The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-15

plcations will be made. The Creek war, though
yet to be wound up, may be considered us virtually
over. Two parties Of tie hostile Indians, which
have escaped to this side of the Chsitahoochie are
not hotiy pursued. The larger Of these parties is
shut up in swamp, and, from the strength OF Col
onel BEALL's detachment, that under Captain JER'
HiGAS, and the reinforcement sent hence under
Major HoxiE, capture of the whole body of the
fugtives seems to be inevitable. The other hos
tile party will, probably, from the measures in
operation, share the same fate. In the late Creek
country the number Of the enemy Ia be captured
or forced to surrender is considered quite incon-
siderable. Major General ScoTT regrets hat from
the suddenness Of his separation from the army
the opportunity is lost to him of doing that full
justice to all the corps he had the honor to com
mand which their patriotism, zeal, and galianry,
claim at his hands, and indeed from the highest
sources-the Government and county.
To his excellcncy the Governor OF Georgia, who
has remained on the frontier in order to lend him
self in every way powerfully to the prosecution OF
the war, the particular thanks OF Majur Gener al
SCoTT are due. Before the &c, rgia line C"uid be
mustered into service Of the Unite" States, his ex-
ceency had made dispositions of his armed troopa,
not only to protect his frontier but to prevent
the escape of the enemy in the Erection T." Florida.
This VAS the great danger to hr guarded again st;
and all that zeal and ability effect on his part,
has been put in practice und accomplished. 1t is
hoped that this slight acknowledgement, made TO
the chief magistrate, Of q pOlDsJul and patriotic
State, may not be deemed iml ertn.nt because
coming from q military func,ionary OF the United
States. 1t 10 eminently deserved. o. the Georgia
line, which has constantly acted under the immedi
ate observation of Maj Gen SCoTr, he will ever be
happy to speak in terms of the highest appreciation.
mander General SAEDFORD, throughout evinced
the best disposition-a readiness to obey orders, to
march against the Enemy, and to ,oin honor for
itssY, for GsoTgio and the Union. The great
or part of it, for long time, held mac.
tive for the want Of arms, which, by series of
strange incidents, failed to arrive; while other
portions Of the line the river had frequent
and severe combas with the enemy. In these, j.
the Georgia attachments were not Away 8 success
full, they at least were ready to oppose obstinate
resistance to superior numbers. Captains GERMA
ny, JEENIGAN, BALL, and FINELLAS, with their
companies, won for themselves much distinction
on these occasions whilst Captains Dawson and
PEARsoN, cruising with their companies on board
steamboats,, rendered highly valuable services.
Captain DAwsoN on several occasions displayed
the greatest judgment and intrepdty in marching
to the relief Of the ixed posts and landing in the
presence of the enemy, in order to destroy bis
means Of passing the river.
1t is known that the friendly Indiana acting as
auxiliary, under General WOODWARD and others,
have rendered valuable services. To them great
plumber of the captures or the voluntary surren-
ders to be attributed.
With his temporary staf-Colonel KEENAN,, VOL
unteer aid e-camp, Major ANsART, acting in.
spector general, and Lieutenants T. j. LEE and
BErrs, aids de camp, also Surgeon DR.. LAWSON.
medical director Of the army under General
ScorT-he cannot take leave without expressing
bis hearty thanks for the zeal, ability, and coure
~ which each has displayed in the performances OF
his particular dptes.
WINEIEI n Cr0T,C