Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-01
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NJ. Stephens, ~. 4 lSGy -.
Our readers will De able to Judge waea
they read in this DAYS paper, the late talk
of the arch villain Woodbne 10 the Cresis
Indians, which las been the cause Of the
late murders ommiited on Our uaOtieud--
ing citizens of the frontier. by the lower
Creeks. The Talk alluded to, was hand
cd us for publication by a gentleman OF
veracitv from Fort Jackson, who was cal
led on by the Biz Warrior TO consult and
return an answer. lie informs uS, islat
every word and deed of the Big Warrior,
on this occasion has been that of a pa
triot aud true friend 10 the q. SiateS.--
II is not our wish TO implicate the British
government in this business, hutWe would
only remark, that ii would be well so
watch more narrowly, the conduct of
some of their agents, or rather that they
select men for such important stations of
more honesty and truth than Col. Wood
bine.- HGiCyoa.
Copy Of a talk sent from he British AGENT in
East IloridQ. 10 the Big Ha'TioT, heal Chef
Of tie Greek nation cf Indians
When the English made peace with the A.
mericans, they included the whole cfthe iUdiaH
nations, viz. Greek, ChOctaw, Cmckasaw and
Cherokee those nations were guaranteed in
the quiet possession of their lands. and the
Americans engaged to give up snch lands of
the Indians, as they had taken possession OF
during the war.
If they have not done so, or lift they have been
making further entertainments, the Chiefs have
only 10 represent their complaints and the ag-
gressionS Of the Americans, to the governor
of New Providence, WHO will forward them TO
England, or get them conveyed TO the British
minister at Washington, who has orders from
the King OF England 10 see that the rights OF
the nations above mentioned are protected
and the stipuialions cOnt8iucd III the treaty,
IN THEIR FAVOR. are faithfully carried into az
ept tl Up wis ia 20
TO war with Great Britain they viii not,
therefore, do any thing contrary 10 the trea-
~, and what encr0achmentS have heen made
must be without the knowledge of the Chef ~
the American government: and so SOON as he
is informed theTeoiby the British Minister IT
Washington, he will order the AMERICAN pee
pie who have taken possession OF Indian lands,
TO draw back to their own possessions
The Indian nations are all one great family;
they possess lands their great fOrcfathcrs
handed down to them, and they ought % hand
them down entire to their children. lfthey sell
their land, what do they receive for il Nothing
that will iast--it is wasted away in few years.
Whether, therefore, they sell or give IL away,
they are robbing their children OF Tie inheri-
lance they had q right TO expect. As a great
family, they ought to live as such with each
other: let the four natious join III bonds of
bTotherly love let them smoke the pipe nj
peace let the cultivation OF their lands be
their chief object during the spring and sum
mer, and hunting their diversion during Wnl-
ter and the produce of their labor will ne
bought by good people, Who will come aud
deal with them when tiey know there is any
thing to be purchased for goods money.
Ii the Americans, or other nations, live near
them, let them live in friendship with them,
ard keep mp good understanding; but on
no account sell or give away any of their iInds,
recommend this friend of humanity
A. A1DUTHNOTF.e
OioioLne, Wqrch u, 1917.
The Head Chiefs Of The Upper Creek nation,
have desired me, Oponey. to get the straight
talk for them what is written in the foregoing
believe to be the true and straight talk, re-
ceived from an Englishmar, who carried two
deputies to New Providence, and has return
ed with them TO 0kol0kne.
I, Oponey have been sent by Won, the head
Chiefs ofthe Upper Creek nation, 10 see the
Seminole Indians have done so they live
qnletly and peaceably. and wish 80 DO SO vi'h
all their Rcd BretherI IN every part Of The ma
ton.
Opoy Hatcho bas desired me to sec those
things I have done so and all quiet, and
had the talk I nOw send YOU, ard shaken hands
with the friend who gave it me.
That The friend have met came over with
goods, by desire Of tie Chiefs of the Lower
Towns and is true friend 10 the Indians.
The various and untrue Talks that you send me
son, an enemy to ali us Red Brethren, and
ougif not to be listened to; let me know wis
thcy are, and send ne an answer as soon as
possible 20 the present Talk.
OPONEY. his 10Th mark.
Written BY order Of tie aforesaid OpOney,
the Iith March. I6i7.
a. ARBUTHNOTT.
Uimess-AhRoN MORnIs.
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