Litchfield enquirer., 1836-02-18

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late last night. for the scene Of action. The
uscrg'ans have thus Set fire to the match
"n!cn the Indians have been some time pre-
pairing and the sequel can only show the hOr-
Eors may effect. There is 90 doubt but that
'ney WIZ nave general engagement to-day
and. should It result in the triumph of the
! whites, 1t will probably fire the whole nation
1.-THE Creeks) with feelings Of hostility. Al.
though ] apprehend but little danger here at
present, shall lose no time in putting the
blOckhOuses in a state Of defence. to the end
that we may not be taken by surprise.
Very respectfully,
JOHN w. McCRABB,
cd Lieut.. U. S. 4th Infantry.
Gen. r. JONES, Adj. General.
Fort Mitchell is the old Creek Agency
post. 1t is on the Alabama side of the Chat
tahOOchee river, about fifteen miles below the
town Of Columbus, which is on the left bank
ofthe river.
From the Charleston papers we learn that
Governor McDuffie has ordered an immedi-
ate draft of 600 men, of the city OF Charles
ton. to be organised immediately for three
months service in Florida.
On the eth ult. nearly $50 men (includiug
the Augusta vOlunteers} left Savannah for
Florida; and some United States troops
were to depart the next day.
The Seminoles. tremendous retribution is
preparing for these blood hounds, who, start
ing from a state Of apparent quiet into a con-
dition of open and discriminating warfare.
have carried terror and desolation through no
inconsiderable portion of East Florida. By
orders from the Department Of War, several
thousand men are being raised 10 South Car
DINA, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana, with
view to speedy termination of the war;
-Four companies of volunteers have been en-
rolled at Charleston for the defence Of ST..
Augustine, volunteers from Savannah have
marched for the defence Of Pcolata-a large
company from Augusta was. by the last
accounts, on its way to the scene Of hostilities,
and everywhere throughout the Southern
most states the note Of preparation is heard.
When these different forces shall be brought
in contact with the Indians, though the con-
f1ct may be severe, it is easy to see the result.
In the mean time the Indians are traNersing
the country, destroying whatever comes in
their way.
There are strong apprehensions that the
Greeks have joined hands with the Seminoles,
or ars about to do so, 10 which case the effec.
tive force of the Indians. with the help of ne
groes, Murel men. other desperadoes, will
amount to 4 or 5000 men.
*Among,them many Yankees-William T. Adams.
brother Of the editor of this paper Of this village,
among the rest.-L. Eng.
From the National Inteliigencer, Feb. 9.
The following highly important and accept
able Message was yesterday transmitted by
the President of the United States to both
Houses of Congress-:
To TIE Senate and House Of Representatives
The Government of Great Britain has Of
fered its mediation for the adjustment of the
dispute between the United States and
France. Carefully guarding that point in
the controversy, which, as it involves our
honor and independence, admits Of no com
promise, have eheerfully accepted the oRer.
1t will be obviously improper to resort even to
the mitdest measures Of a compulsory charac-
ter, until it is ascertained whether France
has declined or accepted the mediation. !
therefore recommend suspension Of all pro-
ceedings on that part Of my Special Message
Of the 18th of January last, which proposes
partial non intercourse with France. While
we cannot too highly appreciate the elevated
and disinterested motives of the offer of
Great Britain, and have Just reliance upon
the great influence of that Power to restore
United States and France, and know, too,
that our own pacific policy will be strictly ad-
hered to until the national honor cOmpes US
to depart from il, we should be insensible to
the exposed condition Of our country. and
forget the lessons Of experience, if we did NOT
efficiently and sedulously prepare for an ad-
verse result. The peace of nation does not
depend exclusively upon its own will, nor up
tE,. r,f 10Th MAJ
ers and that nation which is found totally
unprepared for the exigencies and dangers Of
war, although it come without having given
warning of its approach. is criminally negli-
gent Of its honor and its duty
cannot too strongly repeatthe recommen,
dation, already made. to place the seaboard
in a proper state for defence, and promptly to
provide the means for amply protecting our
commerce. ANDREW JACKSON.
Washington, Feb. 8, 1886.
The Intelligence accompanies the message
with the following remarks -
1t is with pride and pleasure that we reeog-
Mise, in yesterdays Message from the Presi-
dent to Congress, the evidence of the triumph
of wise counsels in our Government. The
very form and manner of the Message dis.
tiaguished it from the celebrations Of the
lower Cabinet, and shew it to be the work Of
the Constitutional advisers Of the Executive.
The President has yielded his own opinion to
the unanimous opinion Of his Cabinet. In
doing SO. he has acted magnanimOusly ;
whilst, by the ffrmness and union Of their
counseIs, his Cabinet proper deserve honor
and gratitude from the country.
We take no exception whatever to the
terms of the message. When the honor or