The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-12-14
Our southern Correspondence,
Rock Roe, (Arkausas) Nov. 20,

ROCK noe, thrkapsas1 NOV. ~, loCO.
Passage up the MisssuPp,-SemtHoie Indians
Large AmOumt of Money from UscIe Sans
Tcuh-- Fioatt~g Tapsrns on the MississiTpi-
Lake Providence and the Pacific Ralroad-G Game
-Pecpitaritio Of the People, and their Ipu.
Having taken passage upon the America, one of
the fast and most commoiious steamers upon the
Mississippi, have enjoyed an opportunity of a few
glmpses Of Southern towns. The river presents
an unbroken scene OF activity at this Of the
year, and its waters resoand with the contin aal
snorting Of the many hghpressure sterm engsocs
which impel the ill-shapen, yet very comfortable,
palaces which glide upon their surface.
Among our passengers, there is small baud of
Seminole Indian dignitaries, in charge Of Lieut..
Hudson, iih artillery, ~ rosis from the everglades
of Florida to their "new home in the West
Considerable importance 10 given to ''ths removal"
On account Of The manner in which it was effected,
and their high position amsng their own people. Ii
Is hoped that IL certain step TO Kidding Florida
from a very trouhl' me remnant Of this tribe.
General Twiggs, some months ago, sent for dele
gallon of the most influential warriors who had
Ttsded in the Sc minoie country, to return Flo
rds for The purpose Of inducing the few chiefs and
warriors still remsining IN that State, to emigrate.
Al eT several unsuccessful efforts, all returned but
Que, named Hoo Tattoo chez, and brother Of
known throughout the South as the King and
head warrior OF the Seminoles The heredi-
tary line among Indians being upon the
female eide, u was deemed necessary 10 induce
the que and the heir apparent TO emigrate, thus
removing the civil authority 10 the new country.
This was eft cted, after many dangerous attempts,
by the brave HOolatoo-che, the principle thai the
sister regards her brother her natural protector,
say ing che get another husband, bat no blooi
relations" The party, consisting OF the eldestand
youngest wives Of "Sam," aud several others,
their slaves, bound toward the setting san"
They carry with them the most trivial things, and
even when travelling fortight day 10 ia Florida, with
me constant expectations OF an attack from +" : im
Jones' ann his party, they were leading two misc
raole, serawny pgs, at a snail like pace, ndispcn-
sable ARTICLES To- Them, in country where far better
animals are abundant
In spite Of all hat can be done to prevent il,
these poor bitty looking creatures will act out the
ludian. Ihtn mode OF life suggests to the adgo-
Gates CT FOurIe nam the strongest arguments in
favor Of that system. Beth the master and the
slave, with their entire families, take their meals
upon the most AZ proved system Of communism Az
breakfast they seat themselves around the kettle
in which their soft kee'-corn boiled ia weak lie
until the bran reels eff, and then re.boiled ia
water-is prepared, and by means OF a large wooden
spoon, each. IN turn, take their frugal meal. Tais
repeated zach morning., in the presence Of seve-
raj spectators, each OF whom thus saw 10 etaste
of
"Tbs coed time coming"
Il may be Of some interest 20 the readers ~ the
goods to the frontier settlements to know that the
money for the payment OF the Indian auuuitirs lain
transit TO the several agencies. The Superintcs1.
ent of Indian affairs for the Indian Country AMI