Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-12-04
THE OSAGEs.

THE OSAGES
HE washington Gnzeue contains interesting
letter from MIR. Vail, OF the Union Osa.e Mission
giving an acconn Of the ptoce -ings al the surrender
TO Col. A'buckie, the 8,h October Of the nLi,i-
duals belonging 10 tina, nation, who had submitted 10
be tried for lately killing the whites N aunears H.
among the indians the leaders OF war parry are ar
coualabc for the mischief done, during an expcdi
ton, aud, although they DO themselves ere shot
Accordingly IN the present instance the leaders
gwen up, at the h.ad Of whom the noted NJ .d
Buffalo, who sent his war clab to New York
" On the 7ii, tue whole ta@n, 10 the number of
fur tlousa aud, had encamped Al the falls of t,e Va.
dsris, four miles from the Fort. AT IL O'clock. on
the 3'b, no Indians had arrived. Inc Colonel was
~ doubt rs TO what they designed 10 do. lie h;uI
thrown up oreast-work OF wood, enclosing The en-
campment aud stores. lie had made preparations IN
meet them, provided they should approach with hos
tile intentions. His mind was ouilecied and ,bough,
iai. BIS inquiries, ON my arrival denoted some fear
that rhty nigh: become iur buani, IL not Terrific
bout O'Clock, 1t was announced that four ,,p,ir n
warriors were approaching. They fprdcd the rive,
about nail mile above The fort, and halted lile
disauce IN the most perfect order. MANY of ,tem
brought their guns, bows and arrows, and iowa
hawks, which was SAID 10 be unusual when ,,ey me-,
N Council indeed could perceive some s,ea OF
tear IN those around uIc IN the fort. In few mi.
nutes, the Col invited Clamofe and the other chief.
10 an interview. The Old Chief Dame forward in
so"p,ee american dress, with the sash from his
friend Mr.. Iiiile, Of New York. around his waist
tt,s srt oil fine linen, and ,ufa d. Coat and pauts
Ioons, OF fine blue, formerly worn, perhaps by some
otcs' OF distinctions at ashingon. Ciamore IS NAT.
aud has towering pink plume, ri.ng loot above b,s
hal, gave him a noble appearance. Instead of
sword, he carried in his hand his magnificent p;pr
THIS was the frsi lime had the old Chief inns
Labited and the moment saw him i'm this a,,i,e I
felt seei et Impression that something was 10 he
done honorable 10 himself, and happy Tor the nation
Ills countenance uhcomnionIy piacid He
seemed 10 feel his dignity, and when look him hy
The hand, perceived that lac lriendly and was
thinking 10 do right.
:" There were present two good interpreters. viz
nd
opcned tho talk, lay staung thar he was ready 10 re-
eeive those men, who were leaders the parry ,ba,
Killed the whites To This Clamore replied, that his
people wished to have these tried by the com
manding othcer, al This p,ace. The Colonel then
ioNy explained 10 hin ms incompeiency TO try men
dor .respass against the civil Government The te-
nor ~ our laws the nature OF The trial. the way IN
Which Il would proceed and the care which would
be taken 10 come AT The truth, aud 10 do justice He
also gave assurance, thar the men should he con.
Quoted 10 safety TO Little Rack, the OF justice Tor
this territory This Stabilized The Chiefs, and led ,ter,
request the Colonel 10 repeat the same tall in
hearing OF all the people, They then retired, and
the Old Chiet ha'angned his people for tive n,y mi
Rn,os, repeating the 'aik he had heard and making
promises TO the unhappy men, that their families
should he provided for. Thus the scene became
more and more Interesting TO the anxious suec,,or.
VIII these men, after all, he willing 10 submit Can
q he was the secret enquiry that we nj souuJ
g large Council circle was formed, aud thc CHI
minsis were seated IN the GENRE. The Col thu,
rept aied IN the PIE ence Of he crimn.! ,iieexpa,
t'Jns and assurances already gwen and scene io,.
lowed as feeling as u was surprising SIX Indian
warriors, possessed Of all the greatness OF Roman
grBerals, assigning themselves, with more than RI
man frniness, inro the hands Of om government, 10
be Mied for their lives Md Buff,luc, in tho sun A.
rsrcan uniform, fist arose, aud taking each oil us
10y 'ss hand, thus addresse The commanding officer:
- American chief, II was by accident those white
peopse were killed. But at your word, l will go 10
answer fer this offence"
80 His yaice was a little spitaied Lut full III.
coun'enaace naturally he ce and savage, was howe
YER bold and h'm. As he closed, the CounseIiors
sndt"F'sfs round the circle, in very mild accents,
pronounced what lie bad said be right This res.
ponsc ~as calculated 10 strengthen the criminals gn
the decision. Ike second then arose and sad
" Chief, ha'ed Heser wishodro kill white men no.
when they h"ve'oome TO my Town, have with plea
sure, led them. But since you wis, me 10 90 anil
answer fer this afiair, will go."ABother rose and
sad, My create a'I,er, have lived in peace ll
sou zee my head 10 Toll OF grey hairs, and now The,
covered with sorrow. AT your word will 90 >,
10 each The old counseors responded note Of an.
p'obauou, wl'Ich'bespoke The unaniuiiy OF the ma
sgaIes from ihe people OF white Han', Vdlape ,,e
jnIle osages, and Sh0ogon- Moinch's 'own, 10 les
ti!y their satisfaction in having the Criminals yiye.
-pe aud Two Of whom, caase forward and add, essed
lhe Colonel to that eject.
- general silence ensBsd. All were as,onshed.
HE crID'iralst0ok their SEATS with n counGensnce
ne'her hpac'ous nor IeaIo bu' honest aud thought
Sol il'hisy say with confidence, that no oaa saw on
tha Gay ama.cious look in va Usage Mad BnG,.
10 10 psrticslsr gained great ksnor 10 himself When
The nIe ca Tor them TO bid adeu their families
v.
tse led to reqgesi liberty 10 with iheu Giends
tsyo days longer. Wnb his accssioaled wisdom. The
Colonel removed the difficulty Icy assuring them tbal
their wives and children might To see them -,
any tinle while they remained at the fort They then
Jose aud followed i've Colonel into the garrison
where they we're reeeiesd by the soldiers, aud con
seyed away for .safekeeffsg. During all this time
not Sigh noT cty w1s heard among the people /,
thug wilhogi parsllei 10 the nation. For usn4lly
on The smallest occurrence rather unpropifious there
is much crying aud sobbog 1Edeed, so Ear from OPP
pos,ng The neasUre, the are all IN favor Of II
knowing that u will them aud their children
from beng destroyed By war The colonel express
ed he highest Satisfaction tie conducI 81 the oso
pie genetely, aud nested them not merely ns o
friend, bat rs father. he gave rheu the customs.
~ presents IN food and tobacco. bat was careful 10
give them nothing antiI they had done The business
Tor which they came 10 The goFt Al night the chief.
sept ~ the Commanders tent, add the people gene.
sally returned TO their camp."
From the Washington GazetteI
LtsrrbsU IF Gen. la Faysne and ne Iaeiian Cb;e6
~ W1skiggCoH
Fesier'lay he Delegation Of Chociaw chiefs IT
pr sent ~ tbs city, repaired frcm their residence Al
TeneisoDs Hotel 10 The Quarters Of Gen L. Fay.
cite At 9 'dsbys, NJ or John Pitchyne, their Inter
prelsr, having been introduced 10 Judge Brooke
was 10y be Judge, Introduced 10 the General, wbea
The several chefs, were Ivy name aad iide success.
sNely presented hy the MAYOR 10 ths Cuest of he