riour, expecting the Americans to pursue, formed an ambush, and waited their approach. Col. Dudley's men were so elated at their success, that they could not be restrained from pursuing the fugitives, although their Colonel used his utmost endeavours. They accordingly pressed on, and immediately found themselves surrounded by the savages. Here another horrid slaughter followed; but, different from that at Raisin, for Tecumseh interposed for the lives of those that surrendered, and not like Proctor, did he turn his back on those barbarities. He even laid a chief dead at his feet, for persisting in the massacre. About 650 men were killed and missing in this affair. The lamented Dudley was among the former. The party under Col. Miller, performed their part admirably, and after spiking the cannon, returned to camp with upwards of 40 prisoners. These operations made the enemy relinquish his design, and he immediately drew off. The distinguished names of Croghan, Todd, Johnson, Sedgwick, Ritzen, Stoddard, and Butler will live in the annals of their country. The last mentioned was a son of Gen. Butler, who fell in St. Clair's defeat. Battle of the Moravian towns, and death of Tecumseh. After the great naval victory on the lake, achieved by the American fleet, under the gallant Perry, Proctor abandoned Malden, and took a position on the river Thames. His precipitate movements were displeasing to Tecumseh, who thought the situation of his brethren entirely disregarded, by their being left open to the Americans. In a speech to Proctor, he reprobates his conduct in very pointed terms. He says, "The war before this, [meaning the revolution] our British father gave the hatchet to his red children, when our old chiefs were alive. They are now dead. In that war our father [the king] was thrown on his back by the Americans, and he afterward took them by the hand without our knowledge, and we are afraid he will do so again at this time. Listen, you told us to bring our families to this place, and we did so. You promised to take care of them, and that they should want for nothing. Our ships have gone one way, and we are very much astonished to see our father [Proctor] tying up every thing, and preparing to run away the other. You always told us you never could draw your foot off British ground; but now, father, we see you are drawing back without seeing the enemy. We must compare our fa ther's conduct to a fat animal, that carries his tail on his back, but when affrighted, drops it between its legs and runs off." This though a few detached paragraphs, will serve to give some acquaintance with the great chief. Proctor, after considerable mancuvring, was unable to escape with all his baggage, being hard pressed by Harrison in every move up the Thames. At length the two armies met in the vicinity of the Moravian towns, 5 October 1813, and a fierce battle was fought. Tecumseh's Indians were in possession of a thick wood, who, with the British regulars, had formed their line of battle, on advantageous ground. Gen. Harrison, with his aids, Com. Perry, Capt. Butler, and Gen. Cass, led the front line, while Col. Johnson, with the mounted men, was ordered to charge at full speed, and break their line. They were immediately in motion, and though the horses recoiled on receiving the fire of the British and Indians, yet, it was momentary, and their impetuosity bore down all before them. The enemy's line was broken in an instant and Johnson's mounted men were formed on their rear, and poured in a tremendous fire upon them. The British officers finding it in vain to rally again at this point, surrendered. A body of savages under Tecumseh, still disputed the ground, and Col. Johnson fell, in the thickest of the fight, almost covered with wounds. Tecumseh in person flew towards him, with his tomahawk raised, to give him the fatal blow. Johnson, though faint from loss of blood, had strength to draw his pistol, and laid Tecumseh dead at his feet. When the mighty chief fell, the Indians all left the ground. At another point, a division attempted to make an impression upon the American infantry, but the venerable Gov. Shelby (one of the heroes of King's mountain) supported them with another regiment, and the enemy were immediately routed. The hottest of the fight was where Tecumseh and Johnson fell. Thirty Indians and six Americans lay within a few yards of the spot. Proctor fled with great precipitation, but his carriage was taken with all his papers, and even his sword. Eight pieces of artillery were taken, six of which were brass. Three of these were trophies of the revolution, which were surrendered by Hull. The Americans had not above 50 killed and wounded. Of the British 600 were taken prisoners, and 70 killed and wounded, and upwards of a hundred Indians were left on the field. Thus ended the Indian wars in the west. Their combination was now entirely broken up, and the frontier settlements, which for a long time had endured all the horrours of Indian barbarities, were, in some degree, liberated. [It will be remembered, that in the proposals issued for publishing this work, an account of the Creek war was proposed to be given; but it will be seen, that the work extends ten pages beyond what was intended; and beside that artiele, more than twenty pages, which were at first prepared, are unavoidably left out.] 30* ADDITIONAL NOTES AND CORRECTIONS. On page xv, a note should have followed the word Hircinian, and mention made, that Hyrcania is now the method of writing the name of that ancient country; and, that of course, the adjective would differ from that used in the text. On page 22, the citation "Magnalia, II, 486," in line 6 and 7 from top of notes, should have followed the preceding sentence. On page 5, line 5, from bottom of text, read Dellano for Delano. On page 114, note 1, in the word Matapoiset, the first t should be doubled. On page 200, line 6, from bottom of text, read Amerascogen for Ameresscogen. On page 281, line 4, from top of text, read John Brown for Jos. Brown. Though in the old copy it was printed as I give it, yet, the same person is meant, I think, as on page 252, line 5, from top of text. On page 289, strike out the words previous to this time, from line 8, from bottom of text. The late appearance of Judge Davis' edition of " Morton's Memorial," prevented my profiting in time from his invaluable information on Philip's war; and, I can only refer the reader to his book, where, though, as he says of another, "he may have announced more than will be discerned," yet, it will not be less interesting to all.-Though my limits are very narrow, I cannot close this note, without reminding the reader, that the manner of the death of Alexander, as related in my notes, is incorrect. It appears from the honourable author just mentioned, that no compulsive means were used or necessary, to make him visit Plymouth, but that he went there cheerfully, and left on friendly terms to return home; but in 2 or 3 days, something called him that way again, and he was taken sick at Maj. Winslow's house, from whence he was conveyed home, and died soon after.-The cite of the great swamp fight at Narraganset, the Judge thinks is wrongly stated in this history, with respect to its distance from the south ferry; and, that 17 miles would compare better than 7. Mr. Hoyt agrees with Church, and I have not had opportunity to satisfy myself. At page 157, line 1, at top, the word Wilielmi was written Guilielmi, in the old copy. Little time has been found to compare and examine for errours, which will unavoidably appear too numerous in a work of this kind; in punctuation, in particular, it is regreted, that they are so prevalent. INDEX. IN the following Index, some explanations may be wanting, as it differs Acushnet 98. Asuhmequin, 133, 134, 135, 142. Adams' Hist. Neweng. 30, 32, 49, 68. Aubert carries off natives 287. Adams President John 151. Agincourt battle 265. Albemarl Duke of 207. Augur Lieut., killed 314. Awashonks 21 to 27, 57, 76 to 83, B. Baker Thomas 190. Baker Lieut., killed 275. [238. Barns 102. Akkompoin, Philip's uncle,killed 110. Barlow's Columbiad iv, 46, 128. Alden Cap. John 196, 197, 201, 228, Barrow Sam 115, 119. Alden John 297. Alden William 226. Alderman 47, kills Philip 126. Allen Thomas 181. Allerton John 297. Allerton Mr. Isaac 297. Almy Cap. John 18, 40. Andover 220. Andros Cap. Elisha 194, 201, 204. Androscoggin 184, 186. Bean Cap., killed 347. Belknap's Amer. Biog. xv, 24, 32, Bennet Sergeant 57. Andros Sir Edmund 120, 150, 151, Berry Lieut., killed 347. 152, 154, 164, 173, 250. Annawon xiv, 106, 124, 127, Billington John 297. 129, Blin Cap. 327. 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, ta- Bliss Mr. A. 136. ken 138, put to death 146. Annnawon's rock 136. Arrowsike 163, 169, 327 |