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

temperature Of fine spring morning, with birds
around me warbng their plaintive notes, and all
ture clothed in her gayest robes, decorated with flow
ers, sweetly perfumed the same in February as in
June, while, suppose, you are enjoying the benefits
Of "Lackawanna" and hickory" in the presence of
which the hoary head of winter loses its lustre and
the outside frost and is for the time forgotten.
Notwithstanding the genial prospects with which
we are surrounded the climate tells dreadfuly on the
health Of the troops here stationed. The ever preva
lent fever and chs still holds undisputed sway, and
the whole command, both officers and men, have felt
its debtating influence more or less. The weather,
durinr portions Of the last month"; has been remarks
bly cold and unpleasant, making fire exceedingly
comfortable These sudden changes naturally invite
the disease to great extent, but 1t is 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 to come off shortly and the ap
parent movements Of those unfortunates who havefor
feed all claim to farther avors, and consequence
must bear such modes Of punishment as their stubborn
wills have melted, and our government pohcy may
dictate. Volunteer companies are being raised IN
numerous places, and seem anxious for the fray The
martial spirit of the Fl0ridians seems to have been
fully aroused by the late misconduct Of King B0wegs
Hs and upgoy only is wanting
ra 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 Of her
sister States.
There seems to be some misconception OF this In
dian trouble at Tallahassee. Governor Brown has
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, ITO
be wholly unsatisfactory, as well on account Of
their own essential weakness, as on account of
the fact that they are generally at variance with
the solemn declarations and deliberate actions
Of the Executive himself" This would seem to
or desire to rid his administration Of the RESPONSE
bilities attached to the undertaking. But the Legs
lature is active and jealous in the cause of the people,
and continues to insist the immediate expulsion of
which both legislators and people show forth for the
advancement Of their hitherto backward State; but
the enterprise in question is, in fact, fearfuly under
rated by them, they declare that the removal Of
miles to be an exploit easily performed by corpo
rails guard and one or two small transport We ssels
in the space Of a few weeks. In this presumption
they will find themselves deceived, not doubling but
time; but when such is the case, the grand result
will bear striking contrast to the one now held
forth. But why, it may be asked, this long delay
in commencing the active operations necessary to
rid the State Of an enemy already presenting hos
tile 'front.' Why 80 much discussion and useless &C.
remonv. while in our midst roam band Of savages,
regardless alike of their treaty obligations and the
peated warnings tnat nave oeen enloined upon them!
right 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
fhoir dro0 ma
preciates in their estimation the pretended prowess
Of their common enemy, the whites. The blow is to
be struck then let It be done promptly and decidedly
jim Short let the declarations Of the government be
enforced, and thus prove to the King Of the Semi
noles" 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 on General Pierces incoming administra
ton, and the event is anxiousy awaited for. His
views on the subject are well known, and, as conse
quence his endeavors to aid the people Of the State
in their design is apprehended.
since BowIegs disappearance in the bush; irt Zen
only on one occasion, to my knowledge, 20 ~ laws
under quite suspicious circumstance. Iaewmand
s1s ne t the inclined he
pursued eS nyroaane thus walking quietly along,
near tne nY&med place, our advenfurer observed
sI;aht sbng in the thicket near him. but was
t. h!p s m o Ts . wsn Ii saw ro n
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
Strangers unnoticsd as yet, until they had arrived
nearly opposite him, when one slightly elevated his
head as If to take an observation, and thus espied
the intruder. A wild yell from this savage was the
view Of one another, where they stood gazing and
gbbering alternately for few minutes, when, mu,n
TO the relief Of the adventurer they inverted eir
rifles, muzze on the ground, and extendeS their
hand as if in friendship. But the soldier fat as yet
somewhat backward in scraping the acquaintance
Of such suspicious society, and eontiaued to stand
immoveabe. They now placed tAeir rifles at the
foot Of pine tree seeing which me soldier advanced
toward them, and was simrrane0usly met by the
red skins. with exterJed hands, and half audible ex
pressions in broken English, such as "Indian good
Fort Myers good.' After this exchange of greeting,
the soldier turned S%arG nn, tne garrison a. TO re-
comnanv him Which, after some consultation, and
apparent hp1tation between them, was accepted of
BY one, tn, other stretching himself at the foot Of
the .sIes. After brief stay, and many shy looks
ar actions, he left the camp for his native forest
md has not since been seen nor heard Of. The ques
ton naturally arises, what could bave been the ma
their thus endeavorng to conceal themselves from
view while near military post The reason Is OBJ
vious, and confirms the opinion have long enter
tanned, viz-That they were spies, and designed to
were accidenty interrupted in their mission BY the
circumstance above related. That there are such
spies around the camp and vicinity, have not a
Doubt and it would seem justfable 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
against them, when they will divide themselves 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 detachment of United States Typo
graphical Engineers is announced, consisting OF five
officers and party Of men; their object In view
could not definitely ascertain, butthe suppositon Is
the surveying and laying out that portion Of the
country lying between the above-named place and
Patka, on the St. Johns river, preparatory to some
public work in contemplation. General Childs still
remains at Tampa, in command Of the Sixth Military
Department. The General Ia in good health and
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