“St. Louis, April 18”
Date
5-9-1812
Newspaper
“Lexington American Statesman
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 3
Newspaper Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Serial Number
197
Abstract
Account from St. Louis that the New Madrid earthquakes had caused Indians in the La Haut Missouri area to renounce conflict. Area referred to is probably the upper Missouri river area.
Transcript
ST. LOUIS, April 18. From Fort Madison, we learn, that the Puants constantly hover about the Garrison; they lately shot a centinel, and on the same day, one of them was killed by a shot from the fort. Gomo's party, who arrived here a few days since, have met governor Edwards at Cahokia; the result of the conference has not yet transpired. Gomo reports that the Indian who killed Mr. Cox, on Woodriver, is now at Peoria; he belongs to the St. Joseph's band of Puawatomies, has numerous connections, who would attack and destroy him if he delivered the murderers to the whites. He promises to point him out to any party Government may send. Accounts from la haut Missouri, announces a general peace among the Indians-it is said that the earthquake has created this pacification.
Recommended Citation
"“St. Louis, April 18”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 190.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/190
