The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-30

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they are right, they tell NE the truth, what
they think also think.
Fathcr-l wish you TO try to use your red
children as before-to pity the women and
children, and take the chiefs by the hand,
you will not find any bad thing in the breast
of your red children, speak the truth.
(7o Cant. Sneiiing.)
Brother--l wish you to try the best you
can to have peace as quick as possible
Brothrr-hold fast what tell you, it is the
truth, all my people who were killed are AS
dirt, think no more of them, the dead peo-
pie look from the ground toward their faith,
So, ana wish they once more could speak to
him. j now present YOU with string of
wampum in behalf Of che Wiuebagces, kie-
kapoos and Piankeshaws ;; also present
you with one for the Putawattimies.
Brorier-Hcar what tell you, for it is
the truth. My brother, who was killed,
speaks to INC from the ground, and tells me
to so to my father-my brother was not an
cry when he fought, but that bad m;sa told
him to strike my father.
CAPT. SNELLiNG's REPLY.
Brothers-I have listened to what you
have said, and rejoice that you discover an
inclination to walk in the right path. The
wampum you have given me j now hold in
my hand, and shall Immediately send to
your father the governor. He has been very
angry with you: you have killed many of
his warriors without cause. 1t is in his
power to drive you beyond the great waters !;
but our father loves peace better than war,
and will take pity on those of his red chill
dren who return to their duty. I have no
authority to speak for him, but shall soon
hear and tell you what he saws. In the mean
time you may follow your usual employment
unmolested, for the white warriors scorn to
strike the defenceless, or injure the peace
ful hunter.
Extract ola letter addressed to the Editor
ofthe american Daily .4duertiser, dated
"CARTHAGEN 9th Dec. 1911.
81 have given you no accounts from here
for good while, for there was little of real
interest to communicate. Near twelve
month ago, the provinces began to treat of
forming General Congress, and as yet that
object is unaccomplished it is, however, now
expected to assemble in place called Ibag-
ne, in the province of Nerva, not far from
Santa Fe, where the Deputies of Carthage
ma and of the interior provinces, are to meet.
Santa Martha, Rio Hacha, Porto Bello and
Panama, have not joined in the measure, &
whether Quito means to join itself, or will
maintain separate independent government,
is not yet ascertained. Dissentions and mu-
tual jealousies, have been predominant in all
the provinces, and whether the expected
Congress will be able to establish a we'll
constituted General Government, is still to be
seem Santa Fe formed constitution some
time ago, which, however, must undergo
changes, as beingtncompatible with the es-
tablishment of a respectable Federal govern
ment. Carthagena and Santa Martha are
1o<k
ened by the disaffected natives of old Spain,
who resorted to Santa Martha from here &
from other parts.
:" The only memorable event for long
time, happened here on the 18th of the last
month, which produced Declaration of In
dependence OF any government in Spain
and though the tumult lasted several days,
and thousands of the people had forcibly pro-
vided themselves with arms, not life was
lost. This circumstance, several times re-
peated here and i'll Santa Fe, as it is a GER
tain proof of moderation and good conduct,
even in the lower classes, must induce every
sensible mind to wish them possessed of a
good government, of which they show them
selves not unworthy.
The most memorable circumstance on
the 18th November here, was the abolition
OF the INQUISITION-it was here they
had their principal seat for all Terra Firma,
but it is nozu no more. The buildings which
belonged to that Institution, are destined for
Tribunals and other public useful purposes.
II is hoped that the late successes here
will cement the harmony pervading in the
interior. A great thing has been accom-
plished in doing away the Inquistion, for
though they did not venture at present to
exercise their power to great length, still
their underhand influence was great and
baneful, and in every place they had their
emissaries and adherents. Only two years
ago they accommodated every individual,
who had any paper of the political changes
at Quito in his possession, and who did not
deliver it up to them; and if you reflect
that excommunication from their Church,
| according to their creed, is the same thing,
! it not recalled, as eternal damnation, you
will not wonder at the power they exerci-
sed, supported by superstition and igno-
rance,
6 The newspaper states more at large
the occurrences as they passed, & contains
| the Declaration of Independence of this pro-
vince, which at present is called the state of
ICarthagena. Commerce is mostly dead, and
the want of money extreme, yet it is ex-
pected that the government will now re-
ceive some supplies of money from the into
rior.
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