Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-01-12


l deem it therefore my duty to inform the In
habfants, in the Eastern Section of the Coun-
Try, of the facts they have come TO my know
ledge, that they may guard against the probable
danger.
I make this communication to yourself, believing
that the citizens will expect protection from your
post
Please mention this to General Hernandez,
that he may have his militia on the alert. write
IN haste, having just returned from Tallahassee,
and ct this momen, am going to mount my horse
to so to Tampa Bay, 10 oo'ain a company or more
of troops Tor the protection OF Alachua settlement
Very respectfully,
Your obi servant,
ORIN MARSH
Maj. B. X. PEARCE.
The immediate causes are not yet known, but
we have foreseen, and have frequently bad such
hints from the persons acquainted with the Indian
language and character. as TO have led US TO the
conclusion that all was not quiet with them, and
that at remote period, their vengeance would fall
upon some innocent individuals, to atone for that
injustice of which they complain.
They complain of the non-I1hlment OF the
Treaty of Camp Moulrie. In carrying into effect
this Treaty, the Government have been muniti-
cent, and manifested tender regard for the Indl-
\ ans; and il this munIfcent band has not reached
, them--f, while it was on its way TO relieve their
cistresses, il melted away like the snow before a
, summers sun, what responsibility must rest upon
those who have had an agency in this business.
| In treating with the Indians, the Government
has in view their concentration, and the establish
| ment OF an influence among them, that would be
efficient in protecting the white settlements an
influence that would command respect and esiab-
lish confidence between them and the official or
gan of the Whites would effectuaIly do this In
dian Agencies are blessings where tthey are con-
Quoted upon principles OF equity Justice and bene-
violence; but where these forgotten, and a
greater regard is paid TO the personal comfort OF
the official AGENT how can it be expected that the
| Indian will make any advances from a state OF
Evangelism! In connection with the i'll Judged
management Of the Indian department in Florida,
we consider the absence Of the Agent as one of
the of the unhappy exercises that have been
committed by the Indians. This absence may be
a mailer of necessity, Of which we know nothing,
but until the Government compel the agent 10 re-
side permanently within the Indian boundary; and
until that agent feels himself and acts the Pro-
of their rights, and understands how to con-
! ciIiate the human passions, it will be in vain tha,
we look for safety and security in the vicinity of
| their reservation.
4 The time has arrived when the Government is
| called upon to look into our Indian Department.
4 Major Pierce, Immediately upon the receipt OF
| the above letter, communicated with Col Murray,
4 (Gen. Hernandes being out of town. and through
him active measures have been taken; and every
musket is held in reQuisition for any emergency.
| Col Murray sent out expires. to the nation,
which has not returned.
Postseript.-We have just learned from the
Mail Carrier, that Eve Indians have been killed In
Georgia, and three near the Suwanes. The In
dams on the other side of that river had appeared
! 10 their war dress Gen. Call aud Col. Gsdsden
/ with about so militia had arrived at the Sunanee
( to Join the u. s. troops. Capt. Dede had sue.
ceeded in taking AZ prisoners without bIoodshed.
| By an express from the Suwanee we have received
| the following letter to Major Pierce:
| Fort DuuaI, Florida, 14th Dec 1926.
/ Dear Major II arrived here on the 24ti ult with
my company, and have since constructed breast
work and blockhouse for defence, and have also
erected comfortable quarters. The object Of this
new post is to repress Indian incursons, and to
keep them within their proper limits. This part
of the country has been for eight ten days in
state Of great alarm, in consequence OF The murder
of family Of FIVE persons the Della river by
Struggling party of Mackasuky Indians. Gen
| Call and Col. Gsdsden have been, with some Mi
lita in pursuit Of the wurderers, but as yet, with
out success I do not think that there is general
feeling of hostility on the part OF these unfortunate
people. | marched from this place the 81 inst.
with 20 of the troops, Tuske-H ago, a friendly
chief of the Upper Creeks, and ten OF his war
riors in search of large t..,'y OF Struggling In
dians. who reported 10 ffave betn committing
depfedaons among the inhabitants 70 or so miles
| from me. About 10 o'clock, 13 miles IRON this
place, came in contact with OF their warriors
! and succeeded ia taking them prisoners without
bioodshed They were printed, aud their manner
| and conduct evinced hostile disposition. J Sc
cured their guns. aud OBTAINING one as hostage,
permitted the others TO 20 after their friends, who
they informed, were on the way TO the Old
Town on this river. On tbs 4th, they promised to
Join me, and did agreeable TO pfomi'e. The
whole number amounted to as, and were ordered
to their limits on The 9th inst. The Governor has
required more troops from Pensacola.
Legislative Co9ncik--The Council me, or
Monday the Illh. and Colonel Stone OF Cbipola
was chosen PRESIDENT; George T. Jingle, Chief
Clerk, sad James Hughes, Chief EaIoing Clerk
The Governor. Message was TO be communicated
the next day.
! We learn from Tallahassee that Samuel FV
was returned from ,ae 18Th Election District, in
stead Of Msjor VoOdyUf
Fofida Canal. The Surveyors dhec:ed by
sTbomss County is on the Florida linz, snd