Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-12
them and their possessions until both should

and unprecedented tide OF emigration, which
has ceaselesSly rolled its waves westward. But
after much earnest labor, Mr.. Parker began
to succeed SO we'll in his work that those in
terested in the continuance Of the state of eX-
cited feeling he was alaying and moulding to
his purpose, became alarmed lest he should f.
naly prove entirely successful in his efforts, and
restore tranquility where they desired fomen-
tation and strife-the preparation for an open
rupture.
To prevent the consummation of this object,
the parties interested appear to have held a
kind of secret council among themselves, and
the result of their deliberations was that Park
er was to be put to death But how ? Tecum-
sch was not yet prepared to bring on state
of open hostilities, as his grand schemes for
universal confcderacy of all the tribes were not
yet completed. M'Kee, the British agent,
took it on himself to see that the bloody
deed was done, and thus the matter was set
tied
To succeed in killing Parker, and yet not COM
nit the Indians, Mkee had only to call in the
aid of Turkey Foot, whose services he engaged
by promise of reward-he was to kill Parker
and receive pay for the work Of murder, and at
the hands of this agent of a civilized and Chris
tianized country
The bargain was struck and in pursuance
of his part of the contract Turkey Foot took
four Of his men and started on the trail of his
intended victim, who all unconscious of the
threatening danger that hung over him, went
peaccably on in his work of reconciliation. He
had reached the limits Of his mission, and was
on his return tour when the murderous aSsas-
sin came Oh his track Down the Mississippi
he went, and down they followed after him
They neared him every hour, yet he knew not
that they were scenting his track as the wolf
does his prey They were near--so near that
the place and time for the preparation Of the
crime were fixed, and the winged hours were
feety waiting the short interval into the eter
nifty of the past The time arrives-the steal
thy murderers approach their victim--a mo-
mcnt, and the work of death is done. But Mr.
Parker is not the person slain. He had from
some cause, hastened his movements, thus saw
ing his life by few hours, and two French
men met the fate that was intended by the
murdcrers for him.
Gov. Harrison was speedily informed of this
cold-bloOded atrocty, and demanded of the
Potowatamies that Turkey Foot and his ac-
completes should be given up and their great
chief, the Sun, declared his desire to have him
punished and his willingness to endeavor to
secure him. In consequence of this turn Of
affairs, the deSpcradOes now became the fugi-
tiyeS, and were pursued by the Indians who
had volunteered to carry ont the wishes of
Harrison and the Sun. Turkey Foot expected
a reward from M'kee for the two seal rs of the
Frenchmen, and was making his way to his
place of residence, when this new complication
Of affairs made it necessary for him to change
his course, ard he fled across the Mississippi
into Missouri. where he remained for length
Of time, not daring to show himself where he
was known.
SO soon, however as the excitement died
away, and other topics began to engross the
attention Of those who sought his life, he re-
turned and recommended his life of crime and
vlainv. 1t will net Comport with the limits
Of this brief sketch, for rs to even name the
enormtIeS he committed, their name being le-
gon ; but 50 numerous were they, and withal,
Of such an outrageous character, that Cover
nor Harrison at last demanded Of his tribe that
they should deliver him up under pain of the
dSpleasurc of the United States The chief
promised that he should be taken either dead
or alive but the government would not hear
to his death, and demanded that he be brought
in alive that he might be punished according
to the laws e: the country, in accordance with
a provision in the treaty Of GrcenvIIc The
chief then promised to bring him in us the Go
vernon desired and with body Of his follow
ers, set out to hunt him up They met him un-
cxpcctedy, as he was crossing a small prairie,
he not being aware of their intentions and the
chief addressed him in friendly manner, as
he approached, and took him by the hand, de-
a4t tbo 70 IoI1 him, e..
til he was surrounded aud secured.
But no sooner did Turkey Foot perceive the
intention of the chief than with great dextcri-
ty and presence of mind he brought his rifle,
which was upon his left shoulder, around in
such a manner as to present the muzze direct
at the chief, and thus the two stood. 1t was
a moment of great suspense Another second,
and one Of the two might be in eternity ; but
the chief had no weapon Of defence ready, and
his life seemed to be the certain sacrifice An
other instant, and the sharp crack Of a rifle
broke out shrill upon the quiet morning air,
and Turkey Foot lay in the agonics Of death !.
\ young Indian had perceived the perilouS sit
uation of his chief, and shot the miScreant dead
on the spot ere he had time to discharge his
own piece His scalp was taken to Governor
Harrison. to whom an account Of his death was
rendered, and the circumstances were consid-
cred an excuse for not complying with the re-
quest to have him brought alive.
Thus perished one Of the most Infamous Of
men, vile murderer and wretch, whose enor
mites were shocking in the extreme, as he
spared neither age, sex, nor condition, but COM
mitted barbarities upon all-malc and female,
white and red
re- The editor of the WoOnsocket Patriot
makes merry over the mistake of an old Shang-
hal hen Of his, that has been setting" for five
weeks upon two round stones and piece OF
brick Her anxiety" quoth he, is no
oreatnr than nurs 10 know what She will hatch.