The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-06-10

pretence of benefing the poor and laboring class.
es of the community"
Order Of Gen. Scoit-We have been
put in possession Of an order of Gen. Scott,
dated at St. Augustine, the 18th inst. We
regret to perceive in il indications Of the
strong mutual discomfort existing betw ecu
the General and the people of Florida. The
General complains bitterly of the conduc!
of The Floridlans, alledging, that within
few days, the lncurson OF but five Indians
into neighborhood in the heart Of Middle
Florida and the commission Of a murder Ivy
them, had put the inhabitants to flight and
giving other instances Of wild fear, excited
by causes equally inadequate, both in Eas.
tern and Middle Florida. SIT is evident"
says the Order, "that no General, even
with extensive means, can cure disease in
the public mind, so general and SO degrod-
ing, without some little effort on the part Of
the people themselves. Thus the planters,
in the recent case, near Tallahassee, who
fled without knowing whether they ran from
squaws or warriors, ought first to have as.
turned upon the enemy, they wouId have
found the case within the easy compass Of
any three or four resolute masters, ard halt
as many overseers. This was the simple
aud manly course. That adopted waste
liy, to spread the panic, ard TO throw exc
crations upon the General who has the mis-.
tortue to command a handful OF brave troops
in the midst OF such population" The
General insists that the regular force in the
Territory is adequate 10 its protection, none
having been sent out Of the Territory, exa
cept possibly three companies from Tampa
Bay-besides garrison at which place, )
companies were directed thence to occupy
a post on TIE Susanee 2 are posted at
Fort King, 5 at Fort Drane amounted
|. 5. Dragoons) at Oaklands, q miles off;
| at Micanopy, and twelfth at Gareys
Ferry "a force sufficient, in his opinion, to
give security TO the Alachua and Suwanee
frontier, especially il one or two companies
Of mounted men, the enrolment of which
Gov, Call is exerting himself to effect, can
be obtained to aid the dragons in securing
the country between the fixed posts--a
steamboat is also to be directed TO cruise up
aud down Suwanee river. Gen. S. also
deems the force on this side Of the ST. Johns
equally adequate for defence-if aided by a
single company Of mounted Volunteers.
The L. S. little armed steamer Essayoas,
is TO be kept cruising daily up and down
the St. Johns. The forces on the Suwaueo
and at other points in that vicinity, are to be
commanded by Major HeIleman, stationed
at Fort Drane.-Cha8. Courier.
Retirementof NJ. Cldy.-Understanding
that Mr.. Clay had expressed his determl.
nation Of retiring from public life, the citi-
zens Of Bolivar, Indiana, recently addressed
hun a letter expressive Of their hope that be-
might find it compatible with his private
ncinalIons TO continue in the councils Of
the country. The following is an extract
from his reply, and will be read with inter-
est, as it discoses his designs. Few there
are, who will not regret the determination
expressed in the reply:
"IhIs is the thlrueth year since first entered
the services Of the Federal Government Ny Ia.
bors for the public have been various and often
arduous think they give me some title 10 re-
pose which feel TO be necessary on many &C
counts | believe with you that the present pc
Rod in the affairs OF our country is eminently crit
icaL 1t requires all the wisdom, the virtue, and
the energy among US, 10 avert impending danger
III were persuaded that, by remaining longer in
the public service, could materially aid in arrest
ing our downward progress and In commuaieat-
ing additional security to civil liberty and eur free
Institutions, | should feel il my duty not to quit it.
But am not sure that my warning voice has not
been already too often raised Perhaps that Of
my successor may be listened TO with more e.
Feet sincerely hope that tmay be
These, gentlemen, are briefly my motives for
retirement. II is my purpose, if my health viii
allow me, to remain in Congress during the pre-
sent session. | reserve for future consideration
whether | shall serve out the term for which tho
Legislature of my State did me the honor last to
/ elect me; and your wishes will have due weight
in any decision may form, Beyond that term,
| can conceive Of no probable contingency which
would reconcile Inc to q farther continuance in
/ the Senate.
81 request you, gentlemen, to communicate my
+ grateful acknowledgements to the citizens OF Boil.
var, and TO accept for yourselves assurances Of The
esteem and regard Of
Your friend and obedient servant.
HENRY CLAY.
General Harrison in Ftrgiaid.-A mum:
Der OF meetings have been held in the Yves.