The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01

the Governor- Ssmiwole Spies-1he Neighborhood |
of Fort Myus-U. s. Engineering Detachment |
at Td,upa Bay-Court Martial, &C.
sit down 10 pen these lines amidst the delightful
temperature of fine spring morning, with birds
around me warbng their plaintive notes, and all ma
ture clothed in her gayest robes decorated WIN now
ers, sweety perfumed the same in FEBRUARY as IN
June while, suppose, you are enjoying the peheh's
Of "Lackawanna" and hickory" in the presence OF
which the hoary head Of winter loses its ustre ana
the outside frost and snow is for the time forgotten.
Notwithstanding the genial prospects with when
we are surrounded the climate tells dreadiuy on the
health of the troops here stationed. The ever preya-
lent fever and chills still holds undisputed sway and
the whole command, both officers and men, have felt
it's debilitating influence more or less. The weather,
durng portions Of the last month has been remarka-
bly cold and unpleasant, making fire exceedingly
comfortable These sudden changes naturally invite
the disease to great extent but 1t is now supposed
we are again permanently settled in our continual
Southern summer.
The news since my last is not exceedingly interest
ING or youminous other than the hustle and activity
of the State authorities and citizens preparatory to
their great Indian hunt off shortly and the ap
parent movements Of those unorunates, who haveior
feed all claim to farther favors and asa
wills have melted, and our government policy may
dictate. Volunteer companies are beng raised IN
numerous places and seem anxious for the fray. Inc
martial spirit Of the FlOrdans seems to have 6een
fully aroused by the late misconduct OF King Bowegs
display q . amS a ar gene
raj but State in particular, in affairs that concerns
their honor or interests, in which, do not hesitate
to say Florida stands IN the FOREMOST rank Oh her
sister States
There seems to be some msconception of this In
ITALIA haccQ
raised numerous objections to bill providing for the
expulsion of the Indians. From various reports OF
select committees appointed to investigate the
objections and official conduct Of the Governor,
on the head Of this important business they APP
pear" to use the words OF the committee, TO
be wholly unsatisfactory, as well on account OF
their own essential weakness, as on account %. o.
the fact that they are generally at variance with
| the solemn declarations and deliberate actions
| Of the Executive HIMSELF This would seem to
show but weak head on the part OF the Governor,
or desire to rid his administration OF the response
bilities attached to the undertaking. But the Legis
ature is active and jealous in the cause of the people,
and continues to insist the immediate expulsion OF
the Indians. 1t is certainly commemorate spirit
which both legislators and people show forth for the
advancement of their hitherto backward state; put
the enterprise in question is in fact earfuly under
rated by them as they declare that the removal OF
few hundred savages distance Q, e ew corno
rails guard and one or two small transport We sses
in the space of few weeks. In this presumption
they will find themselves deceived, not doubling out
that the object can be accomplished in the course Of
times but when such is the case, the grand resIiI
will bear striking contrast to the one now heid
forth. But why, it may be asked, this long delay
in commencing the active operations necessary 70
rid the state Of an enemy already presenting . hos
tile front Why so much discussion ana useless &C.
remony, while in our midst roam band OF savages'
regardless alike Of nat have BEEN enoned upon hem
EE 10. and hour they are thus allowed to usurp the
;.at of remaining undisturbed but goes TO add new
obstacles in the way of their speedy removal strength
ems their determination in standing by their print
tive homes gives them ample time TO organize and
arm their ever dreadful marauding parties, and de-
preciates in their estimation the prowess
Of their common enemy, the whites. The blow is to
be struck then let be done promptly and decidedly
in Short let the declarations Of the government be
enforced, and thus prove to the King OF the Semi
notes." as we should to any other king or power,
that we know how to exact our rights and enforce
the fulflment of obligations. Much dependence is
being placed General Pierces incoming administra-
ton and the event is anxiously awaited for. His
views on the subject well known, and, as conse-
quence, his endeavors to aid the people OF tne S'ae
in their design is apprehended. -, s,;r
II is but seldom we get glimpse 1L at ri 10
only on one occasion, to my knowledge few Jays
under quite suspicious circumstap"es. 1oao~Tsmand
since towards nghtfa soo ont 10 81 the vods as is
with S.msf . Of TO SS IT,
pursued e nyroaanile thus walking quietly along
near tne rY&med place, our adventurer observed
ssht ehbling in the thicket near him. but was
silgna' to pass it by unnoticed, when he saw indis
.nctly the partial form of two warriors in crouch
ing attitude, with heads bent down. and no portion
Of their bodies visible except their backs and in this
position they were vending their way toward the
camp. Our adventurer stood gazing upon the
strangers, unnoticed as yet, until they had arrived
nearly opposite him, when one slightly elevated his
head as if to take an observation, and thus espied
cause Of Immediately bringing the parties in full
view Of one another, where they stood gazing and
gibbering alternately for few minutes, when musn
to the relief Of the adyenturer, they inverted sler
rifles, muzzle on the ground, and extendeS their
hand as if in friendship. But the soldier fit as yet
somewhat backward in scrapng the acquaintance
Of such suspicious society, and contaued to stand
foot Of pine tree seeing which 'ne soldier advanced
toward them, and was simultaneously met by the
red skins with exterLed hands, and half audible
Fort Myers good After this exchange of greeting,
the soldier turned towards the garrison as if to re-
turn, and by sign DC, invited the strangers to &C
company him which, after some consultation, and
apparent notation between them, was accepted of
by one th, other stretching himself at the foot OF
the pir,, as if to guard his treasured companions,
the ines. After a brief stay, and many shy looks
arr actions, he left the camp for his native forest
nd has not since been seen nor heard Of The ques
ton naturally arises what could bave been the ma
ture of their business at this time, the reason Of
their thus endeavoring to conceal themselves from
view while near military post2 The reason is OBJ
vious, and confirms the opinion have long enter
tained viz-That they were spies, and designed to
secretly watch every move made in the vicinity but
were accidenty interrupted in their mission by the
circumstance above related. That there are such
spies around the camp and vicinity have not a
donbt, and it would justifable to entrap them
in their undertaking, and thus save future trouble
and expense, if not life and bloodshed.
The Indians in body have evidently taken their
stand the eastern edge Of the Everglades about
sixty or seventy miles south of this Here they will
remain until offensive operations are commenced
VIII will divd INTO
small bands scattering far and near, leaving death
and cruelty to mark their progress As last resort
they will take to the Everglades, not very agreea
bic resort for the Indian much less the "Cow Boy
of Florida For further measures in this important |
affair we are anxiously awaiting. The arrival at
Tampa Bay Of q detachment of United States Typo |
graphical Engineers is announced consisting OF five
officers and party Of men; their object in view |