The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-06

From Florida Reports OF further Depre-
dati0ns.
We find the following information in an ex-
ira of the Savannah Georgian, dated August l.,
4p. m.
" From passengers by the boat. we learn that
another express arrived at Palatka, just as the boat
was leaving, giving information of the murder, by
the Indians, of six or seven negroes, the property
of some Of the settlers on the Manatee, between
Tampa bay and Charlotte's harbor. II is stated
that the Indians first attempted to carry off the ne
groes but they, resisting, were killed upon the
spot.
1t is further reported that the company of troops
from Tampa, with few volunteers, came upon the
trail of the Indians and pursued it to the banks of
a stream, (the name of which we did not learn,
where the bridge used for crossing had been de-
stroyed, and the Indians, to the number of one
hundred, appeared on the opposite side, armed and
painted, giving the war-whoop, daring the troops to
cross. Being so small number in comparison to
the Indians the troops felt obliged to decline the
invitation, and returned to Tampa.
"These reports, which are said to be well au
thenticated, evnce disposition to hostility, as we
have heretofore suggested, and of another regular
outbreak.
An editorial in the Jacksonville Netcs of the 26th
july written before the receipt of the news by the
last express, ntimates that these depredations are
not the consequence of general rising of the Sem
mole nation; stating as reasons that Billy Bowegs,
one of the principal chiefs, had been met by the
United States troops from Tampa, who solemnly
discaimed all participation in the affair and charged
it upon band of outlaws of the tribe.
"All the plantations are deserted, and the frontier
towns along the st. Johns, Lake Monroe, &C., are
placed under military discipline. Dwellings on
plantations most exposed are being picketed in, as
during the last war;
" For long time the Indians have had every OPP
portunity of providing themselves with the means
Of defence. They have been laying up provisions
and have secured a full supply of powder and lead
They have increased in numbers, and feel them
selves ready for another attempt TO gain full pos
session Of the country.
{" 1t is rumored, but do not credit it, that REIN
forcements of other Indians have made their way
into Florida from Alabama and other quarters
There were few Indians left IN West Florida who
might have joined the Seminoles, but their num-
bers were few and unimportant
Whether our details are strictly correct or not,
one thing is certain, they believed in Florida,
and the authorities of the State are promptly acting
in reference to this belief.
"Governor Moseley has issued requisition for
a large number of volunteers, and will prosecute a
! war Of removal or determination. We have heard
of the requisiton amounting to the number Of five
hundred, and that if necessary it will be further in
creased One company has already left for Tala-
hassee. One hundred men will be mustered into
service at Jacksonville, by Colonel Pons tomorrow
and double that number, we learn, are in readiness
acquisitions have likewise been made on the other
counties East Florida. There will be no lack OF
| volunteers from the State.n