Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-03
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER
REMINIscENcEs ce rHE REVOLUTION.


As4H
The publication, onshe l94h ulsmo, Of the histo-
rical memorial narraEng the particulars Of the dis
armng by Gen. SoKUYLER of body Of disaHected
people ai JohAstown, New York; has induced
survivisg immediate des cendant Of the Rev. AAnHs
CALDWELL, Of historical celebrity, Serving as q
chaplin with the army ia New York at the period
referred to- to supply us with copies Of certain
documents from the lland of thst eminent patriot
relating to subsequent events in the same section OF
New York. From these papers we make the
following extracts, which will serve further toius-
trae the eveats antl scenes of chat day.
Letter fross Rev. Iaenes CaldsrsNzo Mrs. CaLd,ce
ALBANY, Mar "a, T76.
Ny DEXassr returned here last night from Johnstown,
where Col Dsyt ms battalion sent 10 rcut out horrd
Of tories. Sir JoHH JoHssos upon his land near
six hsndd Scot and Germans who eneedy and depend
upon timhe greatest pso them, fear stupidity,
will do what he directs Before arrived, Sir John and
the geasr part Of retired into thick woods with their
arms whittier it impossible for to follow them Be-
sdes had another obstruction. About nine miles distant
from Johnstown is the lower castle tribe Of Mohawk In
dams Sir Johns influence Joined that Of their mis-
sionaE STEWART, who resides in their town, and Scotch
schoonas, prevailed upon the warriors appear in arms
arrived in that country. 1t therefore
cessey to hold treaty with the and appesse their minds
lest should bring Indian This treaty lasted
Monday and Tuesday the sschems for us the
rovs generally Of the lever castle tore and painted
in horrd warke Our brave youth looked
upon this kind Of insult and challenge, and wished for
liberty to avenge the ndgny offered to continental
We however, conducted the treaty with such calnes and
mness brought the warriors declare themselves fully
satisfied and that hey would home peace but before
this finished John and many Of his party be
could take with him, marched off and it is thought will at
tempt 60 Niagara Opnegacha It is probable they
will be either intercepted for have sent alarms before
them will suffer in the wilderness that many of them
will reach the place they intend By what lady johnson
says they expected people defeated Quebec, and
that troops were arrived New York think therefore
probable that Sir John intends join the troops Montreal
and down and attack that place. But the Lord seeh
al .he.e things, and if he dslghtsth in u.s. will deliver
ort Of their hands 4 find, however, that the gentlemen of
the army and the active persons in the country will withdraw
from their servicee eectual and vigorous
taken sgainst the tories Not
cluded upon step taken but is communicated by them
their associates em Quebec New York and whatever
additions their purpose, they join
The woman in gohnstown, where we lodged, received
letter while there from her husband Captain Tyer, in
London who fed there with Guy johnson. This must have
been conveyed by tories, and thus they anst intelligence
from England and from another. Johnsown, though
but small village, il situated render object of
great Importance. Itis key from the upper the lower
parts the country It's neighborhood to the Indian
tries gives those who possess great advantages those
contemplate, and yet in some respects terrible people
large courthouse of brick, beautiful church, and a strong
Jail Of sone placed we'll for fortifca-
tons and probably intended by Sir William Johnston
for that purpose Our troops pursuing quiet
the country hee and garrison consisting Of one or two
companies will undoubtedly be stationed there when
leave it, which expect will be next week. came down to
negotiate this matter, and shall return and when
arrive here again, our way to Quebec SHALL God will
u H. Nj D Il
and all other acquainances WE'LL Those who first
tended prayers task, do it Of choice, and give
solemn attention. The officers treat with great respect
and have the strongest msFks Of their affection Since
joined them have not met the least offence any thing
put out Of humo If my family and congregation
WELL am happy amid useful fatgues. Last night slept in
"a bed for the first time the week past.
Some Of the tories concerned in the plot cent to
prevent just brought prisoners TO this town. Re-
morse smoe some that were engaged and compassion for
particular friends caused them to Disclose the plot and
number Of the confedera,es OF this whole matter you
shall soon have full account present is not proper to
say Surely we have the right, such nfernsl
would be devised by them against u.s. Goods
here DEAR believe with you, but plenty Of them
have sent you six pocket handkerchie which ccst five
shillngs each.
have not received letter from any you since Icame from
home. Mr. Long here to-day, and he left Elizabeth
town last Tuesday, and that all we'll N. Deane has
rcceivedtwo letters since here and my friends min J.
ful Of me My sinceres love you the dear babes and all
~ JAMES caldwell.
Copy from Journal kept BY Rep James CaidceA
GERMAN FLATS, JULY, l776.
TUEsnAI, JULr l6, l776.-At 10 o'clock Gen. SCHUYLER
arrived, accompanied by Mr. Dow and Mr. Edwards,
missiones for Indian affairs and several other gentlemen from
Albany and Schenectady Some Indians of the Mohawk and
Oneida tribes had been here several days. who drew prov
slons 10 the afternoon arrived Peter Rkeman Indian
trader fom Niayara accompanied by twenyone senecas
He e the Fort under the pretencc Of going shoot
pigeons, accompanied by his son. young man. but had
previously communicated his design few Of the Indians
who conducted him safely. He informs that the fort at
Nagsra exceedingly well fortified and the garrison con-
OF about two hundred expected to have been invaded in
the sppg aud hat had any considerable bodv Of ou neope
appeared the garrison, instead of opposing onld have
gladly received them, owing chiefly 10 scarcity If
for several months and continued until 9Th Of Nav hen
they received supplies They have but few Indians there
and those detained by almost noxicaon Five
DAYS march from Niagara, Mr. Rkeman captain three
eu.enans three soldiers, and guide, who had made their
escape from Pennsylvania, having broke their PAROLE and
were then going to Nagsrs. By Mr.. Rkeman we also
Osuegehs Many Of his party died; say fifteen and
,ha /, was said he was gone to Montreal. The Seneca
tribe Mr. Rikeman thinks friendly they are more
,ached 10 Us than several tribes They have taken
great pains to draw of the few that Naga but strong
houor Is too powerful for their arguments and en'reaies
In the evening Mr. Kirkland and Mr.. Deane set out Tor
. Oneida 10 hurry the Indians down TO the treaty.
"WEDNESDAY, l7TH.-Auived, one hundred and seventy
four Indians chiefly Of the Onenhogbqusge tribe Of oneldas
mar, OF them Tuscaroras who living in their negnoo
hood chose to accompany them rather than their own nation
Mr. Crosbey worthy minister, who missionary 10 those
Indians. accompanied them. They very civil and almost