Assassination

The treaty began a dark period for the Black Seminoles and their leader. The pro-Creek, pro-slavery faction considered John Horse's activities in Washington to be meddling in tribal affairs. Within days of his return, a Seminole Indian attacked the black leader. He was riding home one day when the assailant chased after him on horseback with a loaded rifle. The Indian shot John Horse's mount out from under him and then came after him with a knife. Fortunately, a group of Seminole women whom John Horse had helped in the past were standing nearby. They wrestled the assailant to the ground while John Horse wriggled free from underneath his horse.