Its greatest weight was directed against the centre of each wing, where the artillery was posted; and the artillerists were mowed down in great numbers.

Firing from the ground, and from the shelter which the woods afforded, the assailants were scarcely seen but when springing from one cover to another, in which manner they advanced close up to the American lines, and to the very mouths of the field pieces.

They fought with the daring courage of men whose trade is war, and who are stimulated by all those passions which can impel the savage mind to vigorous exertions.
Under circumstances thus arduous, raw troops may be expected to exhibit that inequality which is found in human nature.

While some of the American soldiers performed their duty with the utmost resolution, others seemed dismayed and terrified.

Of this conduct the officers were, as usual, the victims.