Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-09-18

all Dis force 10 eXtrlcate his horse, but il
vain. A reinforcement had Joined theSi
oux, and he perceived another gun wa
raised at him in the rear. He now bega
10 think that he would fall a sacrifice find
ing resistance useless. At this momen
the two young Braves, who had been sta
toned on the hill, charged at full gallo
upon the Sioux, who gave way befor
them, retiring backwards with their gun
cooked. Ke-o-kucl and his companion
wheeled off in the best manner they coul,
keeping their faces towards the enemy
Ke-o'kuck called to them--"We wish tt
make peacer' The Sioux replied
"Meet us at this place to morrow for coun
Gill;" Ke-o-kuck responded, s.We will
They soon reached the high ground
wheeled their horses, and took view o
the Sioux as they retired. They disco
vered that the whole party Of Sioux war
riors, had advanced against them, ant
were then slowly returning to their camp
AS they were returning home, Ke.o
knck requested his faithful companions tt
explain to the chiefs and warriors what hat
taken place. Just as the sun was setting
they reached their encampment, but moi
without having been discovered previous
y, whilst yet at a distance, fork e. o.kuck's
favorite wife had, contrary to orders, and
unknown to the camp mounted swift
horse, and gone in pursuit, and returned
in advance, giving the news Of their safe
ty and coming. All the Warriors were
prepared to receive them. They came
in full speed--Ke.o .kuck passed on above
to the further end of the camp to his own
odge-threw himself from his horse, land
was Immediately surrounded by his wives
and children.
His companions related to the chiefs
and warriors what had taken place: and
said: ave are requested by Ke.o.kuck
to say that, whatever you NAV determine
upon, he is ready to execute; but will
give no opinion" The chiefs and war
riors determined upon meeting the Sioux
in council, as Ke.o.kuck had promised
them, the next day, and sent young war
rior to inform him of their resolutions,a land
to congratulate him upon his success.
At day break next morning Ke.o. kuck
was mounted on horseback, mastering his
warriors; and in short time the whole
party were ready, and took up the line
towards theSioux camp, with all their wo
men and children. When they arrived
in view, they all dismounted exceptKe.o,
kuck.-The warriors gave their looking
glasses to the women and boys, mounted
them on their horses, and manoeuvred SO
as 10 shew strong force. Ke-o-kuck, the
chiefs, braves and warriors advanced
After crossing the creek, he halted them,
and advanced with the chiefs, but reflect
ing that the Sioux might fire upon them.
and kill all the chiefs they being drawn up
in order of battle-he requested the chiefs
to halt, and advanced, alone, towards the
Sioux camp. As before stated, he was
well mounted on proud charger, that
pranced, and showed his rider to great ad-
vantage. On his near approach, he dis
covered that the advance line of Sioux
warriors were painted black, and when a.
bout fifty yards off, the Sioux fired their
guns in the air grounded their arms, and
threw down their powder horns. Ke,o
kuck's party in the rear returned the sa-
lutte. The Sioux chief advanced alone
to meet Ke.o-kuck, and shook hands. =
They were old acquaintance having been
to Washington city together. The whole
party of Sioux now rushed up to shake
hands with Ke.o-kuok, and his chiefs ard
warriors, who had all come up. The s.
oux women running with their children
on their backs, calling aloud, 1--WE have
made peace with the Sacs." J
A large space had been cleared off BY
the Sioux for the reception Of the Sacs
and Foxes, when they motioned them to
range themselves in a line, whilst the ST.
oux did the same. The high Priest, OF
Master of ceremonies, proceeded to the
fire in the middle Of the square, cut slice
of flesh from roostea Dog! went to the
Sioux chief, and calling upon the Grea
Spirit to witness the sincerity of theil
hearts in making peace, placed it in b.:
mouth. He then proceeded to Ke.o-kuck
and went through the same ceremony
and continued alternately, giving to the
Sioux and Sacs and Foxes, until all hao
partaken of the favorte morsel of conse
Grated meat after which they were treat
ed with a feast of Buffalo meat and mar
row bones, shook hands and parted. Ke
o-kuck and his party returned to the creel
whe re their women and children had ar
rived and made their Encampment. The
Sioux warriors paid them vsit,and dan
ced round their camp in menacing man
ner. The Sac warriors folded their arm
and looked with contempt on their move
ments. The Sioux returned to their CAM
hen their chief and two of his follower