The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-16

futile, the command was left in charge OF subor
dinate officer, Colonel Of Dragoons) and scouting
parties were instituted, which were daily 10
scour the country within fifteen or TWEEN
| ~ miles round to intercept any Struggling
| bands Of Indians on their way south
| which proved in a measure advantageous; as
party of Dragons and volunteers Intercepted ana
took prisoners party OF 46 Indians, on the second
day Of those operations The next day, another
small scouting party struck upon trail OF about
100 Indians, and communicated me lnlensenoe "
the tort when detachment OF l2O men were or
dered In pursuit. We pursued them miles through
pine barren" TO the border OF the everglades,
where IL boats were sent by water to meet us.
Here il was necessary, in order to Keep our annu
milton dry, to place them in the boats, and with
or 10 men on either side OF boat, TO tow them
through the swamp, (Which wasseven miles IN eA,
| tent;) and a most horrid swamp IT was-as we hdu
to encounter enemies more to be dreaded imam IN
dams, in the form OF mcccasln snakes and amiga,
tors-whiah were as thick as frogs IN a NJ England
marsh We followed their trailtlll near SHUTDOWN,
when we discovered by the smoke OF their nfes,
| that they had encamped for the night, wholly IN
conscious OF our approach. AS we drew nearer,
however we were discovered. and they lmmedl
ately commenced scattering lire from various parts
OF the Island but we being at too great distance,
their balls had but little effect, woundng but three
| or four men, We flanked the island right and lett,
| made rapid advance upon the hammock, wnich
seemed by nature sort Of barrcade TO the island.
and forced them TO precipitate retreat, In which
they left their plumber, camp utensils, &c. peniho
them, of which we took possession. u was now
nearly dark, and heavy rain commencing, forced
US to suspend operations for the night, where we
| made ourselves as comfortable as want OF hre,
I tents, &C.. under such circumstances would admit
We followed them six miles on the following
morning 1t being impossible to overtaKe them,
and being ont OF provisions we were compelled TO
return. We arrived atFort Lauderdale In the eve
Ming
| portion of the troops were now put upon the
| duty of cutting road from Fort Lauderdaie TO
the Lighthouse on the Cape, 80 miles south, viii en-
was completed in about three weeks; thereby es.
| tabshing line of posts, and medium OF land
communication (the primary. object OF the cam
paign, from the northern to the southern extreml
i ty OF the eastern coast OF Florida. In the mean
time, our mounted forces were prosecuting scout
ing operations from Fort l4auderdale to the Cape
OF Florida, where they had had two or three skir-
mishes but were unsuccessful IN capturing any
more than one single sqNdU.
Some two menths had now elapsed, since our
arrival at Fort Lauderdale and being now the last
of April, the time had nearly arrived for cosi ng
| the campaign. Our division OF the army, consist
ing Of the LIST artillery, part of the "a dragons,
| and detachment OF Tennessee volunteers, con.
| centrated at Fort Lauderdae, where we remained
about week, when the order was received from
Head Quarters for a cessation OF active operations,
which closed the campaign.
In few days orders were received from the Dept
of War at Washington for the removal OF part OF
the troops from Florida which were ordered TO the
Cherokee nation, North Carolina, for the removal
Of the Cherokees, and on the TN May, 1888,
s a1 sailed Fl.
L
Florida.
| Thus ended the hardest campaign ever prose
cuted in Florida; and, as this narrative Is merely
connected with the operations Of but one section
| of the army, and wtha, but hasty, 'abstracied,
| skeleton view, Ienned from shorthan memo
randum, it may lack much Of that interest WHICH a
more clrcumsantial and elaborate narrative OF In
cidenis would give IN connection with the opera
| tons OF other sections Of the army. Yet enough
has been said, conceive, (Which is the only OBJ
jec of the wyiter,) to give some idea Ct the mode
Of operation, difficulties and dangers of those en-
| gagged in the Seminole war
RETIREMENT OF THE TkxAN MINISTER.
| Van Zandt, the Texan Minister to the United
States, has taken leave OF the Executive OF our
Government. The audience was had on Wednt g
| day, when the subjoned addresses delivered.
| That the intercourse Of Mr.. Van Zandt with our
| Government has ever been reciprocay agreeable,
was fully manifested in the ceremonies OF the IN
i terview Mr.. Van Zandt has not only succeeded
in evlncing the respect and esteem Of our Execu-
tive, but OF our citizens generally. who have had
the happiness to become acquainted with him.
some time since the President Of Texas has my
resignation. and given permission to return home
The letter which have just mad the honor to place in the
hands Of the Hon. Secretary Of State terminates my OFF,
cal functions with his Government In taking my lsave
oysu gives me sincere pleasure to resssure your
Excellency Of the great socitude which the Government
and people Texas have for the continued prosperity Of
the and people OF the United States and Of
welfare In doing this there other consider aiions
which crowd themselves upon me- The period, during
which have been honored a the representative Of my
Government this has been Of unusual interest
have since arisen touching the most delicate relations
consideration have been discussed smicably settled
One OF paramount importance remains undetermined
people Of the two countries. Their verdict (from
which there will be no appeaD must be fraugnt
shape Tor veal or wo the destines Of he two republics
Whether the policy Of that measure shall be deter
mined by the evils which must inevitably attend final
rejection the blessings that would follow from its
speedy contamination in either event. have the most
abiding confidence that in the end the wisdom OF the de.
sign and the patriotism Of the act which originated it,
will be both appreciated and approved The deep interest
which your Exceency has at oil times manifested in be-
half Of my adopted county and the marked
towards in my official intercourse well the many
acts Of personal courtesy and kindness with which
have distinguished me- have not failed 10 impress with
the velies Of gratitude The only return which
can offer you: the assurance give that they will be
bsnce. And permit express the ardent desire
which, entertain, that the Government Of the United
ssatss noble monument a q the wisdom Of
bright galaxy stand and remain perpetual that
administration already illustrated by many importan,
events, may result TO the eminent advantage oil your
country that In retiring from the tolls and turmois Of
oce you may continue to receive tho honor due to
yielding patriotism and able and faithful discharge Of
duty and in your retirement, with your family may
you long live In the enjoyment Of the blessings Of health
| and prosperity"
/ 10 which the PRESIDENT replied
~ receive the expression Of your friendly feelings
| for personally, and your kind wishes for my future
happiness and that Of my family with becoming sensi
bity Be assured Mr. Minister that cordially recipro
cate your friendly feelings and good wishes; gives
true pleasure to say that since your residence near
this Government while you have not failed, in the dis
cusson OF all subjects Of difference which have arisen
between your Government and vndicate the rights
Of the Republic Of Texas have In no instance
ten what due courtesy to the United States Ii
slight OF regret to that you should have found
necessary to ask OF your Government permission
tire from the station which have filed with acknow.
lodged ability. and after amanner well calculated 10
render stable and enduring the peace and good under
standing which happily exist between this Republic
and your had iondy cherished the hope that In.
stead of granting you audience Of leave Ishoud have
had the high satisfaction Of graspng yon by the hand
fellsw citizen of these confedersed States and Of hail
ing your Republic portion OF territory destined
In the course OF short time TO spring mp into free
eregn and independent States addnsby their lustre