Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01
Savannah, July 24.
LATEST FROM AMELIA.

Our last advices from that place are of
the Goth instant. In consequence of ex-
pected reinioreements not having arri-
yed, General NlacGregor still remains on
The Island, placing 1t in "a posture of de-
fence thai will warrant its security against
any contingency " hich may hereafter
happen. The complete apparatus of "a
printing establishment has been received.
ana newspaper is about To be issued
The general is likewise zealouslv ensa-
geo III organizing the executive and Judi
cary departments, and enforcing salutarv
regulations for the preservation of good
order throughout the territories occupied
by lls troops. The Provincialists, resi-
ding on what may be considered the
boundary line between the Spaniards
ana independents, appear somewhat APP
prehensive that their property may sus-
TAN INJURY from the conflicts of tic con-
tending parties and, as might have b, ell
reasonably expected, are anxious TO be
renewed from their apprehensions. by
being taken under the protection of the
united States of which event they be-
lieve the present expedition TO be the
precursor. In other respects. the people
OF The province, with few exceptions, aIe
apparently coutented, as tie new autho-
rifles have abstained from prosecutions
or every KIND and shew religious regard
tor the rights of every individual within
their jurisdiction. No mans property
mas been selZed, as had been falsely sta
teti, since the arrival of the Patriots. The
only negroes, who have been confisca-
tea under the existing government, were
captured IN slave-ship IN the harbor of
FerDandna. Neither is the report of Sc
Veral oificers having abandoned the expe-
dition entitled to credit. Every one re-
mains firm in his allegiance to The cause
OF liberty, and the whole army, with the
exception of three or four deserfions, toe
curreilces to be looked for and winch
VIII happen III every military eliterprize)
remain faithful and determined to com
plete the undertaking in which thew have
embarked. So far is the expedition from
having " already arrived a. its acme," that
we are warranted III saving, ample rein
'orcements and supplies are now on their
way, and that The reduction of the Flo
rldas IS inevitable, unless Spain should
render II unnecessary, by speedily reln-
gushing her claims TO them in favor of
tie United States.
Gregor MacGregor, Gen. of Brigade of
The armies Of the u. Provinces of New
Grenada & Venezuela, and Gen. in Chief
OF the army destined against the Flori-
das, duly commissioned by the SUI
preme government of Mexico a. South
America, &c. &c. &c.
Ihnacifd'HS ~ the Northern and Western
49, Districts IF East FlOridal
The evacuation of Fort San Nicholas
ny Tie Spanish forces, Oh the 4th of this
moilih, has placed the adjacent territory
under The control and protection of the
independent government. lose no time
in assuring you ofthe ENJOYMENT Of your
cfVll liberty, the preservation of your
rights, and the protection of our proper
ty. ! would extend to all those peace
ful citizens living on, or adjoining, the
waters OF the st. Mary's and st. Johns RI
verS, and the islands and country inter
venlnS, all the advantages to be derived
from the Sd and 4th articles of the CAPT
tulatlon ofthe Goth June, on the surren-
der OF this piace--G fill protection cf their
hves and property.
Let not fear of rapine and spoil drive
INTO opposition or distrust the well dis
posed inhabitants of Florida other and
more glorious motives impel those who
fight IN the cause Of liberty. Continue
to eyince your friendly disposition, by re-
naming quietly at your homes, in the ex-
erclse OF yourdomestic employments, and
such conduct will ensure ITS reward join
not the ranks Of our enemies, nor aid
them agalnstns, or you will BIZ met IN the
spirit 0fhostllity, and your persons and
property must share their fate. Rely on
the assurances ofCANDOR e. TRUTH
90 not compel us 10 oppose those as foes,
whom We would embrace as brothers.
ri. g.FeTnaHdtna, I2th Jitiy, 1917, ~ /. !
GREGOR MACGREGOR.
in. DE YRIBARREN, Secretary.