Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-09

mcnts Of honor, is my sufficient security that that
force, if it could, will in event be employed
against us
Gen. Gaines to Coz. T'roup 10th, June
SIR: In acknowledging the receipt of your Ex-
cellencys letter of yesterday evening, hasten to
assure you that, in whatever l have said verbally
or In writing, to the prospect of evil consequent
ces, or the impolicy OF entering upon the late
ded land, aud of the surveys in question: before the
Indians be required to depart Their efrom; have
not permitted myself TO be influenced by any state
| ments from Colonel Crowell, the Agent, (hough
by no means prepared to condemn that officer
without a hearing;) on the contrary my impress
sons were the result of many years of attentive OBJ
servation and experience in official and unofficial
intercourse with the Southern and Western Ind-
ans, added to a knowledge of the construction
which the treaty had received from the President Of
the u. States. These impressions led to the
conclusion that the proposed surveys with the con-
sequeat influx OF whl;emen, strangers to the lndi-
ans, during the existence of feuds araong them,
would not fail TO fan the flame of discord, that has
| already produced so much mischief among them.--
l cannot but regret the difference of opinion be-
tween upon this subject; and that it should have
| called forth any feelings expression Of contro-
versy is still more to be regretted
1 Having doubt that you will in due time near
from the proper Department of the General Gov
ernment fully and satisfactorily upon the subject OF
your letter, eeneralIy take this occasion ten
der to you my Acknowledgements for the prompti-
tude and frankness with which you have furnished
me with the information you have obtained in
pect TO the late disturbances on the frontier and
with which you have given assurance of your
eadiness to Cooperate with me in the discharge
of the important duties TO which my attention is
called.
Although there is much reason to hope that the
spirit of hostility among the Indians may be res
trained, and that peace may be restored between
the contendng parties and moreover, that the from
tier may be rendered secure without resort to fur
Their bloodshed; yet the desired objects may be
facilitated and more efec,ually secured by prepare
tory measures for coercion; / have 10 request that
your Excellency will be pleased TO order detail
from the militia volunteers of Georgia TO con-
sist oftwo complete regiments, of cavalry,
and one OF Infantry, 10 be held ready to assemble
at a moments warning. Arms, ammunition and
subsistence will be provided at the Agency, at
some other suitable point upon the frontier, where
it may become necessary to assemble the forces;
= of which due notice will be previously given,
Gou I. to Gen. Gaines 18th June.
SIR: In compliance with your requisition OF this
morning, 1 have issued orders 10 hold in readiness
two regiments for your service, and have taken
measures, promised, TO furnish as large pro-
portion of volunteer infantry and cavalry as can
r be conveniently assembled. Captain Harrisons S
troop of cavalry is placed under your orders
GOp Iroup to Gen. Games lSth June.
SIR: The Commissioners appointed under the
authority OF the Legislature to examine into the
causes of the recent disturbances in the Creek Ma
tlon, and particularly into the condsct of the
Agent connected with them, will make you ac-
quainled withmy instructions. Having, like your
self, other object ilian the development of truth,
40 doubt is entertained that they will receive your
confidence and that by concert and cooperation
such aids and facilities may be afforded as would be
desirable 20 you. They are particularly charged
interfere any deliberations or negotiations
which the United States may hold witt. The Indians
Tor other objects, unless solicited 10 do by your
: self.
!, From what has occurred, it is highly important
that this government should be represented at the
$ Council to be held at Broken Arrow on the 25,h
F. L he many Inconsistencies in the conduct of the
{ Indians TO be explained and reconced, and their
recent convection by the Agent, for the purpose
OF repeiling charges made against him by the Go
vernon of this state, the instance of the govern
inent OF the u. States, make il indispensable for
the attainment OF truth and justice tina, the Commits
sioners should be present there Ii FOR this purpose
It should be thought advisable to take with them
OF the friendly Chiefs, no are deeply inte-
rested in vndicang their character against reite-
rated attacks upon it'by the hostile party il is no
ped that this Likewise will meet your concurrence,
and nat they will be placed under your safeguard
e anu protection.
Gen Games TO Gop. Iroup, from Ladia,
Springs, 22d June.
DIR: nave to acknowledge the honor OF your
txceencys letter of the 18th of the present month
b In reply have to observe that, however much
: might be aided by the experience, talents, and
r aud integrity and honor of the Commissioners re-
ierred to on the part OF the state of Georgia, do
not feel myself authorised without instructions
from the Department OF War, to comply with the
demand contained in their letter OF esterlays date
" to be admitted to full and free participation OF
4 the council OF the Indans.''
The council will be assembled for the purpose OF
enabling to discharge important duties confided
to me by the govern of tie United States and
: OF which your Excellency has been apprised.
The Indians appear disposed to yield to the just and
pacific views or the President But they are still
laboring under some delusion and excitement
This would be increased rather than diminished,
by aiding to the number of individuals by whom
they are to be addressed by any addition or null
tipiicaion OF the matters of controversy to which
their attention may be called
arm fully authorized and instructed by the gov
eminent of the United States to protect the friend
ly Indians, 10 mitigate their calamous condition
and In the event OF hostilties having ceased the
part OF the opposite party, to restore harmony be-
tween them. Hostilites have indeed ceased and
have received satisfactory assurance of an earn
est desire the part of the chiefs Of both parties
TO remain at peace with each other, well as with
the United States. II becomes my duty therefore
to make peace upon just principles, and conse-
quentIy to avoid an Indian My impression OF
the high responsibility OF the trust repased in me,
suggests clearly the propriey of my having the en-
tire control of every individual whiteman, allowed
to address the council; and that should moreover
have the entire control of every expression uttered
tot council by any citizen or officer Of the Uni
ted States. Without such control councils on
both sides might be involved confusion; and the
benevolent objects oi the government eg.r-@tcd to