of Horry .-- Captain Melton was not so fortunate.

He came in contact with a party of Tories, much larger than his own force, who were patrolling, under Captain Barfield, near White's Bridge.

A sharp, but short action followed, in which Melton was compelled to retreat.

But Gabriel Marion, a nephew of the General, had his horse shot under him, and fell into the hands of the Tories.

As soon as he was recognized he was put to death, no respite allowed, no pause, no prayer.* His name was fatal to him.