The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-12-02
The Osages.

a.
proceedings at the surrender 70 Col. Ar
buckle, on the Sth. October, Of the individ-
nals belonging to that nation, who had sub
mitted to be tried for lately killing the
whites. 1t appears that among the Indians
the leaders Of Il war party are accountable
for the mischief done, during an expedition
even although they do not themselves ire
shot Accordingly in the present instance
the leaders were given up, at the head of
whom was The noted Mad Buffalo, who sent
his war club to New York.
ION the 7th. the whole town, to the NUM-
Der of four thousand, had encampcd at the
falls of the Nerdgris, four miles from the
Fort. At II O'Clock, on the 8th no indians
had arrived. The Colonel was i'll doubt as
to what they designed to do. lie had thrown
up breast-work Of wood, enclosing the en-
campment and stores. He had made prep
arations to meet them, provided they should
approach, with hostile intentions. His in
quiries, Oh my arrival denoted some fear
that they might become turbulent, if not ter
rife. About 1 O'Clock, it was announced
that four hundred warriors were approach
ing They forded the river about a halt
mile above the fort, and halted a little dis
tance in the most perfect order. Many OF
them brought their guns, bows and arrows,
and tomahawks, which was said to be unu-
sual when they met in Council. Indeed
could perceive some sign Of fear in those a
round me in the front In a few minutes
the Col. invited Clamore and the other
chiefs to an interview. The old Chief
came forward in complete American dress,
with the sash from his friend, Mr., Little, Of
New York, around his waist. His shirt OF
fine linen, and rufiied. Coat and pantaloons,
of fine blue, formerly worn, perhaps, by
some officer OF distinction at Washington.
Clamore is naturally a stately Indian, Of
about six feet i'll height, and his towering
pink plume, rising foot above his hat, gave
him noble appearance. Instead ofa sw~d,
he carried in his hand his magnificent pipe.
This was the first time had seen the old
Chief thus habited and the moment saw
him in this attire, ! felt secret impression
that something was to be done honourable to
himself, and happy for tho nation. His coun-
ten;nce was uneommonly placid. He seem
cd to feel his dignity, and when tool. him
by the hand, perceived that he was friend
~, and was thinking TO do righ
tThere were present two good lntcrpre-
tiers, viz. Mr. Williams and Francois Mogre
The Colonel opened the talk, by stating
that he was ready to receive those men, whc
were leaders in the party that killed the
whites. To this Calmore replied, that his
people wished to have these men tried by
the commanding officer, at this place. The
Colonel then fully explained to him his in
competency to try men for trespass agains
the civil Government the tenor Of our laws
the nature of the trial the way in which i
would proceed; and the care which wGalt
be taken to coSe at the truth, and TO do ina
tice. He also gave assurance, that the met
should be conducted in safety to Little Mock
the seat of Justice for this territory. Th
satisfied the Chiefs, and led them to rcgucs
the Colonel 70 repeat the same talk III hear
ing of all the people. They then retired
and the old Chief harrangucd his people fe
twenty minutes, repeating the talk he ha
heard, and making promises 70 the uhaP
ny men, that their families shonid be prefi
ded for Thus the scene became more AN
more interesting to the anxious spectators
win these men, after all, be willing to sub
mitl Can it be- was the secret cnQair
that went around.
''A large Council circle was formed, an
the criminals were seated in the centre
The Col. then repeated in the case of tn
criminals the explanation and assurance u
ready given and scene followed rs fec
ing as it was surprising. SIX Indian warr
ors, possessed OF all tire greatness of Roma
generals, resigning themselves, with mol
than Roman frmness, into the hands OF OK
government, to be tried for their lives. Ma
Buffalo in the full American uniform, iii
arose, and taking each Of us BY the han
thus addressed the commanding cfiice
"American chief, it was BY accident tho
white people were killed. But at your wor
I Twill go to answer for this offence
'.His voice was a little agitatcd, but fu
His countenance naturally fierce and 81
age, was however bold and firm. As
closed, the Councillors and Fathers RON
the circle, in very mild accents, pronou
ced what he had said to be right. This i
SPONGE was calculated to strengthen Il
criminals in the decision. The second til,
arose and said, "Chief, have never wis
ed to kill white men no, when they ha
come to my town, have with pleasure, i
them. But since you wish me to 50 and d
swer for this affair, / will go.'-Anotli
rose and said, MY great Father, have i
ed in peace till you see my head IS fall
grey hairs, and now they are covered VI
sorrow. At your word will CO. Toca
the old counscllors respond note oil app
baton, which Bespoke the unanmlty of
nation in the measure.-There were psesc
also, delegates from the people Of W u
Hairs Village, the little Osages, and Sli,
goh .Moinch's town, to testify their satisfl
tion in having the criminals given up; a
two of whom came forward and address
the Colonel to that effect.
GA general silence ensued. All were
tonished. The criminals took their SCI