Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-31
ERn.l nm CRFEIk NATION.

The following letter, which we find IN the
Fort smith Times Of the 2ith, furnishes thr
gratifying intelligence that the difficulties with
the Greeks have been smicably settled, and that
strong force heretofore deemed necessary for
operations fn Che far West, can hereafter direct
its movements elsewhere. Gen. Pixies success
in treating with the Indian nations entities him
to the thanks OF his country
gArIEoUtE. October 9. l-Gl
deem It due the country TO report the action
of the 2l rerimeut Texas cavalry, in the late
movement taken at Fort Gibson in regard to the
excitement then pending in the Creek nation
On the arrival OF the command at the town of
North Fork Greek Nation, I was informed that
Hopothleyoholo, an old and prominent Creek citi-
zen, was dissatisfied with the treaty lately made
between the Confederate States and the Creek
Indians, through Gen. Albert Pike, and was de-
tennined 90 make war against the treaty party
and the Confederate government The greatest
CONSERVATION existed among all GLASSES Of the
people The women and children were speedily
collected at points where they would be secure
from danger; and universal expectation looked
for an immediate attack from HOpothleyoholO,
leading 1000 warriors, well armed and sustained
by 5000 troops o., toe Federais. Under this
impression sustained bv the Confederate agent,
Col Garrett I immediately,at his solicitation
and the request OF the entire country, determined
so give them battle, and on the evening OF the
eth inst ] ysIrted 8f spfli-dawu from Fort Glib
son. and bv forced march reached Caska
little after midnight, Caska is the place where
the attack was to De made upon a Creek regi-
ment, under the command OF the gallant Col.
Mcintosh The utmost enthusiasm greeted my
regiment, and every man was eager I0T fray.
Many of the troops were complaining of being
unwell and Of their horses being unshod. when
] announced suddenly the prospect Of an imme-
diate engagement, and every man and horse was
ready for forced march.
The great difficulty then was to End detail
as q guard for oUr train. The rUmor was that
the attack was 10 hr made at = o'clock, that
night On our arrival az the camp of Col Nc
Intosh we found no enemy, only few Greeks
/ left to guard camps The boys were much NOR
| tEed at the disappointment The result of my
action has satisfied the nation of the intention of
! our government 10 sustain them in defending
/ those who are engaged with US in one common
cause Ny greatest satisfaction was TO find that
| there was no armed force under Hopothleyoholo
and have no doubt but by the ability Of Gen
| Pike, the whole question can be amicably set
! tied. and our supposed enemies viii become our
warm friends and allies. 1t was asserted that
the presence of my regiment scattered the troops
OF Hopothieyoholo. / hope however, he had
never contemplated a war upon the Confederate
troops and their allies, and hope that his course
IN disbanding his men was the result OF a proper
sense of duty % our government The day after
our nights march, we met the regipeut of Col.
Mcintosh and found an excellent body of war
riOrs well mounted and anxious for duty in the
Confederate army. To-day we are sn r0Hte for
camp Jackson. and expect in two days more to
be inspected by Gen McCulloch We have no
sickness of any seriousness.
Yours truly,
B. WARREN STONE.
Col Tauouaap1inar