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*■ f * *. . *•» ■* * , »«• » ' % itfioufc (fie least diffarty of ’confuflcn ; to Tulh into and overfprcad a country like a torrent» «p come always up with what they are in pursuit of, and never fuffer. themselves to be overtaken ; to aft always in conjunction though Jfar apart; to* cut off communications intercej* litres ; to charge rearguards; to take ahn carry off advanced ones j to furprize detach ments ; to hart ass main bodies either on their march or when encamped. There are also to he seen, displaying their abilities, cannouiers, bombardiers, carabiniere, miners; all which go through their excercifes; have all their public schools and Ihine in those camps. (To be concluded in cur next.) Copy of a Letter from George YVhitefield, Efq* to bis Honor the Governor* S I R, I HAD the honor to write you by Mr. Barnard from the Cherokeesj and again by the Turpin Warrior from the Little Tallaffees. I was cautiously (hurt in both, having a with to write nothing but what may be depended on. 1 have now, Sir, the plcafurc to inform you of my return, and lhall the bed ac count of my tour that T am capable of. I acquainted you the reception I inet from Mr. M'Gilllvray was flattering—it end ed agreeably—and his whole deportmeut was manly and colleded. After a few days red upon his return from Penfacoia we repaired to the Worfeters, a towu in the Lower Creeks, where, th c broken days* being out, we met the colleCled body of thatpartof the nation. Mr. M*Gillivray, by the interpreter, explained to them the nature of my buflnels, the talk I had . brought from the Commifiioners, and the lefolve of a committee of Congress, to Whom had been referred the con federation of Indian affairs, and then addressed them So a strong and elevated fpeeeh to the fol lowing effett: He told them, having much against his inclination taken up the Tied hatchet in defence of. their rights as men, he had always advised them to look forward to the hour of- peace ; that time lie thought now come, as from the papers before him it appeared that Congress were fhlly disposed to do them justice; peace was an objett deflrakle to all nations—it ought to be particularly so to the red peo ple ; his voice was therefore for meeting the present offer of a treaty. He wasfe conded by the Hollowing King to the fame purpose, who delivered the enclosed talk, which was cheat fully and readily aflented to by the meeting present. I muff add, he had been privately inffrufled by Mr. M‘Gillivray for that end. From some miftakfc in the meffengcr who carried the broken clays, the people who lived at a distance, including the Deputies from the Siminolies, did v not arrive until the next day. Upon meeting they were very warm, and, notwithftandiug their desire of peace, had their doubts and fears of the present offer. Tlicy particularly ob jected to the (hort day (the- 25th ult.) that had been fixed for setting out at t+fe proceeding conference; urged the affair of the hostages; reprobated the deftruc ** Broken days are those appointed for their meeting : A number of (licks equal to the number of days are lent to each town, and every day one flick is broke find call awaj • tioa of the CuiEtaw people; observed, that the wounds that had been given were not yet healed; and would he, Mr. M‘ Gillivray, think to» trust himfelf with a people in wnotn they could have no con fidence ? replied, his desire of peace and wish jo* promote, their interest, would always lea'd hrm into the raidft of danger; but, upon the prefeut occasion, he had the strongest afibrances of fafety and pro tection, and hi» confidence, in-the Honor able Body who had nude the offer would not admit him in the least to hesitate or fufpeft their good faith. They would not yet give up the point, but infilled on con- , fulting Mr. Panton, who happened to be ’ present on hfs way from Sc. Maik’s to , Pensacola. He declined giving his senti ments, being a merchant, and at present - only a visitor. They urged the matter, when he joined his opinion to M". M‘Gii livray’s with rcfpcCi to hisideas of fafety, and said that a treaty f>r peace, from the present appearance, should always meet with his goodwill. The scarcity of corn, and no. profpetl of any. being hard enough before the Bu/k, or Green Corn Dance, the time for setting out was put olf until the month of September, in which time they lhould again expert to hear from the Agent and Ccmmifiioners, for the place of meeting their wiihes would lead them to a neutral spot. Our next conference was at thc Turka bachies in the Upper Creeks, a distance of about 70 miles. Here was a large bo dy of Creeks, talks from Cumberland and , the Chartaws, and Deputies from,the Cbic kefaws and Cherokee Nation; The Lit tle Turkey brought a virulent talk from the Northward Indians*, urging them and the Chickamawgas (outlying Cherokees), to (trike hard. The meeting was then opened as before by Ms. M‘Giilivray, but, not with that warmth and spirit that had so much pleased me in the lower towns. This was occasioned by the intoxication of the linguist-; who had before delivered the talk with but now faultered in every three words. This much disgusted j, the principal; yet.coulH not be mended but 4 by his privately, conferring with the head men, as he observed to me,.that, although , he had a full conception of all they said, and could fpcak intelligibly hand to hand; - he could not trust himfelf with delivering - a-public talk* He told them of what had. . paired in the lower towns, and of their afient, and that the talk, received from Cumberland would be fettled at the meet • ing. The Chaftaws allured them of their attachment to them upon all-occasions, and solicited theft interference with a na-- tion lying on the other fide of the Miffifip*- pi, who were, very troublesome to them* The Cbickefaws deprecated their geance, and craved their good offices in their behalf, with another turbulent nation of Indians on the other fide the Big River,, who were warring upon them.. You will plcafe to observe,., that two or three par ties of Creeks, in consequence of displea sure they had taken, had set out to war against them, but were turned back-, by Mr. M‘GiUivray, who sent forward the Cbickefaw Nation to learn their tcafotis for giving umbrage to his people. They replied, they could not podibly with to give offence to a nation lb numerous and firong, particularly when they considered their iufular situation ; that, fliould they be lb mad and blind to their own welfare, and disposed to strike, their numbers were so final! the blow could not be felt by the Creeks; nay more, they were a barrier between them and the whites from these parts, which, when once Broken 8 road might soon be made on them . reasons might convince them of thjijß fire for peace and friendihip; tt r ® thei r acceptance of beads, tobacco'! white wings lent herewith. The l-l Turkey, or Cowetaw Kiug, a Cbe 8 Chief, presented a letter from the Sec* ry at War to his people, dated in jwW her lad, announcing the intention grefs to appoint the ensuing meetin? ■ folicite.i Mr. M‘Gii!ivra> to give Iris 3 9 nion upon it. He explained it to the** fid it was a good talk, and confoniatß ~ one he had just received, and advised to pay attention to it; that, Oiould nation not be invited, he ftiould nevertil left hope to fee him (the Little thera, and for that purpose would the broken. days; reprehended thef r B cjuent murders of the traders, and toll him fatisfaftiou ought to be given for lass (one Petrekin). Then was deliver® a very inflammatory talk from the North® words, with- the severest epithets tlie white people, and urging the CheroV kees and Creeks to strike home. M r l M-Gillivray replied,, the Cherokeeswcß a. broken people; scattered and divide! amongst th-mfclves—they ought, as the! did, to look up to his people, whovverl the only nariou.tliat could, assist them, thl Northwards being far off—it was advifcl rbiefor all people, if poflTble, to live a| peace,, but particularly for the red ptoJ to be so amongst themselves, that tfel might be cohered to ward off any blol that might be made against their general interest, which was nearly or entirely J fame ; he therefore advised them to lieb! andawait the ensuing confeience, whicl he. and-his nation meant to attend; li consequence of his direftions, a man nam od M‘Tee, who was taken, with x negro on a raft, going down the Alatamaha, wa set at liberty, and went with us to the up per towns ; some women from the fami ‘ quarter were ordered to be difeharged ageeable to general consent, andawomn ; and child taken at Tugola would have re turned' with me, but her huiband, whe had no inclination to come back to thii .- country, arrived there two days before - my departure. The malfacre of the Cut« ; fitaw people accomjlifhed an end Mr. had much at heart, uniting ; the whole nation.; before they were much !> and. always divided, a very strong party ' being in favor of this country; after that ;; they lolicited to be admitted into the gene ral" compass, and declared their voice • ftionld always be one,. as they saw the white people would make no diftindion. Upon the-firft intimation (as early as the month of: January) of Congress having appointed’a meeting*to be held, Mr. M c Gillivray had directed them all to repair home, knowing it would take some time to wean them from depredations. This will account for so few. appearing on the frontiers in. the beginning of May, the Mulberry Moon, which is-in that month, being the time appointed for hi 3 meeting them upon his return front Pensacola, b which period he expefted to hear officially from Congress, but, should he not, he would immediately take the field in perfon* and there is no doubt but he cotrld base brought with him 3 or 4000 men, exclusive of his own people,.you will pleafs to observe, the other nations are, and mult acf, in obedience to him. On receiving Mr. M'Gillivray’s letter I set out on my return home, where I ar rived on the 2.9 th ult. The contents 0 that letter will before you by