At this moment Mackenzie came up, and asked leave to charge the enemy.

His proposal was at once sanctioned, and when half of his company had arrived they charged the stockade, other soldiers and officers near joining them.

The enemy could not stand this determined attack, evacuated their position, and took to flight.
The force now prepared to retire, and this operation they performed in an orderly manner.

Seven European officers had been wounded, and there were ninety casualties.

Indeed, if the enemy had not fired too high, the column might have been annihilated.
Orders were sent, to Colonel Carter, telling him to remain where he was till reinforcements should arrive.