State Papers, III., 271; the settlers always spoke of it as the "suck" or "whirl."] at the crossing-place of the Creek war parties, when they followed the trail that led to the bend of the Cumberland River.

Here he was joined by many Creeks, and also by adventurous and unruly members from almost all the western tribes [Footnote: Shelby MS.]--Chickasaws, Chocktaws, and Indians from the Ohio.

He soon had a great band of red outlaws round him.

These freebooters were generally known as the Chickamaugas, and they were the most dangerous and least controllable of all the foes who menaced the western settlements.

Many tories and white refugees from border justice joined them, and shared in their misdeeds.