The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-14
OFFICIAL.
WA DEPARTMENT, May 10, 1912.

February last and the suggestions of the Major Cen
eral commanding the army, contained in his letter Of
the 27 uhimo, in relation to the state Of affairs in
Florida, and the continuance of hostes there have
been maiurely considered, and have now to commu-
ncate TO the Major General commanding the army +,
the views of the President upon the subject
The very reduced number ofthe hostile Indians now
in Florida believed not to exceed two hundred and
forty, including probably eighty warriors. would seem
TO indicate that all has been accomplished which can
be effected by the employment of large military force
in offensive operations. Unless such operations are
to be continued until the last Indian the Peninsula
shall be destroyed or captured there must be some Pc
Rod when they should cease. That period 1t is be-
lieved, has now arrived And the protection Of the
inhabitants must be secured by other means which it
is believed can be eliecually employed for that
purpose
The is approaching which forbids the active
and energetic movements which have distinguished
the army in Florida particularly during the last year
and the course of measures Intended to be pursued
must now be determined.
! The communications of the Governor of Flolila,
OF many Of lis intelligent citizens and of various dis
nguished officers of the army corroborate the views
expressed by Col Worth, Of the proprley Of teImi-
mating the present system Of hostiltes with the few
Indians remaining in that Territory
| Anxious to curlail the extraordinary expenses in
cdent to the warfare and sincerely DESTROYS OF promo
ting peace The President directs that Col Worth be
authorized, as he shall deem il e1pedient to
declare that hostilities against the Indians Florida
have ceased and that they will not be renewed unless
provoked by new aggressions on their part, And
they will accordingly cease until their renewal be
thorzed by the proper authority But this 10 not TO be
understood as forbiddng any acts of sefdefenqe ek
by the troops by citizens against any attempts of
Indians to modest them.
Such reduction of the military force in Florida as
may be made consistent with the prot lection of the
inhabitants, will therefore Immediately be made and
the troops ordered out of the Territory, will be sta
toned as the exigency of the public service may
qure. But it is deemed advisable that force
equal to at least two regiments, be retained to
form Gordon line Of protection for the frontier
settlements. The action Of Congress will be invited
to aid in the defence Of the Territory by the settle
ment of our citizens there, and offering to them it,
ducemens for such settlements by gratutes of land,
by allowing them raons for subsistence and by the loan
Of arms. Until the decision Of Congress is had on
the subject il desirable that the settlements to be
made should be within such line of protection as
shall be established by Colonel Worth, who will take
the necessary measures to effect this arrangement,
He will also use the means he possesses of COM
municatng with the Indians yet remaining, and in
ducing them to consult their true interest by joining
their brethren at the West
Shipments Of forage and subsistence Florida will
be suspended until expressly called for by the officer
in command there.
The Quartermaster General will instruct the semi
officer of his Department in Florida as to the man
of dsposng of the public property that may not
be required for use under the arrangements now di-
rected, such as mules, horses Wagons Sc subject
to the orders Of the officer commanding the rmy in
Florida.
Col Worth will be informed that the Naval fIrce
tie has been directed by the Secretary of the
Navy, to withdraw, whenever the commanding Off
Ger in Florida shall declare the cessation of hostes,
and shall deem their services longer necessary.
The Major General commanding the army will
please communicate these directions to Col. Worth,
and give such further and other orders as may be ne
cessary or proper to carry into effect the views of the
President.
(Sigaed) J. G. SPENCER.
of on standing Indians according TO rumor has been
much reduced,
Mr.. BRAHAMs third Concert was very numerously
and fashonably attended on Thursday and all the
Songs and Duets most rapturously applauded The
Brigand scene from the Opera of Fra Diavolo, was
magnifcently given by Mr. Braham, as also the 23d
Ode of Horace, by the Italian Composer, Giordan
Bate's Song was sweetly and charmngly sung by Mr.
Charles Braham and the Duets were given in
manner quite unequalled The noble Anthem of
God save the Queen sung with electric effect
and the applause to that and Mr. Braham's very fine
patriotic song for America must have been very gra
tifyng to him. The words
" And never again may the war cry arise to divide or
TO sadly distress them,
Shout shout till the sound is sent back to the skies
America-Engl and-God bless them"
elected burst of applause from every part of the
room. Mr. Braham will give his Farewell Concert
on Monday next, which we hope to see crowded
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
THE PRESS AND IT'S COURTESlES.
We may be mistaken, but it appears to US that a
great deal OF unnecessary tunkndness exists among
number of the public Journalists OF the present da
1t not essential to our purpose TO point out any par
tcular But if we were to believe one half that