Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-06-19
JoxEsEoRovGH, Tenn, ~

letter from gentleman at the Agency, dated June l.
from which learn, that Up to That time, nothing ot
ca had been received al that place in regard 10 the pro-
posed cement oil the Secretary OF War but thathe
proper officer, collecting the Indians in every last
About 1900 Of the Georgia Indians are at Ross Land
ing now, ready embark for their homes II was
thought that the troops would commence gathering those
in this State about the 9th inst and after that. those
North Carolina. The letter says
For the last week there has been quite show Of MI
lary here. The Tennessee volunteers have b. en-
ing from different parts of the State, drawing their
arms nd ammunition and marching off TO different post:
Capt Braggs company from Sullivan reached here tins
afternoon The regular troops from Florida are looked
for in day or two.
$50 fr the military have had no difficulty in collect.
ing them, and is apprehended. lndeed, am told
that the Of them reoiced that they ase going,
and now say that they would have been off long Once,
bu, for The Influence Of Ross Be that as II may, the
business will soon be In two or three months
more am inclined 10 think, that il will be difficult to
Gnd a Cherokee Indian Ems, of the Mississippi"
NEw EcnorA.
Middle Military District Both May, less.
To the Editor:
Dear Slr-Genernl FLOYD and Mai White of bis staff,
arrived here on the 24h inst and took command of the
Georgia troops On The 25h, the Gen and Maj White,
with nine companies crossed The Ous,enaua river and
encamped for The night the Coosn settlement
where there 4 great many lRdans On Saturday
morning he proceeded TO the settlement and Captured
two hundred and nine Indians without firing gun.
This movement was considered one OF great import.
ance It would determine at the nasre and ex-
of the difficulties would hereatte, enc0un.
the removal Of these people. and General FLOYD
deemed proper that he should lead his in persoH
This little matter was conducted with much skill ahd
management by the General; ,reqliring much Of both
to prevent escape and successful resistance. The &c.
neral brought in his prisoners on the same day, and
this morning at eight clock, they were conducted
der military escort TO Ross landing, from whence they
TO be transported to their destined future residence
A number OF companies have been detailed, and have
O md IrOm DfT
and other reports 10 be relied there the
different fcrs two thousand ready TO be sent eff
News has Just arrived here that killed yes.
terday by troops at Fort Gilmer whilst attempting
TO escape from the garrison AS yet have heard Of
other difficulty, is any aPprehentrt excepting IN
North Carolina, where may meet with some resist
ance. Gen Floyd has command of the middle district,
and will have the entire command OF The troops III Geor.
gia tomorrow, at which time Gen. Scott leaves here
for Tennessee.
| am gra,isd to speak to you of the ability o' Gen.
Floyd officer. He is indeed very Superior one,
being perfectly conversant with The various and pt
ant duties attached 10 it. lie manages every thing vita
skill and ease, and scarcely think Governor could
have put officer here better calculated for the service
in which lie is engaged
From he DGricn Telegraph, June7
We hasten lay before readers the contents Of the
following letter, received this day from ST. Mays II
is from Major Edward Hopkins, who, it will be seen,
has promptly entered the field agnns, the sayages We
certain that victory will perch upon his standard, II
den. Young men of Mcintosh, show your spirit, and
rush 10 the battle field
ST. MARY's, June 9, les
Dear Sir-To.day despatch reached me, from the
upper part OF our county requiring aid against as near
be Judged 800 Indian warriors who have thought
proper 10 whip soil, two companies OF militia -
So great number, very Justly gives alarm 10 our Po
pulaon. On Wednesday next take the field against
hem with as many volunteers as can obtain and Capt
Tracys company of rfemen; to give security 10 our
citizens all expect 10 accomplish until our Governor
puts in sufficient force, drive the scamGs or' %
the swamp which nope will be done, with all e"pso
| ton. In the different engagements many men n','
been wounded, and MORALLY. ii the enemy c"o"s'
or haa an dea Of "fn warfare, they could lay "'
me entire county nor could ~ men be found PREPARED
10 meet fortunately, ignorance predominatss ana
instead of bold, they dastardy warfare. You are
at liberty TO G We publicity 10 the above.
E HOPKINS.
To CoRSELrus MAcAEDELL, Esq, Daren, Georgia.
a gentleman who arrived yesterday from Toronto in.
forms US that Theer, Sutherland and few more
vics, who be transported 10 New South Wales 70:
life brought down 10 Kingston and are be dss.
patched for this city via the Rideau Canal after w5ich
they will be lodgedn Cape Diamond at Quebec I'LL PIT
on board transport ship They will be followed by all
the American prisoners -.Honircal Herald
ARMY MovEMEST8-Gen. Brady is ordered TO Sack
es Harbor. Col Cutler, 9TH infantry to Pattsburgh
Major Churchill Sd artillery. Vermont and take post
aSwanton or ST Adams The disposabe recruits at OIL
VIEW orK are ordered 10 Sacket
Two hundred troops left New York yesterday for Sack
etts Harbor
SMITHSONIAN LEGAcY-A letter from friend IN
London informs that the Hon Richard Rush has OBJ
taned absolute decree for the Smithsonian Beques
and that the money has been paid 10 him. II amounts 10
upwards Of a hundred thousand pounds sterling Mr..
Rush to have embarked his return in the course
of the present month"; bringing with him The money mus
bequealhed for the purpose of education in the Uneu
States Ii supposed that the matter would have een
he of ted Chancery
this intelligence that i, has been terminated with very
little deIay.-Pennsytrania
SPECIE FROM TExAs!-The schooner Three Sisters
from Matagurds yesterday, brings in specie and bank
bills, s22 900, TO NJ. Maynard.-N o. .7d1, JuHeo