Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

a common oar, aud the bJats are propelled witt
| a velocity sufficient to stem the most rapid cur
rent in the Missouri. The fiotilla made ST
Charles from st. LOUIS, (Alssouri) in about two
days, distance that requires, at least four days
BY boats propelled in the ordinary mode. 1t is
ascertained that these transports will make %
miles per day, aud 80 in cases of emergency.
FROM COUNCIL BLUFFS.
| ST.. Louis, Sept. so.
| Mai. O'Fallon, of the Indian Department, ar
rived here few days since from Fort Atkinson
which! post he left ON the 10th of September. and
descended the Missouri in AN open skill. We
| learn by a passing conversation with Major
O'FaIlon, that the Mexican Commissioners,
whom he expected 10 meet at the Bluffs, did not
arrive. commission tcds appointed by the
| Mexican government, headed by distinguish
ed citizen of that country, NAMED Boscari for
meriy Governor of the Province, and conspicu-
Gus for his military character and achievements.
This commission, however, owing To the unset
| tied state of their ,elations with the Cananclies
| (who, as the Governor alleges, were supposed
to harbor some treacherous designs against the
eXpediton,) and the actual poverty of the new
gov ernment, was finally dissolved IN council
of several of the most respectable citizens aui
some Americans who were at Santa FG. IL
was determined, however, 10 send an express
! to Council Blu,ls, To- appriZe Major O'f'aiion OF
the Americans the Governor wrote according
lly, expressing his sorrow nj the failure of the
original design, but besceching our mediation
with the Indians, promising, on the part of his
province, to comply with any regulations or
| measures that might be adopted TO bring about
the desired peace. About the first of August,
the express arrived at Council Bluffs, composed
of twentv-siX Spa!iiaras and c!iristianizcd In
dians, and accompanied by an American for
al If " ;,J,
As soon as practicable, the Indians were assem-
bled, and, in Council Major O'FaIlon en-
planned, with much earuestncss, the great ne
ccs4,ty of burving the tonahawk with their
Mexican neighbours that he was instructed by
bis government TO demonstrate spiritedly against
their depreiations, and insist upon an i.nine,ii-
ate cessation of hostiiities against our friends
ti:o Spaniards. He also urged the great solicit
tu,le which the government of New Mexico felt
OH this subject, aud their sincere desire to Gull
tivatc peace and preserve e. cd understand
ing with them. The Spaniards were quiet and
silent spectators 1T these conferences.
The character of the Missouri Indians, as
usual, display itself upon the occasion. The
Pawnees, at first, did not lend very willing ear
to the proposition for peace; urging that the war
was profitable one TO them, and nothing was
to be acquired by peace: that they had been
once at peace with the s>paniarls and never got
any thing more than their empty hand, but,
''when we come to visit YOU" addressing Mai
O'Failon, '',se not only get your hand, bar
something to smokes" that peace with the Ame-
rcans profitable 10 them as n war with
the Spaniards, .'but.n they concluded, Gas You
desire and insist upon it, we will make peace
with your friends the Spaniar,ls, and preserve it
as long as you wish US to do So"
| They then seized the hands Of the Spaniards
and expressed their Willingness to be friendly.
I After which the express departed for New Mex
| leo, bearing letter from Major OFallon to the
Governor, informing him of the result, sc.
| We ought 10 be particularly thankful TO Ma
| jor O'f'allon for his active Intervention in this
business. Ii orig mated with himself, in Ian
dablc desire to promote the interest of the new
| Republic of Mexico, and TO relieve the pcacea-
BILE and unoiiending inhabitants of that country
| from the annoyance OF some of our turbulent
| Missouri Indians. HIS influence with the IN
dams, as far as iiis intercourse has extended is
all prevailing, and in spirit of philanthropy
cong, ,uial to the inclination and wishes of his
government, he has produced tranquility or
! the Mexican borders, equally advantageous t.
our citizens, IL will be to the safety anC
Icacc Of the Mexicans. For many years, i:
destructive and barbarous war has existed upon
the Mexican lines, and from the practice of the
Pdwnecs III maiSing sacrifices by burnt offer
ings their hostiiitcs lave been marked with in
stances OF peculiar cruelty. The Pawnees and
Their allies are very Wariike, and have been
huown;tn carry their depredations far into the
interior Of Mexico, returning i'll great triumph
OH the Missouri, loaded with the spoils of war.
The Importance Of this reconciliation to the
Missouri caravans trading to Santa Fe, must be
daily appreciated. Ii removes almost the onl,
obstacle to very active and reciprocal inter
course between Mexico and Missouri, and viii
no doubt ensure the most friendly reception ant
! profitable markets to enterprising citizen.
III the disposal of their merchandise, &c.
We are sorry TO subjoin to these remarks thai
much uneasness is entertained respecting tlls
views and disposition of the amanches. They
are the most warlike and powerful nation on the
hGrdcrs, ana entertain the most Dpacable re-
sentiment against the Spanards. 1t is said they
arc forming copfederacy with the othernations
and that thty have it in contemplation to invade
our territory to make war ON the Osages, whom
they threaten with determination. Ought not
tl,e government 10 iuterpose in this case. Tie
Osage5 under protection, and should not
be left to tbe mercy Of such an overwhelming
foe.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30.
We regret to learn that the venerable Bishor
/ WHITE, whilst on Episcopal visitation
1 through the State, has been thrown from Gig
and had his fractured near the wrist. The