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Newbern, [North Carolina] AUGUST 20 Died on Friday, the 12th inst. Col. George Mitchell, of Onslow County. The particulars of the tragical manner in which this gentleman came to his untimely end, have been related to us in the following manner:
Col. Mitchell and Robert W. Snead, Esq. were competitors for the honour of representing the county of Onslow in the Senate of this state.-The exertions of the candidates and of their friends had been productive of much ill-will and animosity, before the close of the poll, when Mr. Snead, was declared duly elected.
After the election was closed, Mr. Snead was observed to call Col. Mitchell from amongst the people assembled at the Court house, and go with him into a thicket just by. Shortly after, the report of a pistol reaching the ears of those who were at the courthouse, attracted them to the spot from whence it issued; where in the presense of Mr. Snead only, lay Col. Mitchell, a corpse.-Two fresh wounds were discovered on him; one from a pistol shot,passing through from his shoulder out below his ribs; the other on his skull, apparently from a heavy blow with the butt of a pistol. Mr. Snead was thereupon apprehended, but has since been admitted to bail.
Col. Mitchell bore an unblemished character-was very active during the war, and had for some years the honor of representing his country in the General Assembly. He has left a widow and eight children.
Knoxville, December 3. From the Kentucky Gazette of November 12, we have extracted the following important intelligence:- Lexington, November 12. Copy of a circular letter from Brigadier-General Scott to the different County Lieutenants in Kentucky.
Lexington, November 11, 1791
Sir: We have now received certain intelligence, that the army have been defeated.- The loss is very great. --The Garrison at Fort Jefferson is intercepted, and many brave, gallant wounded men are now left on the road, unable to travel, and without any provision but the flesh of the pack horses. This case requires emmediate exertions. I have appointed a rendezvous of volunteers at Craig's Mill, the 15th instant, completely equipped with arms, ammunition, and twenty days provision. I trust that no exertions on your part will be wanting when the safety of your country and the lives of brave men are in danger. The circumstances require the greatest dispatch, and no friend to his country can now be idle.
Believe me to be with respect,
Yours &c."
*** The volunteers who are not ready by the 15th instant, are to follow as soon as possible. By sundry gentlemen who have arrived in town since Thursday last, we have the melancholy account of the defeat of the army under General St. Clair. -They say, the attack was made by the Indians on the morning of the 4th instant, at daybreak, and continued about four hours. -That we lost 46 commissioned officers, killed, and 25 wounded, and about 600 privates, besides pack-horse and bullock drivers, &c., eight pieces of cannon and all the baggage.
The following is a list of the officers said to be killed and wounded.
KILLED
General Butler, Colonel Oldham, Majors- Brown, Hart, Clark and Ferguson Captains- Bradford,Tipton, Smith, Purdle, Newman, Philon, Kirkwood, Peatt, Price, Swearingen, Criols, and Gutherie. Lieutenants- Warren, Speer, Lukins, M'Nickle, M'Math, Hopper, Reed,Kelso, Boyd and two others. Ensigns- Beatty, Balsh, Brooks, Cobb, Chase, Purdie, Turner, and Two Adjutants- Anderson and Burgess, besides Militia Officers.
WOUNDED
Colonels Gibson and Dark Major Butler Captains Ford, Doyle, Dark, Buchanan, Madison, Trueman, Stough, and three others. Lieutenants Duberts, Price, Greathouse, Crawford, M'Crea, and two others. Ensigns Morgan, Bines, and four others. Doctor Gano
Total 44 killed- 26 wounded.
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