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But gratitude to our Patrons, compels its to say, that the success of our paper has been more than commensurate with our must sanguine anticipn tjons. Intending to devote the whole of our attention and energies to j>, wo trust to render it , more accepta ble to the pablic in future. As soon as our patronage shall warrant it, the “ Georgian” will I c enlarged from Saupor-Royal to an Imperial Sheet. , i hww y r.’wwwi m ■ i in I ■ q r tww i .ar sar.-Tg.-n i—wiia— FLORIDA. By the U. S. Steam Packet Poinsett, Caps. ' Trathen, arrived yesterday from St. Angus-' line, wc have received the Herald of the 22:1 inst., from which we copy the subjoined par agraphs:—(CViar/fJo-Mn) Mercury. ST. AUGUSTINE, M ARCH 22. Tur. War.—The President has prompt- i ly and nobly discharged I.is duly fu the Coun try. Gen. Jesup’s aid has returned from Washington, bearing the President’s answer to the Commanding General’s AfontZ Treason against the inhabitants of Florida. The Government refuses to listen to any compro mise of the existing Treaty for the. immediate and indiscriminate removal of all the Indians; j Any' other policy must have depopulated Florida. It is but jaslice to concede the patriotism and firmness of The President in our Indian relations. His perseverance. “in the foot steps of iiis predecessor,” in this particular, ' entitles him to the commendation and grati- j tudeof every resident and friend of sufiering Florida. The Steamboat Charleston arrived on Tues-: day from Indian River. We learn very little from the army. Gen. Jesup was still at Ju. | piter River, waiting the return of Lieut. Lin-' nard from Washington. Lt. L. had arrived i nt Fort Pierce, and immediately proceeded to ' Jupiter River, some days previously to the ! sailing ot the C. There had been no infer. ’ mation from the army at Fort P. since L».' L. left. By* letters from Washington we learn that j Lt. Linnard was the bearer of a Treaty with ' tho Seminoles, ceding to them a portion of | tho Territory, which was sent on by Gen. J. to bo ratified at Washington. Wo further learn that a decided negative was given to this Treaty and orders were given lo Gen. Jesup to take possession of the Indians which were represented to be in his power with a hint that he would be recalled, if he allowed them to escape. Extract of n letter to the Editors of the Savannah Republican. “lou ask me for intelligence concerning affairs in Florida, and I regret that I have nothing new or cheering to communicate. The termination of the war appears to be as remote as ever, and notwithstanding the large force which has been employed in t, and the enormous expenditures of money,’ab solutely nothing has been accomplished, with the exception of the capture of a few prison ers. The measures of the Commanding Gen eral have been characterized by extreme tar diness and vacillation, and the most extensive and costly preparations have universally re sulted in nothing but desultory and inconclif sive. expeditions. Much of this may be at tributed to local causes; but, in my opinion, still more to the incapacity of the General. This is my firm conviction, and as that con viction has been the result of mature and un biased reflection, 1 have no hesitation in avow ing it. “It is very generally understood that a treaty with the Seminoles, founded on a ces sion of a portion of the Territory, has been proposed to the Department. If this be true, I for one trust that the proposition will not be entertained for an instant. In the first place, such a measure would inflict an incura ble wound on tiie national honor, already somewhat tarnished. In the second place, it would be extremely impolitic, for many rea sons. A long and bloody war has doubtless implanted in the breast of the Indian, the seeds Os bitter and implacable hostility, which would be apt hereafter to break forth into acts of savage bloodshed. It will also be very difficult for them to forget their preda tory habits, and return to a peaceful state of existence; nor will our uniform want of success permit them to feel that awe of our arms, which would insure a faithful ob servance of Treaties. 'But above all, a ces sion of Territory would afford a convenient harbor for our runaway slave population. 1 will say nothing of the example it would be to our Indian auxiliaries, who will be but top apt to remember and promulgate it to their red brethren on the frontiers. Besides, with what grace cun we force the Cherokees to remove, whilst we permit the Seminoles to remain. “In the mean time it appears very certain that another campaign, at least, wili be neces sary to terminate the war. I will resume the subject of the last campaign at a future op portunity.” 1 To sla’e lien. ITSr. Wise, Ob THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA TIVES. Wascissa, (Floridr,) Feb, 8, 1838. Sin; In the report of a debate on an ap plication for an appropriation “for the sup pression of Indian hostilities in Florida,” which seems to have taken a singularly ex cursive range, Mr. Wise is said to have “re iterated his former charges as to the charac ter of the war, and its inception, and declared he would prove them, if the House would give him a committee of investigation for that purpose.” lie expresses l>is surprise that tho “gentleman from Fiori la had never heard the fairness cf the Seminole questioned, for it had been designated as a fraud upon the floor a year ago.” Again: Mr. Wise said that he would take the testimony of our Govern ment, of our own agents, nnd our own peo ple; and their testimony was, that the treaty hud not been fairly obtained, and that it was never made with tho Seminole nation, as a nation; and ho won!?! now say that he be lieved, when the whole matter was fully in vestigated and exposed, that it would be found nnd proved that there was no treaty made but a fraudulent treaty.” Tho above remarks, as reported to have been made by you, would not have attracted my attention, had not my name been men tioned in the same publication, as the commis sioner who negotiated the treaty; thus casting upon mo tho responsibility of a war which you have denounced “so iniquitous in its in ception.” and for tho justification of which strong language, (so unmerited, if intended for the treaty of Payne’s Landing,) you offer no other apology than tho refusal of the House “to give you a committee of investi gallon.” Having, sir, in all tho public agen cics in which I have acted, held my conduct responsible to public investigation, so far from shrinking from, I would cheerfully meet a thorough scrutiny into the negotiation with the Seminoles, conducted by me as commis sioner, nnd which eventuated, in what appears in the statute book, as tho treaty of Payne’s Landing. With the origin and conduct of tho war still waging in Florida, with the sup. plementary arrangements made with the Sem ino.es by the late murdered agent, General Thompson, ns well as commissioners charged ■ with negotiations west of the Mississippi,! have I had no connection, cither by consultation or I otherwise. I hold myself responsible, how. j ever, as sole commissioner, for the negotia tion of the treaty of Payee’s Landing; and j it there be in your breast aught of conjec ture or cl suspicion impugning the manner in which that negotiation was conducted on my part; if concealed advisers or anonymous seribb»ers have so played on your sympa- Wisdo Justice, abi d Moderation. ROME, FLOYD COUNTY, GEORGIA, APRIL 21, SB3B. thics as to hurry you into an unprovoked at tack, from your seat in the House, on a pri vate individual in retirement, and remote from the place you have selected for your charge, you throw him in the attitude of which you complain, and condemn in advance, i without affording him the tribunal of a “com i mittee of investigation.” 1 have denied you no examination into any public acts of mine you might think proper to institute; I have [ not been questioned, nor have I refused any . information in relation to them you might j think of importance, as connected with the treaty and the war with the Seminoles. I , feel fully warranted, therefore, and upon your own princples, in a call upon you, either to ; disclaim any allusions in the remarks cited : above to the treaty negotiated by me at i Payne’s Landing, or injustice toaffordme I the opportunity of “'investigation and of ex ’ posure” of all my agency as commissioner in that negotiation. I shall shrink from no ' examination, however inquisitorial, you may think proper to institute, and feel confident in the declaration, that from an impartial inves tigation of facts, the contest with the Semi noles will be found to have originated less in the “unfairness and fraud” practised in the i negotiations at Payne’s Landing, than does ■ the charge of unfairness and fraud in the dis i eased imagination of an impassioned and dis ordered intellect. The opinion of Mr. Ea ton, to which you advert, (and of which the Florida delegate affirms he was subsequently, very justly ashamed,) was a legal one, (quack ery on the construction of treaties,) growing out of an indulgence as to time in the execu : lion, granted by one of the contracting par -1 tics to the other, and had no relation whatso j ever to alleged unfairness or fraud practised i by cither. 1 cannot but feel confident, however, that lon a review of the whole debate, in which : you participate so conspicuously, and to which ! allusion is made in this communication, and ' on a less impassioned investigation of facts ! and transactions in relation to the ’treaties i and war with the Seminoles, you will either I exonerate me from any of the imputations cast in your remarks, or afford nie the oppor tunity, through any tribunal you may select, of exposing, as I can, their palpable injustice and falacy. I avow that no treaty with the red man (and I appeal to all who may have been present,) was ever conducted more o penly, or with more fairness, than was that made and concluded at Payne’s Landing. The negotiations were by daylight, and in open council, and all the obligations and stip. i illations of tho treaty were made to yield to : the benefit of the Seminole, provided he would ! but consent to what was then considered the ! necessary, settled, and approved policy (with- I out referejme to parties) of the Government | of the United States—“migration west of the Mississippi.” To effect this important object was the commission with which I was char ged; and in its execution, no influences, se cret or open, were used, but that of an ap i peal to the passing events and signs ol the times, “that the Indian could no longer be protected in his domain by the General Gov ernment within the limits of a sovereign ' State.” This truth had been forced upon all, and had induced the policy of an exclusive Indian territory to the West, where the red man might continue for a time longer in the ’ enjoyment of liis habits, or be gradually brought within the pule of civilization. The alternative was proffered the Seminoles; he accepted of migration, with the condition an ncxed to the treaty, that a commission, named '.at the time, should previously examine and approve of the country to which tho nation were to migrate. Beyond this treaty, I had no agency in the removal of the Seminoles. The sympathies manifested by many for the red men of Florida as being inhumanly exiled from u country whitened by the bones of their ancestors through successive gene rations, is altogether misplaced. The abo rigines of Florida have long since disappear ed. The Appalachees and Yamassas have successively-been made to give way to more warlike tribes, and these again to the Semi noles, wanderers or refugees from the Creek confederation, most of whom have, as recent ly as the Greek war of 1812, taken up their location in the Territory? In the negotiations of 1823 at Camp Moultrie, the Seminoles op posed in council removing to the country which they now seem so fearlessly to defend, on the ground “of its poverty and incapacity to sustain them.” On similar pleas have they thrice since petitioned Congress, which has as often been extended, for relief from starva tian; and with a similar petition in my hand, in the year 1831, did I as commissioner, ap proach them with a proposition to migrate to a country better adapted to their habits and their wants. But one opinion seemed then to prevail in relation to that which they* then occupied; and doubts entertained as to that to which they were*to be removed, seemed the principle, if not the sole, objection to migra tion. The treaty at Payne’s Landing was made in good faith on the part of the commis sioner. Speculation had r.o influence in its provisions, and its stipulations and obligations' were palpably so favorable to the Indian, that I cannot refrain from repeating what in coun cil was enforced upon the Seminole: “That there was scarcely a white man on the Allan tic that would not, on similar conditions, mi grate to the far TPesZ.” What were those conditions? Ist. Payment, by annuity, for the country they were required to abandon. 2nd* A country on the Arkansas superior to that which they left in Florida. 3d. Pay ment for their personal property, and for all the expenses of removal. 4th. A rifle and blanket and suit of clothing to each warrior, and twelve months’ provisions after their ar rival West. Was there any evidence of fraud or unfairness” in such favorable pro visions? Answer in candor, Mr. Wise, by removing the injustice you have inconsider ately done to a treaty* which is as free from the “inceptions” as you have been fearless in imputing them, JAMES GADSDEN. NEW YORK, March 27. The Canadas.—We received yesterday morning some further papers from both Prov inces.—They contain nothing of a public character of interest. The Toronto Patriot, after detailing the names of the members of the cotart martial convened for the trial of Southerland, which we have already publish ed, goes on to say— He is tried by the provisions of an act of| our Provincial Legislature, passed during the recent session, entitled, “an act to protect the j inhabitants of this Province against lawless aggressions from the subjects of foreign conn tries at peace with her Majesty.” We attended the opening of the proceed ings, and it appeared to us that although the general deportment of the prisoner was calm ; and self-possessed, beseemed taken a little i I aback when he found by what law he was to j be tried. However, he bore up upon the! ■ whole, very well; and without that degree of vulgarity and insolence we expected from him. He stated his profession to be that of a lawyer, anti at the same time, that he knew little of military law on such occasions. He I was anxious to know whether the officers who tried him were of the regular army or of the ; militia, and whether they were residents of ■ this country. j Wc thought we could perceive a slight j beam of satisfaction passover his sallow com i plexion when informed they were all militia officers. Whatever may be his fate, he can have no cause of complaint of the manner in which he is treated and the leniency that is shown him. lie is allowed the benefit of counsel, so far as consultation goes, but not to plead for him. A copy of the charges, and also a copy of the act upon which he is tried, has been furnished to him; and he is allowed tho use of pen and ink. The Court j adjourned until 10 o’clock this morning. He is a tall, muscular man, of about 5 feet II inches in height—with bold and strongly marked features; a full, quick, light grey eye, dark sallow complexion, and black hair. He was dressed in a sort of half military, blan ket, frock coat—much resembling those fre quently used by the Indians—with dark blue I buttons, collar, and culls; grey pantaloons, with seams of dark blue. It is thought his young Aid-de-Camp, Spencer, will give im portant evidence. The account that Southerland after being arraigned, attempted to commit suicide, is 1 confirmed. j A friend who crossed the Niagara yester day from Waterloo, U. Canada, opposite this : city, informs us that a letter had been rccei- ■ : ved by Colonel Kirby, of the British force ■ stationed at that place, stating that Suthcr j land, who has been in close confinement at | Toronto, on Wednesday last complained of j indisposition, and requested the jailor to fur ' nish him with some warm water and materi-. als for writing a few letters. The request: was complied with and among the articles' was a pen knife. A sentinel was stationed I ,in the cell with him. Sutherland soon indu-i cod the soldier to lie down and sleep, when,, as it subsequently appeared he proceeded to' i immcrcc his feet and hands in the warm wa ter, nnd then deliberately opened the veins at both elbow and ankle joints. The loss of blood j 'caused him to fall upon the floor—the noise’ awakened the guard, the alarm was given, j ' and medical assistance procured in time to ar- • rest the bleeding and save the prisoner’s life. He has been since removed to one of the gar-, risen hospitals, and is still under medical treat ment. Four other American citizens taken with arms in their hands are to be tried. A good deal of curiosity has prevailed in reference to the fate of Papineau. At one time it was currently reported that he had perished in the woods. A recent letter of Mr. Robert Nelson informs us, that from selfish considerations he has deserted the cause of the patriots. The Argus contradicts the ru mor that Papineau is at this time in Albany; or that it has any knowledge of any interfe rence by Papineau in the affa:« of Navy V«8. I. NO 14. Island. It admits, however, that during Papineau’s residence in Albany, he was freely visited by “gentlemen of all parties,” and among others by the Editor of the Argus. OUR FUA« FIRED UPOIV BY 712A -1C0! On board the steam sirn> Columbia, ) Near N. Orleans, March 25, 1838. To Commodore S. Cassin, Commander of the U. S. Naval force in the Gulf of Mexico, dpc. Sir:—As the protector of your country’s honor and interests on this part of her mari time frontier, when both are assailed in the most wanton and aggravated manner, we feel ourselves constrained to inform you of an occurrence that has recently transpired, which it may be your duty to inquire into, with a view to such reparation as circumstan ces may warrant your demanding for, your insulted country. Leaving Galveston on the morning of the 24th inst., for Velasco, was soon afterwards discovered two Mexican vessels of war; one a brig, under a press of canvass, making for us; the other a largo ship lying at anchor. The latter soon got under weigh and joined the chase, but after following us for three hours, they both gave it up. Landing onr passengers at Velasco, and taking on board several others, we stood on our course for New Orleans; and when about ten minutes from Velasco, we again discovered the same vessel that gave us chase in the morning. The brig shot across our starboard, and the ship closed on our larboard bow, effectually to intercept our flight, if attempted. We kept the national colors flying from tho moment we raised our anchor in the morning; also the private signal of the Columbia at the main. On dividing, in order to prevent our flight, at a little more than musket shot dis tance, the brig hoisted Mexican colors, and fired a gun loaded with grape and ball, which passed within a short distance of us; shortly after, another gun, with grape and canister, which passed close under our bow; the ship at tho same moment hoisted her colors, being a very short distance from us, fired a ball which fell on our starboard side. The brig again fired at us with grape and canister, evidently aiming at our colors, as one of the shrouds connecting them with tho mast was cut through, and the flag at the same time perfo rated by the ball* Although we were lying perfectly still, the engine being stopped, and within FORTY or FIFTY "i ARDS of tho brig, these acts of violence wore manifested.—Capt. Wright feeling justly indignant at such a gross out rage to his country’s flag, demanded what they wanted of him, and why they continued to fire upon him, when he was entirely at their mercy?—They replied, “We want your papers.” Capt* VV. rejoined, “Come and get them, and G—d d—n you, if you fire another shot at me, I’ll blow you to h—ll.” Immedi ately three muskets with buck and slug were fired at him as ho stood alone by the wheel house on the forward deck.—At that instant the engineer let the steam partially escape, which, from its strange and extraordinary noise to those bravo Mexicans, caused one and all, with a solitary exception, to fall upon their faces, apprehending, we suppose, that Captain Wright intended to put in execution the threat he uttered a few moments previous- J y- This ended the encounter. Captain Wright then proceeded triumphantly on his way without being searched; and we cannot let this opportunity pass, without awarding him that praise which is peculiarly his due, for the firm and manly stand he took in sus taining the honor of his country, leaving him the proud and grateful reflection, that ho would not, at tho imminent hazard of his life, suffer a stain to be inflicted on her “Star Spangled Banner.” Respectfully, your obedient serv’ls. Signed by the passengers of the steam ship Columbia, from Galveston and V’elasco to New Orleans. A Failure.— A Yankee who recently star ted the manufacture of red flannel and brown paper sassengers at Cincinnati has failed— gone all to smash, the of the real, no mistake pork articles, affording to sell their genuine sausages cheaper than he could the counterfeits. Getting on.— Sam, how many logs have you sawed, eh? Why, ma’am, when I’ve got this and three other ones done, I’ll have sawed four! It was mentioned one day to the Duke do Roqueleur, that two ladies had quarreled, and loaded each other with abuse* “Have they called each other ugly?” said the duke. “No Sir.” “Very good; then I will undertake to reconcile them.” Conjugal.— A man has been arrested in O hio for stealing money from his wife- What can be done with the knave? A friend says— give him another wife, and compel him to live I'm ith both—Horrid’ r