CORNPLANTER, at this period, was perhaps the only Chief of the Senecas and Six Nations, who remained firm and unshaken in his friendship for the United States. About this time the repulse of General HARMAR, by the Western Indians, had greatly emboldened them, and it was with great difficulty that the peaceful suggestions of CORNPLANTER were acquiesced in by the Six Nations, many of whom still desired to make common cause with the Western tribes. In company with Colonel PROCTOR, of the United States army, he proceeded to the country of the hostile Indians, and endeavored to reconcile them to the United States. His mission failed, chiefly through the evil influences of BRANT and RED JACKET, aided by the machinations of British officers. At a subsequent period CORNPLANTER renewed his efforts for peace, and even called forth in favor of his measures, the opinions of the Indian women, who, as is natural to their sex, were the friends of peace. On this occasion, RED JACKET, among other remarks, said to the United States commissioners: "You know what we have been doing so long, and what trouble we have been at, and you know that it has been the request of our head warrior, CORNPLANTER, that we are left to answer for our women, who are to conclude what ought to be done." * * * * "Colonel BUTLER, of the British, told us he must take our writings down to Colonel GORDON,[T] as he is a very wise man, and perhaps he may have something to say to us that may be for our good, and we want his assistance, as he is the man that keeps all the vessels that are on the Lake; therefore, my brother, make your mind easy, for your request is granted. And when we hear from our brothers, the British, then we shall know what time to start. And you must not be uneasy, that our brother, ABEEL, (CORNPLANTER,) can not go with you, for he is very tired, (referring to his former journey,) and must rest awhile, and take charge of our young warriors, to keep them in peace while they are playing--for fear of danger." [T] The British commandant at Niagara.