Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-03-21
FROM FLORIDA.

The following interesting intelligence, is
contained in letter from an officer under
Gen Jesup, in Florida. The Richmond
Wing. from which we copy it, states that
the ,et,er is dated 20 miles south ofJupiter
Inlet and was written on the 9th inst.
1--WE have reached the much talked OF
Everglades" and have the last two days
marched through mud, grass, and water,
from two TO three feet deep, scarcely fin
ding dry space enough to encamp upon at
night. This campaign has been by far the
most arduous and laborious of any since
that war commenced. Every one from the
General down. has done his duty to the
best of his ability.
AT the solicitation of "a negro prisoner,
a talk was had with the Indians. They
being young warriors, commanded by
IIadio. and merely scouting party, stated
thew were tired of war, but could not make
onv terms, as the chiefs were not there
They requested until IL o'clock to day,
(the stb) when they would again see the
General, and have talk; and while am
writing, Gen. Jcsup, with several oiiicers'
and a force at hand sufficient to guard a.
gainst stratagem and surprise, are now in
council about half a mile off, and | hope
something may be done to put an end to
this almost interminable war--interminable,
saw. because the Almighty has placed
these savagcs in country inhabi:able only
bv themselves, and where Xenophon's ar
NV could not displace them so long as they
choose to remain. They have Businesses ans
hiding places, where they lie in ambush
wait until we come up, fire upon the adj
vance. kill and wound them and then rur
off.
Col. u. Taylor, of whom have before
made worthy mention, penetrated to th'
West as far as possible, but on account o
the country has been compelled TO fall back
and is now believe at Fort Brooke or Bas
niger. An express received last night
informs us that 1870, including negroes, mer
women and children, have gone in TO him
Among them 40 men who bore arms.
7o.clock, p. M. The General and othe
officers have returned from the council at
, tended by Hadjo, IA considerable cnarac'
er,) and eight other Seminoles. Two 9
them came TO my tent, where ] fed Their
s from my Scanty SuppiyA'o' We
c much in our packs) and gave them some
r carry out.
J. They beg to be permitted to retain
small portion of the country. ihey say
is their home--the home OF their iaihers-
v that they were born hero, and love the cour
!. try, and would not leave it. The Gener'
e has consented that they shall remain uni
is they hear from Washington. They sa
m they are tired of fighling--ihey don't wis
ID TO hurt the white man, nor trouble any thln
m belonging to him. They are not restral'
N ed but permitted to go out again.. Two
m them stay in our camp tonight from cholc
st They did not bring in their arms. to.mo
Of row they will have another tail,when som
thing more will be ascortained. Tustog'
ne who commanded on the Oath ult. was he
Of ut the talk, and will probably come IN 7
ID morrow.
al A letter Of the 9th, says: zine 1ene'
nv has Just returned from the council ana
b. Indians have agreed to como ms ana 90
vn the West; but they hope the President v
ic. permit them to remain in this country.
las They will come to the Locha Hatchee q
IS. I still express my opinion that the pohcy