New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-07-04
AnecdOte of Gen. TaylOr-Tbe Barnburning
Observation-Disclosures rnment of Congress
Expected Arrival of Col. sevier-Dis-
banding the Army-P osition of MIR. Web
correspondence Of The Tribune.

Correspondence Of The Tribune
WASHINGTON Sunday, July .
While Gen. then Coli TAYLOR was serving in
Florida he captured many negroes in his conflicts
with the Indians Many Of these negroes were
claimed by persons 10 Georgia and Alabama, from
whose service or from the service Of whose fathers
it was contended they had escaped. Agents on
behalf Of the claimants were dispatched 10 Col
TAYLOR, seeking to recover them. Proof OF iden-
tity of the persons claimed as slaves was prof
ierred and the right Of property insisted upon
Col TAYLOR refused to allow the claim, or even 10
examine it He had come TO Florida to serve in
the army against the Indians, not to act as a ne
gro catcher His commission, he said. gave him no
judicial powers, and he could not assume to deter.
mine matters beyond his province.
The disappointed and enraged applicants, after
having tried in vain other means TO operate upon
Col Taylor iavorably, carried their complaints to
the Secretary of War. He entertained theirview
Of the case. In consequence, an order issued from
the Department was addressedto Mai. Gen. JEssrP.
then commanding IN Florida, directing the surren-
der of the captured negroes TO the agent Of the
claimants. a similar order was issued TO Col
Taylor. The following is his reply, copied from
the record IN the War Department:
"HEADQUARTERs Army OF TIE SoUTH.
Tampa (FOrda) June 2 SIS
General have the honorto acknowledge your com.
muncatOn of the 10th Of May 1895. accompanied by
one Of the 9th from the Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
addressed 10 Capt COoPER, acting Secretary Of War
the subject of turning certain negroes captured
by the Creek warriors in Florida 10 Mr. COLL their
Agent in compliance with an engagement OF General
JEssUP.
know nothing of the negroes in question, nor of the
subject farther than what contained in the communi
cation above referred % but must state distinctly for
the information of al concerned that while shall hold
myself ready TO do the utmost ia my power 10 get
the Indians and their negroes out of Florida well
10 remove them 20 their new homes west OF the Mss.s
-ppi cannot for moment consent 70 NEEDLE in this
transaction 10 be concerned for the benefit of Mr.
Collins the Creek Indians else % inter
iere in any way between the Indians and their negroes
which may have tendency 20 deprive the former of
their properly, and redace me idfT from comparative
state Of freedom 10 that Of slar0y; at the same time
shall take every to obtain and restore 20 his law
iul owner. any slave among the Indians who has alb
seconded or been captured by them.
Very respectfully, have the honor to be-
General your obedient servant
Brevet Brig H. : Army Commanding.
General H. Josrs. Adt Gen Z. s Army. Washington u. G.
Here Gen. TAYLOR showed himself as firm IN
resisting what he considered an illegal and dis
graceful order of the Department, as he had been
previously to the opportunities or threats Of the
slave hunters. His commission was IN the power
of the President 20 revoke AZ any time his honor
was above the reach Of the President, IL was
dearer to him than all commissions.
The Barnbnrners from New-York write their
friends here, that V,N buren, is certain to run
ahead of CAss in New-York. They say he will
20 out of the City with a vote more than double.
The Administration is seriously alarmed par
ticularly Gov MARCY, who lookstto a continuation
of his Ministry. Mr.. RICHIE brings up column
after column against The Favorte Son of New
York'-but as he fires nothing bat blank car
tridges, no effect is produced but TO make himself
ridiculous. Mr.. VAS BUREN has survived his adj
versary, he cannot fear his hostility
4 resolution will be introduced into the Senate
tomorrow to adjourn on the 9th inst. On the
motion to adjourn on the 3lst, Mr.. MANGrM has
the floor. This new motion to adjourn on the 18th
may supersede the necessity of speech. think
it will not be carried. The Chairman of the Com
mittee on Finance is of opinion that the 10th of
August is the earliest moment for adjournment
Before that time he fears the Appropriation and
other necessary bills will not be maiured. As he
has good deal OF influence in the Senate, II Is
more than probable he will bring over majority
Of that body to his way OF thinking.
with the ratified treaty early in the week. Major
Polk, who has arrived in the country, does not
bring the Treaty as has been supposed.
Immediately on Col. SEWERS arrival the Presi-
dentwill publish Proclamation announcing Peace.
The public mind has been so long prepared Tor
such grateful event, that no burst Of enthusiasm
can be expected. Still the JOY at the consuHma-
ton win be none the less heartfelt.
The army OF course falls back upon the old
peace establishment unless by action of Congress
other dispositions should be made. Officers say
the army as il existed before the war cannot an
Swer for an accession OF territory. II line oi COM
municaton is to be instituted and defended, with
Oregon. the force Of the former army Will be
found wholly Inadequate. Two or three regi-
ments viii be needed for that service alone. Ii
viii be recollected that Mr.. Polk diverted % Mex
leo the regiment OF mounted rhemen created and
organized by Congress for Oregon. he found no
authority for such proceeding in the Constitution
and | doubt if even the resolutions OF rs"
clothed him with such powers.
One Of the speakers at the late Worcester Con-
vention stated that Mr.. WEBSTER sympathized
in its movements. and would not aid in the cleo
ton Of TAYLOR. The orator, doubt not, spoke
not only without authority, but against authority.
Mr.. WEBSTER declared here emphatically that be
should support the election o.; TAYLOR. he has
and i VIII not be a long time before he places his
intention and position beyond the possibility OF
misinterpretation.
GIN. TAYLOR AMONG THE VOLUNTEER
Springfield (O) Republican learns from the best Of pr.
waite authority that four hundred returning volunteers
reported themselves az Newport Barracks, few days
since. Being anxious TO express their opinions 70
the Presidency, they took vote among themselves.
which resulted AS follows
Taylor. Scattering .----......-..2
POlsOS.-A family IN Lancaster County, Penn
sylvsnia were few days since made very VI BY eat
ing OF a sponge cake favored TOO highly with peach
water" We beg our young houskeepers to beware how
they this very agreeable and common addition 20
pies confectionery &c. Il j. but mild form OF that
deadly poison, Prassic acid.
~ Five Chippewa Chiefs from the upper
Lakes, have gone to Montreal TO demand compensa
ton from the Government for the injury done 70 their
interests by the grants Mining Companies on Lakes
Superior and Huron
~ The Norfolk Democrat. at Dedham, has
discarded the OF Cas- and Butler which IL had
previously raised and has declared Tor the doctrines OF