Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01
gsOYH ESTaC.
MEMS FROM THE SOUTH


txn,,s DrpRepArlnSs-We learn from the Tailahas
500 Flondian of the ll,h inst that "On Saturday me
9Th inst an hour before rundown, Messrs. WIN bufhey
and James Beard OF Mlccosusle were ataeReo W
sma party of Indians on The Federal noau aoou. IA"
east of The Ocla within miles OF regular post VT.
Burnep received balls in his shoulder and eg tue 'at
ter wounded his horse-he was however aoe 70 mar
his escape with his horse Mr. Btarn was SHOT IN '.e
lilo and his horse badly wounded-he endeavored 10
bnt The Indians pursued aud caught his horse,
he presented pistol and the Indians rertated oehino
trees 10 reload their rifles when taking advantage OF 'he
absence. Mr. B. struck into thcket ana was not puf
ssed He was found on Monday morning by party OF
regulars 80 disabled that he could not reach any dwell
ing Both gentlemen learn are likely to recover from
their wounds
"On the same evening an attack made on The
house of Mr. Jernigan, Umer stoe-se Vefa sho's
were fired at the Indians, causing them 10 rehre
The same paper, says-Gov Call will probably return
home on Tuesday next The command OF volunteers,
we learn have thoroughly secured the couairy to The
Suwannee, occasionally falling upon the camps Of the
enemy-but unable to bring them to fight Many OF the
towns and large quantities OF corn, peas and provisions
have been destroyed We hope TO give particulars IN
our next"
ST. AUGUSTINE, Ocl. II.
The steamer T. Salmon, Captain Frederick, arrived
here on Wednesday last from Font Pierce aud New
SMYRNA. She detained at the latter post eleven
DAVIS in consequence OF bad weather. Two horses were
stolen By The Indians in the neighbohood Of Fort
Pierce where they had been grazing; but was lmp"s.
sbie TO follow the TRAIL being crossed and recrossed IN
all directions.
From TAMPA Bay-On the Sd instant party Of In
dams made descent upon cattle at Tampa Bay, and
carried off 70 head Captain Fulton, I'd Dragons, had
zone in pursuit II had not trans?lred whether Tins act
Of plumber perpetated by the peace or hostile any;
distinction which. II seems, has bsen created ny sune
whites in Consequence. Of The very apraren, Indignation
which Mr. Samuel p!aka Jones er'nced, when !p vac
informed Of the treacherucs aud murdeous c""drc, 81
his followers upon the camp al Ca!o"shha'chie.
General Tayor up 10 the OH INST, had rsceived no
instructions from the War Department for his uuTe
tion and he leave fox Newnansvilir IN order 10
have mustered INTO service The l2h INST battalion
Of mounted volunteers.
FROM Pi!aka We learn thu, all is quiet, demon
stra,icns Of Indians having been seen for months al
though on the night Of the :.4h alt. rite distinct
iy heard from the hammock contiguous 10 The garrison
No signs were discovered
Up 10 The present there have been but t"o deaths
among The Indian prisoners, now IN corihemrnt al
Fort Marion One died al the quarantine ground short
Is after arrival from Chares,on and child died The
9Th instant Of diarrhet On the 10Th inst. there vas
one birth.
KY WEST, Oct :.
More Indian .Hurlsrs BY The Shop Index, Captain
Fitch which arrived at this port the Sd instant, We
have intelligence from key G'scayne as late rs Tie y
September The lnGI1ns have Gscoae hostile again :
they have killed two soldiers and black interpreters
II appears that the 9th instant, they had dance al
New River, within two miles oi the fort, which is &C.
cupied ty Lieut. Tonpalns, wh" has about thirty men
under his command being detachment from The steamer
Ponsstt All the officers and men ere invited 10 lie
dance, which was held IN The night. They all, with Inc
exception OF the three above mentioned declined the m
vitaon They obtained permission iron their command
ing officer to attend the dance, leaving the tort about
dark Scarcely had they arrived at The place where The
Indians assembled before they were a!ien upon
BY these blood thirsty devils, and buchered IN most
horfid manner. One Of the was pierced with fifty
balls! The other two most shockingly manglrd
The Indians, being thwarled Of their most demon ae
design upon all who in The fort, (who no doubt,
would have been served in The manner, had hey
at.ended thus vented their rage upon these deenceess
creatures.
Lieut.. Tompkins sent express To Col. Harvey, at
Key Bscayne for assistance he did not know q, what
moment he might be attacked by the Indians Lieut..
Sloan Of The Marine corps despatched immediately
with detachment, by Col. Harney, to relieve Lieut.
Tonpkns.
We have no, uscer,ained what party of Indians il is
who committed This depreciation. bat have no doubt OF
their being all combined. although Of them would
deceive the whites under The preface OF appearing
friendly Such sad and repeated proofs of their friend
ship think should teach whites 10 properly ap.
rrecia,e and guard against them South FtOridtaa.
(F,om The Globe
Below will be found a copy uf q communication ffom
the Secretary of War the Secretary of the Treasury
To save The Indians from the degradation OF public ex
hbilion, for gain is the duty Of the Government il
shocks the scnsbil,ies To contemplate such project
and The guardianship which the u S exercises over
these already unfortunate people requires OF The War
Department 10 protect them against this Outrage. We
glad TO see that all The measures likely 10 prove eth
cacious have been promptly adopted and that will not
be permitted 10 expose TO The public gaze, in England
and the Continent, the natives Of forests 10 fill
the pockets of cupidty, to the greater deprivation of
their habits, and the still further corruption of their APP
petites The idea is it is indeiensble. and
the aemp, to execute il should be, has beep check
ed at once.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Oct 81, 1889
SIR Information has been received at this Depart.
nent that attempt is about 10 be made by per-
sons associated for iha, purpose in New York. 10 carry
out TO England, speculation, number oil Indians Of
the Tribes Of Sacs and Foxes. The object understood
be exhibit these people in Europe for money; and
the legal guardian Of the red aon, the President feels
bound to protect them from this degradation.
This Department, therefore, in conformity with his
ORDERS has taken all the precautions in s power to pre-
vent their abduction from the U. 8 As The measures
adopted TO their being removed from the Indian
country may nitfess when opposed 10 the love Of
adventure of The Indians and the cupidy Of SPECTATORS
have to request that the Collectors of the pests of New
Orleans and Mobile may be instructed TO inform the
District Attorneys IT any attempt be made 10 embark
these Indians al either OF these pore order that pro-
per legal measures be taken them to their
homes in the West, and 10 punish the offenders
have the honor 10 be,
Very respectfully,
Your obi sery't
R POiNSETT
Hon. SECRETARY OF the Treasury.