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T R \CAS WITH THE INDIANS.
\Vi iiavc received from George M‘l)ougall
►s . a deposition made before him on Friday
the 3Sth uit. by one of the Indians belonging to
the party who were stated in our last to nave
committed the outrage on the river Rouge.
We know not that the statement given in our
last weeks paper was coirect, and can only say,
that we considered the sources of our informa
tion entitled to credit.
From the deposition it appears, that, on the
evening of the 24th tilt, the party of Indians
were passing Thomas Sergeant's house, when a
dog ran out of the house and seized Wa-o-gan,
a chief, by bis thigh and tore his leather leggins
—a woman then came out of the house hallooing
—Sargeant then came out with a cudgel, and
ran towards Wa-o-gan, who called upon him to
pitv him and not strike him, but Sargeant struck
him on the back of the neck and he fell. On
this old Toneuish, the chief, and brother to Wa
o-gan, threw down his gun and bundle, and ran
up much irritated, but was held by Wa-o-gan,
and prevented from revenging the biow—he said
he was only stunned, and requested the party to
go on. The son of Tonquish, who was standing
by and saw the blow, ran to the place where his
fatlic. had left the gun, (about forty feet distant)
and was seen by Sargeant in the act of taking it
up, who immediately turned, as was supposed to
retreat, when Tonqlush's son fired at him and
wounded him. When Wa'-Organ saw this, he
took hold of his nephew with the intention, a3
he states, oftaking him to John M‘Combs, (where
he intended encamping) told him he had done a
had act, ancHhat he wished to keep him in cus
tody and bring him to Detroit—blit old Tonquish
wouldiriHpconsent to have his son delivered up,
but said he would retreat with him. Wa-q-gan
th that as they were determined to g®, he
would follow them slowly, and Should any Ahic>
rican come up to make them prisoners, not to
make any resistance, but deliver themselves up
quietly—this was agreed to by all, except Ton
quish’s son. The whole party then discharged
their guns and proceeded on their journey as far
as Pine creek, where they encamped. The next
morning, after travelling about ten miles, ’they
fell in with a party of Americans at a branch of
the river Rouge, who tied the arms of the In
dians and unloaded their horses; leaving the ef
fects on the ground. ,
The American party and the prisoners then
set out on their return, and had proceeded about
150 yards, when they met Tonquish and his par
ty, and fired upon one of them (Wa-wa-se-cuck)
and missed him. On this, Tonquish*s son ran
off, and while endeavoring to escape, he was fir
ed at twice and missed; a third gun being fired
at him be fell dead. Wa-o-gan then called the
other Indians back, who also were endeavoring
to escape, when Tonquish, returning towards
Wa-o-gan, was shot by John M-Comb, without
any provocation on the part of Tonquish. Wa
o-gan and five other Indians, were then taken as
prisoners to the house of said M‘Comb, on the
river Rouge.
The deposition, from which the above is taken
was made by Wa-o-gan, and corroborated by
Wa-wa-se-cuck, Na-o-kay, Wa-we-gaw, Wa
wa-nons-quaoy and Na-o-kee-squoy-be, all Pot
tawatimies.
The interpreters were colonel Godfrey and
captain Knaggs.
Since the above was in'lype, John M‘Donnell,
esq. has furnished us with statements made be
fore himself and Thomas Rowland, esq. by seve
ral persons who were present at the unhappy af
fair on the river Rouge, and at the shooting of
the Indians on the following day.
By the . statements it is proven conclusively
that the Indians were the aggressors, and that the
quarrel arose from their attempting to rob a man
and not from the attack of the dog, as stated by
the Indians. Sargeant’s dog did seize the Indian
by his leggin, but on his throwing him into the
cellar, the Indians went off, and on falling in with
the man above mentioned they attempted to rob
him, when the scufiie brought Sargeant to his
assistance.
The mother of Mr. Sargeant states, that after
he fell, she ran to his assistance, and seized an
Indian by his arm as he was standing over her
son in the act of stabbing him—she arrested his
arm, and was knocked down by the Indian.
All who were present with John M‘Combs
when he overtook Tonquish and his party, agree
in saying, that the Indians gave the war-whoop
when thev were overtaken, and that they fired at
a man who was in advance of the rest. Tonquish
and his son were fired upon in attempting to make
their escape.— Detroit Gazette , Mh ult.
Three or four days ago, Wa-o-gan, the Indian
who made the deposition before George M‘Dou
gall, esq. (the substance of which was given in
our last) was found dead a few miles up the riv
er Rouge; he was scalped, and his scalp washang
ing on a stick, which was stuck in the ground near
his head. The circumstances attending his death,
as they have been related to us, arc as follows:
Wa-o- gan was a quarrelsome and mischievous
Indian, and was, as the Indians say, constantly
using his endeavors to promote a quarrel oi some
kind. After the affair on river Rouge, which
resulted in the death of young Tonquish, his be
haviour was very insolent to the relatives of the.
deceased, whom he stigmatized as cowards for
not revenging ther death of their kinsman, and ad
vised them to seek revenge. It is further stated
that he and one or two others whom he had mis
sed, stole from the surveying party in the vicini- :
ty of the river Rouge their provisions, and once j
or twice took them away forcibly.
This conduct of Wa-o-gan alarmed the well- ,
disposed Indians, and they came to the determi- j
nation, after a brief consultation, to put him to
death, and the sentence was executed immedi
ately. . ‘
shews conclusive ,
| with the whites, and that they are capable of
l foreseeing, and greatly tear the consequences of
a quarrel with them. It is therefore to he hop
ed, that prejudices which may exist against the
Indians, w ill not lead any white man to insult
j them, or to the commission of any act which
i may tend to do.away the sentiments with which
I they are now impressed in relation to the whites.
— ib. 11 th ult.
lhiiiiEJV ;
MONDAY, JULY 19, 1819.
THE FORTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY
was celebrated on the sth instant, at St. Mary’s. The
citizens, about forty in number, sat down, at 3 o’clock
j p. m. to an excellent dinner, provided by Mrs. Hudulph,
I with Eli hit Atwater presiding 1 as .president, Edmund
i Richardson as first vice-president, and SamvelClahkk
!as second vice-president. After tire cloth had been
i removed, the following plain bht energetic and appro
priate toasts were drank with* hilarity, friendship and
’ enthusiasm
I. The . inniversary of American Independence —may
1 the celebration of it never fail to produce the liveliest
j enthusiasm. 3 guns, tune Yankee Doodle.
J 2. The Assertors of our Liberties , the enemies of ty
ranny—may their names be perpetuated with the his-
I tory of their actions to our latest posterity. ‘2 guns,
Washington's March. *
3. The Constitution of the United States, the work of
wisdom—it needs no comment. 2* guns, /fail Columbia.
4. Georc.u W.ASHiNRTbN, the’ immortal father of his
country, great in war* great in peace, first in the hearts
of his countrymen—his name shall brighten the pages
of future history, and ages to come shall dwell with,
rapture on his deeds, Roslin Castle.
fi. Thom as ,1 kfferson, the statesman and philosopher.’
2 guns, Jefferson and Liberty.
6. The President of the United States, the fripnd eff
the people. 2 guns, President's March
7. James Madison—may the events which took plhce
during his administration, ever inspire us with a sense (
,of our importance in the political world. 2 guns, Rule
Columbia.
8. The Cession of Florida, the brightest spot in the
administration of Monroe. 1 gun, Moll in the Wood.
9. The Victory at Men’-Orleans —the enthusiastic ar
dor of our citizens, fighting for their fir.e-sides, rose
1 superior to the discipline of European veterans. 2
guns, Star-spanpled Runner.
10. The Militia, the impregnable bulwark of our
freedom—may they continue to act in times of neces
| sitv as they have already done. 2 guns, Rattle of Bun
ked s Hill.
11. Our Mary —mav it continue to prosper and in
crease. 1 gun, Revielle. -
1 12. The Representatives of the People —may they ne
ver lose syght of the welfare of their constituents. 2 guns,
White Cockade.
13. The People, the only true sovereign—may the
hand that shall attempt to wield the rod of despotism
in America be palsied in its grasp. 2 guns, Hail Co
i lumhia.
14. The Soldiers■ of the Revolution —may their names
; be engraven on the hearts of our posterity, and their
example serve as a memento to the oppressed of all
nations, that liberty is the reward of bravery and wis
dom. 2 guns, Washington's March
15. The Sages of the Revolution —their laborshavebeen
crowned with success, and their deeds recorded in the
. archives of immortality. 2 guns, St. Patrick's Pay.
16. The memory of Foreigners, -who bled in our cause
I —with principle to prompt them, and courage to lead
j them, the ties of consanguinity they cut with the sword
|of justice, and died martyrs to truth. 2 guns, Mar-
I seilles Hymn.
i 17. The Officers, Sailors and Soldiers of the lair liar
! —l'hev have done their duty, and arc entitled to the
gratitude of the people. 2 guns, Vive la Constitution.
18. The Commerce of our Country —may it soon revive
and diffuse comfort among the tillers of the soil and
the wanderers of the ocean. 2 guns, Go to bed, Tom.
19. The Literary Seminaries of the United States—ra
pid in growth, may they continue to flourish a beacon
to Virtue and genius, the anchor of civil liberty. * 1 gun,
Irish Brigade.
20. The State of Georgia —with fertile fields, a benig
nant climate, and sons generous, diligent, brave and hu
mane, may she shine, and soon she must, the brightest
star in the constellation of freedom. 2 guns, Savannah
Guards.
21. The Patriots of South-America, in hecatombs of
: feredup on the alters of superstitious vengeance, but still
j determined and unconquerable—may unanimity cement
i their hearts, and despotism will, in their hands, quick
ly crumble to ashes. 2 guns, Mai Bru.r,
22. The American Fair, the mothers of heroes and
parners of their glory. The Girl I left behind me.
VO LUNTEERS.
By the President. William Pinckney, our worthy
citizen and late plenipotentiary—may his services meet j
their due reward.
By the first Vice-President. The inhabitants of Flori
da, shortly to be members of our political body—may j
their sentiments and affections, be prepared for the
transit, by uniting with our principles and laws.
By the second Vice-President. The Governor of Gear- j
gia, firm, impartial and independent—may his power
continue to protect the weak, and his authority to re
strain the licentious.
The day was observed, we are informed, with the
greatest decorum, and the night, save the report of sa
luting cannon, and the bursts of applause at the ex- 1
pression of patriotic sentiments, with tranquility and j
pleasure. It was a jubilee, kept by citizens the sincerity .
of whose patriotism is attested by the reverence they
paid to the return of the day on which the sun*of liber
ty first arose to illumine the western hemisphere.
Fine Prospects for Speculators in Specie !—We are
happv in having it in our power to state, for the ben
efit of purveyors of specie for the East-India trade,
that the Bank of Darien continues its metallic payments,
and has, at the present moment, in its vaults, silver and
gold to a much larger amount than its paper in circu
lation. What a fine opportunity to realize a fortune!
While bankruptcy and beggary growl in grog-shops and
invade the counters, opulence with all her charms may
be won by making a run upon our banking institution.
On presenting the bills nothing further is required than
to repair before a notary and sw ear—and what is an
oath, when money is in question?—to each note sepa
rately as belonging defacto to the person who demands
payment. The average expense w ould amount on paper
afloat to about twenty-five per cent, only, which can be
no impediment to grand speculative projects; but should :
rather be viewed as an earnest of the high considera- 1
tion in which our bank directors hold dealers in money,
especially as no such high judicial honors are paid to
our ignorant, know-nothing, dull greenhorns, the mer
chants and planters, who, exchanging staple-commo
doties for foreign manufactures, have no occasion to
send specie out of the state.
Caution. —On Friday Evening last, a seaman belong
ing to the sloop Linnet, w as, in crossing the street with j
a bucket of water, attacked, drawn to the ground, and \
severely bitten above the knee, by a hound, wearing j
the leathern cravat, council’s celebrated preventive to I
hj drophobka. Whether the animal was rabid or not,
we are unable to sa;., as it was killed on the my ruing
following; but, when circumstances warrant suspicion,
and prevention is within the power of the municipal au
thority, it is high time, we think, that efficient measures
be adopted, and that the silly badge on the neck give
way to the more secure muzzle on the jaws. If the
life of a fellow-being be considered more valuable than
a dog, some precaution will not long be neglected. In
the meanwhile, let every man watch over Ins owm safety.
•Important Rumor. —By yesterday evening’s stage, we
learn that a report prevailed at Savannah of the Spanish
king having ratified the treaty ceding the Floridas to
the United States.
James .l/. Bayne resigned the mayoralty of Savannah
on the 12th inst. regretted as a faithful and active offi
cer, whose ambition reached no further than the wel
fare of his constituents. We hope, that his talents and
virtues, so well calculated for public life, will not long
be withheld from their proper sphere of action. T. U.
I*. Charlton*fias been appointed his successor.
The I'resident oj the United States was at Frankfort,
Kentucky, on the 18th ultimo.
| Jacob Barker has resumed the redemption of his notes
I with specie.
Spain. — Accounts have been received at London
from Cadiz to 27th April. An order had unexpectedly
. reached Cadiz, directing that the soldiers \vh had em
barked for South America should be disembarked. It
! was affirmed that this was in consequence of the arrival
of dispatches bv the Sabina.
T. Brown is 1 appointed to command the I’yaCock; and
IV. Chauncey, the-Ontario*
A Comet is percept ih'e, with the naked eye, after sun
down, in a northwestern direction, in the constellation
of the lynx, w ith its tail stretching to the head of the
1 greater bear.
Correspondence. —Owing to a press of other matter,
Timon uud Alberti will nol appear till our next.
WHOLESALE‘PRICES CURRENT.
Bariev, July 19, 1819.
Cotton, sea-island, per lb. 38 a 40
Do. upland do 14 a 16
Rice, -* - - - 300a 325
Corn, per bushel, - 75 aBO
Flour, Phil’a, per barrel, .... 10 alO 50
Sugar, Georgia, per cu t. ’.’ . - - 12 00 a 15 00
Molasses, Georgia, per gallon, 50 a 52
j Rum, Darien, 4th proofi do. ... 1
Rum New-England, .......
Ditto, Jam. - - - - * 1 40 a 1 45
Brandy, Cognac, per gallon, ... 175 a 1 87^
Whiskey, per gallon,, 50 a 52
Gin, Holland, per gallon, ..... 125a 150
Sugar, Muscovado, per cwt, 12 a 15
Coffee, per lb, 32 a 33
Tea, per lb. - - - •140a 145
Bacon, Georgia, lb. 18 a 20
F’ork, per bl. - - * 22 a2B
Tobacco, leaf, per cwt - none
Soap, per lb. 12a13
Candle;}, northern mould, 19 a 21
Ditto Georgia ditto, ------- 23 a27
Iron, per cwt. 4a7
Steel, ditto, ------ - - - - - 9a 10
Lead, bar, - - - ... - - - - . 10 al2
Powder, keg, 8a 10
l Shot, cwt. - - 10 a 11
[ Ranging Timber, per 1000 feet, - -800a 10 00
I Scantling, . - . - - ditto - - 14 00 a 15 00
! Boards, pitch pine - - ditto - - 22 00 a23 00
Ditto, white ditto ... ditto - - 25 00 a 30 00
Staves, W. O. per 1000, 20 00
Ditto, R. O. ditto - - - - - - none
Sliingles, - - ditto 3 50 a450
Advance on British Goods.
Woollens, 50
Cottons, ...... 45 aSO
Died, on the 27tli of May, at Mareitta, (Ohio,) Com
modore Abraham Whipple, a native of Rhode Island—
ia gallant naval officer of the revolution. lie is said to
have been American who dared to fire a shoton
the water in defiance of the British flag, which he ven
j turedtodo on the 25th June, 1775.
Died, on the Ist inst. General Levin Winded, late
: governor of the s*ate of Maryland, and R. W. Past Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of that state.
JRarmr jiMud. AfK
PORT OF DARIEN.
ARRIVED
Schooner Erie, Fowler, Baisden’s Bluff, 4 days—
Georgia diamonds, i. e. oyster shells—to E. Wallen.
Schooner Paragon, M’Donough, Savannah, 6 days—
! lumber —to William Carnochan.
| Sloop Triton, Smi th, Middletown, (Conn.) 13 days—
lumber and brick—to the master.
Sloop Linnet, Bowm an, Savannah, 3 days—to Hall,
Cooke & Cos. owners —dry goods and groceries—to
j Hart & Cos. Charlea F. Champayne, Grant & Grosvenor,
j Dr. Fraser, and B. King 8c Cos. v
Sloop Mary, Vincent; Savannah, 9 days—flour and
porter —to C. L. Champayne;
Sloop Dosoris, Richardson, St. Mary’s, 3 days—Pla
cide Le Chatier.
Sloop Teazer, Michcll, St. Mary’s, 2 days—passen
i gers.
Sloop Marian, Worth, .Tekyl island, 2 (lavs—Georgia
diamonds, i. e. oyster shells—to William Carnochan.
For dSTew-York^^jT
. comiqafettpnsfappJy board,
At ANSGf WMBEftkY.
Executive DejutHtment,
sL Georgia, MilledgeviUe, 29 th June, 18^fr
/CONSIDERABLE difficulty having occnm<jj)|fla-
VJ tivcNki that part of the seventh section (did lre act
passed tlicMG9th December, 1818, entitledJßn act to
revise and consolidate the militia laws of tkreslate, Bcc.”
which requireSWustices of the to pre
side al electionsviur company officerjr By the provi
sions w Vie aforesaid act, for the election of field of
ficers, \i\ Jiistfns ofqjie countv, where such election
is lieldl ijLdlutliorisetftp and in all laws here
toforeuApfc otdme of the peace w ere
auth/rizal tLrfreside at supfsclections. The executive
to that it was evidently a
mistakejHl\n\rsighi,Rnd not tlm intention of the legisla
ture, m romfre Hpre unnecessu rjuluty of the Inferior
Court. Th%rcfudE all election returns as aforesaid,
superintendedjpn all other to the
provisions before recited actjTSd duly certified
by Justices/t the Peace, will be and commis-
DwilWie issued accordingly. T*,
3y order of his excellency the Governor,
EJLIBUA WWUJJ, mutary,
84 0.000.
authority of Congress.
NATIONAL LOTTERY.
SECOND CLASS.
SCHE.UE.
100 Prizes of 551,000 is .... §IOO,OOO
1 do. 4-0,000 10,000
2 do. 10,000 20,000
4 do. 5,000 20,000
20 do. 500 10,000
60 do. 100 - 6,000
2,600 do. 40 104,000
10,000 Tickets. §300,000
PRIZES ALL FLOATLYG.
First 1000 Blanks entitled to §4O each.
2 prizes of §5,000 floating from Ist day’s drawing.
1 do. 5,000 do. sth do.
1 1 do. 5,000 do. 7th do.
1 do. 10,000 do. 10th do.
, 1 do. 10,000 do. 15th do.
, l do 40,000 do. 17th do.
Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
mm
The drawing of 500 tickets is called a day’s drawing,
and will regulate that of the above prizes.
The drawing will commence at the city of Washing
ton, in the month of October next, positively, unless the
sale of tickets will allow it to be done sooner.
Cash will be promptly advanced for Prizes, at either
of 1). GILLESPIE’S United States’ Lottery Offices,
No. 114 Broadway, opposite the City Hotel, New-York;
No. 11 South-Third, between Chestnut and Market
Streets, Philadelphia; and Pennsylvania Avenue, City
of Washington.
This splendid Lottery being under the authority of
the United States, and the Prizes all floating,as specified,
offers the greatest inducements to venders and adven
turers. As the Tickets can be sold in am part of the
United States, orders (post-paid) forwarded to the sub
scriber at cither of the above offices, from venders, as
sociates, or individuals, for Tickets or Chances, will re
ceive thankful and punctual attention, from
1). GILLESPIE.
N. B. Present retail price of Tickets §32, but will ad
vance to 35 on the Ist of August,
july 19 c 39
Doctor William Fraser
H AS commenced the practice of medicine, surgery,
&c. in Darien, and tenders his services to its in
habitants and the vicinity,
july 19 39 ’
One hundred Dollars’ reward.
U ANA WAY from Willliam Robertson, on Sunday
evening, 4th inst. a mulatto man, about 40 years of
age, named HARRY, lias been in the habit of driving ;v
w agon in MilledgeviUe and its vicinity, brought from
North Carolina last fall. He is about 5 feet 11 or 12 in
ches high, spare made. His left band lias two web fin
gers, occasioned bv a burn it is supposed.
LONDON or I.UNNUN, the property of Seaborn
Jones, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, and about 32 or
33 years of age, yellow complexion, an indifferent car
penter or wheel-right, and lias worked a little at the
blacksmith’s trade, of humble deportment, and speaks
mildly, spare made, rather stooping when walking, and
has wore probably a blue Waterloo coat, not much the
worse for wear, and has considerable shrewdness.
TOM, the property of Seaborn Jones, about sfeet 11
inches high, and 22 or 23 years of age, large and strong
built, is not smart, and speaks rather slowly, of black
complexion, a little inclined to yellow. These two bad
for their ordinary clothing, striped homespun gnd high
quartered well made negro shoes, which tie nearly up
to the ancle.
JOSHU A, the property of John H. Howard, about 2S
or 29 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 1U inches high,
a little yellowish, of humble deportment, and mildl
speech. Had on when he went away 1 , a round abouj
blue coat and slick hat. He lias been a seaman, and
probably aim for \\ ilinington, North Carolina, w
was purchased, or some other seaport town.
whole of these negroes came from Virginia and
land, and will probably endeavor to get that way or UJ
Florida. They are most probably furnished with fre®
passes, and will attempt to pass for free men. The abovH
reward will be given for the apprehension and deliver®
of the whole to the subscribers in MilledgeviUe, ancH
reasonable expenses paid, or twenty-five dollars for
either, or for lodging them in some safe gaol, and giving
immediate information.
SEABORN JONES.
WILLIAM ROBERTSON.
JOHN H. HOWARD.
Milledgesille, July 5 c 39
N. B. ’I he editors of the Darien Gazette, and Raleigh
Register, will insert the above four times, and forward
their accounts for payment.
Information wanted
OF Mr. LUKE KIERAN, aged about 48 or 49, is a
native of Ireland—when last heard of he resided
among the Creeks, (in Georgia) which vva3 about twen
ty years ago. Any information of him will be thank
fully received by the editor of the “Franklin Reposito
ry,” Chamberburg, Pennsylvania.
flj” Editors throughout the United States, and parti
cularly in Georgia and Alabama, will subserve the cause
of humanity, by giving the above a few insertions,
july 19 39
Ran away,
I3*ROM the subscriber, living in Tattnall county, on
1 the las’ day of May, a negro man named Jim. He
is tall, yellow-complected, rather knock-kneed, and
wears large w hiskers, cut pretty much round his chin;
and being artful, may change his name. As he took
with him a quantity of clothing, it is impossible to des
cribe bis dress. Whoever may delivt r him to the under
signed, or lodge him in any gaol so that he be rec vered,
shall receive twenty dollars and all reasonable expenses
that may be incurred. J. A. TIPPINS.
july 19 39
One hundred Dollars’ r&ward.
KIDNAPPED, about the latter end of April last,
from the vicinity of Darien, (Ga.) Jefferson Car
ter, a mulatto lad, 18 years of age, five feet five or six
inches high. He is tolerably bright, of thin visage,
spare make, with an eye-tooth only; he was raised in the
upper parts of this state. After being carried away, he
was sold by a man calling himself William Wilson, to
Joshua Pearce, of Scriven county, who disposed of him
to a horse-jockey named Ferguson, a resident of Ten
nessee. The above reward of one hundred dollars, will
be given for the delivery of the said Jefferson Carter t<y
the undersigned in Darien, or fifty dollars for
him in any lawful gaol, so that he may be
and restored to his liberty bv
JOSHUA A. COFFEE,
july 19 ri 39
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