Litchfield enquirer., 1836-12-08
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-E 6umpter arrived last evening from Jackson. vile, (E. F.) whence she sailed on Wednes- day evening last.
 A passenger in the Gen. Sumpter informs us that an express had arrived at Black Creek on Monday night last, bringing information that two severe engagements had taken place between part of the U. s. army, consisting of the Tennessee volunteers and Florida militia, under the command of Gen. Call, and the Seminole Indians. The regulars and friend ly Indians separated from the volunteers pre-. vious to the action, and proceeded up towards the Wahaw Swamp, up one side of the river, and the volunteers on the other. When the latter had nearly reached the swamp, they fell in with body of Indians, which proved to be about one half of their whole force, and immediately gave them battle. In about one hour the Indians retreated, having suffered Q loss of 20 killed and a number wounded; the latter they carried off with them. The vol unteers pursued them closely, and encamped for the night, the enemy continuing on the march. The following day (Saturday) they continued the pursuit, and overlook the In- dians at near nightfall, when another severe engagement took place, which lasted more than an hour, when they again gave way, carrying off their wounded. The number of killed could not be ascertained, owing to the darkness of the night. The express left early on Sunday morning, previous to the return of the officers from an examination of the field. The loss of the whites in the two engagements was five killed and ten wounded. They took prisoner negro, who states that the Indians were divided into two parties-those who were not in the engagement were anxious for peace, and will probably make an overture so soon as they can escape the vigilance of I the war party, whose threats they fear. Both parties are short of ammunition, and it is ex- pected, should they receive no further SUD- plies, they will shortly surrender. Gen. Call intends keeping his men moving in pursuit, and using every exertion to anpihilate this | savage horde. Great praise is awarded to Gen. Armstrong, of the Tennessee volunteers, | for his coolness and bravery; and also Col Reed, of the Florida volunteers, who con- manded in person. They had not heard any thing of the Regulars and friendly Indians, but suppose they could not have reached the sWamps.
 Arkansos- scay they vote-The vote in l. tile Rock stood White 175, Van Buren 220, This Van Buren majority, says the Advocate, was owing to the fact that the whole Legis- lature voted here, and the Lawrence Compa- ny of Volunteers. The two gave majority of at least 60 for Van Buren. Taking the votes of the citizens of the county alone, there was majority for White. The General As S0IIDly ldu duJOurIleOs
 Movements ofAe Creek Indians-The steam boat John Nelson came up on Thursday, ha- wing on board about 900 Creeks, part of Tuck abatchiehadjo's party, under the charge of Lieut.. Sprague, U. s. Marine Corps. The whole party of 22OO will rendezvous at Lew isburg-900 more being to come up the riverr and 400 through the prairie.
 | Capt. Bateman's company, of25OO, and Lt. Sevier's of 5000, passed 9 miles north of this place for the West, on Thursday of last week. Two parties are still behind-Lt. Dea's, of 26OO, and Col. Campbell's, of 2600. These compose the whole nation, except 5000. r
 We saw the party which came up in the John Nelson-they are filthy looking beasts. Tuckabatchiehadio is sullen looking fellow ugly but not ungraceful. The infiammable material is pouring fast over our frontier:
 ArkGnsGs Aduorate Nou. II.
 Imagined Ro6bery.-A laughable affair took place this morning as the steamboat was a. bout stopping at the wharf. A gentleman came running on deck with cloak overhis shoulders, just as he came from his berth, crying at the top of his voice, Capt. Howes, Capt. Howes-stop her-stop her-l have been robbed of my watch You see it is too late now,' was the reply, the passengers are going on shore, and many of them are on the | WHdTI. Lou Huu DcLtCF SO iOOh ]" yONi berth 'Oh no,' was the rejoinder. am robbed--I lost my watch out of my pocket while was asleep. ' had guard round my neck.' Now the truth was, that while the gen. tleman was asleep, the watch by some means or other slipped out of his pocket or fob, and had got round behind him, and was dangling at his back, to the no small amusement ofthe bystanders. Portland Ado.
 A small lad stepped into bookstore and inquired the price of "Webster's Spelling Book" Being told that they were one shil. ling (York) apiece, and being possessed ot only nine cents in the world, he was entirely nonplussed. At length an idea seemed to have struck him. Says he, Mister, can't you find one that is torn that you will let me have for nine cents!' The book merchant looked in vain. The boy was dispirited. At length another idea seemed to have struck him. Says he, Please, Mister can't you tearone?
 We are told that there about ls0OO bbls of otr, detained at various points the Erie Canal by the ice; and that this large quantity (chefy from Ohio> will not be enabled to reach market, in consequences of the early wthdra wal of the line boats.Ab. Argus 1 Horrible Death.-In cleaning up the machinery of the steamboat Massachusetts on her arrival from Pro- vidence, the body of man was found lying on the
 floor of the engine house under the crank with every bone crushed, and presenting awful spectacle. He was German aged 25, Aois Eldracher, carpenter. who came aboard at Providence partly inebriated.~ In his pocket was found some money, and letter from his father in Germany, acknowledging the receipt of h,,,,l