Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political

FRANKLINTON. (O.) Dec.
Capt. Hite has just arrived
Colonel Campbell's detachment, it will be recollected, left on the 18th ult. on an expedition. From him we have the following account of a late and hard fought battle, in which the valor, intrepidity and success of the American troops has shed a lustre which has never passed during the present war.

On the 7th, after marching all night, Colonel Campbell, with his mounted riflemen, arrived at one of the Indian towns, and instantly charged on the town, drove the enemy across the Mississinewa, killed seven of them and took some prisoners--only two of our men were wounded in this skirmish. While engaged with the enemy at this place, intelligence was received that a large body of the enemy was about three miles distant, on our right flank, which was immediately evacuated.

On the 8th, before day-break, the savage yell was heard, the troops were instantly given to arms, and a desperate conflict commenced. Pierce, of the Zanesville Light Dragoons, behaved gallantly, and died nobly. Lieutenant Waltz, of Captain Duver's company (from Green county) was shot through the body. Not being satisfied with this, the savages endeavored to mount his horse and scalp him, and in making the effort, shot him through the head. His death was glorious. Captain Trotter, charging with fury upon the enemy, was wounded in the hand. Bailey and Hickman, privates, slightly wounded.

A great number of horses were killed. The action continued with unabated fury for two hours, when the savages gave way and driven in all directions. Lieutenant Wright states that between 40 and 50 Indians were known to be killed, and many more were wounded. 37 were ascertained prisoners. We had two officers and 18 privates killed, and three officers and about twenty-three wounded, eight supposed mortally.

The town where the action was fought was burnt, and 16 of their canoes were burnt without distinction of sex or age. The Indians were of the Delawares and Miami tribes, and behaved with great bravery. It was stated that they were commanded by Captain Logan, with 599 warriors. They had a reinforcement of 200 warriors within 8 miles from the scene, but our troops anticipated them and lay in wait for them on their return. A skirmish commenced on the rear of the Indians commanded by Major Ball. It was with that firm and determined bravery which is his characteristic. To attempt to particularize one officer or soldier more than another, would be unjust and undeserved. The whole force was about 200--the enemy about 300.

200 mounted volunteers are to march from Greenville to reinforce Colonel Campbell.