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

that rich Irish brogue procaiming loudly against
such prolonged stay In the "piney woods" without
the least prospect Of alleviatioa thsrafrom except
by obtaining . species Of {" French furlough," whioh
is in fact, frequently resorted to.
The companies composing this garrison have ex.
ceedeG by tS0 years the length OF time require By
the "rea uatons for regiments to alternately
in different DIVISION departments, or posts aad in
justice TO tue officer and soldier, we'll a. for the
good of the service in general 1t to be hoped this
clause OF the regulations may be i'm Mediate'y led
upon in the present instance, and remembered and
enforced in future.
The arrival here Of Capt Casey, U. s. A., Indian
Agent Is expected during the course o. next mouth.
As he comes direct from Washington. and will receive
from the proper departmentin re-
gard to his future vements, bis arrival Is looked
for with interest, particul srly as the captain and
King Billy are on the most amicable terms almost
amounting to devotion the part Of the latter. IL
may be here remarked, that Captain Casey is the
first and only white man who obtained q verbal
interview with the famous Arpeika," (Sam Jones)
which occurred some few years Hnce. being accom-
paried at that time by Captain j. Monies De Oca,
Spanish gentleman acting as Seminole interpreter,
who at present. is in the capacity OF post suffer- he
is emirenty fitted for the vocation handing the
confidence and respect alike OF both troops and
Indians
The quartermaster and commissary departments
have recently undergone q change here, Lieutenant
A. Beckwith having been relieved from these duties
by Lieutenant F, Chaldn Lieutenant Chadn, it will
be recollected, was member OF the coroners jury
which sat upon the body of the late Major Hstha-
way, some few weeks since, at the Astor House, in
your city, and is, indeed, gallant officer, AMI well
qualified to perform the several arduous duties which
now devolve upon him. In addition to the above, he
is in command of . company here stationed.
! think worthy to note here, as sort OF an
astronomical phenomenon, the appearance in the
heavens, OF q real live" comet, which was first
observed the evening of the 18th Of August, and
successivey every evening since until the Sd Instant
when it was obscured by heavy clouds. Its direc.
ton from this place was NNW., and when first OBJ
served, it had but very small "tail attached butt
gradually increased in length ami splendor, exciting
the curiosity OF some and the fears of ohers Some
of the timid verify believed that some dire calamity
was about to befal us massacre forinstance-rect
ing proof sundry tales Of blood attendant upon the
appearance of u,h lumin8res heretofore. IL IS to
be hoped that this comet may not exercise such
baDeful influence upon the intellect OF mankind or
come in contact with old mother earth in its fiery
course, but go on its way rejoicing, to the infinite
satisfaction personally OF few particular friends.
The captured fugitive slave Jerry, named in my
has turned over to the agent here Through Major
French,) the sum of s25, as a compensation to the
Indian who captured his property. This sum will
be paid over to them the first opportunity, or rs
soon as they make their appearance here.
Since the late fugitive slave case enacted here, and
recently reported to you, a majority Of the negro
portion of the community have evacuated the place.
and !" retired in disgust" $50 they would have us
understand, being free) but being in possession Of
the facts OF the case, will merely say that their
hasty departure was not premeditated, but was
quietly accomplished by an order from the proper
authority, nolens rotens, it being deemed advisa-
bic to thus save the community from even the
thought Of any further trouble Of the like nature
Vira Ia Uncle Tom! BILLY BowLEGs, Jr.