Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-11-27
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The annexed letter VAS addressed u Inc Tuinr VI
the Army and Navy Chronicle, but not being able 10
give il immediate publicity through his paper, he
has politely transferred 1t to us-Naonat integcnccr
TaNPA, November 3, lcIO.
have pleasure in announcing the arrival last night
of the Western Dcpuation Of Seminole Indians under
the charge of Capt John Page oil the United States
Army. II consists Of the two principal Chiefs, Hola
oochce and Nolosc Ohola, twelve other Indians and
two interpreters
The party is in fine spirits and sanguine of success
in their mediaoral mission. They happy and con-
tented in their western homes their corn-fclds have
been highly productive their quiet undlsturbed and
they carry the appearance Of fine health and cheerful
minds Their arguments and persuasons must have
weight wit, Indians, with many Of whom they are
connected By ties OF consangnity, and TO all oil whom
they are known. They have fought side by side by
many Of them in the same cause and have now come
TO show and convince them that they make hap
ny exchange from the prvations, harrassments, and
sufferinrs of war from which they have other
hope of relief tar fertile country, which, they say,
produces Them more in year than they can
consume in two, and the Gaiet the comforts, ana al
the blessings Of lasting peace.
| The parting Of the dcpuiatlon from their people,
their kindred, and friends, was an interesting as Wei
as an affecting scene 1olatoochec and the other Chief
made parting addresses, which they gave them con-
fdent assurances Of heing soon reunited with their
Florida friends and promised their ex-
crtions Ia accomplish object desirable 10 all The
chief Obligatory formerly one OF the most uncompro-
msinr as well brave and success vi among the emf
GRATED Seminole warriors, then took the stand N be-
half ci The People ith whom he rcnians) and III an
animated strain coniurcd the members Of the dcPuta
ton to neglect no effort with their suffering bre,hren-
babe them say that their friends relatives, ard all Their
people sent their eager and earnest WISHES ana ploeo
them by all the motives which could influence them as
brethren of one family, hy the advantages oi strength,
efficiency and responsibility which would result from
their re union to listen 10 wise councils anu earnest
and sincere entreatles.
Captain Page represents the scene to have been
deeply affecting There was no ACTING there.
feeling OF deep and pervading interest, strongly and
unequivocay manifested, gave the fullest evidence
OF the sincerity Of professions, uged with all te zea
aud feryor Of native eloquencc.
The party has been month and two days on thei'
way and reached here in the snip iiaFo'nseF from
New Orleans the mAnaIsorE, hope, OF better
DAYS for our afflicted Territory.
Gen Armislead, Capt. Page, and the DeputatloN
march this morning TO Fort King, 600 miies:) where
Tiger tail and other hostile chiefs are to meet III couh
Gil.
Il v i'll be from the copy OF thc c',er puoiishee
below received BY the Secretary OF War from the 1e
neral commanding the army in Florida, that The recen
efforts of the Government terminate The war with TN
Seminole Indians By negotiations through the Interven
ton of some o the most influential OF TIC cheis
TINT tribe who had been removed West have taisd, II
consequence of the usual treachcry oi Inc lhuans'
FoRr ki.c, November 10, lSlo.
Sir Early this morning was informed by the AT
ka,7sas delegation that some of the prisoners IN cam
had disappeared during tie night on sending ont I
the Indian encampment, it was discovered that all tn
lnt':ans had gone.
/ thus have ended all our well-grounded hopes G
bri lrinr the war close 10y pacific measures Con
fde mt in the resources Of the country, the enemy WI
hol out 10 the last and never be induced to com
in gain.
Lnt the day before yesterday the chiefs not only CT
pres sed willingness but desire to cnigFate 10 ID
West. Acting up in full faith to The promises 81 ma
made. TO them, their conduct is only 10 DC atll'ou
TO the tahess disposition which has ever
them. l.. .
The partial delay caused by the ormlstice has M
tended to the injury of the operations IN fo,aa ma
much as it has been conducive TO the health OIL ~
three regiments which have suffered 80 severely Inc
will now be enabled to take The field IN larger force
Immediately upon the withdrawal OF the MEANS o
ders re transmitted to commanders to
their troops in motion, and before this comm 'nica''e
reaches yap ,hcy will be scouting in every direction