Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-12-29


and Boyles, with instructions to scour the
country between the Mobile and Apralachi-
cola rivers, DISCRIMINATING every hostile parts
VINO dare resist and will not surrender, and
remove with their families above the 81 degree
of latitude.
The Seminole War may nov be considered
at close; tranquility again restored to the
southern frontier OF the United States, aud, as
ed along the Gulf of Mexico, America has
nothing Comprehend from either foreign OF In
dian hostiiities. Indeed, sir, to attempt 10 for
thy on protect AN imaginary line, or TO suppose
that a ftoMitr on the 81 degree OF latitude, in
"a MiueFi,rsS, can he secured by Gordon of
Buliiary posts, whilst the Spanish authorities
we're not maintained in the Fio,inas, anu that
country lay open 10 the use and excitement of
any enemy, is visionary in the extreme. On
tue immutable priuciple, therefore. of self
defence, authorized by the law Of nature and
OF nations, have hotiumed all my operations.
On the fact that the Spanish officers had aided
AMI allotted the iuiliau enemy, aud thereby
because IA party in hoStliitics against ns. do
justify my occupying the SPANISH foriresses.
spain had disrrgardvd the treaties existing
with TIE American government, or had not
power TO enforce III, IN. The Indian tribes
within her territcry, aud which she was bound
To keep ut peace. had visited our Citizens with
all the horrors of savage wat. Negro brigands
were establishing themselves when and where
they pleased, and foreign agents were openly
ami knowingly practising their intrigHcs in
pies OF self defence justified, therefore, the OF.
cupancy OF The FiorIdas, y the same principles
VIII warrant the American government H. hold
ing II until such time Spain can guarantee,
by an adequate military force, the maintaining
her authority within the cslony.
Topographic al sketch CT the country from
RrraIachicoia 20 Pensacola Bay accompanies
this. Capt. Young will prepare. las soon as pIac.
ucable, typographical memoir ct that pant
OF the Floridas, on which my army has operat
ed, with map of the country. Captain Gads-
den is instructed TO prepare report on the
necessary deiences OF The country, as tar as the
military recOrnoiSances Will permit aCronpa-
nied with plams OF the existing works, what
additions or improvements are ne ccssary. and
what new works should, in Iris opinion, be
erected, to give permanent security To this
important territorial addition TO orr republic.
Assoon AS the report is prepared, captain
Gadsden will receive orders to epair Ia Wash.
ington City with some other documents which
may wish t0 coniide to his charge.
a. the close ola campaign, which has terrlina-
ted SO hOnou, ably and liappiiy,i gives NE plea
sure TO eNprc:smyapprobation generally ofthe
Offices and soldiers, ofeyery species of corps,
which have had the honor TO command. The
patience with which they endured fatigue and
submitted 10 privations, and the determine
ton with which they encountered aud van.
pushed every difficulty, is the strongest iudi-
cation OF the existence of that patriotic feeling
winch no circumstances can change, and that
irresistible ardor in the defence of their cOun-
try: which will prove her strengt TN and bulwark
under any exposure. | sbonld do violence 10
my feelings, if did not particularly notice
the cNertions of my Quarter Master General,
COiouei George Gibson who, under the most
embarrassing of circumstances, relieved the
necessities oimy army, and to whose exeriions
was Indebted for the supplies received. His
zeal and integrity III this Campaign, as well as
in the uniform discharge of his dstics since
his connection with my staff. merits the appro.
baton and gratitude OF his country.
WIZ respect, yours, DC.
ANDREW JACKSON, Maj. Gen. Com.
The Hon. j. G. CALHOUN, Sec'y at War
HEAD.QuARIERs, Division of the South,
On the line of march, May 23d, 1918.
SlR-Ihe southern frontier of the United
States has, for more than twelve months, been
exposed TO all the horrorsOf Il cruel and savage
war. party OF outlaws and refugees from
tie Greek natiOn-negrots who have fled from
ileir masters, citizens of The United States,
and sought an asylum in Florida, and the Sc
minOie Indians inhabiting the territory of
SPAN, all uniting, have raised the tomahawk,
and III the character of savage warfare, have
neither regarded sex or age helpless wome
have been massacred, and the cradle crimSor.
Ell with the blood ofinnocence. The L. States,
true to their own engagements, and confd-
ing III the faith of Spain 10 enforce existing
treaties never entertained doubt bat that
their atrocities would early attract the alien.
ton OF the Spanish government. aud that spec-
dy and eiiectual measures would have heen
adopted for their suppression. Under this
persuasion, GORDON of military posts was
established to give immediate protection 10
such of our frontier settlers as were peculiarly
exposed, and strict inJunctions issued to the
AEericap officers, to respect The territory of
| SPAN. and not TO attempt operations within lis
limits These Instructions were most scrupu-
| lousy observed, ard, notwithstanding the in
activity OF the American troops had encOnra9.
| ed The Indians TO the more daring and outra.
| sconS acts evidence against orr citizens, line
| government OF the United States was still dis
| posed 10 respect the territory of Spain. and
| conilde in The ability of the Spanish govern
hieht 10 execute existing treaties, until adysed
| thiongn you, that, with avery disposition the
| Spanish authorities had cot The power of con-
trolling tile Indians in Florida; thai their acts
/ OF late, were viewed as eqGaIIy hostile 10
| the interests OF Spain as those of the Unit
| cd STATES; that Spanish subjects were not
! exempted from The evils ofwhich we complain.
! ed, and that the negro est. blishmeuts on the
ApraiacitirOla aud st. Juan rivers, were
| fonhded by 6riilsh agents contrary TO The will
| OF SPAN. These representations determined
| the President OF the United States 10 ADOPT
efieciual measures 80 tore tranquility 10 the
| southern frontier Off, American Republic :
! and, pursuant 10 his - 'ers, :justfable by the
lniinniabie I%ws ofself defence lave pene.
| trnied through Flor iednced 10 ashes the
| Seminole villages; d eyed ,hrir magazines
! ot provisions beaten tiieir Warriors whenever
they hazarded contest; dispersed some and
| expelled Others across lire river
| In the course Of my operations it became
| necessary TO visit the Spanish fortress Of st
| Marks. Entering Ike territory Of Spain 10
night her battles, TO relieve from bondage her
| snbjects,and TO chastise an Indian tribe, whom
| she acknowledged, under existing treaties
she was bound 10 preserve at peace with the
| United States,l had every reason to expect
| that The American army would have been
received as friends, and every facility afforled
| success 10 ensure to operations so interesting
| TO both governments
My expectations have not been realized II
| has been reported to me, direct from you
| that Fort ST. MARKS lad been threatened
by the Indians ard neeroes and YOU cx
pressed serious approximations, from the
wax MOO of ffte lncc.