The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-05-15

captured there must be some period when thew
should cease. That period, it is believed, has now
arrived. And the protection OF the inhabitants must
be secured by other means, which il 10 believed
be effectually employed for that purpose.
The season Is approaching which forbds the
tive and energetic movements which have dIstn-
guished the army in Florida, particularly during the
last year. and the of measures intended 10 be
pursued must now be determined
The communications of the Governor of Florida
OF many OF Its intelligent citizens, and OF various
distinguished officers of the army, corroborae the
views expressed by Col. Worth, Of the propriety OF
terminating the present system OF hostles with the
few Indians remaining in that Territory.
Anxious TO curtail the extraordinary expenses IN
cldent TO the warfare and sincerely desl dt So q
Worth be authorized, soon as he shall deem IL
expedient to declare that hostiiiies against the In
dams in Florida have ceased and that they VIII moi
be renewed unless provoked by new aggresSons
on their part. And that they will accordingly cease
until their renewal be authorized by the proper au
thority. But this not TO be understood as foroid-
ding any acts of sedefence either y the troops OF
by citizens against any attempts Of Indians 10 mo-
lest them.
Such reduction of the military force in Florida
as may be made consistently with the protection OF
the inhabitants will therefore Immediately be made
and the troops ordered out OF the Territory will be
stationed as the exgency of the public service may
require. But it is deemed ladvisable that force
equal to at least regiments, be retained 10 form
Gordon line of protection tor the frontier settle
ments The action of Congress will be invited to
aid in the defence of the Territory, by the settle
ment of citizens there, and offering TO them
ducemcnts for such settlements, by gratuties of
land, by allowing them rations for subsistence, and
by the loan of arms. Until the decision of Congress
is had the subject, il is desirable that the settle
ments to be made should be within such line of pro-
lection 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 interests by join
ing their brethren at the West
Shipments of forage and subsistence to Florida
will be suspended, until expressly called for by the
officer in command there.
The Quartermaster General will instruct the Sc
Nor officer of his Department In Florida as to the
manner of dsposing of the public property that may
not be required for under the arrangements now
directed such as mules, horses, wagons, &c, sub
ject 70 the orders of the officer commanding the Ar
my in Florida.
Col. Worth will be informed that the naval force
the coast has been directed by the Secretary of
the Navy to withdraw whenever the commanding
officer in Florida shall declare the cessation of hos
tites, and shall deem their services no longer ne
cessary.
The Major General commanding the army will
please communicate these directions to Col. Worth,
and give such further and other orders may be
cessary or proper to carry into effect the views of
the President.
(Signed) &c. SPENCER
Since the date of these instructions, the number Of
outstanding Indians, according to rumor has been much
reduced.