.MTA1Ng.NzEwMTI

157 1839 Oc : 8: continued. notwithstanding the influence of the chiefs will be exerted to prevent the lower class of the Indians from opposing the troops, they may be induced to do so in consequence of the excited state of feeling in the Cherokee nation at the time he writes. He says that information has also been received, that, since the demand for the murderers, John Ross has sent beads and tobacco to the chief of the upper Creeks; and, it is presumed, adds the General, that he has made similar friendly overtures to the surrounding tribes. The General observes that these circumstances, together with his own conviction that the troops may be opposed, and thereby cause a war between the United States and the Cherokee nation, has induced him to notify the Governor of Arkansas that the militia of the State may be required; and also to request the Governor of Missouri to have a brigade near the southeastern border of his state, in readiness to turn out and defend their border; at the same time informing him that he, Gen Arbuckle, was not authorized by the government to make the call, yet circumstances might render such a measure necessary. the General mentions that he has also