Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-17

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No reliance should be placed on such statements
Public report is the most alibe of all evidence 1t has
been said "frst to crawl on the ground like serpent
in its progress it rises 10 the size of Giant and u
malely hides its head in The clouds"
AS far Us we have been enabled to learn the facts Mt
tending our difficulties with The Creeks are these All
that portion OF the tribe residing above the new roa
leading from Montgomery TO Cru,ubus is now peace
aole opolhe-Y ohoa, with his friendly party has with
IN The last few days. run down all the hosrs Of tina,
sectinn and made prisoners Of theui-kne Of their
mUSt noted Chiefs
Below the road, the Uchces and litchties are repre-
scented to be IN armsthey have laid waste the county
from Cook stand to Columbus; have burnt the town oil
Roanoke, in Georgia, and massacred most of the nha
nants. heir aim appears TO be, to give one general
baitle and then retreat to the wilds Of Florida They
SAID by scouting parties TO be embodied aut twenty
hve miles from Tuskegce, in direction towards the
Chattahooche river, in swamps, and will doubt
make determined resistance before they leave that
| gion of country.
Col Shackeiord, who at this time has charge Of the
forces ut TuSkegee, will soon have full Regiment
under his command. He is cool and discreet officer,
and one that will not suffer hnselfo be deuded by evil
minded white OF the nation; for among many honest
citlzens the fact be Disguised that there
who are Uiiiaiuousiy corrupt lie is preparing
depot for provisions, and will in short time be able to
meet the enemy. His steps thus far, have been marked
by prudence and foresight and we cannot doubt his IT.
innate success.
An express arrived short time since from the Camp
of Major General irwin who commands the 9th Division.
In it, is contained the intelligence that Fort has beea
erected at that place. and that he has 500 under
his orders He will suon be reinforced by Regiment
from the 9TH Division under charge Of Brgader Genera!
Moore. Should that reinforcement speedily arrive ut
the pnce of destination, the Indians will be completely
heued and consequently forced to yield, or be cut up
Their nicaaiou with Florida will be destroyed and
! the victory over them dscistre.
We daily expecting at this place, three compa-
mics from Brsadier General Braneys Brigade, as-'
Battalion of mounted Gun-men from the Division com.
mauded by Major General Patterson; besides Battalion
Of mounted rtemen from the second division. When
this force brought into action, tranquility to the new
| counties will be restored.
We regret to perceive that certain prints endea-
vorng 10 make the "Creek war;" political mattcr.-
We gentlemen against this course. We say to
them, that in the end they will be doomed to morticu
ton and disappointment. Our energetic Governor will
be able to give goud of HIMSELF and would be
found mpregnable 10 all &C false nsnuaions and base
iuuendoes, enanating either from private individuals,
packed political meetings. He will pass through the
fiery ordeal unhurt, in spite of The opposition
with which he is assaied. A'lhous in bad health he is
still at his post directing the campaign with vigof
IORDERs.
Head Quarters, Montgomery, May 2lst, lS3G.
The Commander in Chief has deemed it proper to
make known, to all whom may concern, the steps he
has taken organize and bring into the Creek Nation,
military force to put down any hostile movement that
may appear among that tribe.
Major. General Patterson, Of the first Division Of Ala
bania has been ordered to direct Battalion consist
ing Of FIVE companies Of mounted gun-men from his D
|
the command Of the forces of this Sale acting in the
| field.
The second Division has been ordered to furnish elk
companies OF mounted gun-men, TO repair forthwith TO
this place.
The senior Brigadler General (Moore) of the fourth
Division, has been ordered 10 detail ten companies, or
complete Regiment Of mounted gun men, and order
them TO repair forthwith to lrwnton Barbour county.
Major Gen. William Irwin, of the fifth Division, has
been ordered to detail FIVE companies battalion of
Infantry, who are to repair forthwith 10 lrwinton
| One regiment of Infantry from General Shearers D-
vision has been ordered repair forthwith to Tuskegee
portion Of this force is there under the command
| of Col. Shackleford.
| The officers in command OF Regiments and conpa-
mics, will observe the strctcst discipline their
mands, not permitting their men 10 struggle off into
small parties, or to commit any excuses the inhab
ants, or their property, or on any peaceabe and uno
Tending Indians They will also pay strict attention to
the making of their morning reports, and returns for
provisions, &c. $3.50. -
The Ad utunt and Inspector General will furnish the
| necessary for,us of .aeh reports.
| By order Of hr:eoM nunderin Chief, Gov. CLAY:
ALBERT J. PIcKETT. ltddo Cump.
! Nots-Since the above order was made, two compa-
mics of the Battalion from Cen Twins Division have
been detailed 10 support Col Shackeford at Tuskegee.
A. J. PICKETT, .7id-de- Camp.
! Ii CAMP, TusxEGEE e. H.,
May Dist, 1886. 5
To His Ercellency c. c. CLAY,
| Gorcruor und Commander IN Chief.
Mr. J. Alexander arrived this morning from Tallas-
see and reports that on Tuckabaches on Wednesday
two boys and three women were taken prisoners they
also captured hrtyve head Of cattle and three horses
belonging 10 Hoo-iohogdo of the two principal lead
crs of the hostiles
On Wednesday, Ofuskcc Yoholo taken prisoner at
Talassee. He in with white flag, protesting to
be friendly; he was however, arrested the instance Of
TustinuoGee Chopo, head chief Of Tailassee He has
since confessed that he had been in company with the
hostiles since the commencement OF the difficulties; this
has been confirmed by other prisoners one OF whom was
his sister-naw. His intention to Join small party
twenty in number) who were to meet this morning in
| Ufaupee Swamp, eight miles below Tuskegee. liopoM
Yohoo starts this morning to attempt TO arrest him.
divided into small parties. The friendly chiefs estimate
the whole number of hoses at hundred. Permit
me to urge your Exceency the necessity Of speedy
supply Of ammunition. In case of attack we have
ceved it anticipated that The Indians viii! start for
Florida and destroy all the provisions in their line OF
march-hat should therefore have speedy and am
pie supply is absolutely necessary rec ,sI1'; ~
P. S. ~ oclock-News is just received, that 0fuskee
| Yoholo has effected his escape.
CAMP NEAR TuskEcEE, May %, 1896.
! To His Ercelleney c. c. CLAY, COMMANDMENTS Chief
SILL have but little intelligence 10 communicate
except the capture Of IL Indians of the hostile party
belonging to the Sougahatchee tribe They we've taken
by the friendly part Of that tribe who state that they
(he sixteen) all Of the tribe which hostile They
have been to Tuckabatchee Ito Opoteyohola) TO
BE- delivered to the whites.
The Fertilization at this place is state of progress,
and we calculate TO- complete it tomorrow next day
Your Ecellency will be pleased to inform what course
should Sbe adopted relative to any prisoners which may
fall into our hands l..s
from Cant Broadnax of the Tallassee Volunteer Guards
stating that 1aassee Truyico; alias Ohfuskee ohoo,
one Of the hostile CHIEFS which had been taken prisoner
made his escape and pursued by the Guard one OF
whom sho, him through The heart. His escape had pro-
duced considerable excitement through the country, but
by this event it IS allayed