The decision to stand and fight with the men would be quite surprising for the negroes. However, the natives were impervious to shock. As the men dismounted, they charged with screams and shots into the sky. Vicious axes, spears, knives, and lassos or for the more civilized of them swords and bayonets were waved. If their charge wouldn't be able to connect, then at least they'd still have a good path to kill their horses, and the enemy would be right there in front of them to use their close-ranged weapons like revolvers, bows, and throwing axes/knives/spears upon for devastating results. The negroes meanwhile would keep on their path, except they'd start to "charge" as well, although without the intention of entering melee combat. They'd take the fire upon knowing full well that the enemy was in the water and prone to malfunctions of their firearms, and the upwards angle of fire would make the impact not as strong. Still, about fifteen or so men would fall but retribution was on the horizon. They would form up near the river's side, with a rank kneeling and one standing. Then, they'd fire. However, their bolt actions rifles would be swiftly reloaded for another round, before the smoke even completely cleared. 

Meanwhile, as it dawned the artillery men would sit down and make camp, as it was starting to get dark. However, things weren't over for tonight. They were hoping to, at midnight open fire on the Confederate encampment to horribly demoralize the enemy.