The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-11
FLORIDA.

Intelligence in the Charleston papers in
duces us to think that the Indian difficulty
in this State has been exaggerated. The
various commands sent from Augustine
have seen no Indians, or any signs of
them.
We find the following proclamation pub
lished officially, which will go far to satisfy
doubts, and to allay excitement. II will be
remembered, however, that as yet no per-
sonal communications have been had with
the leaders of any Of the hordes of Indians
remaining in Florida, and that positive
opinion cannot as yet be formed.
To the Inhabitants occupying the Frontier
of the Indian Country.
deem il advisable TO adopt this public mode Of
informing you that ! have visited this region Of
country, under orders from the Executive, for the
purpose Of mastering into the service a corps OF
mounted volunteers for the defence of the frontier
At the time left Tallahassee, Governor Moseey
had only learned Of the first outrage committed by
the Indians His arrangements were based upon
the necessities then appearing. Since that time the
further intelligence from the HIlIsborough district
has been transmitted to him. My object in adj
dressing you Is TO say that am now engaged in
mastering corps Of one hundred mounted men,
who will make their rendezvous at Lake Monroe;
and that another corps Of mounted men were to have
left Tallahassee yesterday. These two corps will
adopt for their base line extending between New
Smyrna and Tampa. | feel warranted to say that
the Governor is fully impressed with the caami-
tous circumstances Of the country, and that such
additional force will be promptly added by HIM as
may be requisite for the complete protection Of the
citizens Of the State occupying the advanced aud
exposed line of frontier settlements. therefore
respectfully recommend to my felow.citizens to
maintain their ground with frmness and confidence,
and with full assurance that all necessary support
will be speedily afforded by the Executive Of the
State, until the Intervention Of the Federal Govern
ment shall become available.
To prevent the evil effect Of the mistaken reports
| understand 10 have been circulated as to the
suit Of the military expedition to Pease Creek, am
allowed to give the following statement as derived
from an Official and authentic source, to wit
The expedition which was commanded by Lieut..
Garland returned on the 25th Of this month. He
saw no Indians on the route.
The trading-house with It's out-buildings were
found burnt, and small bridge near by partially
DESTROYED The bones Of Payne and Wheedcn
were collected and buried. From the indications
there is room for hope that the outrage was COM
mtted by party having plumber for their object
Wheeden's camp, about five mics off was lefl
undis,orbed, with the exception OF small sum Of
money which was taken.
Footprints Of the ndaDs were seen both in 20
ing and returning, and the Indians were doubtless
aware Of the movements Of the troops. Had they
been in force and disposed to violence, thew might
have attacked the expedition to great advantage
O. w. HUTCHINS,
Aid-de-camp to his excelency w. ID. Mosyu,v
St. AueUsrisE, July 81, ls49