pond, and Eufaulee towns, to the number, it is said, of 1000. It is difficult to to conceive a situation more eligible for defence, than they had chosen; or one rendered more secure, by the skill with which they had erected their breast-work; it was from 5 to 8 feet high, and extended across the point in such a direction as that a force, approaching it, would be exposed to a double fire, while they lay in perfect security behind; a cannon, planted at one extremity, could have raked it to no advantage.

Determining to exterminate them, I detached General Coffee, with the mounted men, and nearly the whole of the Indian force, early on the morning of yesterday, to

cross the river, about two miles below their encampment, and to surround the bend in such a manner, as that none of them should escape, by attempting to cross the river. With the infantry I proceeded slowly, and in order, along the point of land which led to the front of their breast-work; having planted my cannon (one 6 and one 3 pounder,) on an eminence, at the distance of 150 to 200 yards from it, I opened a very brisk fire, playing upon the enemy with the musquets and rifles, whenever they showed themselves beyond it; this was kept up, with short interruptions, for about two hours, when a part of the Indian force, and Captain Russell's and Lieut. Bean's companies of spies, who had accompanied General Coffee, crossed over in canoes, to the extremity of the bend, and set fire to a few of the buildings which were there situated; they then advanced, with great gallantry, towards the breast-work, and commenced a spirited fire upon the enemy behind it. Finding that this force, notwithstanding the bravery they displayed, was wholly insufficient to dislodge them, and that Gen. Coffee had entirely secured the opposite bank of the river, I now determined to take their works by storm. The men, by whom this was to be effected, had been waiting with impatience to receive their order, and hailed it with acclamation.

The spirit which animated them was a sure augury of the success which was to follow; the history of warfare, - I think, furnishes few instances of a more brilliant attack; the regulars, led on by their intrepid and skilful command

Col Williams, and by the gallant Major Montgomery, soon gained possession of the works, in the midst of a most tremendous fire from behind them; and the militia, of the venerable Gen. Doherty's brigade, accompanied them in the charge, with a vivacity and firmness which would have done honor to regulars. The enemy were completely routed-557 were left dead on the peninsula ; and a great number of them were killed by the horsemen, in attempting to cross the river; it is believed that no more than 10 had escaped.

The fighting continued, with some severity, about five hours; but we continued to destroy many of them, who

had concealed themselves under the banks of the river, until we were prevented by the night. This morning we killed 16 which had been concealed. We took 250 prisoners, all women and children except 2 or 3; our loss is 106 wounded and 26 killed. Major M'Intosh, (the Cowetau,) who joined my army with a part of his tribe, greatly distinguished himself. When I get an hour's leisure I will send you a more detailed account. The power of the Creeks is, I think, forever broken. I send you a hasty sketch, taken by the eye, of the situation on which the enemy were encamped, and of the manner in which I approached them.

I have the honor to be, &c.

ANDREW JACKSON, Major Gen. Major General Thomas Pinckney, U. S. army.

AFFAIR AT LA COLLE MILL,

Copy of a letter from Major General Wilkinson to the Secretary of War, dated

Province of Lower Canada, Odell Town,

March 31st, 1814.

SIR-We have had an affair with the enemy, in which our troops have given him another test of firmness and valor.

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Pursuant to the designs communicated to you in my last, and to accomplish your views, if in my power, I entered Canada yesterday morning, and was met by the enemy near this place about 11 o'clock, whom we forced at point of attack on the route to La Colle, distant from hence one league, and from St. John's six. We reached the former post about three o'clock, and found there a strong corps in possession of a spacious lofty stone-mill, of which I had received some information. An eighteen pounder had been ordered forward to effect the destruction of this building, but it broke down, and after being repaired, the only road of approach, through a deep forest, was reported to be impracticable to a gun of such weight. An opinion prevailed at the same time with the chief en