The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-08-25
FLORIDA War.

FLORIDA War.
The Tallahassee Sentinel the leading wing press in
Florida received last night contains the following lead
ing editorial on the subject Of the
Indian hostiliies
From information now on Tile in the executive Office
there be doubt OF the intention on The part OF the
the concurrent opinion OF the best informed gentlemen OF
both East and South Florida, upon whose information
Gov Moseley has acted Indeed the Of outbreak
did take his exceency altogether by SURPRISE aud
we but approve the prompiness and efficiency with
which he acted immediately upon the receipt OF the pain
full intelligence OF the depredations and murders commit
OF dissatisfaction and thirst for blood have from time
time been exhibited by the Indians within the last two
three years, and the recent outbreak on Indian river
looked upon BY the inhabitants, who Immediately
fled the country, as positive declaration Of s0ar Upon
the receipt Of information. coming IN the shape q nu-
judge Bronson Of SIoodsSeS and murder BY Ss Indians
on Indian river and Peas creek, without the sghtest
provocaon backed BY letters from him, Gen. Hernandez
The popeiy and necessity 81 bis sending without delay
succor and relief to the deenceess Inhabitants, his
Excelency Immediately authorized the organization Of
two companies in this county--the one under COM
mand OF Captain Fisher proceed ST. Augustine and
report to Colonel Smith and the other, commanded by
Captain Johnson 70 repair to Tampa and report 70 Major
are received into the service OF the United States win
SO far relieve Governor Moseey from further care and
responsibility Upon the state Of information q that
time, it supposed that two companies would be ade,
quae to the projection Of the inhabitants and the defence
Of the country from further depredaons but subsequent
as Sas e s me
try, that two gentlemen of intelligence mr. Bryan of
Duva and Colonel Sanderson Of Coumbia) were sent
mission TO the capital to urge upon his excelency the
propety OF authorizing the organization OF several add
ona companies, in order to afford the necessary protec
ton II painful indeed to examine the letters now on
file in the executive ofce giving an account OF the con-
sternation and alarm which pervade the country.
The peril must be imminent indeed, or at least sup.
posed to be- for the inhabitants on Indian river have all
Decd all the information received by Gov Moseley il but
cumulative evidence of obsouis danger. Letters from
Col VIM English, who had himself to abandon his PLAN
taon and flee for safety represent the danger peril
GUS indeed real panic among the inhabitants running
with their families in every direction and crying for pro.
lection Such indeed. is the apprehension Of danger,
that the people in the counties OF Benton Marion Ala
chua and Orange are for The sake OF temporary secur-
ty forming themselves into clubs and neighborhood as-
sociaons until adequate protection can be afforded by
the government Upon this cumulative evidence OF real
supposed danger Gov. Moseley has very properly,
we think, authorized six or seven additional compa-
MES TO be raised in East and South Florida. The
object is 10 establish continuous line OF defence, start
ing from Tampa Bay and running 100 miles east 20 =
tween the white and Indian settlements Another object
is to allow those persons, who were compelled 70 dee
unce Of nrn,.esion in taking care Of and saving their
crops which said to be very promising The prnci-
Piles Of humanity require that adequate security should %
less and whether the authorities at Washington sndoss
and approve Governor Moseeys acts in the premises
not the will not Dc ~ un nss y an s
Tranquility But such athing entire safety and perfect
security to the inhabitants OF South Florida either IN life or
20 long as the Indians are permitted to remain in the
country Indeed they have Tor some time been living IN
constant fear and apprehension Of violence IRON the
Indians and the recent outbreak at the settlements on
indian river perpetrang the crimes Of and murder,
without cause Is only another proof of their Ieache!v
and The absolute necessity OF their removal from the
the seminole Indian Is not TO be trusted Their faith
has been repeatedly tested and ever proved reacherou
Il is to bargain or treat with them me voice q
the people demands their removal The people Of South
Florida, without that assurance OF security TO lie and
protection to property essential to happiness and pros
will feel s.s u SRs r ssy sps
the dead OF night The inhumanity and treachey OF the
Indian character is well known, that people will not
erty by trusting to the fidelity Of people who have 80
often violated their pghted faith expressed in the solemn
form OF treaty We who are tar distant rom tne .eat
of war and OF course not in the least DANGER neverhe
less feel the pressure Of the evil permitting the Indians
to remain in South Florida Many persons IRON abroad
would move TO Florida with their property, but from me
fact OF there being Indians in the country The people
have borne with the evil long enough, and now would
sem 10 be the most favorable time TO carry into execu-
on the original intention OF the treaty formed al faynes
Increased with the Importance and necessity oil this
measure Gov Moseey has sent 10 washington Two gem
,lemen OF known intelligence and reputation, 70 confer
with the President and his cabinet IN reference 10 me war
| and most efficient means OF putting nnai en- 20 y
General TAYLOR is himself well acquainted with FLORIDA
geography and face Of The country and ne na,uie 2.
s,sadv made we confidently hope and believe that the
General government will at assume the burden and
responsibility OF the war;, and prosecute with All the
sticiency the urgency Of the case demands General
Th,mrson and Col Whner are in possession Of infoma-
ion which viii entite them TO be heard and their views
10 respect-and but hope the authorities q W.
nr,on will adopt those Of relief TO the people OF
East s nd South Florida which they 20 much desire
General TAYLOR understands the Indian character TOO well
N have another seven years with handful Of Sem