Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-05
FROMCoUNCIL BLUFFS.

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FROM COUNCIL BLUFFS.
ST.. Louis, Sept 3O.-Maj. O'Fallon, OF the
Indian Department, arrived here few days
since from Fort Atkinson, which post he left
on the 10Th of September, and descended the
Missouri in an open skiif. We learn bya
pa asing conversation with Maj. O'Fallon, that
the Mexican Commissioners, whom he expec-
ted o meet at the Bluffs, did not arrive. A
vernment, headed by a distinguished citizen
of that cOuotry, named Bescari, formerly
Governor OF the Province, and conspicuous
Tor his military character and achievements
ms commission, however, owing to the I'M
settled state oftheiT relations with the Canaan
ches, twho. as the Governor alleges, were sup
posed To harbor some treacherous designs
against the expedition and the actual power
yot the new government, was iinally d;ssuv-
ed IN council of several of the most respecta
Bile cit'zeps and some Americans who were at
Santa Re. l:.was determined, however, To
send an express tn Council Bluffs. to apprize
MAJ " Faon OF these transactions and upon
the suggestion of th- Americans, the Governor
wrot. accordingly, expressing his sorrow at
DE failure of the original design, but beseech-
ing "ur mediation with The Indians. promising,
on lie part of his province, To comply wih
any regulations or measures that ght be-
adopted TO bring about the desired peace
About the first of August, the express arrived
at Council Bluffs, composed of % Spaniards
and chrisianZed Indians, and accompanied
10y an American, formerly of ST. LOUSY nam
ID Beard, as guide. AS soon as practicable,
the Indians we've assembled, and, in Coun
I'll, Major O'Fallon explained, with much
earnes'"ess, the great necessity of burying the
Iomabawk with their Mexcan neighbours !;
hat h A TOD L.,
demonstrate spiritedly against their depre-
dations, and insist upon an immediate cessa
ton OF institutes against our friends the Spa
nlards. He also urged the great sociiude
which the government If New Mexico felt on
this subject, aud their sincere desire to cult
va'e peace and preserve good understand
ing with them. The SpanIards were quie,
and silent spectators at these conferences.
The character of the Missouri Indians, as
usual, displayed itself upon this occasion.-
The Pawners at first did not lend very will
ling ear Ia 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 Spaniards,
and never got any thing more than their emp
~ hand, but, " when we come to visit YOU"
addressing Maj. O'Failon, :" we not only get
your hand. but something TO smoke !" that
peace with the Americans was as profitable To
them as a war with the SpanIsrds, {" but"
they concluded, as you desire and insist up
on 1t, we Viii make peace with your friends
the Spaniards, and preserve il as long as you
wish us 10 do So"
They then seized the hands of the Span
iards, and expressed their Willingness TO be
friendly. After which the express departed
for New Mexico, bearing letter from Maiof
O'FalIoD 10 the Governor, informing him Of
ihr result. SC.
We ought 10 be particularly thankful TO
Major OFallon for his active intery eniion 10
this business. 1t originated with himself, in
lauuabie desire To promote the Interest of the
new Republic of Mexico, and to relieve The
peaceabie and unoffending inhabitants of that
country from the annoyance of some Of our
turbulent Missouri Iodians. His influence
with the Indians, as far as his intercourse has
extended, IS alprevaling, and in spirit OF
philanth'ophy congenial 10 The inclination and
wishes ol his government, he has produced
tranquility on the Mexican borders, equally
advantageous to our own citizens, as il will be
to the safety and peace of the Alexicans. For
many years, destructive and barbarous war
has existed upon the Mexican lines and from
The practice Of the Pawnees in making sncri
hces by burnt offerings, their hosttIes have
been marked with instances Of peculiar cruel
W. he IdVHe5S anu lDelr allies are very
warlike, and have been known to carry their
depredations far into the interior of Mexico,
returning in great triumph on the Missouri,
loaded with the spoils of war
The importance Of this reconciliation to the
Missouri caravans trading 10 Santa Fe, must
be duly appreciated. II remos es almost the
only obstacle TO very active and reciprocal
intercourse between Mexico and Missouri, and
WI no doubt ensure the most friendly recep-
ton and profitable markets to our enterprising
citizens IN the disposal Of their merchandise,
&c.
We are sorry to subjoin 10 these remarks
that much unessness is entertained respee citing
the views and disposition OF the Camanches.
Ihey are the most warlike and powerful ma
ION on the borders, and entertain the most
lmplachbie resentment against the Spanards
II IS SAID they are forming confederacy with
The olher nations, and that they have il in con-
temptation TO invade our territory TO make
war on the O'ages, whom they threaten with
extprminalIon. Ought not the government to
lDterpose 10 this case? The Osases are under
our protection, and shonld not be- left TO the
mercy OF such an overwhelming foe.
Enquirer.
FIRST DAY.
NEw YORk, November l.-One NJ the
most important elections we ever Witnessed