The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-10-05
LsTEST FROM THE SOUTH.

hout thirteen thousauq Croek INDIANS
have, within the last fifteen days, taken
up the line Of march for Arkansas. This
looks like getting clear Of these troub.e--
some neighbours. A few thousand wo-
men and children will have TO remain, un-
Ill the warriors that have volunteered to
go to Florida, return fr..m that expedition.
NEw.ORLElNs.-.Fr From Teras. We
have this moment learned by an arrival
from Galveston, TexDs, the following in.
formation from that quarter. The elec-
ton there has resulted in the elevation
of Houston to the Presidency, and Lamar
10 the Vice Presidency. Another at
tempt, which proved unsuccessful, has
bcca made by Spaniard, of the name Of
Payes, to rescue Santa Anna. Upon being
examined, he stated that he was employ.
ed Tor the purpose by the Mexican Con.
sui of this city this. however, is doubt.
less void of all foundation.
The armed Texan schooner Terrible,
had taken several Mexican prizes, which
were sent in for adjudication.
The Texan army, about 5000 strong,
had removed their cncampment 10 the
Garcite, near Maiagorda bay.
NAcoGpocuEs, Texas, Aug. 29.-Pro.
camsiion from Gen. Samuel Houston, 10
the Citizens Of Texas
From reports which have reached me,
] am induced TO believe that our situation
is unsafe some Cherokecs, with the
native Casiliuns, have returned TO the
Cherokee village from Maiamoras, and
say that the Indians of the Prairie and
Mexican force ure about TO attack this
porti,n Of Texns. The counties of San
Augustine, Sabine, Tanahaw und Beval,
rs well us Nacogdoches, will forthwith
organize the militia Of each county,
The following acquisitions are made to
sustain the United States force ut this
place, until reiniorcemeDts can arrive at
this place from Gen. Gaines, viz.
Sixty.four from San Augustine, fifty.
33 from Beyel. The troops will repair
to the place with the least possible delay,
and report to the Commanding General
as soon as they arrive.
This call is made through the Judges
of the several counties, and must be re-
gardcd as the law of the land the troops
will only be detained few da, s, so soon
as Gen. Gaines can send rciniorccmcns
10 this place they will be discharged.
Let arms and ammunition be brought;
at least one hundred rounds are requested.
The Commander in Chief will be with
the freemen of Texas. If they have to
meet at enemy all the men Of Texas must
have their arms in order = to have liberty
we must be wnichfni. Signed.
SAML. HOUSTON, Com. in Chief
CHARLESTON, Sept. % Latest from
Florida. - BY the schr. $. s Mills, Capt.
Soulhwick, arrived this morning from ~.
Augustine, we have received the 81. Au.
CUISINE Herald of the 18th, and the Jack
sonvilie Courier OF the 18th inst.
JACKSONVILLE, (E. +. Sept. l6.--At
10 o'clock this morning, 18Th last. ns our
paper was in form Mr.. Iligginbotham.
WHO lives a, Ccdar-swamp miles dis.
tant towards Garov's Ferry from this
place, came in barcheaded, at full speed
of hls horse, reporting, that at break OF
day this morning the Indians made ab d.
tack OH his house, into which they fired a
number of balls. Pour or five Indians
distant not more than 80 Steps, fired at
Mr.. William Thomas, striking fire IN
the house, did not hit him. "r. Thorflas
shot at an Iodian's head and thinks he
hit il. Mr.. Higginbotbam mad fair
shot at an Indian, and thinks he wounded
him. There were two men IN the house
beside Mr.. II. HIMSELF one OF whom is
sick. They having nine guas, beat Oft
the Indians, so that they ceased firing,
when Mr.. Il. caught his horse and SGT
|. out for jacksonville, leaving his family
and the two men TO defend them selves.
The indians had taken his saddle and
bride and attempted to catch his horse
but could not. They also turhed loose
his cattle from the pen before they COM
nenced the attack. Firing was heard
las, night in that neighborhood, and as
there Is Quite g settlement yet upabandon-
ed in that vicinity, Mr.. II. thinks that
other houses have been attacked and the
dwellers murdered.
A number of fomllies from Alachua are
living ia that settlement, having sought
safety there from the Indians, but II seems
they sought IL VAN.
iII,s bnl tie here-horscmcD and stceds
are burr,i.,g TO aud fro. Ia our town we
cannot COUNT over dozen mounted men.
They arntd-hduhted and while we
are wrltiag this, are oil ai foaning speed
To the rescue.
An express is sent TO Black Creek to
report to Major Pierce, Presuni'ng he
win send company to ihteicep, The re-
treat OF the L1dIans.
We shall wait IN painful suspense
,npa,ience ON tie tip toe--,bl our return.
inr ciizens bring US full Intelligence of
The dark deeds Of las, night and Of this
morning.