Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-01
FROM FLORIDA,

S,vAxxAu, Jan. 22d.-An esteemed correspondent
communicates the following Information. Our readers
will be rrncG 10 notice the compliment 10 the memory
of nur Basiugrr who fell al his post, and all will ymPn
hze with our gallant army in the prvalions OF their
vice. SO much increased by the character OF The coun-
try in which they operate.
Tile steamboat John Adams arrived ut Black Crcc;
FROM Fort Mellon Wednesday morning and departed
thence same evening, arriving here calIy Oh Saturday
goth inst
The army, under the command OF Brig Gen. Eustis,
operating on the ST. John $, ana lis tributary cham
of lakes had pushed its way and established fort called
For, Taylor about 100 miles above Lake Harvey by wa.
ter and had marched in pursuit of the enemy with about
500 men. General Jesup, taking the mounted force
with him. left on the 9Th inst. 10 join Col IuyIor giving
directions for Gen Euss 10 follow his roule with all
practicable expedition.
y day OF two afterwards, however, Gen. Jesup des-
patched al express inform Gen. Eustis OF the almost
impossible state of the route lie had travelled over, and
advised his taking that promised greater facilities.
Cen Jesup Oh his march captured all Indian who was
threatened with summary punishment lie dId not point
out and conduct his detachment to the position where
the main force of The Indians collected. This the
Indian said he would do and remarked that lie could
puut on, spot where the enemy had collected mum
Der of logs-lhese accordingly found.
The line Of march, under The conduct OF the Indian
rs guide was then taken up, and the express left
about that time, nothing further OH the subject is known.
The army is concentrating in all directions about what
is called the OGce Chubhce Lake, and thence across 10
the Atlantic to The ST.. Lucia river. On the lake just
mentioned Col Tay nr had his battle at point about %
miles below Fort Basnger, which lies beow the ks-
smmee lake.
The isl regiment Of artillery have been moved from
their position below Mns4nilo to the ST, Lucia
river so operate in Of The enemy, whilst the
army driresihem in front.
In the action of Col. Taylor the 9th, Col Gentry
mud his son said to have been shot and fell both by
the same ball. Col Thompson received two wounds,
the second through the neck, and Lieut.. Centre shot
bv an Indian from tree.
The Missouri volunteers said to have behaved bad
w. having rctrcaled and left their gallant Colonel 10 he
carried Oft the field by the regulars which done by
order uf Lieutenant OF Of the regiments engaged.
Georgian.
Correspondence Of the Republican.
GAREY's FERRY, Jan II.
Nothing Gen. Jesup came across cigh, Indians
took one and killed another. He was directed by the
prisoner 10 Sam Jones' but whether correctly or not
mains TO be told San Jones is SAID have eight hun
dred warriors wh him. | nov have doubt there are
more Indians in This territory than any white
thought of befure Gen. Nelson had brush the other
day al Inc WacusaPc lie had an ensign killed and one
private wounded and three horses aken-the Indians
lost killed one Indian and negro prisoners
Indians in small parties frequently seen at Tousa
but cannot be trapped IT'S well for should the In
dams keep embodied for then they may be easier
n as have large furces in the field though none loo
much for this country.
We met 4 loss last Saturday in the death of Mr. l..
W. Dopson. lie is much regretted. lie died in con-.
sequence of an injury received board Of steamer J.
Adams, while on her passage down from Fort Mellon
His remains followed 10 the grave by all the oil.
GERS ard men at this post.
T. S.-Anciher lake has been discovered further up
as large as Lake Monroe Ibis is supposed 10 be the
head Of the St. Johns.