Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-04-20
ERQM FLORIDA.
FROM FLORIDA.
Correspondence Of the Savannah Georgian.
"DOnt stop that Ball
ooo rSnIASS ENIGRATED.

,,a, na have inst received news from Tampa saying
,h,, oso Indians were shipped for New Orleans, from
Tampa on the 2lst inst-So far, so good-one ""hHe
stone" for the General. ouis wy.
Clncb Can't Brooks we Yesterday afternoon received
from our attentive correspondent the following e.ef'
which gives US intelligence OF some interest not co''
munica,cd in the above by the General layIof;
GOPHER HILL, !
Florida March 80, ISL.
Sir-Iam bannv 10 have it in nv power 10 announce
to YOU that Coacoochee, wild Cat well known 10 'he
citizens of ST. Augustine and vicinity, has al last
scented to emiprate The white dollars so emPtingiy
displayed by the General during his "talk WIN Nun,
had magic effect. He is now absent on a leave "
ten DAVIS during which time he will collect his people.
He says he can bring Sam Jones to terms 1t IS sad
that Col Worth held a loud talk with him, to which w.
c. replied, "that his (Col. W 81 head was muddy, ana
he did not understand what he was talking about -
The fellow is great wag. To remarkably hne per,
son add sarcastic disposition, and you may be enaoieo
form idea of the appearance and manner OF inns
renowned warrior. His education II appears, has no.
been neglected; for he is familiar with account OF
the creation of the world and has given minute de-
scrptIon Of Noahs Ark, the dove, NC lie says that
Col Harvey told him the story from which II would
appear that Harvey has warred against them after the
manner of the crusaders of oldthe billie in one hand,
and the halter in the other-"one teaching them they
shall die, and the other in moment bringing
them to end. In haste, yours truly
SAyAHy4H, April 4.
By the steamer Charles Downing, Capt Dent, the
Editor Of the Georgian last evening received the follow
ing letters from his correspondents
HERALD OFFICE, !
ST. Augustine, A pril ], 1911. )
Our accounts from Tampa are 10 the oath ult., and
ON balancing accounts but little appears to have been
done during the month towards ending the war; that IS,
the number OF Indians is not much greater than
it was month ago; however, Capt Page who IS the
principal manager encouraged by present prospects,
ont Ipf n
great weight.
A distinguished Colonel writes that he does not be-
lieye that another shot will be fred, but this gentle
mans experience Of Florida Indians is too short to I'M
press every body with the belef-much as we all de-
sire it.
The whole amount of the months transactions,
added TO those of the winter TO this-Abou QUO
Indians of all sorts perhaps GOO, have surrendered or
been captured-among them near one hundred war.
riors Two hundred aud twenty are actually shipped
to New Orleans. Echo Ematbla, the reputed ChIef OF
the Tallahassee is R Cosa Tustenugsee arrested by
Capt Ker) is on his way to Tampa with number OF
his people, escorted by Capt Wright. Wild Cat with
whom Col Worth has brought number OF people,
has gone out 10 see Sam Jones' Thus, what we sup
pose to be one fifth of the Indians are disposed Of
No impression appears yet 10 have been made on The
Creeks and but little upon the Seminoes proper OF
whom Hosptakhee mot come in) IS the chief. Much,
very much, therefore, remains to be accomplished be
fore (afer being often cheaed) we can be assured
that our troubles are over. 800 volunteers, who
guarded the settlements, discharged; this The
Indians know. The regulars ordered 10 protect
the same positions, and should they be moved from
their present advanced posts in the Peninsula nothing
is more probable than that Sam Jones, and the other
potent grave and reverend segnors Of the nation will
take much time TO deliberate on the proposals OF Gen
Armistead.
From tic Correspondent # Baltimore Republican in Fordal
APRIL 3, lSIl.
Dear Sir-It has been said that those who make the
than, hrh Iv
believe is perfectly rue-at least it holds good in
gard to myself for when left you, and your fair and
beautiful city, about six months since, did promise
most Justify that would write you frequently and
intended TO keep that promise most sacredlybut alas
could not, and that is about all the excuse have
will try and do better for the future Every thing ami
mate aud naninate, wears at present cheerful as
pect in this benghted region Of sand and pines OF the
species Homo il arises from the prospect of speedy
termination Of the war; of the birds Of the air, the
frogs Of the ponds the mosquitoes of the swamps,
and shrubs and flowers, the cause Of cheerful
ness and activity arises from the genial influence Of
warm Spring weather. So every thing and every bo-
dy smiling and buskng in this sweet climate, which,
alas lasts but short PERIOD to change to heat and
sutrincss.
The Wharf.-The war is, | suppose, the a.absorbng
thought among you, when Florida is spoken Of Well
the same feeling is most thought of here, and will
try and give you all the information have on the sub
ec which is limited enough and suppose, even stale
IN Baltimore.
Co.a.coo.che, or Wild Cat the most uncompromis.
ing Seminole, has had interview with General
Armistead, the officer in command OF the troops
but | believe but little impression was made on
him by the Generals powwow. Captain Page, the
disbursng Agent, then took General Wild Cat in
tow and showing five boxes "o( the sincws OF war,
amounting about five thousand dollars, Cat, like
sensible fellow, fully persuaded in the most disin-
erested manner that it was advisable he should emf
crate and forthwith announced TO the General the
De-
course all was greatly pleased at the Cats wise deter
minaon and he prepared Immediately TO leave to COL
ect his people and plumber. The General asked him
when he would return;-he replied: 81 don't know;
you will see when | come" Some thought Wild
Cats ply any thing but satisfactory
The policy of the new War Department in thi
country has been 10 dsband the Florida Volunteers,
terming them in division, Sedentary Militia This
force although sedendry, was most useful in .oser-
ing large portion Of the country, and, since it was
placed on duty, under the orders of General Reid, an
active officer, not an Indian depreciation has been
committed in Middle Florida North of the Santalee
in East Florida. These troops were cutivating sol
dicrs-hey planted and defended themselves, and cot
seven dollars month SO doing, and keeping guard
around the country, for they now no more. Here
John Bell has dsbanded them, and left the country to
the mercy Of the wild Indians. You might ask can
they not defend themselves as well now as they did
before: answer, motor now they are dsorganized-
no head no authority complete the lazy and inactive
have heard of another arrival at Tampa Bay, which
is thought great acquisition, his name is Billy BoU
Legs, (what name,) he is accounted the most iero
cious, blood thirsty scoundel Of them ALL he has come
in and says he wants 10 90 Yves, and his friends
but the truth is, Col. Harvey (who by the way is call
ed the Hero of the Everglades hung Blly's intimate
friend and associate Wi-kika and promised Billy he
would serve him in the same way If he caught him,
for his aithless and rascaly conduct at the Cooosa
hatche Massacre. Gen Billy was conspicuous in that
affair, he speak English, and was thought at one
time friendly; he enticed Sergt BgelOw ashore, at Ca
loosahatche, and literally cut him to peccs-for this,
Harvey promised him a halter.
Yours truly EZEKIEL.
r. S. About $50 Indians have been sent from Tam
pa Bay 10 New Orleans and it is reported there are
more than the number now in at the different ports
ready for embarkaton. h.
DlsBASplSG the VoLUyTEERs.-We understand that
orders have been received by Brgader-General Read,
to disband the volunteers in the service of the u s.
This is certainly premature movement, and It is Ut
terly beyond our comprehension. II is probable that
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