On discovering his error, Baum prepared for the contest, and made a gallant defence.

His works however were carried by storm, and great part of his detachment killed, or taken prisoners.

A few escaped into the woods, and saved themselves by flight.
[Sidenote: Brechman advances to Baum's aid, is attacked by Colonel Warner, and defeated.] Brechman arrived during the pursuit, and obtained from the fugitives, the first intelligence of the disaster which had befallen them.

He immediately attacked the parties of militia who were engaged in the pursuit, and gained some advantage over them.

Fortunately for the Americans, Colonel Warner[82] came up at this critical juncture with his continental regiment, and restored, and continued the action, until the main body of the militia re-assembled, and came to support him.