Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-07
INDIAN WAR ,

CuAHtrsroy. Dec 3O-From the accounts published
in our paper Of yesterday, it will he seen That tr M
habants of large portion Of the territory oil Florida
ar. placed in most distressing situation, account of
the incursons Of the Indians who murdc1nE, burn
ing and desroying every thing that comes III cir way;
and if not checked in their course, Will render nearly
desolatc that portion of Florida which they now
have unlimited sway. Much of The property thus de-
slroycd is owned by persons who rnlgratcd from this
Stale and for whom all the sylnpatcs of our nature
should be aroused and every possible cxcron made 10
ender them prompt, efficient and cilrctual aid
Under these circumstances 1t becomes the duty oi our
citizens possessing do the facility of transporting
troops, arms, and amunili"n immediately to The scene
of action to step forward and shcw txamP!r which
will doubtless BIZ followed by Grnryia and Alabama.
We therefore call upon those disposed to cbark in the
honorable and patriotic enterprise Of defending their
countrymcn from the savage foes by which they are
sailed TO VOLUNTEER 10 assist them in this their hour
Of need.
A gentleman we'll known in this community, and in
whom the utmost confidence may he placed ntli-
Ger, having been in active service during tho alc war,
is now here from Florida, and will afford his advice and
assistance cnpGcy, to those who may feel dis
posed to volunteer.
lie informs us that Gen Cnch has about 800 Unite ed
States soldiers under his command but from the recent
misfortune sustained in having his baggage and provi
captured by the Indians, he is placed very pre-
carouS situation. call has been made upon Georgia
| and Alabama for aid, which will doubtless be promptly
responded lo-but in the mean time, il would reflect
great credit upon city and on those who should en-
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Immediately formed, and proceeding TO ST. Augustine
should place themselves under Gen. c., who would With
out doubt receive them into The u s. service until the
| Indians were dispersed
We learn that the force of the Indians is computed 10
be 1900 WARRIORS and body of about 600 persons,
posed Of desperadoes and rnaways 1t is understood
that the arms and ammunition requisite for the defence
of the Inhabitants will be sent from the Notifications in
this harbor in Steam Packet which will be dispatched
for ST. Augustine in few days. and will receive, at
this office the names of such young feel disposed
accompany the gentleman named above, who will pro-
coed in her.
We sincerely hope that the call thus made will not
be suffered 10 remain unanswered but that some OF
influential citizens will take the matter in hand and
their efforts 10 relieve suffering countrylnen.
call for public meeting of the citizens of Savan-
nah on Monday evening last, for tho purpose Of render
ing aid to the Flordans, is published in the Georg,0n
Gov Eaton and family arrived at Mobile 18th inst,
from New Orleans, his way to FLORIDA, from which
he had been time absent.-COnrter.
SLAVE cAsE-lSTEREsTrNG DEcIsIoN.-At the No
vember term of the circuit court OF the u 8 suit was
tried in which coorcd man named Currcnce, was PLAIN
ttt, and Mrs Mcqueen defendant verdict was taken
for the plaintiff, subject to the opinion OF the court on
farther udvsemcnt, and that opinion has been delivered
at the present term confirming the verdict and render
ing judgment thereon The facts were brief and sim.
pie, but the decision is new and interesting.
The plaintiff born slave the defendant in the
island Of jamaica aud while yet minor was brought
by her into the Stale of Georgia. In 1924 he became Of
age andin 1925 he entered into agreement with the
defendant to purchase his freedom under which ne paid
at various times, different of money amounting in
all to 1926 The action brought to enforce repay
Of the money, and also TO recover compensation
for tho services Of the slave from 1924 when he became
of age 10 1925 when he len the defendants service.
The legal ground on which these claims made was
that being brought into the United States, the plaintiff
became Free BY virtue of the act of Congress of the End
of March, 1907. which prohibited the importation Of
slaves after the first Of January lS0S, and declared all
IN ba absolutely
The court decided that under this acL the defendant had
right to the services of the plaintiff but the services
voluntarily rendered. without any promise, express
or implied the part Of the defendant to pay for them