The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-08-04
Latest from Florida.

The sehr. Medium, Capt. Magee, arrived here
on Wednesday last, in one day from ST. Augustine.
we are indebted Says the Courier,) TO Captain
Magee. for the Herald of the 22d inst. from which
paper we make the selections which follow. Ii
Will be perceived that General Jesup, is making
such arrangements as circumstances will admit TO
keep The l3dians in check during the summer I;
ana IL Is 70 be hoped that measures may be adopted
TO open the winter campaign in a manner 10 in
sure the immediate reduction Of the savages. We
know how futile are the suggestions and the argu-
ments OF those who have never experienced and
therefore cannot know, the difficulties 10 be en-
counteredn carrying hostiliiies in a country where
the enemy TO be subdued have the advantage of a
perfect Wedge of all its fastnesscs swamps and
mofasses; aided, too, during a considerable por-
ton Of the year. By the nature Of the climate, pro-
ouelng diseases that enervate the unacclima.ed sol.
der, and cause the destruction Of even more Than
the rifle and sealplng knife of the Indian-sll we
cannot refrain from condemning the course that
has, so far, been pursued, in this protracied and
expensive contest Would il not be a saving Of
much blood and treasure, and prevent an immen-
sity Of distress and suffering, were the government
at once 10 enter upon a systematic and energetic
plan Of operations, by raising an army, enlisted
for the purpose, for one year, or during the war,
and have them ready 10 take the field the moment
the season would allow-to place provisions and
munitions Of war amply sufficient for the purpose,
at some point where they could be available, with
out delay--thus putting affairs in such uain as
TO preclude the necessity Of marches and counter
marches, drafts and disbandments-and giving
character 10 the expedition that would make the
iawny savages feel the impossibility of a success
ful resistance. This would probably induce them
TO emlgrate peacably--f not, they could then be
compelled TO do SO in shorter time, and with less
loss Of life, and much less expense, than BY the
triding method that has been pursued for Two or
three seasons past.
"M. Augustine. July 22-Army Movements
Maj Gen. Jesup, who has been detained in this ci.
ty Ter few days past, on account of i'll health
left here on Saturday morning, in the steam boat
Charleston for Black Creek. He had made call
on our executive for force of--men; and dur.
ing his stay here he was busily engaged in organ.
izlng mounted and infantry companies for the pro-
lection Of the frontier settlements and for the &C.
tusl duty in the field
Ii is the intention Of Gen. Jesup. as we learn
from a source entitled TO credit, to embrace with.
on, further delay, every favorable opportunity to
bring the SemiBoles 10 unconditional submission;
ard he will, We further learn, require every SOL.
oler 10 DC IN readiness, 10 IneFch al moments
warning to any point be may deem it necessary
to strike blow, during the summer months.
General Jesup is DESTROYS of relying principal.
y upon the floridians, TO terminate this Indian
war and we are pleased with the spirit of ciival.
ny manifested BY them whenever bis wishes have
been made known. The mounted men he intends
for active dutythe infantry are for local defence
and SO far weare informed, his plans are arrang-
ed with the creumspeciion and care Of brave
and experienced General, and we hope he NAV
succeed, But whether successful or not, Floridi.
ans will do their duty"