American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-01-03
THE SEMINOLE INDIANS.
Plan Of Operations fer Aetr Removal.

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Plan Of Operations fer tAetr Removal.
We find the annexed interesting ar
ticle in the Tampa (Florida) Peninsu.,
lar, of the Goth ult.: 8" II
The subject of ofrcmoving the Indians
Us again being agitated, and We revert
| to 1T with the pleasing assurance that
the much desired consumlnation will
be obtained, as speedily as possible
Gen. Harney is in command of the
troops in Florida, and his we'll cstab
llshed character as an active and en-
ergctic man, and successful Indian
| fighter, affords us good ground to hope
that, under such favorable auspices,
our'Indian difficulties will soon be
scttled-the sayagcsremoyed or extcr-
minated.
| Gen. Harney is fresh from the West,
where he has been engaged in subduing
IA powerful tribe of Indians. lie is,
we presume, about lifty-six years of
age, but possesses all the energy and
vigor Of youth, combined with an
indomitable energy, which, together
with his experience in fighting the
Seminoles, in this State, cminently
qualify him for the position he now
occppies-commander-in chief of the
troops in Florida. Hao@
a tripartitc treaty, between the U.
States, the Greeks, and the Seminolcs,
in the West, which passed the Senate
at the last session of Congress, and
will undoubtedly pass the House at an
carly day of the next session, and re.
cciye the official sanction of the Presi-
dent, makes liberal propositions to the
Semmoles in Florida; insuring indem-
nifty for all sacrifices in removing to
the West; an equal footing with their
brethren already removed, or, if nc
cessary, distinct government, togeth-
or with a liberal bounty, and educa-
ttional and other advantages of civilized
governments; promising protection in
their individual and national rights
from invasion by other tribes, &c., &c.
On the faith of this treaty, Gen.
Harney will cndeayor to have O. con-
fsultstion with the Indians (to effect
I which, he has, for the present, ordered
a cessation of hostilities, on the part of
the whites, save in the defensive, and
that flags of truce be displayed when
ever and wherever Indians NAV be
found, in which he will present the
liberal offers of Government. as well
as the folly oflonger resisting by force,
and, In word, avail himself of every
honest inducement to prevail upon them
to remove pcaceably, at the same time
assuring them, in case of refusal, that
he has the authority and the means of
forcing them to terms.
The wisdom of this movement will
be seen at a glance, when it is borne in
mind that the troops are not now in a
position to commence hostilities, and
| 1T cannot but especially recommend
itsclft9 every philanthropst, as another
opportunity to the lndians--poor,
Ignorant devils, as they are-to benefit
their condition, and prevent annihila.
ton, wich will inevitably follow a
rejection orthcse terms. .a
In the meantime, every arrancement
will bo made to commence offensive
operations as soon as the futility of
the experiment above mentioned sboIl
have been demonstrated. In flat
event, we have every reason tohope tbot
the war will be brought to successful
termination in tho shortest possibIe
time--by simultaneous action Of all
the available force, which will amount
to about $500 men, rank and file. A
line of posts for the protection IF Tho
at somo suitable point on the western