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had bargained for an extent of 10 miles round the Town of Nashville, Governor Blount had caused 40 miles to be inserted.- and instead of a Consideration of 2000 Dollars yearly, he had put down but 1000 dollars.- This being but one side of the question, we do not pretend to Judge, but it is the received opinion here, that their errand to the Council is, to form a Union with the Northern Indians, and make One common cause, either in forming a Treaty, or carrying on a War. - The Vessell (the Felicity) to Carry Wilbank to Fort Erie, sail'd about 2 oClock:- - Yesterday a young Man going out to look for Horses, got lost in the Woods, which are very thick within less than a Mile of the Fort.- several 18 pounders were fired in the afternoon in order to direct him in finding the way back, which, I suppose had the desired effect, as I am informed he got safe home in the Evening -- several instances of the kind have before occurred, and sometimes the persons lost have never returned. - It is said some little time past, two Indians were kill'd by the Wolves in the Neighbourhood of this place.