The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-16

The India. Tribes ON the Texas Frontier.
A TALK BETWEEN WILD CAT AND COILS. COOPER AND
TEMPLE,
lfrom the Washington Republic, May L.
Among the dispatches recently received at the
conversation between Wildcat, or Coacooche,
Texas, on the 9th of March, FISH
Coaeooche, it appears, spoke first, and expressed
He said il made him feel like he was again in Flor-
da surrounded by his warriors and his friends Gene
raj Worth, Colonel Cooper, and Major Sprsgue
and that Colonel Cooper and himself had res
son to thank the Great Spirit for sparing them
in health, when so many VI their brothers had
fallen around them. great load had pressed him
down. and he had been troubled in spirit but since
he had seen his friend, il had been removed, and he
felt happy once more He then remarked that the
Americans were his friends, aud that the Next
cans also were his friends, and that he wished to
live in peace with both, and remain the friend Of
both that he had made peace with his great father,
the President that they had smoked the pipe Of
peace, and the white smoke had gone up to the
Great Spirit, as witness Of their sincerity that
they buried the Ratchet In the earth, and no one
was to dig it up; that they had rsked up the blood
in the war path, and swept it clean, so that both
might travel il together in peace brothers that
his great father had given him land in Arkansas
people, which they might hunt and raise corn, and
live in peace with their brothers the whites But
he said the Creek Indians had come upon his land,
and tried TO involve him in difficulties; had stolen
from him his negroes; and, to avoid war, he had
left that place, started TO search for new home
in Texas; that he had twice tried to 60 to san An
tonic, 70 zee his Oldest friend General Brooke, but
he was forced back by our troops each time; that
be wandered on in search of home, until he
reached Mexico, where he had remained until
this .ime. He said he was not settled in
Mexico; that he had no home, but lived in a tent,
and was only staying there with part o. his PEG
conid spend bis days in peace He said he had seen
enough Of war; that he wished to spend his old age
IN peace with tho whites, and in taking OF his
children and people. He said he wished TO see his
old friends on this side Of the river that he had
wished TO go to San Antonio to see the general in
command, but the liberty had been denied to him
that he wished home in Texas, and that when he
found i. sll his people in Arkansas would follow
him. He said that the Indian agent for the Greeks
had taken the part Of that Tribe against him, and
had treated him badly that he could not return to
his home, or hold any communication with his pep
pie, on account Of the CamancAes on the one hand,
and Che United States troops on the other; and
that the Greeks, in the meantime, had stolen all
his negroes and other property which he left behind
him.
This chief was answered by Colonel Cooper, who
tod him, among other things, that it was believed
by many persons that he was restless and could not
remain contented for any length Of time in one
place, and that that was thought to be the re al
cause Of his leaving his home; and he wished to
know truly, whether what he (Coacooche) had
stated was the only cause of his leaving; to which
he answ cred, firmly and decidedly, that it was. The
Colonel also said him that all the land in Texas
belonged 70 the people Of this State; that the Pre-
sdent did not own any Of il; and that he could not
give him hone here unless he could purchase it
from Texas. The Colonel again remark that he
was glad to see him that he was his friend that
he had confidence in him, and that he would do all
he could to make him happy.
Coacooche said that the talk was good.
Colonel Temple then inforned the chief that the
President Indians
on the frontier; that he was very happy to see 80
great warrior; that he had heard Of him since he
Uhe ColoneD was boy, and had for long time
wanted 70 see him, and had come all the way from
San Antonio FIR that purpose; that the President
had sent him, in con JUNCTION with two brother com
inissioners. out into this country, 70 have friendly
taia with a.! the Indians. but that hs brothers were
now in san Antonio; that he had heard of the wiz
dom q the chief and had con6de in hi honesty
and friendship, and that be wished 10 ask his opinion
about the best ans OF inducing the Cansnches
and other tribes TO cease from their depradations,
and TO live in peace with the whites.
The Chief expressed the following opinion. and
communicated the facts here stated, namely:-That
the Cam anehes were numerous race, but not brave
warriors; treacherous and douhlc-topgued, and no
confidence can BE- placed in them that they will
make peace oEo day, and steal from and Kill the
party with whom taey mad. Il ne next; that steal
ing il part Of their nature, and that they imbbo
il IN their mothers milk, as the child imbibes poi
soe from the milk Of the mother who has eaten the
poisonous root dug cut Of the earth that 1T present
they are compelled 10 steal, but that they would
do 30 IL they hal an abundance of food; that
taey are deficient il sense, and cannot, consc-
quently. be easily civilized, II at all; that the
Jilan. are SENSIBLE and could be easily induced
10 abandon thc. present practices; that the Ca
manches, when son II born, rejoice, because, say
they, be will Be able 70 STEAL and they will have
horsce 70 ride: wher daughter Is bsrn, they say
they y III have . sqraw 70 wait upon and work for
thtm. lie says the Csmsnches are the largest
tribe, sn1 that they "spread eserywhcro;' that
the bipBasar are numerous, and that the ether tribes
w tdis : ate are small; that the Tonkaways arc
cannbsls, bat that ttey are tame, lazy, and peace
able; that che Delawarss are in tbe way of peace,
Jeesus- the Csms0cbcs haze thcm, snd hate the
hiles i~cscs they Erie naiy &c them. lie then
stated lhs best noda Ct bringing about rcrina-
ncnt =. ace Twas TO send the hickapoos irto the
indian country, and let them shake hands With the
Camancaes aad other wild Indians; and then for
him-ef sni commissioners, mt b. tie Precedent,
follow 81 after them and get their assistance Ii
maaiug Il. This ths chief fortified by arguments.
The gentlemen who have communicated ills in.
tcligcRoe g the Department, Say that the manner
q Wildcat r. speoi ful AID kind; that there
no iisoltny---ao threats--no unkind T,pioa8he3,
bui expression. n deep friendship. TheyDrsy that
ibc objects contemplated IN the visit t. that point
have b.eb ~ many reapccts accomplished, and sub.
inii tae Inform alton acquired on that trip to the
gard Il o. polite 10 concate rather than to Cxas-
Pefstc this remarkable chisf, who has tho talCn's
Ind influence % render eminent good or extensive
iriury Il ts present state or cur Indian relations IN
tots country
The T1rsssrned Disruption ot sonora and
Lower California.
1-a~s f fE1n fe Trait nu1 - lilo Jy ~ Mexico.
March -
REsi nargEn.