The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-05
Reports or Further Indian Depredations In
Florida Nov elnents OF Troops,

From passen by the FLORIDA boat, We learn
that another express arrived at Palatka, just the
boat was leaving, giving information Of the muir
der, by the Indians, Of six or seven negroes, the
property OF some of the settlers on the Manatee,
between Tampa Bay and Charlotte's llarbor. 1t is
stated that the Indians first attempted TO carry oil
the negroes, but they resisting, were killed upon
the spot.
II i further reported that the company Of troops
from Tampa, with few volunteers, came upon the
trail OF the Indians, and pursued to the banks OF
a stream, Uhe 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 10 decline the
invitation, and returned TO Tampa. These reports,
which are said TO be well authenticated, eviace a
disposition TO hostility we have heretofore suggest
ed, and Of another regular outbreak.
An editorial in the Jacksonville Nclrs, OF the
2Sih July, written before the receipt of the news
by the last ex ress intimates that these depreda-
tons are not the consequence OF general rsng OF
the Seminole nation, stating as reasons, that Billy
Bow Legs, ono Of the principal chefs, had beea
met by the United States troops from Tampa, who
solemnly dsclsned all partic patton in the affair,
and charged II upon band OF outlaws OF the tribe.
All the plantations are deserted, and the frontier
towns along the e. Johns, Lake Monroe, &c. are
placed under military discipline. Dwellings on
plantations most exposed are being picketed in,
during the last war.
TOT ionI nave 0tu every OPP
portuniiy Of providing themselves with the means
OF defence. They have been laying up provisions,
and have secured Toll supply ~ powder and lead.
They have increased in Numbers, aud feel them
selves ready for another attempt to gaia tul pos.
session Of the country.
II is rumorcd. but we do not credit IL, that rein
forcements Of other indians have made their way
into Florida, from Alabama and other quarters
There were a few Indians left IN West Florida,
who might have joined the Scminolcs, but their
numbers were few and unimpoIiant.
Whether our details are strictly correct or not,
one thing - certain--thcy are believed in Fiori-
de-, and the authorities OF the State are promptly
acting IN reference TO this belief
Gov. Moseley has issued rrquistion for n
large number of volunteers, and will prosecute
war Of removal or determination. We have heard
of the requisItion amounting 10 the number OF i've
hundred, and that n necessary will be further in
creased. One company has already left Tallahas-
see. One hundred men will be mustered into SER
vice at Jack sonville, by Col Pons tomorrow, and
double that number we learn are in readiness.
acquisitions have likewise been made on the
other counties in East Florida. There will be no
lack of volunteers from the State. And from the
well known character of Gov. Moseley, we are
satisfied that the Indians will be removed-if not
by the General Government, by the State suthori-
(Ga.) Georgian, Extra, fng. 1a.
The Georgian of the 3lst ut. says We learn
that orders were received from Washington by
MAJOR LorD. the commander of the post at Ssvan-
nah, yesterday morning, to have the command IN
readiness TO move at moments warning 20 Flori-
da We understand likewise that everything Is in
readiness for a prompt movement This order
was given upon the first dispatches received at