Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
From the Nashville Banner.


 defeat, by the Indians of Missouri of the troops mn. der Gen. Gaines. The following letter from the General lhmselffurnishes the latest and most authen tic account of the operations in that quarter.
 Extract of c letter from Gen. E. P. Gaines. dated Rock Island. 2OA June, 1931.-"I have visited the Rock River villages with view to ascertain the lo caes and as far possible the disposition of the Indians. They confirmed me in the opinion had previously formed, that whatever may by their feel tngs of hostility, they resolved to abstain from the use of their tomahawks and fire arms except in self defence. But few of their warriors were to be seen-their women and children and their old men | appeared anxious, and at first somewhat confused but none attempted to run of. Having previously notified their chiefs that would have nothing more to say to them, unless they should desire to inform me of their intention to more torh,ciM as had di- rected them; did not speak to them though within hity yards ofmany Of them. had with me, on board the steam boat some artillery and two companies of infantry. Their village is immediately on Rock Ri- yer, and so suituated that could from inc steamboat destroy all their bark houses (the only kind houses they have) In few minutes, with the force now with me-probably without the loss of aman. But am resolved to abstain from firing shot without some bloodshed, some manifest attempt to shed blood on the part ofthe Indians. have already induced | nearly one third of them to GLOSS the Mississippi to their own land The residue, however say as the friendly chiefs report, that tley soH noce and what IS very uncommon, tlelr women urge their hOs- tile husbands to fight rathe than to move and thus to | abandon their homes Should the appearance of Governor Reynolds mounted men fail to move them their chiefs will thence arrested and kept in con- fnemeDt until disposed ofby the civil authorities and the others will be lanied on the opposite bank ofthe Mississippi, and notified that if they return they will be punished. Theteports of other tribes having en- gagged to assist tbs band in defending themselves against us, are eDied 10 but little credit Several other tribes, sucI as the Winnebagoes, Pottawato- mics and Kickpoos, have been invited by these Sacks to assist them, but cannot positively ascer- tain that more han two hundred have actally joined, and it is yer doubtful whether these wifi remain true to their dfending allies. was assured by Gov Reynolds ins last letter that he would be here on on the 19tbor 20th. I therefore look for him mo- menty"
 S. Loub, June 3O.-The Indian disturbances on the Uppe Mississippi is assuming more serious as- pect. The half dozen companies of regulars which Gen. Gaines carried up month ago, and all the pa- cfc remonstrances of the General have been insufi- cent to bring these deluded people to reason They increse in hostile demonstrations and in numbers- The whole number of the dsafected, either embodi- ed or within distance to enibody, are estimated at two thousand In consequence, Gen. Gaines has called upon the Governor of Illinois for troops and 400 mounted volunteers, under Gen. Duncan, and accompanied by Governor Reynolds, have gone rp, and two days ago the remaining effective men, about two companies, at Jefferson Barracks, proceeded up in the steamboat Enterprise with Gen. Atkinson of the regular army The character of the officers, and the policy of the government, are a guarantee that all possible forbearance will be observed towards these infatuated people, and if chastisement falls up- on them, they will draw it on themselves by their own blind and obstinate conduct.-St Louis paper.
 NEw-YoRK July 2-Great Fire.-About o. clock this morning. fire broke out in the centre of the block bounded by Amity, Greene, Mercer and Fourh-streets. So rapid was the progress that all the buildings the block except one Git was only partly built on) were either totally destroyed great iy injured. We have just returned from the spot, and give below correct an account of the disaster as could collect.
 From the best information, we believe the fire was the act of an incendiary, and commenced under the stairway of the carpenters shop, owned and occu- pied by MT Nathan H. Topping, which contained large quantity of lumber and stock, valued at from four to five thousand dollars all of which is entire ly consumed. The tools belonging to some dozen journeymen, were in the shop, and all are gone, which is a severe loss to the respective owners
 On Greene-street-There were only two dwelling houses, which were elegant two story brick, with basement-boh were owned by MT Topping-one was occupied by MT Topping and MT John Conner the other by MT Timothy Wood and Mir De Wolf These buildings are totally destroyed They were valued at $S,OO0 on which Mir Topping had an in- surance of $5,OO0. Mir T. had also insurance of $1 ,O00 on his lumber he estimates his loss, ex- elusive of the insurance at $7 000.
 On Amity-street-The only house not injured, is the large one on the corner of Mercer occupied by Warren De Lancy, Esq. The next is the marble factory belonging to MT William Frazee: this is much injured, Adjoining were two three story brick dwelling houses owned by Mir Frazee, both occupied by him, one as dwelling, the other shop or show room: both greatly injured. Next to these was two story brick dwelling, owned by Richard Wells, Esq, and occupied by MT Mark Spencer: conside- rably injured. MT Frazee was insured for $4 1000, which will mor than fha locc cuctainpd Mr. Wells property was insured for $3 GOO.
 On nFourthStreet-Two two-story brick front dwell ling houses, owned by David s. Jones, Esq.-No. l25 occupied by MT Berbeck, and Mir 'Guire, and No. l27 by MT Fisher and MT Drayton-both so much injured as to be rendered useless and will probably be pulled down insured for $2, 800.
 On Mercerstreet- only building, in front, was a two-story frame building, owned and occupied by Mir James Williams, who kept Dairy: this dwelling was but slightly injured, but MT w. sus- tained loss in the destruction of his exten slve stables which in the rear of his dwelling fortunately he got out all his cows and horses: he estimates his loss at upwards of $2 000.
 The whole amount of property destroyed is esti- mated at $20,000, about one half of which was in sured.
 It is ntmated in the Pendleton paper, that Mir Calhoun would shorty give his sentiments in relation to Nulifcation, which the Carolina Politicians still continue to uphold on the authority of the Virginia Resolutions, after Mir Madison, who drafted them, has expressly declared that no such meaning as is affixed to them in,South Carolina was ever dreamed of by those who first adopted them. We are inclined to hope Mir Calhoun will put the nulliiers at home in as great quandary as MT Crawford did in Geor- giawhen he laid his heavy paw on their heads some time since We hope there will be no mystifying- that all shall be clear doctrines should be made, on which hang the destiny of this great and happy republic. If he is for Modification let him be as open MT MDuffie, place it on its true foundation,