Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-07

he so men wlth whom he left here, not 10 exceed
sOO will be in situation TO tako the field; about
3OO having been lost by death and dcscrtions and
more than that number untitled by disease for &C.
tive service for months to como. Thus has termi |
mated this expedition, and Black-Hawk having in |
the mean time dispersed his Indians and probably
crossed the Mississippi, there is but little reason to
believe that ho will receive the punishment he mo-
rits. We have received lesson, however, which
may prove serviceable, and our Representatives i'm
Congress may become satisfied. that instead of an
army of 5000 men, our wants require one of at
least $4,000. Our Western Frontier can only be
protected frora Indian invasion by the presence of
United States Troops, and as we have officers suf
hcient for IL. 900 men, the expense of keeping I'M
an army of 5000, would be less than double the
amount Of our present expenditures on the army,
and mere baga,cllc compared with the Importance
OF protecting the inhabitants of the western States
We have been permitted to publish the follow.
ing from Capt. Monroe to a friead in this city:
BLooMINGDALE July 81, 1882.
1 arrived here last evening, having had most ia
tiguing journey. left Chicago on the 18th, and
on my arrival at Niles, M. S., beard there had
been report there that was seriously ill, that
no hope was entertained Of my recovery; fearing
that this might reach my family, have travelled
night and day, and find that am ahead of the
ordinary mails. This forced movement, in my weak
state of health, has delayed my recovery. My consti
tuition, fear, has received a shock.-I had
serious attack of cholera, from which have reco.
vered, but the remedies &c. have fear, affected my
lungs shall take the advice of physician to-day,
and be governed by instructions. / am anxious TO
have my health restored. and to enter upon my du-
ties as one of the Common Council, and to share
with my associates their arduous Duties as do not
propose to renew the Black Hawk expedition. 1
heard from Gen. Scott by express which left Chica-
go on the 18th. At that time Sc men and officers
had died. Many of the officers are yet sick. but
none seriously. OF SO on the sick report, as are
considered convaescent; no new case for 81 hours.
Gen. Scott is in perfect hSath, though he had ex-
posed himself on board the steamboat by attend
ing every officer and soldier taken sick. On our
arrival at Chicago, every member of the Generals
staff was sick, and continued to get worse.
On tho !4th he ordered Col. Worth, myself, and
Lieut.. De Hart 10 return home on account of i'll
health considering Black Hawks laurels rather
questionable. Capt. Gath the other member of
the Staff was too i'll to travel but would in all pro-
liability leave Chicago in few days. An express
was received from Gen. Atkinson, dated 18th
inst, at which time he about 80 miles from
Chicago. and within a few miles from the main
would not he brought to a fight. and having
a perfect knowledge of the country he took
advantage of it. The war will no doubt
be protracted till tho fall. unless they can
surround Black Hawk and starve him out.
General Atkinson has made every effort to come up
with the Hawk. Supposed force of the Indians va
riously stated. Gen. A. considers their force be-
tween and 700. Force of Atkinson about 1900
mounted militia and $50 Army (regulars) Gen.
Scott would march from Chicago with such force
as he could collect, about the LIST August, should
the cholera have ceased and Join Atkinson. Should
he attempt to join Gen. Atkinson before he can
carry with him the most satisfactory evidence that
he and those about him are disinfeeted,, be would
drive the volunteers from Gen. A.
/ shall report myself 10 the Mayor tomorrow, or
l can write to be read.
Yours respectfully, JAMES MONROE