Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-10-23

~ tVo. utIu 10 tei II prisoner tllt
had been taken and brought to the General. to go
! and tell the Indians that were secreted, eff they
would surrender. that they should he protected"
The prisoner refused, stating,-"If he went they
woe'd kill him;-,hat they would fight until they
died"
"Fro'p the commencement TO the end Of the ac-
ton, the Indians fought with the most Infatuated
desperation, aud never showed the least DISPOSE
ton oil asking quarters; nor would they accept
them when offered. Gen. jackson showed every
disposition of Kindness and humanity to the enemy
that fell within his power; to the warriors, as well
as to the deicuceiess, that existing circumstances
would Afford; and l am satisfied that the action
did not continue longer than was necessary to
the success Of the army, and the safety Of the
men,"
Extract from Col. Samuel Bunch, Of Rutlcdge,
Ten.
"1he charge il one, which could not have been
expected from the most viruient OF Gen. Jackson's
enemies. That the troops who foHgh, on that oc-
casion, nre to be branded as cofd-Jiroded murder
c9o, instead OF receiving the unqua lied approba-
ton Of every American citizen, is what would not
have been imagined by any one Of those brave
men who joined the standard Of their country in or
der to def.ud our southern borders, and to prevent
the recurrence OF such butcheti,s as that of Fort
hiins. The charge is one which none can an
swer or disprove, except II be those who were in
the engagement, and who are necessarily inipli-
Gated in the charge. But, interested as they nay
be in the decision Of the question, 1 confidently
believe, that from them, the people Of the u. States
WILDE willing to receive an account Of this affair
and to rely upon such account as a correc, narrative
Of that transaction. I was in the engagement, and
had Il in my power to observe the conduct Of Gen.
Jackson, as well as the troops under his COM
mand.
"That there was any cruelty on the par, of the
commanding general, or OF his officers or soldiers,
towards the enemy, is entirely without founda-
ton; but on the contrary, the fighting continued
no longer than was necessary to the success OF
our arms.
SAiter fha heaf nf the nnr,rounart ,c, o.o-
and we hnd obtained possession Of the enemy's
works, an interpreter was sent by General Jack
son TO some Indians, who had possession OF n po-
sition which could not be taken without endanger-
ing the lives OF many OF our troop. The inter-
prefer was directed to otIer the Indians quarters
! and protection from injury, with the assurance that
when peace should be restored, they would he Ii
berated.
.eturn, they fired upon the interpreter, wounded
him, and subsequently several of our soldier.
were killed, and others wounded in taking this las,
hold of the Indians. l have thought il proper to
make this brief statement i'm reply to your COM
munication on this subject"
Extract from Col. James Terriil's letter, Of Law
renceburg. Tenn. ,
you well remember when we arrived in sight
oil the Fort at the Horseshoe, we found The Indi.
ans numerous, with a strong and we'll constructed
breast work, made OF large pineiiinber,& the Id s
prepared to defend hemselves-they fought de-
PeIa;.iy. After the General found it necessary to
charge tho breast works, the Indians defended
them Tor a long time and when the troops had seal
ed the walls, they contested every inch Of ground
The fighting did not continue longer than was
absolutely necessary for our saieiy,-nothing took
place like ga cold blooied massacre" In this
battle and every other battle, where | was with
him, neither General Jackson, nor his troops,
showed any disposition to shed more blood than he
was Obliged TO Color safety and success OF the ar
my. General jackson at all times, was particu-
ly kind and humane to prisoners-as were also his
| nftIrnrG and cpl1Inr- Il Enn,y thar 800 V-i
son always had his prisoners protected and Prov.
ded for, as well as his situation would enable him
to do.-He did often attend himself, to the com.
fort and wants OF his prisoners. | nave seen him
attend, in person, TO dressing the wounds Of the
prisoners.
TO the humanity and kindness OF General
Jackson, 1 do assure you that it has always been
my opinion, that few Generals ever equailed him
He was particularly kind and affectionate TO a dis
trcssed or sick soldier-and would visit them in
their Affections, cheer their spirits,& attend to their
wants,-and on march, | bave seen him place a
sick soldier on his saddle horse, aud walk through
the mud himself for many miles-and the same
disposition, which made him kind and generous
tow ards his soldiers, appeared 10 govern his con-
duct towards his prisoners"
Extract from Col. 7. c. w!m Of Knox coun-
ty, Tenn.
eel heard no order, nor did ! see any act OF
General Jackson's that could, i'm the slightest de-
gree, he considered an act OF severity. Neither
did the action last longer then was absolutely ne
cessary Tor the success OF our army, and the safe
ty of our men. General Jackson did evince eve
ry disposition OF humanity that be could, 10 the
enemy. The prisoners were as well treated as
circumstances would permit; and az an evidence
oil his not wishing to massacre, he did i'm my pre-
scncc send Mayiield, the interpreter, TO the Indi-
ans on the right Of the Breast work, and offer them
quarters. on conditions they would surrender, and
during the time he was making the offer he was
wounded by those very Indians TO whom quarters
were offered. They nlso killed several other per.
sons. Capt. Gibbs, 1t. NJ. c. Moulton, and some
others L do not recoi.ect the names OF, and you al
so were wounded by them.
Goa the morning after the battle, ! was inform
cd by Col. James Brown, a Cherokee, that some Of
the enemy were found under the bank of the ri
| yer, who were killed by a party of Cherokees,
among whom were Col. Brown, Mai. John Wal
ker, and Maj. Ridge; but that General Jackson
was not present, and knew nothing OF the circum
stance until il was all over, I feel satisfied. Another
evidence Of his humanity 10 the indians, is the fol-
lowing circumstance-an Indian was found the
next morning after tile battle in a hollow log, who
was cut out aud taken 10 the General. Or exami-
nation he was found to be severely wounded ia Sc
veral places. He was placed under the care of
the Surgeon, Doct. Hogg, I think, ard every at
tention paid to him that was necesssry-aDd on
his recovery, was taken 10 Nashville by General
Jackson, with whom | understood he lived for
some time; and afterwards ! saw the same Indian
in Nashville learning The boot and shoemaker's
trade"
Extract from Maj. John l.. Aliens letter Of Paris
"ktthe battle Of Horsc-shoc I bore the commits
mission Of first Lieutenant in the artillery GONNA
ny, commanded by Capt. Parrish. and was present
at the artillery from the commencement OF the ac-
ton until I was wounded. was carried away
and so soon as my wound was dressed I returned;
and remained near 20 General Jackson during the
day. heard General Jackson give no orders
for massacre, nor did ] ever hear such a thing