Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-22

rlu"e, f.. u rtuer 10 gentleman IN ms city, dafed
"FoE1 PLEAsAsr. MIDDLE FLORIDA, Nov >, 1889.
"S,nce my arrival in Florida, in November last, this
post has been my regular station, although have been
absent from il portion Of my lime on scouts
Il can give you authentic information in regard to
the indians here; rumn, s atoa said to have come
from Fort Lauiedae, that Sam Jones is there with 2oO
warriors md Processes to be willing TO engrae; also, 10
be willing ray even anxious 10 assist III" whites in
bringing IN hat he calls the Spanish and Creek Indians
now rowing about the Suzanne and through this part
Of the Territory.
give you Ibis in its original shape il to
bnl inust confess, that do not believe word oft
[Giobc.
The Tallahassee Floridian of Ike 81 instant, has The
following:
The gallant Capt Joinson's company of volunteers
have been on scout after indians said to be in the Oc
lockrey swamps He has found no Indians and no
cen, Indian signs 1t is believed they have gone East,
since the murder of Bunchs family Some believe those
Indians 10 be Creeks, hut have idea that such s
the fact. They The who have been committing
all the ravages in Middle Florida since the
menced; probably part Of Tiger Tdus force is said
the Government have sent 10 Cnba for Blood Hounds =
We doubt whether they will be Of the service anilcpat
ed reasonable reward offered for each Indian would
be fer more etieclusl in getting rid Of The Indians
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, Nov. 9.
Indians On Wednesday last, mr. Joseph Lee, son OF
Muinr " Lee Of this county who resides abou, four
miles from the Sandy Ford in Jefferson county. while
going snpernlend his negroes al work. was attacke
by party of Indians supposed 10 be abouta dozen, who
fred upon him Mr. Lee shot through the body but
we nre gratifed to learn, will lie was armed
al The time of the attack and CALAMITY returned the tire,
and although badly hurt enabled 10 gel on ms morse
and ride for aid. His negroes fed home Immediately.
except one valuable slave that is ye! missing Cries
heard the others retreated which induces TIE
belief that the slave was probably oveiaken by the In.
dians and shot Several citizens rallied soon as pos.
sbe and started in search of the Indians They found
the gin house of MIR Andrew J. Lee had been set on
fire and about 40 bales OF cotton destroyed Inc Ihdians
were in the act of attacking the dwelling, but were
driven off and one Of the party il is believed Killed
We learn also that some Indians during ms week
entered The field Of John Anderson, Esq, near the
Ocla in Jefferson, in open day light and were seen ga
thering and carrying off corn.
These facts are beautiful commentary upon The
course of those who would uli citizens into quiet
and security by the assertion that there are no Indians
this side of the Suwannee The blood Of frontier citi
gems who may be seduced into want OF vigilance oy
the expression of such opinions will stain the hands oil
those who thus act We them that such is not the
cnse and that there is much, moi more danger from
attacks now, than at my time since the war he IN
dinns are doubt not in want OF provisions, ana they
will soon recommence plundering Every plantation
should be guarded.-F0ridian.
Charles F Mercer Esq, will, we understand, accept
the appointment Of Cashier Of the Union Bank 81 Flo.
rida which has recently been conferred on him lie
has not fell himself at liberty to decline an offer which
is personally advantageous Mr.. M VIII shortly al
dress through The columns of this pper his constitu.
ents taking leave of he says, Ito
whom no public servant ever was more indebted =
Mr. NJ S departure for Florida is desired by the stock
holders Of the institution which he has been appoint
ed-but we presume he will remain long enough 10
take his seat at the opening of Congress. and vote for
Speaker, Clerk, &c, &c -.7lrIcndria Gazette