The Americans rather gained ground on the right where Colonel Butler commanded, until a large body of Indians passing through the skirt of the marsh turned their left flank, which was composed of militia, and poured a heavy and most destructive fire on their rear.

The word "retreat" was pronounced by some person, and the efforts of the officers to check it were unavailing.

The fate of the day was decided, and a flight commenced on the left which was soon followed by the right.

As soon as the line was broken, the Indians, throwing down their rifles and rushing upon them with the tomahawk, completed the confusion.

The attempt of Colonel Butler and of the officers to restore order were unavailing, and the whole line broke and fled in confusion.