"The Junaluske Zouaves."
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Col. W. H. Thomas,
Senator from
Jackson, has at the service of the
State one of the most remarkable bodies of men in the country.
It is a company of two hundred
Cherokee Indians organized for battle, and styled the ‘"Junaluske Zouaves."’ It appears that
Col.Thomas, who is the business agent of the Cherokees, lately called a council of the Indians, and explained to them the condition of the country.
The chiefs discussed the matter, and said, after consultation, that, although they did not understand the national difficulty, they did know
North Carolina, and would stand by her. They were ready for any position in her defence.
This is most remarkable.
Out of a nation of some 1,500, they muster two hundred warriors for the defence of
North Carolina.
The
Cherokees are expert riflemen.
They know nothing of military tactics, but show them their work, and then they have only to be told, when to cease fighting.
They fight in their own way, and every man for himself.
The ‘"Zouaves"’ are ready at a moment's notice.--
North Carolina State Journal.