Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-02
Jeremiah Sleeper.

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We are glad to find by the subjoined infor-
nation from the Missouri Republican, OF the
| 18th ult. that the threatened hostiities among
the numerous tribes of Western Indians, have
been averted for the present Humanity is
much indebted TO Gen. CLARK, the Su2erln-
tendent Of Indian Affairs in that quarter, Tor his
successful efforts in procuring peace among
those savage and ferocious tribes, with whom
war is so bloody and exterminating. We hope
he may be able to prevent the alleged cause oil
collision, and render their peace permanent
st Louis, Oct. l2.-Contrary to our antlci2a-
tons, treaty of peace, amity and friendship,
was concluded in this city on the 9TH inst, be-
tween the Delaware nation and their confede-
rates, the Shawnees, Kickapoos, Piankashaws,
Weas, Peorias, and Senecas, residing in this
State and the Territory of Arkansas, and the
several bands of the Great and Little Usage ma
ton. Considerable difficulty was manifested
on the part of the Delawares, who were not
anxious TO come to an adjustment OF their dit
ferences and some of the Chiefs even declared
that they never would make peace with Inc o.
sages. The tomahawk is, however, for the
present, buried; but, although all parties appear
satisfied, and say they will keep the peace it
is probable that, ere long, it will again be rails
ed Situated as the Delawares, &c. now are,
in country without mach game, they will con-
tinue to encroach upon the hunting grounds
Of their neighbors, and thus produce new hos
tilities. |, is singular fact, that nearly every
nation of Indians between this and the Rocky
Mountains, are almost constantly at Wharf.-The
Northern with the Southern nation. The cause
is obviQus, ii commences with our aChite hunters,
settlers on the frontier, who encroach upon the
Indians nearest to them, by killing their game;
they, from principle of self representation, upon
the next, and thus it extends TO the whole.
Those more Immediately in the vicinity Of the
whites, being more skilled and better provided
for war, although frequently inferior in number,
| succeed in driving their neighbors to the North.
We are indebted TO the highly respectable
house of Messrs. H. & G. Barclay, of this city,
for copy of the subjoined letter from Messrs.
Manning * Marshall, of Mexico. This letter
contains very acceptable information 10 many
merchants in this city; and it is gratifying to
US to be the medium of this most agreeable in
diligence. ~ Y. Guz.
!. Merico 5M September, 1926.
| Being without any Of your favors 10 reply to,
the object of the present is merely to apprise
you, that from the general character of the in
teligence brought us here by the July packet
from London, and particularly from the circum-
stance of the Anglo Mexican Association hav-
ing refused several of their Commission Bills,
we have reason to apprehend that all those we
have negotiated and endorsed may be returned
upon US.
Under these circumstances, in justice TO our
selves and to our numerous friends, we have
deemed ii advisable to deposit securities for the
sum of half million of dollars in the hands
OF Mr.. A. German, British Consul General III
this city; sum much more than requisite to
cover all the claims 10 which we may become
| liable.
Have the goodness. if necessary TO commu-
icate this measure to your friends and ours.