Kentucky Gazette

Tuscaloosa, May 14.

HOSTILITIES OF THE CREEK INDIANS.

From the Montgomery papers, received by last night's mail, we learn that the lower Creek Indians on the Chattahoochee below Columbus, have commenced hostilities, and that 6 or 8 persons had been murdered; that the inhabitants in that section have fled in every direction, and the whole country is in the utmost confusion. A company of volunteers very promptly marched from Montgomery to render assistance. We refer the article under the postscript head for further particulars.—Intelligencer.

Greensborough, May 14.

THE CREEKS.

We are indebted to the "Montgomery Advertiser," of Tuesday last, for the following important information from the Creek Nation, by which it appears there can no longer be any doubt, of a settled determination, on their part, for general hostilities against the whites in that quarter.

CREEK HOSTILITIES.

There can be no longer any doubt, but that hostilities have commenced between the Creek Indians and settlers. It is unnecessary now, to speculate upon the causes that have produced this unhappy state of things. Sufficient is it to know, that our brethren are in danger, to command the services of the citizens of Montgomery. It is said by an express just arrived, and corroborated by private letters received through the mail, that the savages are embodying in some large swamp, and meditate a general attack upon the whites. It is also stated that the Chiefs have been unable to restrain their young men, that they cry aloud for war and thirst for vengeance.

Our volunteer companies are preparing to march to the tented field. They will leave in the morning and thus meet the emergency.

The following letter from Governor Clay to Gen. Patterson, was received by the mail last evening. Gen. P. will proceed forthwith to comply with the requisition.

Executive Department,

Tuscaloosa, May 16, 1836.

Sir—I have recently received intelligence from various sources, by express, and otherwise, that leave no doubt that the lower Creek Indians have actually commenced open hostilities on the white inhabitants. There is probably a regiment now in the field, from the 5th and 6th divisions; I have ordered a regiment from the 4th division to march with the utmost expedition to Irwinton, and there will in a few days be another Battalion from this division on their march. I think economy, as well as safety, dictates the propriety of having efficient force at once. You will therefore, with the least possible delay, assemble your command by Regiments, and accept volunteers to the number of one Battalion of mounted Infantry, to consist of five companies, or if necessary, to raise them by draft, each company to consist of one Captain, one Lieutenant, one Ensign, four Sergeants, four Corporals, one Bugler, and sixty-four privates.

You are at liberty, if you think proper, and they should tender themselves, to accept the services of the three companies heretofore raised in your division and organized, as part of the regiment of observation, and any other two companies, organized in like manner, under the command of Lt. Col. John R. A. Acklen. You will order the Battalion, when organized, to march with all possible expedition to Montgomery, where they will receive their arms and equipments, already deposited for us.

So soon as you shall have issued the necessary orders, you will repair, in person to Montgomery, with such staff officers as you may think necessary, in order to take the command. I leave here for Montgomery to night, and shall await your arrival.

I am, sir very respectfully,

Your obedient servant,

C. C. CLAY.