Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-09


FURTHER FROM FLORIDA.
In addition 10 the intelligence which we gave IN our
last and is in the preceding columns OF this day paper
we lay before readers the following items from the
Apalachicola Journal Of the 3oh ut, winch reached
by yesterdays Southern mail. me Signs OF paci-
fcaton which they denote hailed with pleasure.
If the Seminoles should come in, TO lay down their
arms in consequence Of the which are
made bv their brethren from beyond the Mississippi,
we shall bless the agents who fell upon this cxpedi
ept We could not willingly saddle General Harrl-
son with the trouble of terminating this harrassng
war: and we will thank the officers, who will succeed
in bringing it about
And petticoat too is to contribute to the accommo-
dation! woman is to bring healing under her wings
The sister of Tiger Tall if she be the most beautiful
oquaw of her naton she has brought about the pre-
lminares of peace and saved her tribe from cxtnc-
ton, and restored peace 10 Florida, is destined to
find an agreeable niche the dark and bloody
page of history She may perhaps be celebrated like
another Pocahontas. The Annaiist WIZ record her
praises-the muse will sing her fame-and the genius
Of the age will her story into some affecting Ora
ma But we are running ahead OF events. We hope
sincerely that the Florida war may now have an end
But we have been often tan,azed by such appear
ances that we must patiently wait the dcRouement
"SEMINoLE WAR-Prospcct Of its ciose-Latest in
cllirence from East Florida favors the appearance OF
peace strongly. Sixteen Indians went into Fort King
on the 9th inst, and delivered themselves rifles, and
ammunition to Col. Riley of the 9th infantry; among
also himself up and delivered his rifle to Colonel
Riley with much of native grace and dignity stating
that he weary of the war; and entirely disposed or
peace. 1t stated by ofthe warriors that l"s
te.nuooee would in The interpreters were
all absent from Fort King, and consequently but little
ewa was gathered by the officers, in relation to the
condition and disposition Of the Indians still remaining
out.
at is said that the preminares Of peace, as far as
they have progressed were brought about by sister
/ ,tal fhat hos IN IN
souaw in the nation; and who looked, when she pre-
sented herself before Gen. Armisfead, like toya
Princess She said that the home of her fathers once
SO sweet and desirable place Of abode, had beer
despocd of its pristine beauty, and lost It's charm Tor
ever-that she came to the tent Of the white man tt
sue for peace and in the of her tribe 10 proclaim
that the tonahawk should hencetorih be buried. y
course, she was treated with all galiantry
1.-THE Cherokee Delegation, in charge of Capt Page
of the T. s. Army, had gone into the heart OF the ma
,ion to hold council with the different tribes and en-
deavor to persuade them TO emigrate. We sncerel,
trust, and inclined to believe, that the time draw
nigh, when the Seminole war, so long curse to ia.
Florida, will be brought TO final close The cred'
and glory will Of course, all belong 10 the oeautiu
and persuasive Miss Tigertail. Dof your epauettes
gentlemen, and let the rimcn hereafter wear them
We copy the following account from the Tallahasse
, Floridian, Of Jan. =:
, "Progress of Indian Paeifcnton.-We have receive
a letter from Tampa from which we make The follow
ing extracts:
"TAMrA, Dec. 81 1910.
Il "Tger Tails son and brother, with several others
have come in TO Fort King, and surrendered themselves
Tiger Tail himself is daily expected On his arrival
the party will be semitic Tampa, under an escort whIc
is required as security against interruption from tn
Miccosukes. Among the delegation is nephew o
Echo.emalha, the principal chef of the Tallahassee
This man was sent bring in that Chief, and ha
returned with him. his son. and six eight others, VIII
are now at Fort No. 4, Cedar Keys. The son la
gone out again to bring in his fathers brother, bu
has yet returned. So far, then, the Taahasse
tribe concerned, the prospects certainly futter
ing portion Of the Delegation now in the neigh
borhood Of Peas Creek, collecting their brethrenth
Seminoles proper. Seventy eighty Of these had
sometime since, already collected, and thei
way in but were unfortunately alarmed and dispersed
on seeing armed boats crew, who out scouting
Such assurances have been sent 10 them, and eSplana
tons made, as leave little doubt Of their coming
now, and they expected at Charlotes Harbor il
abou, ten days where they will be met by their chief
Holotoochee, uhe principal ofthe delegation) who ha
promised 10 bring them to Tampa from there in steam
boat.
1.-THE delegation from Arkansas) has also sent t.
Coachoochee, Of the most active and formidable o
the Miccosouke chiefs, BY Of his people, (wh
lately came in with flag of truce and surrendered
hmself,) in the hope 10 induce him to come in. This
Coachoochee has uncle in the delegation, who ha
urgent entreaes to him 10 and listen 10 wha
he has