Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-18
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The Steamer John Stoncy arrived at Charleston on
the 4ih inst from beaufort aud Smthville IN Co. with
two companies of u. troops, under command OF Mai
Kirby, destined for the Florida service.
E9ngusta Courier.
From ST. augmsfine.--The Steamer Efi,esn Captain
Snssard arrived at this port Yesterday, from ST Angus.
tine. We had however previously received the follow
ing letter FROM correspondent that place via a-
vannah, where the Eti,con HAD I"', in:
..Sr. AuGrsriSr Feb g
ave still without Uncut except such - re-
gular ea,up duty. and the guarding of pckrs require
false alarm created the other night the signal yum
at the bridg" picket having been fired by mistake The
volunteers IN the garrison turned promptly aud in
such manner to nspise the greatest confidence in
them At indeed any evidence of their zeal were wanting
There reports of Indians having been seen over
the bridge yesterday bot little confidence put ia these
runors Captain Merchants company OF about 10 Re-
gulars arrived here yesterday, from Savannah anu will
probably remain until Gen Eus,is comes on, unless in
the interim they receive orders from Cen Cinch Join
him.
49," company of mounted came in to-day from
Picoata bringing dispatches from that place. aud also
from Gen. Cneh We learn ihs according to the best
opinions, the main body of Indians are
their forces Powell-town in the wcst that canopv
chief has joined Pore, with 500 men, that they num-
her at least $500 warriors, and that they making
great preparations for early and decisive battle with
Clinch Their object is engage him to advantage
with an oveTpowerng force before he receive REIN
torcrtnents.
The ladies of ST. Augustine have pusscd series Of
complimentary resolutions in honor OF the volunteers
and have organized themselves nto society render
any service that ray be required They are eulous in
their hospitality, and the only thing that detacts from
our enjoyment ~ the that the measure oil their
gratitude far exceeds poor deserts
The detachment, regards health Is highly favor
ed; only atew complain oil slight colds"
Governor AtDuthe has made further requsi,on for
..,l,tia. lie now seqoSes two companies of mounted
Ideinen COLONEL Schnerle OF the 10th Regiment, has
Issued an order which will be found in another part
oar paper directing list to be opened the
Drstl Room, Tor the reception OF II mounted Rhenen
ht al
.giu1ent.-CoGrisr.
&e learn that Col. Abbot II. Brisbane of Cen Ham.
tsaa Brigade has been appointed to the command of
tbe Regiment Of men Sr draed and has entered upon
his 3uties. John Hewitt of Cen Bulls Brigade is up.
e'oLn.d Lieutenant Colonel but have yet ascer
saine what Siajors have detailed Brigader- Ge
nera Bull has been appointed to the command Of the two
regiaicnts.
Upwards of 300 men arrived here on Saturday nigh,
by the Ra Road from Able vile and Edgefpld Districts
sd uith Others amounting 80 about 4UO in all are QUAY
acEed ut the U. ). Arsenal IN Cannonborough
2&c whole number of troops ready to start in few
days, (incuding the Irish Yoiaateers under Capt Hen
ny,} IS between D and 6U0.
ID is understood that the troops from this quarter are
TO concentrate at ST. Augustine from whence the line of
anane for the interior taken up and the coun
ty completely secured; and hope and believe TO the
~ahe discontinue and dispersion of the hostile Indians
witAHn very few weeks
1Ae Regiment of mounted men according To- letter
Eseia the Governor was expected TO rendezvous in Pu
ryasurg, in about ten days
His Excellency Governor McDuffie proceeded OH s,
duhsly last from Aiken 10 Augusta, to meet General
Sect, and it not quite whether he would vi
All Charleston.
TALLAHAssxE, Feb. 6.-Gen. Scott has been ordered
ON dp take command OF the Army assembling for tho
Eednction OF The hostile Seminoes. He has arrived in
Midge vile, and may be expected reach this place
In 4 few days reqnsition has been made by hin, ON
South Carolnn for fifteen bondrcd men, and on Georyia
ter sfiree thousand Alabama will also furnish contI
ent force 10 act either against the Creeks or Smnes
Letssiana will also furnish five hundred Volunteers
AShs were 10 sail for Tampa the d instant nnder te
e@iHrnand OF ,he veteran Col Twiggs. The D. States
so6diers at Baton Rouge New Orleans Savannah
Ghsreston and Norfolk all ordered the seem. of
s1cS'n The PresdeDt has acted with a pronptness md
~nssgy which canDot fail 10 bring the war TO a speedy
HIes Charge, must be The watch. word" SAYS he in
Iecier TO gentleman in ths place. This simple ex-
precision speaks volumes of his former ache veIpenis
and OF his undyins energy; and ii will be the watch
sara that shall ad on victory and peace fe our
bleeding frontier.
Gal James Gadsden has been appointed Quarter Mas.
ter General Of the Florida Militia an Office which we
hnae no doubt he viii I'LL with credit himself aud use
tuess to the country in the present critical uctus Of
Ehfairs
GL DApE.--A county has been organised bv
@ur Legislative Council, embracing the country
GA Ne" River, and including Indian Key to be called
Da&e county, III honor OF the ialnented Mai Dad.
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