Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
from Fort Jones, Robert Billups, David, Dclk
ESQ. Mr.. Irwin, and Mr Hunter, were killed.
Enquirer.

TIE CTERoBEEs.
II is ascertaincd that there is Il strong sym
pathv between the Seminoles, the Greeks, and
the Chcrokees. However they may differ from
each other, against the white man they have the
same sentiments Of hatred and revenge; and II
they havc any reason to hope for success, they
will unite i'll hostllities against him. There Is
systematic and confidential intercourse between
them. During tho military operations i'll florl-
da, of the last winter, the Cherokccs, through
their scrcct channels of communication, were
informed of every important event occurring at
the seat Of war, before their white neighbours
could receive accounts Of the same transaction
by mail. And now the Crce5s arc informed of
the recent deprcdations committed by the Sem
inolcs in Florida, before the events arc made
known to US through our regular channels Of
communication.
1t is not doubted, that the failure Of the late
campaign i'll Florida has cmboldcncd the Greeks
to plumber and destroy the property, and to shed
the blood of the whites. Under this state Of
things it is the part of prudence to observe the
Cherokees with watchtul and suspicious eye,
even though they might appear to be quiet and
pcaccabic. But they have in fact given strong
indications Of hostility which cannot safely be
overlooked. Since the failure of Florida cam
paign, and the temporary success OF the Greeks
in Alabama and OIL our western frontier the
Chcrokecs in Murray and other counties i'll which
thew are numerous, have become sulkv and in
solent, and have declared that they will burn the
houses of the whites, and do as much damage as
possible The Ross-men say, that Ross has told
them that their land should never bo sold: and
that rather than leave it, required by the trca-
ty, and by the laws Of Georgia, they will die
fighting on it. 1t is believed by those who arc
well acquainted with them, that ali the chiefs
who signed the late treaty will be put to death by
the myrmindous of Ross if they venture TO return
TO their homes During the last few weeks,
about three hundred Greeks have made lodg-
mont in the Coosawattce valley, i'll the county OF
Murray. OF this party, the men (how numer
GUS, we arc not informed)a are well armed with
rifles. They avoid intercourse with the whites,
and arc suspected ofexaspcratng the Cherokccs.
Our citizens in those thimy settled regous are
Justly alarmed at the dangers which surround
them; and many families think of abandoning
their homes and seeking safety at distance from
these savages.-lbid.
4 few cases of small poy exist in Co.
lumbus--Thc troops are said to have de-
serted fort Ingersoll from fear oft.
From the -IiaJama Montgomery Journal.
The 81 prisoners who were lodged in our Jail
few DAYS ago by Opothlec Yohola, are out and
gone. They escaped last friday night and have
been since, near the line Of the creek nation.
The 81 Indians who escaped from Jail in this
place, fastened to Tallasce, shot Mr.. Robinson
who was active, in having them arrested near
that place. They will, we fear, kill Opothlec
Yohola. and other friendly Indians; who made
them prisoners. I6,d.
From the correspondence Of the Georgia Journal
Roech- -kc-Le-C -Chee-Creek.
juno II, 1886.
We learn from Alabama, that the Ala
bama Troops have refused 10 be mustered
into the service Of the United States. If
the rumor be true, think they are liable
to severe censure. At least, they might
be expected to defend their own citizens.
We are now in the enemy's country, with
in few miles of swamp where they
are said to be mastering in some force.
Upwards ola thousand arc rumored to be
in Broken Arrow swamp, about 5 miles
from us.
The camp is generally healthy:
1t is reported here that Gen. Moore at
the head of 500 men from Irwinton had
advanced to the camp of the hostile lndi-
ans on the Hatchachubbee, near high log.
\ heavy firing was heard in that direction
by Capt. Pearson and his command, who
were detached to cruise on the steam boat
Reindeer, and were returning TO Co!um-
bus. The result of the battle between
Gen. Moore and the Indians is not Ger.
tainIy known. There seems 10 be very
little doubt that al engagement had taken
place. / am of opinion that the move
mcnt was prccipitate one, but neverthe-
less, l hope it has been successful. We
regret exceedingly the unavoidable delay
to which we are subjected, and which pre-
vents US from moving to attack the same
body of Indians in the rear. A total ex-
termination Of the enemy must have been
the result of concerted movement. We
hear very little Of Gov. Clay, but it is
said he is preparing to move fram Ius-
kecgcc, with 1900 men. Gen. JessuP is
there.
Some hostile Indians to the number OF
twenty, believe, came in to Fort Mitchell,
Il da, or two since; and somewhat roman
tic occurrence took place there. An In
dian belonging to the hostile party, came in
to the friendly camp at that place, and car
ricd off young girl, who was in the camp.
The chiyalrous gallantry of the young
warrior, has been highly applauded by the
and sentimental.
JUNE 1S, 1886.
have barely time to say that news has
reached us that Ene-ah Martha is prison.
er. 1t seems that Gen. Jessup has NOV
ed from Tuskegee with the Alabama
troops, and is now within 8 miles of Fort
Ene-ah Martha, is captive in
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