Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-03

,,,S;n q NJ Troun: Marion, captain }. Pearson; Nor.
ran captain w. Porter Oglethorpe, captain h. r Hill;
uliaero captain J. NJ sanSroi Iafi Ianss captain '"
II is expected that other volunteer companies will be
rapidly organized, and engage in the same service
.HalcdgcoiQe Union, Alay2 6.
(From Tie Augustn Courier, May G7.)
We have but little else at the best from Columbus but
false reports Half our tlc is taken up IN contrldlctng
what we published in the preceding paper. Now young
IIurdceay; has not only escaped Santa Anna and his
myrndos but also the Creek Indians Our readers re-
member we shed flood Of tears over his sad fate being
reported to be killed in the Stage beyond Columbus,
his return from Texas just before he got mack to hacon
and Dad Now he has reached Tuskegee in safety run
ming back Next news, expect Will be, he Is killed
sonlrw where else.
FEoM THE CREEKs-.We received last evening from
Columbus, from the office of the Enquirer, da-
ted the Path inst, but find very little in it, further than
what is contained in the letter which will be found in
this morning paper. Young Hardeway, who report
ed to have been killed by The Indians made his escape
from the stages and succeeded in reaching Tuskegee in
safety.
part of the company which left Columbus the
2Ist inst for Roanoke, returned the mig lit OF the 2d
They found Indians: either on their way or at Roanoke
Gen White did not leave Columbus for the naton
was cxpccted-thc order under which he was about 10
co. having been ccunlermnnded in pursuance Of des-
PATCHES. received from Gov. Schley.
The Enquirer states that there were between and
500 armed in Columbus on the 24th, and the editor
the Indians The look OUT and appear very anxious
to get possession Of It,
Extract Of letter from gentleman in Columbus; TO
gentleman in this city
I" CoLUMRus, May %.
Last evening party consisting of eleven whites
and eiuht riendly Indians, headed by Cen Thomas s.
Woodward, of Macon county, Alabama, reached Co:
unbus, having passed along the mail road from luske
gee. Being anxious TO reach this town before dark yes
te,day aud fearing that their movements were watched
by the hosliles they travelled with considerable rapldiy
and did not nnu,cy the places which had been
visited BY the Outrage of the saVages Cen W., how
ever states, that they saw everywhere Ill e'r roule
marks Of nGscrminae ruin and destruction, houses pill
LACED and burnt stages destroyed horses killed. and nu
merous human beings in state Of the most ioaihsonIe
pulrefactun. Letters and papers, Gen W. also statcs
were scattered along the road for miles, the letters gen.
orally having the appearance of being broken open
One of the individuals Of the party brought in few
letters and draft nearly Destroyed which he found in
the road By Gen. w. also learn that there arc four
hundred men encanped at Tuskegee, and six or seven
hundred friendly Indians in the nelghborhood
No troops have yet entered tie Indian country rom
Georgia. and do not hear Of any further ouirags OF
the Indians without the limits of the nation Nrgr'cs
stolen BY the savages occasionally escape and report a
the Indians making every preparation Tor wal By
storing away PROVISIONS blocking up the avenue 10 their
cucampmens and by arranging 10 send the negroes and
horses they have stolen 10 the Seminole couay in Flo
rida.''
Gen. McDougald, who had gone to the North bes're
through this place Wednesday morning, 10 his pos at
Columbus We understand he brought the intelligence
that Gen Jesup would be on in few days to conH'nd
against the Creek Indians.
Col Parrish also passed through this CITY on ues',y,
on his way 10 Tallahassee, from Washington City. He
carries Brigadier-Gcnelals Commission home l" us
(Fron. the Macon Telegraph, Mag 2G)
Dun Indian NElGuBoRs.-We have little news iDm
Florida since our last The Inhabitants live in drrd
planting operations and business Of every kind nearly
SUSPENDED. The Scminoles advancing higher op;
threatening the capital Of The Territory Most OF tie
volunteers have Left and but few regulars are theresa
that Florida is left mainly for defence and projection to
her own resources Gen. Scott was at ST. Augustine
last accounts, waiting orders from Government An
interesting letter from him, on the subject OF the Semi
mole war will be found in another column
1t is generally believed that the Semnolcs and Creks
are acnr in concert At least both nations have adept
cd the same plan Of operations, and carry On their wars
in the same manner.
The Creeks are daily extending their derasations md
nirhty new victims sacrificed. The destruction OF
property has been ulnensc AS yet no check, dcscrV-
ing the name, has been made to their nroads IN every
skfrmish they have been successful and victorious.
We are informed by person who lntely came thro
Walker county, in the Cherokee Nation That many OF the
Greeks had sent their women and children up there 10
be out of harms way; that several hundred were en-
camped along the road, and that he has no doubt the
country is full Of them This ought to DE inquired IN.
to Would it not be advisable 10 hold these women and
children hostages for the good behaviour Of The
Creeks ard TO make the Cherokccs account for their
coming amongst uicu:
The Cherokees themselves, 1t is known, have no good
feeling toward u.s. aud it is believed on wait good op
purtnnty 10 break out into open Lostes. No delay
should he made in organizing strong guard to be plac-
cd on that frontier. We have just been informed that
a letter has been received from Murray county in this
State which staes that the Cherokees are abandoning
their cornieds and cabins, and making other move.
menls plainly indicating sinister designs.
In addition 10 these hostile demonstrations on the part
of the Seminoes and Creeks, and suspicious movements
of The Cherokees, it is not Improbable that Indian dis
turbanccs may arise further of; and that Gen. Gaines
will have his hands full the Northwestern frontier,
with the savage tribes bordering on Texas
For several days after the burning of Roanoke we
learn The Indians kept possession of the place. On Sun
day morning an expedition moved against it, with the
Intention OF giving battle TO the Indians il any were there
On arriving at the spot they found no Indians on the
ground hard battle was expected, as in two or three
previous skrmshes the Ind ans had remained masters
Of the field
The people turning out in the counties surround.
ing Roanoke, both sides of the Chatlahocher, en-
tnasse, determined TO defend their soil with their lives
(Fr0m the Columbus Enquirer Eura, .hay ga
Sunday night two negro fellows belonging to Jas
Daniel of Hancock CO., in. They were taken by
the llchatee Indians, at Roanoke, the Sunday before
They inform us that the Indians remained at Roanoke
only two hours and then packed up what goods they
could cnrry off on their ponies, and crossed the river
Since that time they have remained principally III tla'
tahachube Swamp, % miles below Columbus, sending
out small parties every day. On Thursday last their
spies raised alarm among them by reporting the ad,
vance of the whites, when they Immediately gathered
up their plumber aud removed TO more secure part OF
the swamp. On Friday they sent of their men
to solicit the cooperation Of the Ucees in burning the
bridge at this place. whilst they should up OH the
other side of our town and murder the inhabitants
The Uchees refused to cooperate through fear OF our
forces. Upon receipt of their answer, The Htchaees
expressed good deal Of contempt for their neigbors,
and they would have nothing 10 do with them.
On Saturday, in consequence of the heavy rains, they
found it necessary to leave the swamp, and Sunday
they removed all their plumber &C. to the houses DR..
Richardson's plantation. Here they remained Sunday
night, ana ght easily have been surprised and taken,
had General the power and disposition to order such
step They were ~ remain at Dr. RS until Monday,
rnnld Lake lLcir line of Ilarc for Elnra