Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-02-24
IMronrANr FROM rLoRrDA.


Charleston Feb. ID, ZIP. NJ.
Col Andrews u s. Army, arrived at g.
Augustine. | lih inst. express and informs
that Gen. Jesup had an engagement withihe
Indians which lasted two days; on the sec.
ond day, Jumper and Alligator came in UNI
der flag oftruce, and surrendered them
selves. stating that the Indians we're in a dis.
tressed situation, and anxious for peace
during the engagement, four u S. soldiers,
and four Indians were killed--oae hundred
Indians and negroes soere taken prisoners -
Col. Andrews informs that Jumper and AL
liga,or appointed the 18th inst. as as the day
to conclnde the treaty at Dade's Battle
Ground, and had despatched expresses 10 the
Indians to inform them Of the arrangement.
They stated that Powell was on an island in
the Wiihlacoochee, with about so followers;
they supposed that he would come TO terms,
and should he refuse, they would point out
where he was. All hostililies were 20 cease
by both parties until after the 9Th inst.
LATER FROM EuRoPE--By the arrival Of
the ship Caledonia, from Liverpool, inlelli
gence from London of the Sd, and from Liy-
erpool Of the 9TH Of January is received.
Meunier. the fellow who sho, at the King,
having been confronted by his father aud
mother. was much affected. and has made
some disclosures. in consequence Of which,
warrants were issued against several indiyid-
uals. He is described as an Ignorant self
conccited, headstrong fellow. possessing a
sort Of mania for making the most exiraordi-
nary wagers: and when he had once pledg-
ed himself TO any act, he never failed to CON-
NIT il. however stupid il might be.
Very active preparations were making
in Toulon for the new expedition against
Constantine. Admiral Mnssieu de Cleryal
wns to have the command Of the naval for.
ces, consisting of sixteen vessels, viz.--tour
ships Of the line. two frigates. six corveties
two briggs. and two steamers This squadron
was to take on board 5000 troops, with on
immense supply Of provisions.
FRoM EuRoPE--The Caledonia has ar
rived at New York from Liverpool. bring
ing Liverpool papers TO the 9Th Of January
and London papers TO the Sd inclusive. Nc
news of importance is furnished by this ar
rival. The Queens army has succeeded il
relieving Bilboa, which has long been be
sieged by the Carlisis. and have entered th,
city 8.
STILL LATER, The ship Nantucket
Captain Croker. arrived from Liverpool
this morning, huving left tina, place on th'
10th inst
The New York Packet ship Erie. Capt
Funk. from Havre. bound to New York
was los, near Havrc on the LIST Of January
and erery person on board persisted. M
particulars are given Of this disaster
l. The Portuguese government have issue,
decree prohibiting the importation or ex
portation Of Slaves. by sea or land, in oil lh
Portuguese dominions without exception
under very severe penalties
4 Murder by Dyunkard at Rahnay,---
James Hnmaf. an Englishman, has heei
committed TO the County Jail in this city
by Dennis Clark. Esq. of Railway. for hav
ing killed his wife on Saturday night Bot
husband and wife were notorious drunkards
and during quarrel on Saturday evenini
Hamar beat her violently on the head vii
pale from the yard fence. after which b
went into the cellar of the house deliberalel
10 chop wood to burn A coroner's inqDes
, was held, and after some elaboration vel
dict Of manslaughter was rcturned---the j.
, nv supposlng that as the murder was con
United in drunken bout. that was the safe:
return TO make. A nail was found drive
into her head, probably from the end Of III
pale.--Nerask Daily Adr.
WASHINGTON. Feb. l3.
Iwrite in red ink, omen OF bloodshet
!. A duel was fought, this morning, nea
3 Alexandria. between WILLIAM Cosr JoHs
4 SON late member Of Congress from Mar,
!, land, and WILLIAM ScHLEy, Senator Of th
/ State Legislature Of Maryland. MIR Wis
of Va. acted as second to MIR johnson
!. and MIR Jenifer, also OF the House. as sc,