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Staunton Spectator
Staunton, Virginia
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St. Louis report: Hostile band of ~500 Sac and Fox Indians, allied with some Winnebagoes, Pottawatomies, and Kickapoos, moved up Rock River but now descending, willing to surrender murderers and seek clemency after ally defections. Gen. Atkinson requests Illinois Militia from Gov. Reynolds.
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ST. Louis, May 8.
We learn that the hostile Indians, amounting to about 500, have left their village above the Rapids of Rock River, and have gone up the river 60 or 70 miles above its mouth. They are as hostile as ever, and express their determination to fight; but we are informed that there are many near the scene of action who believe that they will endeavor to flee from the troops as soon as they make their appearance. It is reported that Gen. Atkinson has sent to Prairie du Chien for three companies of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, and that he intends to take the field in a few days. We are informed that some of the Winnebagoes, Pottawatomies, and Kickapoos, are with the hostile band of Sacs and Foxes, but it is believed that they will desert them on the appearance of a military force.
Later.--We are informed, by a gentleman who arrived in town last night, that news had been brought to Rock Island, by three Indians of Black Hawk's party, that the hostile band of Sacs and Foxes were again descending Rock River: that they had expressed a willingness to give up the murderers, and were determined to sue for clemency. They were driven to this course, it is said, by the defection of their allies among the Winnebagoes and Pottawatomies. Notwithstanding these peaceful appearances, Gen. Atkinson deemed the presence of the Illinois Militia to be necessary, and had written to Governor Reynolds to that effect.
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Rock River
Event Date
May 8
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hostile band may flee or sue for peace; potential desertion by allies; illinois militia requested.
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A band of about 500 hostile Sacs and Foxes, with some Winnebagoes, Pottawatomies, and Kickapoos, left their village above Rapids of Rock River and moved 60-70 miles upriver, expressing intent to fight but possibly planning to flee troops. Gen. Atkinson requests infantry from Prairie du Chien and plans to take the field. Later update: Band descending river, willing to surrender murderers and seek clemency due to ally defections; militia still deemed necessary.