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Domestic News November 24, 1820

Richmond Enquirer

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

In Columbia, SC, Cherokee chiefs inform Governor Miller of council decisions to suppress riots, enforce debt payment, and maintain peace with Osages; other warriors return home with restored property. Osages promise to surrender offenders to US factor at Fort Osage. Sioux pacified; all Indian nations at peace with US.

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THE INDIANS.

COLUMBIA, (S. C.) Nov. 14 .... Two chiefs of the Cherokee Indians have informed Governor Miller, that, in full council they had appointed three companies of mounted men to suppress the riots and to compel their tribes to pay their debts. The Cherokees have also determined to remain at peace with the Osages, and all the chiefs and warriors of other nations who had joined the Cherokees have returned home. All prisoners and stolen property is restored. The young men were clamorous for war, and it was only by threats of severe punishment that Gov. Miller could restrain them.

The Osages have also had a talk with the United States' factor at Fort Osage, in which they promise to give up some offenders of their tribe, and express a desire to remain at peace with the United States.

The Sioux have also been put to rest, and the Indian nations are all at peace at present with the United States.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Cherokee Indians Osages Sioux Peace Governor Miller Fort Osage Riots Debts

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Miller

Where did it happen?

Columbia, S. C.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Columbia, S. C.

Event Date

Nov. 14

Key Persons

Governor Miller

Outcome

all prisoners and stolen property restored. indian nations at peace with the united states.

Event Details

Two chiefs of the Cherokee Indians informed Governor Miller that in full council they appointed three companies of mounted men to suppress riots and compel tribes to pay debts. Cherokees determined to remain at peace with Osages; chiefs and warriors of other nations returned home. Young men restrained from war by threats of punishment. Osages promised to give up offenders to United States' factor at Fort Osage and expressed desire for peace with US. Sioux put to rest.

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