The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-10
FLINT, CHEROKEE NATION,

Nov ii, 1845.
h DEAR SIR; This will inform you how matters
stand in this country. Last Sunday, 9th instant
some little time after sunrise party of Cherokees
headed by John Potatoes, lieutenant Of the police
company, and some twenty or thirty men, came to
the house of James Starr shot him down in his
porch, and killed him instantly. Three little boys
his sons, ran; they were followed by the company
two making their escape; and one, named Buck, was
wounded with four rifle balls whilst running He
is not yet Dead but it is feared that he will not live
The company tried to kill two more little bows
the one five and the other eight years old; but,
through the prayers of their mother and sister they
were spared. The same company, or a part of them,
then went to the residence of J. M. Woods. One
Of the company went in the kitchen, took hold Of
Ellis Rider, dragged him out into the ward. and
there some ten men fred at him; he ran few yards
and then fell One of the company then went up to
him and stabbed HIM with a butchers knife. James
Starr, and his nephew Ellis Rider, were buried at
the same time yesterday. The company then pro-
ceeded to the house Of Buford Rider; he got the
news of their coming and left home The company
him and run him some distance; but, having
the fastest horse, made his escape into the State Of
Arkansas.
On the same morning, a company of eleven came
to the house of Washington Starr, a son of James
Starr, no doubt with the intention 10 kill him. They
came very near him and commenced firing; he took
TO the bush, but was shot through the arm whilst
running, but made his escape to Evansville, Arkan-
huntng-shirt. The news came this morning that
Joseph Starr, also son Of james Starr, was visited
by the Cherokees, and was wounded; we know not
to what extent All these crimes were committed
in broad daylight, without any provocation; there
was not even word passed whenever the COM
panles came to the aforenamed places, and their
victims came in sight, hut they Just commenced
shooting from their horses.
Many others of the old settlers and treaty-partv
made their escape across the line into the State OF
Arkansas, and where we will have to remain unit;
we receive succor from the United States govern
ment. Our lives are no longer safe No, not even
near the line in Arkansas. II is feared that they
will come across the line and follow up their scheme
of assassination.
Mr.. Mayfeld and c. w. Harnage returned yes
terday from the prairie expedition account of
ilhealih The main company some forty, went
on; they were within 100 miles Of their journeys
end, and will be looked for here in about a month
We remain your friends,
GEO. II. STARR,
JOSEPH M. STARR.
To Capt. JOHN RoeERs, and WIN. DurcH, Wash.
inpton City, D. C.
From the Cherokee Advocate
JAMES STARR, sn., AND sUEL RIDER KILLED
We have been informed that on Sunday morning last
party OF Cherokees killed James Starr sue Rider
and wounded VIM Starr and Washington starrihe latter
slightly and the former severely.
James Starr was the father Of the notorious outlaw Thos
Sprr and doubtless the rnglcader of the gang of es
peradoes that has long infested this country sue Rider
and Washington Starr tried for assisting the
murder OF Thornton and both there is every reason
believe actively concerned only outrsges men.
TONED last week, hut also in others equally endish
The Killing OF these men Is contrary TO law and such
to be regretted although 70 have been absolutely
necessary The number and daring Of these wcke men
was such that nothing but the mos, prompt and summary
mode of dealing could stay them their deeds stealing
robbng houseburning and numbering he safety of M.
and property required that end should nut 10 them
that evil doors might be struck with terror our country
be freed from those who have long SO frequently et
peiraed the most diabolica This has been done I'm
part; and the party which numbers many Of our most re-
spectacle and valued citizens, is still in pursuit Of other,
whom i is devouy hoped they may early succeed in ar
resting or furnishing ="
LIGHT HoRsr coMPsrrThe national council hns pass
cd bill organizing light horse company The company
TO he composed OF captain lieutenant and tw nty -four
mounted horsemen will be their duty TO pursue and ar
rest all ugt,es from Justice In the present condition Of
Affairs such company Is absolutely demanded and IL will
be most efficient supporter Of law and order The assist
ant principal chief has approved the bill and appointed
Robert Brown first, and John w Brown second In com.
mand-boih men Of nerve and energy.
BY reference 10 another article In our columns II III be
seen that the icrbeance Of the people has been tired out
aud that they have risen up for the security ofths lives Of