Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-15


tended accommodation of Mr.. Portell,
but as assistance given to the Chicka-
saws by the people OF Cumberland.
On the 9th of April, 1893, the Secre-
tary of War transmitted to General
Wayne message for the Chic kasaws,
together with certain articles for their
use, enumerated in a schedule enclosed,
with instructions to him to send to the
Chickasaws as soon after his arrival at
fort Washington, as the articles could
be obtained. The Secretary stated to
Gen. Wayne, that the Chickasaws were
at war with the Creeks, whom Governor
Blount represented to be extremely
troublesome to the Cumberland settle.
ments and other parts of this Govern.
ment. But as it is the policy of the
Government, said he, to endeavor to
preserve peace with the Creeks, the
articles now forwarded are put upon
the footing of service rendered to the
United States. 1t is presumed, said he,
that some of the armorers may be
found at Fort Washington, willing to
go to the Chickasaws, upon being
promised a satisfactory and reasonable
compensation per month; this you will
please to do. General Wayne was in.
structed to send the articles to the
Chickasaw Bluffs, on the Mississippi,
contriving some mode Of informing the
nation of the time when they might be
expected to arrive there; and it was
observed by way Of caution, that the
boats ought to be well manned and
well commanded. 1t was stated fur.
ther, that some vermillion would short.
ly be forwarded for the use of the
Chickasaws. The message to the Chicka.
saws addressed them by the title of
brothers, and said, your father, Gen.
Washington, President of the United
States, has understood through Coy
Rlount, that you are greatly in want
of arms, ammunition and corn, and
therefore he has taken the earliest op.
Dortunitv of proving to you his friend
ship, and the desire of being servicable
TO you. 1t is his earnest desire to be at
peace with all Indian tribes, and he
recommends the same measure to you.
Nothing but the most dreadful neces.
sity will justify war; such necessity,
however, sometimes exists; but peace
is always to be sought for, with the
greatest eagerness, upon the first op.
portunity. The United States have
endeavored to persuade the hostile In
dians to peace, from motives of kind.
ness to them, and not from any appre-
tensions as to the final issue of the
war. On these grounds, a treaty with
the Indians north of the Ohio is to be
held at Sandusky in a short time. If
they listen to the dictates of Justice
and moderation, they will make peace;
but if not, they will be made to repent
their persisting in hostilties. Although
the United States are slow to anger,
yet when once reused, their wrath will
be destructive to their enemies. Your
father, Gen. Washington, will continue
to love and cherish you, and if requi-
site, he will supply you further with
articles necessary to your situation,
and for which you will apply to the
General OF the army at Fort Washing
ton. This message was dated the 27th
of April, 1893.
On the 7th of June, 1893, Governor
Blount set off for Philadelphia, and on
his way met despatch, of which on
the 7th of July 1893, notice was given
to the Chickasaws by Secretary Smith,
who acted as Governor until the return
of Gov. Blount, who also made known
to them the contents, which were as
he understood 1t, that their nation was
to be supplied with plenty of arms and
ammunition to be sent down the Ohio
by Wayne. A list of the articles had
come to the hands of the Secretary and
he transmitted it to them he stated to
them that Gov. Bloupt had instructed
him to give them assurances that he
would speak much in behalf of their
nation, to have them supplied with
men also from the United States, as
well as arms. l see plainly, said the
Secretary, that the President and all
the people of the United States look on
you as brothers and will not let you
suffer for your friendship to them
therefore you need not be afraid of
your enemies.
Piomingo not being able, when he
visited Gov. Blount in the former part
OF this year, TO obtain any satisfactory
answer from him, determined to visit
the President himself in August and
September; whilst on his journey pres.
ents were made to him and his attend
ants in Knoxville, to equip them for
the journey, and to enable them to ap-
pear decently. After proceeding as
far as Abingdon, Gov. Blount on his
return from Philadelphia met them,
and by relating to Piomingo the preva,
lence and mortality of the fever in
Philadelphia, induced him to return.
when at Knoxville other presents were
made to him and his attendants,
and no circumstance seemed to be
omitted, which could testify to him the
high estimation in which he was held
by the United States. The Governor