The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-15
Our Florida Correspond ence.

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As predicted in my last we are being drenched
with heavy rains, due US on last months account,
but for the special convenience OF the clerk OF the
weather has been deferred uatil the present time,
SO the debt stands hquidated, l. e., the country
round about having undergone the process OF
miniature food. The depth Of thirteen inches (hy-
drometer measurenen) fell on the LIST inst, which
rain, for severity and steadiness, surpassed any
thing Of the kind before saw in this latitude.
| The river rose to remarkable height, sweepny
away the whsrves, and doing sundry other damages
in the vicinity One would almost have been just
fed in devising means OF safety in such Crisis
(taking into consideration the low, fiat surface Of
the country; and in the absence of" Arks," Ara
rats &C., all dependence for . fcothod on terra
Grmla would necessarily be reduced to slim one, II
shining pine and awaiting ones fate in the top
thereof could be counted such.
Showers continue to fall daily, requiring one of
but fifteen or twenty minutes duration to set US
afloat and to create imaginary rivers, lakes and
canals, in every direction, rendering Professionalism
an impossbility for awhile, or knowle ige Of the
art Of swimming quite practicable. am assured 6y
the coolest inhabitantn that this sort of weather
will soon cease; go we may soon expect return of
the usual characteristics of our Southern autumn.
the thermom eter ranging from 20 to So degrees,
interspersed with refreshing breezes from all quar-
ters The fever and chilIs are still under good sub
Lection, q real " shaker having become an entire
| stranger among us.
DR.. W. j. Sloan, with Lieut.. W. Silvey, left this
post the Sd inst, having been ordered to other
stations. DR.. Sloan was accompanied by his family,
| who had gained many warm friends here by their
simplicity and kin aness, he being pure gentleman
in principle, and skiful in bis profession. He is
succeeded BY DR.: J. Moore, Y. S.A:, who has al
ready ingratated himself into the good graces of ALL
by his kind and sklful attention to the afflicted as
well bis gentemanly department. on all occasions.
general court martial convened at Tampa, on
the oath Of last month, for the trial Of two officers
and five soldiers, arraigned for variocs military Of
| fences. fair specimen ofthe " foweros the army
we're present, at the head Of whom was Colonel
Henry Wilson, 18th Infantry the presiding oifcer of
the court. Captain Grliton ald Lieutenant Nures,
rner bepg ably defended by Judge lancaster, d the
Circuit Court of this State who displayed much
legal tact and eloquence in the defence OF his client.
The other prisoners mostly apprebended de-
serters from the company stationed at Key West,
who, poor fellows, could find no judge to plead their
cause, but must be content with all that may be
awarded them by their epauleted judges, " after
mature deliberation,' &c, &c.
The announcement here OF the death of the late
gallant Colonel Bliss was received with deep sorrow,
and as one after another OF those lapreled heroes
retreats from the Geld of life" we are led to ex
claim, "slc transit gloria mmudi ~
General Chds il still retained at Tampa in com.
mand of the department. His aniable family have
left for the North, Il us leaving the gallant General
" alone in his glory, but who, Notwithstanding will
continue TO receive what he richly merits soldier
and gentleman, the admiration OF all who CONE IN
contact with him. professionally or otherwise
Speaking Of Tampa, would also mention the sur
prising thrift which has marked the growth of tba,
place the past year. The citizens seemed to have
had infused into them spirit of progression, and
are generally united in every coup de n,cia.'
Ocals, another small village, few miles north
west Of Tampa, also deserves much credit fer the
zeal displayed in endeavoring to place this charming
little place in q truly enviable position. The IN
habitants number about three hundred, and can
already boast Of having in operation one aewspsper
(the Florida MaTor,) female seminary, and other
minor schools fine hotel, several fine stores shops
&C., and last, though not least church and dane
I ing school Being on the mail route from Tampa
10 Plska the latter place being connected by steam
4 er with Savannah, Ocala must advance and grow,
! finding ready and convenient market for her pro-
duce and manufactures, beside many other advan-
tages indirectly derived. The eEterprising portion
/ of the people of Florida seem determined TO push
ahead, despite Bowleas Co - and well they may,
for TO await the movement of the above named firm,
would be TO add numbeIess blank leaves already in
fused throughout the history of the State.
We still continue to anticipate the arrival al this
post Of his Majesty, King Bowiegs, (so disant) who
renews his promises to do at convenient intervals
but seems 10 be careful in failing to fulfil them also
In fact since tie prohibition Of trade with the tribes
their visits at the post have been "few and far be-
tween having noticed bat two warriors since that
event. who came in to ascertain the fact CT the ar
rival OF Mr. WalDridge their agent.
That this law has been the means OF attaining this
result, DO reasonable man can for moment doubt,
for on the very face Of it is evnced unfriendly
feeling tow ards them and their interests, who, true
TO their nature show resentment, if rot hostile, in
manner much to be regretted or avoided IL possible
The general course OF policy towards the Indians
in this quarter has been everything but udious and
promises anything but speedy or complete success.
! True, no compulsory measures have as yet been
adopted to rid the State Of their presence but then
obstacles thrown in the way Of testing the prac.
teal workings Of pacific system, which is at once
/ plausible and commendable. When the forcible ex.
termination OF the tribe is determined on, let them
then be deb AIRED from all favor modatons;
but at present no such design is meditated; and IN
/ til that time why not continue the same course as
heretofore? Exhibi towards them friendly spirit
| evincng desire for their every good and welfare,
| thus attaining by moral suasion" what could
| only be accomplished by force-the extinction Of
| the red man from within the borders OF the State
Either one course or the other should be adopted,
| and ts merits vigorously tested Present TO these
warriors, either the Ratchet or the :" hand as
may be most consistent with the interest, OF the
country but TO thrust both upon them at once Is bat
the height Of folly, ibecoming those at the head Of
affairs, for is evident, that by bringing conflicting
methods In requsition, the will certainly defeat
the successful operation of the other. But enough
has been said ON this score the people at large
are but too well aware OF the chd's play that has
been in vogue for several years. in regard 10 those
Indians, the record Of which must appear any.hing
but credtable TO us as o nation, upon the page OF
history.
Rumor says that the removal OF the troops from
here will take place next month. This movement
has been long anticipated, at intervals for two years
past, and probably may be for two more TO come for
one would fain believe the government had entirely
forgotten that portion Of the nations defence Il
concentrated in the Florida everglades and By this
seeming neglect would leave this handy battalion
70 be consumed BY aligators, bears, mosquitoes and
fses, or be reduced TO grease spot meath tropi
cal sum II Is confidently hoped that the attention
Of" all concerned" will be called TO this subject and
made aware Of their presence here, however much
1t may be to the surprise of all concerned at com
hitting such error; md after another has'y
p.to," It y ais hoped the case may b oAteuded IT,
sta1e ~ Many vuaces u ~ esSwt tAgsd wtSa