Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-01-14
MtsreIIanp.
Red Eagle.

Alb. Meek, OF Alabama, is about TO
publish work called "Red Eagle The
hero is no less man than the famous
WEATHERFoRD, the hero of The battle OF
Fort Mimms, in Baldwin county, Ala.-a
most sanguinary battle, and full enough OF
romantic incident.
According to the Washington cores
pondent Of the Journal of Commerce,
Red Eagle was Creek and half.breed,
His father was Scotchman named Charles
Weatherford. Red Eagle, at the battle
of Fort Mimms led the Indian army, and
exhibited all the sanguinary feroclty OF a
mailman, sparins none, and dren ching his
arms in blood wherever he went. From
the date Of this battle he commanded the
entire Creek army, and fought in all the
battle-felds of Alabama. The opening
and closing scenes Of the war were in
strange contrast. The battle of the Horse
Shoe terminated the contest. OF twelve
hundred warriors, not more than ttcenty
escaped, and nearly six hundred were left
dead on the field. This was an awful re-
,aliation. During the war four thousand
Indians were killed.
Ills a little surprising that though great
Inducements were offered by our army un-
der the command Of Gen. jackson for the
capture Of Red Eagle, he always contriy
ed 10 escape detection; and when at last
taken, he had voluntarily and alone en-
tered the camp of the commander to ask
for peace. His speech on that occasion
is one Of the most eloquent in the history
Of oratory--ho matter what nation we re-
fer 10. There is not trope or metaphor
in the whole Of tilt is all one bold and
fervid burst Of feeling, in which are upper
most sentiments of the purest patriotism,
Of noble independence, and deep love OF
bis people.
"Once,' remarked Red Eagle. 81 could
animate my warriors to battle. But can
not animate the dead. My warriors no
longer hear my voice. Their homes are
at Talladega, Talahatchee, Emukfaw and
Tohopeka. have not surrendered my
self thoughilessly. While there was a
chance for success, never left my post
nor duplicated peace for my nation or
myself. On the miseries and misfortunes
brought upon my country, look back
with the deepest sorrow and wish to avert
still grealet calatnities. If had been
left TO contend against the Georgia army,
lwould have raised my corn on one bank
81 The river, and fought them on the other.
But your people have destroyed my nation.
Gen. Jackson, you are brape man lam
uslA'er. do moi fear to die. But re-
lyupon your generosity. You will exact
uoterms of conquered and helpless peo-
pie; but those TO which they ought to &C.
cede. Whatever they may be, it would
now be folly and madness 10 oppose them.
L they oppose, you shall find me among
the sternest ehforcers Of obedience. Those
who would still hold out, can only be in
Huenced by mean spirit Of revenge. To
this they must moi and shall not sacrifice
the last remnant Of their country"
10 this extract, says the Journals cor
respondent, you will find some index 10 the
Character of the hero, who is the subject
Of The expected work. The speech was
not less worthy Of admiration than the
bold step Of appearing before Gen. Jack
BON in person, who, il was told him, had
liked price upon his head. The hair.
breadth escapes Of Red Eagle during the
var, are some Of them Of thrilling inie-
rest. At one time, when holly pursued,
10 leaped from bluff one hundred feet
nigh, into the river, on horse back! His
tiair Of love, too, with white woman,
whom he subsequently married, abounds IN
fumance.
Red Eagle had been literally educated,
views.
ASTONISHING LiBERALITY-On the part
e'an Incorporated company in Lowell
A,young lad lost bis arm last week, at Low
aoy lis becoming entnpgled il the mach
ICY, present Of THIRTY THREE HUN.
IAlD DOLLARS was made up for him three
andTed Of which was given by the compa.
and THREE THOUSAND by the
an0s employed, the female and male
pen.iyes,'