Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-06-01
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ST. LOUIS, Nav S.
We learn that the hostile Indians, amount,
ing 10 about 900, have left their village a.
Dove the Rapids of Rock River, and have
gone up the river GO or 20 miles above its
mouth. They are as hostile as ever, and
express their determination 10 fight but we
are informed that there are MANY near H.,
scene Of action who believe that they will
endeavor TO flee from the troops as soon IA
they make their appearance. II is reported
hat Gen. Atkinson has sent to Prairie dos
Chelns for three companies of the Ist Repi
ment OF Infantry, and that he intends 10 take
The held IN few days. We are informed
that some of the Winnebagoes, Pottawato-
mics, and kickapoos, are with the hostile
band OF Sacs and Foxes, but il is believed
that they will deSer! them OH the appaarsnca
OF military force.
LATER.-We are informed. by 0.ntl,-
man who arrived in town last night. that
news had been brought TO Rock Island. by
three Indians Of Black Hawks party. That
the hostile band Of Sacs and Foxes were a.
gam descending Rock River that thew had
expressed willingness to give up the muir
derers, and were determined TO sue for elem
ency They were driven TO this course. it
is SAID, by the detection of their allies among
the Winnebagoes and Pottawatomies. NOT
withstanding these peaceful appearances
Gen. Atkinson deemed the presence of the
Illinois Militia 70 be necessary, and had writ
ten TO Governor Reynolds TO tbat effect.
Republican.
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from The Georgia PcnitentiGru. The
New York Observer contains letter from
Messrs. Worcester and Butler, to the Rev.
Mr.. Patton of that city 1t is dated 3Oth
March. The following is an extract:
In regard TO what awaits us we have
nothing certain to communicate 10 you. Of
the refusal Of tho authorities OF the state TO
regard the mandate of the supreme court
you have already heard-What measures
VIII yet be taken, is point undetermined.
we expect TO know in the course of a few
weeks.-And what will be the result of any
step which we may take, it is uncertain 10
us.-We are but of small account in tho
scale And if our happiness were even Of
great consequence, we are happy, and we
trust in God that we shall continue TO be
happy while here. We feel that the object
already attained in the decision of the su
preme court, is an object not only worth all
we have suffered, but all that we shall suffer.
should the whole sentence be executed upon
us, which, however, we confess we cannot
yet believe Will be the case But i'm regard
to our country as well as in regard TO the
Indians, mOmentouS interests are vet at stake
and we would have all Christians prav, moi
that we may be delivered, but that the right.
oous may prevail and our country be say
ed.
We may possibly be at liberty within a
few weeks, and we may, on the other hand
be confined yet for nearly longer period
But whether in prison or at liberty we shali
remain with much affection and gratitude,
your brethren in Christ
s. A. WORCESTER,
ELIEZER BUTLER.
p S. We ought 10 have mentioned the
pleasing fact, that several individuals among
our fellow prisoners give some reason 10
hope that they have experienced saving
change Of heart.
Some curiosity may be felt 10 poruss Col
Benton's celebrated prophecy, in the en-
platte language Of the prophet and va
therefore copy it
IT Gen. Jackson shall be elected. he will
surround himself with a pack Of political
bull dogs, to bark ct all who dare 10 opposo
his measures. For myself, as cannot think
Of legislating with brace Of pistols in ny
belt, ] shall in The event Of The election Of
Cen. jackson, resign my seat in the Senate,
as every independent man will have 10 do
or risk his life and honour
$50
The times are strangely out Of joint
For lack Of argument, as we suppose,
one member Of Congress has spit in tke
/ face Of another member,