Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-29

ed from the scat Of war. 1t was Mr.
M'keeNcr WHO commanded the vessel
(the Thomas Shields) on board 0fwhich
the two Indian chiefs were dscoy ed, who
were afterwards haaged n front ct Fort
81. Marks.-lt will be ,recollecied HAT
one OF them, Francis the prophet. was
Tie principal insiigator of the massacre
at Fort MINIS, where several hundred men.
women and children were shot. scalped
burnt and tortured with circumstances
OF unparalleled cruelty. " hen treaty
Was afterwards concluded by Gcnerai
Jackson withih Greeks, his fellow relu-
sed 10 acceie 10 its tcras, and was out
ldwed by his countrymen STAGE then he
has signalized himself by numerous rob
berries and murders committed ON tEe
frontier inhabitants, and hv his endea-
YOURS, IN conjunction with those of the
Infamous Noodbime, 10 excite the Semi
noleS 10 war, IN which fatally or them
and himself, lac srccee.ltd. The other
cbiei, who MAS executed with irancis, is
he same that commanded ihe sayages ut
the murder oi Lieutenant Scott and his
party on Flint river. Nre,ches like these
are not entitled 10 The rist,. Of prisoners
OF war IN furnishing them with death
general Jackson has only oheJ cd The I'M
pulse of duty and the dictates Of Justice.
We are sorry that the reMS of Wood
bne's capture Is not confirmed the right
name OF the man Who was mistaken for
hlmis ArbuiInoi he Mas caught in ST.
Marks and is SAID 10 possess the worst
traits of Woodbine'S character.
The number OF ihe enemy, who have
fortified themselves below ST, Marks.
and against whom general jackson has
marched, Is greatly exaggerated by the
Mobile Gazette instead OF 2JQ0 men.
~ - l. a
force cannot exceed $40, vino probably
will not presume to offer hai,le.-In fact
The power and spirits of the indians we're
utterly broken, and the war, So iaras it
supposes resistance on the parf of The e.
nemy, is al an end.
There We're so men in Fort ST. Marks
when II was surrendered 10 general Jack
SON Ii Is represented as a work of some
strength, and II now contains garrison of
400 men
a large number of Indians, mot far
short OF fo00( had sought refuge IN PEN
saco!a, whittier II Vas believed that gene
raj Jackson would follow them. The 90
Vernorwas preparing TO defend The town:
the citizens were IN arms, aud were in
constant expectation of u visit, which no
doubt would he highly agrt cable 10 large
majority OF them. Gazette.
NASHVILLE, May I2-The fonowingis
an extract az a letter FROM Gen. ACNsoN
to a gentleman in this place, dated
Camp before -. @arks}
9ti Aprii, ISIS
On tie 10Th alt marched .-om Fort
Gadsden into the heat of the enenv's
country. On the iiust. | was reinforced
by some friendly Indians and bafiaions
oil tennessee volunteers under Col Eli
OFT: arriving wiihip mile and an half Of
hlickasuky town, discovered the In,iians
posted on an advantageous point ofland.
with large pond III their front, and Sc
cured IN their rear by woods and Swamps.
HE spy companies, supported BY The
horse, were ordered forward, and a Short
and spirited conflict ensued; the Indiaas
soon gave way, and were pursued through
their towns. The three succeeding DAYS
were employed in securing Ia. ir country,
burning their towns, and in securing their
corn and cattle, OF which we found great
abundance upwards OF 800 LENSES lave
been consumed. | haveto regret the loss
OF one man killed CTucker) aud 4 wound
ed, Ctrom Tennessee y of The Indians. 80
wera killed and 4 were made prisoners
60 men, women aud children Of the war
party have surrendered. The greas mar
ch,ctot the Mlckasukics is among the slain.
In the Mickasuky town we discovered
upwards of 800 scaps were found about
50 were suspended or q painted war pol.
| on The Square, fresh, and OF every desctiv-
| ton. from The tender nfan. 10 the AGED
mother.
Apprehending that the enemy mighta al
| tempt TO occupy ST. Marks, learning that
they were kindly received there, and dis
cOveriSg that ii would prove an advania-
geous Depot for my supplies, ! marched
| for, and reached it on HE evening of lie
| 9Th. On my arrival, several commnnica-
| tons passed between mysefahd the COM
! nandant; when, TO bring matters 90 a
| close, delay being evidently designed, 1
| ordered the light companies 10 advance
| and take possession, and Capt. Never
! to assume position III the rear; while
| Gen. Gaines was instructed TO hold his
| brigade in readiness 10 act, il PERSISTENCE
were attempted none, however was made,
| and the light companies entered. possess
| ed themselves OF the fort, and pulled down
| the flag. Capt. MEver having boisted
| English colOrs on board his boats, Fran
| CTS Uhe PROPHET) acknowledgements, and
| two others were decoyed OH board; be-
| iievIng HIM TO be the promised aud daily
| expected aid from New Providence, un-
| der the command Of Woodbine. These
have been hung to-day. Tomorrow I
march tor Suwanney, where hope 10 put
| dn end 20 the war. have not time TO do
more than give You faint view Of things
| as they are. ! have been forced TO en-
| counter many PrivatOns, but they hays
| been surmOunicd." TCia7i0H
MIR. Claiborne the member Of congress from
| this district returned 10 this town on FRIDAY
last. we learn the law paying for property
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