The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-22

luEAiCO AND SOUlH Hc lutcLtfouS Vi
government disclosed by Washington correspon-
dence to day, make demand upon Mexico and other
South American states for the claim due by these
governments to American citizens, furnish piece of
information of the greatest importance at this moment
1t is well known, that during the struggle of the
South American states for their independence Ameri-
can citizens supplied them with ships and munitions of
war; to a very large amount. By their constant revo-
lutions of government, and the refusal of Spain to
cognize their independence, the payment of money
Justly due for these advances has been delayed again
and again, through various prelexts. Late accounts
from Havana that the Christine government of
Spain has at last come the resolution of recognizing
the nationality and independence of every republic in
South America. This recognition places these states
among the family of nations, liable to public inter-
national law and responsible for the acts they may have
done TO citizens of another country.
Such being the case, full time for the United
States through her executive officer General jackson,
call upon the southern republics for full and am
pie reparation for the debts they have heretofore hon.
estly contracted TO American citizens of the NORTH
Had the United States demanded a settlement eff these
outstanding debts previous similar call upon France,
Spain, and Naples the selection of weaker for
stronger might have been attributed fears. This
has been properly avoided by spirited President.
Having by his manly decision and frmness flor the
settlement of the French question owe entirely to
Old Hickory himsel) compelled the powers Of Europe,
from Ia grand nation down the lazy principally of
Naples settle up their outstanding debts American
citizens cannot suppose that he will permit the
republics of South America any longer delay SINH
lar act of justice merely because thoy happen have
shown themselves to be ignorant of republican hon.
esty they of republican government and civiza-
tion The best thag this country do towards these
bastard republics, is make them honest and vir
tuous big make them. Mexico, (parti-
cuarIy Santa Annals INSOLVENCY. Colombia, Peru, and
ALL want decent dressing as France, Spain, and
Naples did. -
We trust that General Jackson WILL without fail
take up this subject 1t is worthy of his NAME charac-
ter and reputation. The rascally Bank Of the United
States is beneath his notice. South America is the
thing. .a
FRox FLoRIDA.-The following is an extract of
letter from an intelligent gentleman residing at Column
bus Georgia, his friend in this city, dated 9th inst
"You have no doubt heard of our near approach to
destruction and DEATH by the merciless hand of the
ruthless savages. But all fear is now over-peace is
proclaimed, and favors once more with the smile of
her countenance-may it long continue. But while
peace is smiling u.s. and plenty crowns our efforts
and distress fills the hearts of the surviving
Flordians. The latest account, of which have not
space 10 notice, are truly appalling
Yours respectfully, w. II. S."
In addition, find by the mails, that letter from
ST. Augustine Of the 9TH inst, that the Indians
are concentrating within Is miles of the city, and that
there a speedy prospect of brush with them An
order had been received by express demanding all the
regulars, with the exception of one company. They
were to join Gen. Cncb, who is hard pressed by the
Indians, all the volunteers having left him in
quence of the affair Of Lieut.. Ward.
In conormity with proclamation made by the Cover
nor of Florida draft of fifth of all the militia
to be made the 1O provided the necessary force be
not previously made up by the volunteers
800 regular troops, under COL Twggs, aad 7s0 vclun-
teers under COL Smith, left the city OF Florida the
Sd, to 60 against the Seminoles. OHe company had
been left behind for of means of transportation.
A letter from Tampa Bay, Fort Brooke, of January
3D. says, that the Indian disturbances about
with great vigour The white force consists only
of 100 regulars 60 Marines and 100 friendly Indians
and they daily and hourly expecting and wishing
an attack from the Indians. The U. S. schr Grampus
was expected guard the transports already arrived
Many patriotic volunteers daily joining the regular
forces in the north.
O. Miss A. Fisher takes benefit tonight at the
Franklin Theatre. With fine person. improved taste
great spirit beautiful face, few years. and many friends
Miss Fisher will fish up humping benefit,
Mrs. Watson takes benefit at the Park this even