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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09
THE FLORIDA WAR.

From the nature OF the intelligence we
publish Today from Florida, we are justified
IN the belief that the protractcd Iudian war
!" that territory is, al last, abou, tn ternin-
ate. The capture Of Powell and many of
the principal chiefs and warriors must. we
think, lead 10 the unconditional surrender of
The remaining por tion OF their party, espe-
claiIy in the view Of such force as is gather
ing around them
The Globe SAYS: can offic,, report has
heen received from General JEsUP, daied
81. Augustine. 22nd October, in which he
states that Assem- Yahola PoweID is his pri-
soner, with nearly all the war spirits of the
nation. That chief came into the vicinity of
Fort Peyton on The Goth, and sent messen>
ger TO Gen. HERNANDEZ, desiring 10 see
and Converse with him. The s:...s,..y season
being over, and there being no further ne
cessi'y 10 lemPorize, General JEsup sen,
party o; mounted men ami seized the entire
body, anG now has them securely lodged in
The fort. He has Emalhla, (Phii,p,9 Coe
HaJo, Micco>pe,ekee, and Euchee Billy, all
principal chiefs; COacoochee, (Wild Cat
Asseen Yahola, (PowelI,) Chtto Yahoia,
Iuste nuckee, and several other in,portanf
personages, sub-chieis, wi it'll more than eighty
hrst rate warriors; and he has also guides
who can lead The army ints every taslness in
The country "-Fredericksburg Herald.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09
THE sUsoUEnANNA SAFE.

The following itsm, from tho Marine List
OF the Charleston papers Of the 25ih, will, ws
think, safety the public, that the Susquehan-
ma is safe and is by this time halfway on her
voyage TO Liverpool. Ga Sunday morning,
tho day after her reported capture, she was
spoken IL leagues East of Cape Henlopen.
Charleston, October %.
Arrived yesterday. Steam packet New
York, Spinney. New York 20 hours, sailed
IN CO. with ship Calhoun, for this port Sun.
day al 6, a. Nj, Cope May bearing w. N.
w. 10 leagues distant, saw steam packet Co.
lumbia. Wright. hence for New York. Al
8, A. NJ, IL leagues T.. oi Cape Henlopen.
passed packet SHIP SUSQUEUANNA,
vi Pbilsdelpha, for Liverpool
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09
SHIP SUSQUEuANNA- ESTIoN
SETTLED

Ihe fact That this ship ia safe, and thai sho
was not captured by pirate, is cunclus;yeIv
established by the intelligence furnished by
captain Spinney, Of the steam, packer Nav
York. The Commercial Advertiser saws,
~ VIII no recollccted ;!iai the sisam rack
- new York, wa:sh left this port ON Satur..
cay, The 2lst OF October, reported that sho
saw the Susquehanna The next day. This
intelligence was great relief TO those con-
cerned, yet il was feared il might have heen
some other ship-All doubts are now renee
we'd by the return, this morning, of the New
YORK We learn from Capt. Sp:uney, That
on SUNDAY morning, al 10 o'clock, lac passed
under the stern OF The Susquehanna-resd
her name, SAW THE PAssENGERs,AMo
WHOM WERE SEVERAL LADIEs- aud Was
sufficiently near 10 have thrown biscuit on
beard. The ship was then twelve leagues
east south east trem Cape Henlopen. l,was
calm, and she had all her sails SET heading
easl, ana no other vessel then in sight"
The Journal Of Commerce says
Capt Spinney had not heard aughi Of The
piracy story until we told il 10 him. lie
says that at The time already stated, he pass
ed under The stern of the Susqush ana;
read her name. A large man, apparently
the Captain, with spy glass in his hand.
vas standing on the quarter deck, with pas
ssngers about him. The ship had sluddincc
sails set, but was becalmed except very
slight breeze from the south west, not sufi-
Gent 10 give her Roadway. lie and Capt
Chopper looked goodnatuFedly ST each other,
but spoke not. No black schooner in sight.
Tine same paper says
The U: brig Porpoisc, Lieut.. slr;near
arrived this morning, alter an unsuccess6,s
cruise OF several days, in pursuit of,he "Easr
long, black schesner." She was sent On q
ioofs errand, aud cemsa back as Use as she.
went.
The Revenue Cater Alert, which was,
despatched after the pirate that captured the
S, ~, returned 10 New York on
Thursday without finding him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

Peyton lew days ago, having escaped from
the Indians +; they belong chiefly to Colonel
Rees of Stateburgh, (S. e. Mai. Harriet Of
Charleston, and estate of Woodruff.
II is supposed that the capture Of Powell
and Goa hajo, ill tend 10 important results:
and that now Micanopy and Jumper. with
Alligator and Sam Jones " i'll come in.
The Indians captured had but very little
powder in thoir horns, and the majority of
their rifles were in bad order-alrnost use>
less. There were forty rifles taken, and
bout 81 ponies.
Gen. Hernandez takes up the line OF ma, { h
TO morrow, as far as Musguiio and Volusia.
fer the purpose of securing the country and
bringing in all parties Of Indians and Negroes
that may be discovered. He will return in
n few days, when will give the result of his
expedition, together with a correct descrip-
ton OF Oseola.
We have now in our Fort a. prisoners,
the following Chiefs Powell, Coz halo,
Philip, Coo>a>coo. chy (son OF Philip Blue
Snake, Eucbe Billy and Suscanuggee-be.
sides several minor Chiefs, with about 40
or 15O Indian Warriors, Squaws, and their
children. think the Indian spirit must now
be dampened, and that they cannot hold out
much longer.
OCTOBER 90
N. 3 Ten more Warriors captured this
morning by Major Ashby. II appears that
they came into Fort Peyton to enquire Tor
70" ell, when they were taken prisoners.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

fate OF the application for the State sub.
scr;ption depends in a great measure on
the success Of the attempt TO fill out the
individual subscriptions. If it is done,
the two fifths may be regarded as GER
tain-and the road is ensured Can
there be doubt that the sum Of So. 500
will be raised when the fate of so valua.
bic an Improvement depends upon it
IL we have one-half the public spirit Of
Bath or Rockbridge, there can be no
doubt on the subject. Let every friend
of the road then be on the alert, and sue
cess will certainly crown their exer.
,ions, and they will be amply rewarded
! for their ENTERPRISE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

@- The Wing states that memorials
to Congress praying the establishments of
a United States Bank are In circulation
on the South side of James River, and
that they are signed by members OF both
political parties. During the late court in
Franklin seven hundred signatures were
obtained. Similar memorials are said 10
be circulating freely in North Carolina.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09
o. We learn, from The Alexond-i, c;az.

% We learn, from Ibe Alexandra Gag
ellie, that the Globe has at length formally
read the Conservatives out oftbe Van Buren,
church: We do not know how Mr. Eives,
MAJ Garland, Messrs. Patton, Hopkins,
o'uatt, &c. will receive this bull OF exc0m.
muo'cauon from Pope Martin the LIST but
we WI defy him 10 Kick Mr.. Richie OUT OF
the party traces Hrginian.
CO A quorist, in The AIexandria Gazette,
asks, as u he were asserting TACT, ibid NOT
certain distinguished Senator, (hr. Cal
houn) come 10 Washington opposed TO with
holding tho Deposiies from The States, and
did he not afterwards vote for Withholding
them! Perhaps our friend OF the Washing.
ton Reformer con give an answer 10 this que
ry, rs well rs, If The fact be 50, account for
The Senator'S sudden change OF opinion !
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09
A most singular mistake, it seems, ha

A most singular mistake, il seems, has
been made in regard to the pay of the
Northern Indians for the Florida War.
They were promised when they enlist
ed two hundred and seventy FIVE dollars
for six months service. 1t turns out.
however, according to the Secretary Of
War, that one Of the Clerks in the De-
partment had by mistake written that
SUN instead OF serenity fire dollars The
Secretary now gives them their option
to return home, or go OIL for the seventy,
five dollars. There are two hundred Of
them, Shawnees and Delswares.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

The sub-Treasury system has been
recently illustrated, in advance, by an
occurrence III the county of Niagara,
New York. John Beach, one of the
Loan Commissioners, has absconded with
two or three thousand dollars Of the Sur
plus-aud ii has been ascertained, on the
examination of the Board OF Supervisors,
that twenty lone of the mortgages tax en-
by the Commissioners are wholly insult
ficient to secure the moneys loaned.-In
some instances they are not worth TWEEN
ty five per cent. of the amount.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

A memorial is set on foot in the coun-
ty of Rockingham. praying the LegisIa-
ture to make liberal provision for the tran
sportalion to Africaorthe free colored peo-
pie among us, as the wisest and best and
most humane remedy for the growing
evil of that kind Of population. 1t asks
tina: the fund appropriated be placed
more Immediately under the control OF
the State Colonization Society than is
done by the act of March a. 1888, and
be made applicable TO the removal OF all
free colored persons in the Common
wealth, that are willing to be conveyed
to Africa.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09
STANTON 81 Cov1xoroN TuRNrrKE.

STANTON 81 CovINeToN TURNPIKE.
Messrs. Editors-I beg leave to call
the attention of the public to the promis-
ing prospects Of this Important VI ork.-
Disappointed as the people of Augusta
have been in their reasonable expecta-
tons Of aid from Baltimore, in the con
struction Of the Valley Rail Road, thew
should now turn their attention to works
within the compass Of their own means.
One of the most important of these
works is the Stanton and Covineton
road, and lit,le--aye, cery lille en-
terPrize on our part will secure it. Oar
public spirited neighbors OF Bath and
Rockbridge have indeed left but little
for US to do. The whole amount of in
dividual subscriptions n, ccssary to make
the road is estimated at S IL 900, and Of
this gum $4,000 have been taken al
hiilboTougb. and probably $4,000 west
OF the North Mountain in Augusta
county. In Staunton we have taken
near 81 900 more, and this amount will
DE readily Increased to So, 500-makine
an aggregate of $500, and leaving OBJ
~ $500 yet TO be raised. AS vet the
people of COvington and it's vicinity, and
ofthe country between Staunten and the
North Mountains wealthy section of
our county, and one having a deep in.
:erest in the success Of the road-have
done aothing, Will they not contribute !
their aid II Let me urge upon them the |
necessity Of exertiug themselves imme-
oistely, in securing the full subscription
81 stock before the meeting Of the Legs.
Iature' that their Delegates may with
some degree OF confidence ask for sub
sefiPtion oftwO fifth, by the State. The
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09
Cherokee population to k7orida.-Tbs Av.

Cherokee population TO Florida. -The Au-
gusia (Gee-) Courier OF the 2slh ult says
"Col. Sherburne arrived here last evening
from the Cherokee Natien, with part of de :
putalion OF Cherokee Chiefs, on their way TO
Florida, in The capacity Of meGiaiors on be-
half OF the Ssminoles, and despatched them
this morning for Florida, preparatory TO his
arrival with The remainder, who are daily
expected here. This depulalion, who have
been chosen by The Cherokee Nation, and
offered and accepted by Col. Shef burne, by
consent Of Government, will proceed, as we
are informed, direct 10 the camps ofths Sc
mnsle Chiefs, and endeavor to induce them
to bury the Ratchet, and remove West In
prevent the remainder OF their tribe from ex>
termination by our forces. We wish Them
success in their humane mission.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

loathing and adherence Of the base and
heartless treachery-heralded forth toe
as though it were meri,orious-by which
Oseola has been made a prisoner. Men
creatures we should say-cspable oil
SO much meanness and depravity ought
not 10 be allowed to hold a commission
under any government. They have
compromised the honor OF the nation
which it was their duty to uphold and
defend aud it is due to the country that
they should be forthwith dismissed from
its service. We wonder that the Press
has not spoken out on this subject. The
only condemnation we have yet seen of
OF IT is by the Fredericksburg Arena
and even that IS in terms more chary
than we like. Can it be possible that
the conquest Of this miserable band OF
Indians Is worth the sacrifice by which
II has been effected. Such course of
acquiescence turns over at once :!.e tur-
pitude of the deed from its immediate
perpetrators, aud fixes il on the country
1t makes them the mere opponents of a
degraded national feeling. We cannot
believe that the country is so lost TO the
dictates of honor and morality. But If
il be, then indeed has Oseola triumph ed
though he be in chains He could not
have hoped for victory under any cir
cunstances against SO pow erful an amtag-
orist. His avowed motive in the war
has been to signaliZe what he believed
to be the wrongs Of his country men, aud
how efectualiy has it been done by the
conduct of our own officers Meeting
the Indians for the purpose Of taM, and
then taking n11vactssse of their unarnc Z
situation-oft their confidence in pledge
held sacred even by the savage-to sur
round and capture theml Was there
ever treachery like this practised before
by acivilized nation? We blush while
we record it,
We are aware that these sentiments
may be carped at by .ome-and that we
may be represented as siding with the
Indians, against our own country. But
not so-it is because we feel for our
country more keenly than any such OBJ
jectors possibly can. tina: we speak thus
plainly. We strike in defence OF its
wounded honor-and we care not who
cavils, or who says iorbear.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09


ing of our abandonment Of the Valley
Rail Road, asks;
Gould not our friend OF The Spectator do.
wise another scheme: Gas that seems absn-
doned } say The construction OF a Rail Road
via Charlottesville to Scousville, or some
other point. 10 intersect the James River
Improvement! or join the Louisa Rail Road,
by crossing st Swift Run Gap? II some
thing ef the kind were considered immedi>
ately, the next Legislature might be petit
tened end act upon il, aud the work go head
al an early period. Then too the wealth OF
eur valley would contribute TO the prosperity
oil cur own towns Is no, some scheme Of
the kind practicable? Wha, Gays the Spec.
tatori
We answer without hesitation that
we do most sincerely desire to see q
more easy and expeditions communlca-
ton opened between this part of our
Valley and the metropolis Of the State.
and we shall cordially unite with our
friend Of tho Compiler in an effort to nc
complish it. A Rail Road from this
place TO the James River is an object
which we have had even more at heart
for the last two years than the Valley
Rail Road, but we saw no prospect of
its accomplishment. The estimate Of
Mr.. Shaw made the cost, we believe,
something like SsOO,0OO: besides the
results Of the survey, especially as re-
CARDS the mountain section, were any
thing but satisfactory. TIC ruise this
sum the people Of Augusta had no assu-
RANGES OF aid from any quarter, except, it
may be, the twe.fihhs Of the Common-
wealth. The people Immediately be-
low the Ridge were rather opposed to
il. and the citizens Of Richmond seemed
by their conduct TO take no interest in
il. Under these circumstances it was
that we were compelled 10 look else
where. In the Valley project we had
the promise of such liberal aid as to
place it entirely within our reach. We
believed. too, that the accomplishment
Of that work would be the means ulli-
mately Of forcing our Richmond friends
to help us with the other. These were
our views, and now having our hands
perfectly free, without the fear of the
imputstion of bad faith from any quarter,
we are prepared fully and cordially to
unite with the Compiler in carrying cut
the scheme of improvement it suggests.
Will it appeal to the citizens Of the me.
tropolis on the subject and tell them of
their interests and duty in regard to it ?
II better location for Rail Road can
not be had than the one designated by
Mr.. Shaw, we should prefer McAdam-
ised road. But in the name of Justice
and our suffering Interest,", let us have
something. We are glad that the Com
piler has turned its attention to the subject
and we promise ourselves much from it's
cooperation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

The news from Florida warrants the
opinion that the Seminole war is at an
end Oseols, the great chief. is now a
poor captive, and we may expect to hear
o. an Immediate and general surrender
OF all his followers. They can do NO.
thing without him. He was the master
spirit who nervrd the arms and fred the
souls Of his countrymen. While we
would rejoice at the restoration of peace
TO Florida, however, we have no, pa
uence to think Of ;he means by which
it has been accomplished. We want
words 10 express our deep, our utter
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09


Important Discovery in Matthew a.ics,--
We have been called on by Mr.. Charles
Hogshsad Of Monroe county, who in.
forms Us that he has invented a table for
the calculation of Latitude aud DepaI-
ture, W hich is so short and simple in its
principle that it may be easily fixed in
the memory. This is certainly an i'm
portant discovery, and will win for its
author distinguished honor. II will SUI
percede altogether the cumbrous old ia
bles Of reference, and enable the mathe>
maticiau, under any circumstances, 10
attain bis object as easily as he can mul.
tiPiy one simple number by another.
1t is not the present intention Of MIR.
Hogshead to obtain patent for his dis
covery ; but we are authorized to say
that he is willing to impart his secret to
teachers aud others, to whom it may be
of value, for the sum Of five dollars
provided the number Of applications
should furnish an adequate remunera,
ton. Letters addressed to him at Union
Monroe county, Va. (post paid) will Be
promptly attended to.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

G% Amos Kendall has sic OF his fsmi
iy connexions employed in the Post OF
nee department. When he was appoint
ed Fourth Auditor he removed three
respectable clerks from that office, broth
ers, OF the name Of Daniel, because "fa-
miIy monopoly was OdiOus in his sight ="
We suppose the canting hypocrite
would now tell us "he that provides not
for his own household is worse Than an
infidel."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

The proposition of MIR. Leigh to
dissolve all connection between the
Treasury and Banks, is disorganizing,
revolutionary, subversive of the funda-
mental principles Of our Governments
and its entire practice, from 1889 down
TO this day, it is as pslpabe as the sun,
that The effect of the scheme would be
to bring the public treasure much near
er the actual custody and control of the
President than it is now, and expose il
TO be plundcred by a hundred hands,
where one cannot reach it, Washing-
ion Globe Of NOT. 20, 1894.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

-AtiGntic and Pacific Canol-It is stated
in the New Bedford Gazette that the survey
on the left side Of the river San Juan for a
cana! from Lake Nicaragua 10 The ocean has
been conn le:ed. The authorities of Central
America have taken hold of the enterprise
with determination to carry ii through.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

Health Of Neto Orieans.-The Bulletin Of
The 10Th ssys:-"Ths cases OF feve! are now
confined almost exclusively TO strangers, and
even they are rapidly diminishing ooIhine
But long continuance of hot weather unu-
suai at this season of the year has kept the
epidemic lingering amongst Us. II may bs
said now 10 be on the eve Of bidding us fare
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

&c The Captain OF The schr Polly. an
EnglIshman, was lately punished under 4
sentence by Judge Lynch, OF jacksonville,
Florida, for Dragging Of his abolition SEMI.
mems. lie was blscked and sold al public
aucti"n for is BID cents. He made his es-
cape from the purchaser, who intended 10
take him for sale to Georgia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

1t is intimated that new Wing pa
per is 10 be started at Washington about
the LIST ct December. and that George
d. Prentice, the talented and witty edi>
tor of the Louisville Journal, is TO be at
its head.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

The Ohio Statesman announces that
the Clinton Bank, in Columbus, has res
sumed specie payments. There have
been several assumptions in the State Of
New York, where the circulation OF
the Banks happened TO be small; and ifthe
new Treasury scheme does not succeed
at the next session of Congress, the pro-
liability is that the Banks generally will
be able to resume by the first Of July
next. The expectations of specie for
some time past have scarcely exceeded
the iDportations, and it is quite likely
that the Treasury notes will be sent out
hereafter in most cases in the place of
coin, as they bear an interest, and are
of undoubted security. All that is re-
quisite, therefore, 10 restore specie to
our circulation, is for the Government
to forego its project of cutting itself loose
from all sympathy with the monetary
concerns of the people, and receiving
nothing but gold and silver in payment
of its dues. II this is not done, it is ap-
parent as the MONDAY sun that the
Banks never can resume specie pay ments
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

The Pottsville (Pa) Journal has the
following singular notice:
Wanted. nurse to take charge of a
basket Of children left at this office
short time since"
The editor must be unfortunate. or
worse, TO have So many children laid at
his door.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

A discussion is going on ia the Alex>
andria Gazette on the subject OF the re-
troc ession of that city and Georgetown
TO their respective States. Virginia and
Maryland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

The term of service of Mr. MORRIS,
of Ohio, in the United States Senate will
expire shortly-and MIR. EwING's cleo
ton as his successor is matter Of GER
iainty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

MIR. Southland, OF New Jersey, intends
TO resign his seat in the Senate, OF the
u. States, and Mr.. FreliEg huysen is
named as his successor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

MAINE ELEcrIoN.-TheE asiport SEN
tinel announces The election Of another Wing
Representative, for Robinson district, viz
Mr.. Dana, by lS9 votes, hi. opponent, Mr..
Gibson, having IS7.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

The Legislature ofNew Jersey, have e.
lected WILLIAM PENNINGTON Governos
Of that stale
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-11-09

;, There were forty five deaths by yellow
teyer IN Naichsz during the week ending
the 2lst October.