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u FLORENCE, GA. Friday, May 9*5, ISJSH. \Vt* are : >-.ain compelled to change our puLli ntioii day to suit the departure of the mails from this -dace, which has also been altered. It is in consequences of this alteration that our Subscri bers North of us, failed to get the last as well as the present number as early as usual. Hereafter our paper will be issued on Thursday mornings. And we sincerely hope this may be the last alteration wc shall be compelled to make for some tune to come. In consequence of the late destructive fire in Charleston, the Governor of South Carolina has issued his proclamation, convening the Legisla ture of that State on the 28th inst. to devise some means for the assistance of the sufferers. CLAIMS FOR INDIAN DEPREDATIONS. Those interested in this matter (and a great ma ny too, have lost their all, and without remunera tion from the Government must be ruined forev er,) have waited with all patience to see if Con gress wouiJ aflord them relief; but they find it wiil not do to and pend upon the justice of that body alone for their rights—it is rendered necessary, in order that they receive their own, that they send immediate representatives for the purpose of urging their claims. A meeting of the sufferers of Russell county, Ala. has been held, in Gerard, resolutions passed and Delegates chosen for that purpose. The citizens in this section, both of this and the other side of the river, held a meeting m this place last Tuesday, for the same purpose. The proceedings of both meetings will be found in our columns of today. Col. F. G. Gibson has been chosen a Delegate b, the meeting held here, and we feel confident a better selection could not have been made. And unless Congress is determined to disregard the people’s rights and sufferings, the people in this section may expect some aid, when they have so able and talented a Representative from among them* The Van Bur on party in Georgia have labored very hard for sometime, to identify the State Rights party of the South with the Abolitionists, and make the people believe that they and they alone are opposed to those incendiaries—their Rader a true and genuine Anti-Abolitionist, as v.vll as all his Northern friends. Our able cotem por.n v of tin: Southern Recorder, has completely turned the tables in relation to this matter. The abounding facts which he has published from time to time puts the matter beyond a doubt, that among th*.* leading characters of the Van Buren pans in Congress, as well as in different parts of t North, may he found these infuriated fanatics. 4 The I ■ : of these facts, which will be found under tnr Political head, v.m feel very confident must si lence the foul slanders which have emanated from the Southern Van Burca presses in relation to fa ir political opponents of the South. The Abolitionists, we arc aware, are divided on the Presidential question, and while some may be found for Mr. Van Buren, we are free to admit, others may be found against him. But that does not argue that Martin Van Buren is not tainted with th is foul doctrine, but ‘■from the present lights before him," he knows full well it would not answer for him to go one jot further in support of that ne farious doctrine. But so soon as the “lights" will warrant him to come out openly in favor of that doctrine and continue in the ascendancy, we doubt not he will be found in opposition to the South. TIIE DANBURY (Conn.) TIMES AND THE CHEROKEES. The sympathetic and humane toolings of the Editor of the Danbury (Conn.) Times have been greatiy aroused because of our remarks of the loth April, in relation to the Cherokee Indians, in which, it will be recollected, we urged the ne cessity of immediate and vigilant action on the pan of those in authority in order to secure the speedy removal of these deluded people, stating at the same time that it was in consequence of the tardy operations of our Government that the lives of many of our valuable citizens have been sac rificed, and the property of many plundered and destroyed. In noticing the article referred to, the rclmed Editor of the Times uses the following language: ‘•L nless the Editor of the Mirror has formed a very erroneous opinion of the obligations of a prosperous and powerful govern incut towards a \ feeble neighboring nation or tribe, he is not singu birin his belief that if those who are, and those who have, been in “authority” in our land, had dealt with the red people in tae way that duty en joined, and in the way that this race had a right to *- x P ct, we should have been spared the evils which he enumerates.” Now we should like to know of this very hu mane and erudite Editor, what are the “obliga tions of a prosperous and powerful government to a feeble neighboring nation or tribe ?” Are they " l that nature which require her to sit still, with lolded aims, and see rapine, plunder, bloodshed and murder scattered o’er the land, her citizens ‘educed to poverty and want, without either house 0r home, but stripped of their every all con tinually exposed to the deadly aim of the savage ri de and his merciless tomahawk and scalping knife, and extend to them no relief—no assistance ? It these are the “obligationsof a prosperous and vow fTJul government to a feeble neighboring nation or tribe," from such a government we pray “good Lord deliver us.” The Northern people, living as they do, remote from the scenes of distress and devastation, can think of this matter with but little regard for the sufferings of those they should look upon and hail as brethren. For us however, they have no sym pathy. The infant babe may be snatched from its mother’s arms and pot to death in the most cruel and heart-rending manner by the merciless savage, before the mother’s eyes, in contempt of her erics and entreaties, and the people of the North can read with cold indifference this tale of horror and wo, and consider that the “obligations of a prosper ous and powerful goverrun nt to a feeble neigh boring nation or tribe” require that these things should be committed with impunity. If this be the case, it were much better for the people that the government should always remain “feeble” and helpless, when its obligations lead to such disas trous results. We have, however form * 1 no “erroneous opin ion” in relation to this matter. The obligations of a government are first due to her own citizens, and it is her bounden duty to see that their lives, liberty aud property are protected from every danger, and every enemy, no matter how “feeble.” And should it require millions upon top of mil lions—yes, should the Treasury of this “prosper ous and powerful government” be drained of its last cent, it would still be the duty of the govern ment to provide some means to protect her citi zens. But it was through the belief of our rulers founded upon such premises as that of the very humane Editor of the Times, that the enemy with which we have to contend was “f ebte" and help less, that our citizens have been murdered, our National honor tarnished, our Treasury drained, and a portion of our once happy country almost ruined. The Times further remarks : “We fear, however, that strict justice to his In dian neighbors has no itilluence over his “belief:” and like many others who settle it in their minds that these “savages!” who stand in their way to the obtainment of tempting possessions, shall be removed peaceably or forcibly, beyond the pate ot civilization, he tails to attribute tlm bloodshed, disgrace and pecuniary loss which our country lias suffered—aye, jn ,tly suffered —in that quarter, to the proper cause— its all grasping and unhal lowed avarice, and its disregard oj solemn treaties." We are somewhat at a loss to know what he ol the Times would consider “strict justice" to our Indian neighbors. It cannot be that after our Government has once purchased tint country fairly an 1 honorably, tile Indians should stiil pos sess it, and that too, after they have iiiitiifu.lv and solemnly promised to remove and give possession at a specified time, and keep our c tizgns exposed to their continued depredations, and be suffered to go on undisturbed an 1 unmolested ! The Ed itor of the Times has certainly more cense, more discretion, than to consider such a course towards the Indians as meteing ouPto them “strict justice." ’From his remarks one would suppose he knew no thing of the Indians or their character, but rather that lie conceives them a mild inoffensive race cl beings whom the whites consider in their way and therefore commence the work of death with them, Buch is not the case. Invariably have the Indians barbarously commenced scatter ing fur and wide the arrows of deatn and destruc tion, but so long as they were dispose 1 to act cor rectly and live peaceably they have always met with a cordial and friendly treatment Irom the white man’s hands. Their conduct, however, has proven, beyond doubt, that a civilized ana savage people cannot travel the same road together and be happy—and fully demonstrates that where ci vilization makes its appearance savage barbarity and inhumanity must give back. But the Indians “stand in our way to the ob tainmeat of tempting possessions!” Admit they do—so much stronger the necessity that they he removed, because the country they inhabit is ours —bought with our money, at a fair, honorable and equivalent price. It is therefore our right, our property, and we are compelled Irom every prin ciple of duty to ourselves, our family and our country, to claim it as our own and m doing so we do not show “an all grasping an unhallowed ava rice," We are also told that we have manifested a “dis regard to solemn treaties," Not so. The accu sation isas utruc as it is unju. t and infamous. — With the Indian tribes the people of the .South ern States have always been disposed to act tip, (so far as they were concerned) to the letter and spirit of all treaties entered into between the Gov ernment and the Indians, and when the Indians have deviated from the path, tho people, as well as the Government, have been disposed to treat them ! with lenity and forbearance —hence the distress and sufferings of our country. But this tcndei hearted and humane Editor says the people of the South “have suffered — ape just ly suffered !/” We cannot find language suffi cient to express our feelings towards a man with a soul so devoid of all sympathy, all feeling tor his fellow man. Yes, it is right with the heartless Editor of the Times, that Death should be sent abroad in our land by the savage, to widow wives and orphanize children! Yes, in the view ol this depraved Editor, poverty should spread over this once happy and prosperous land, because the peo ple were disposed to claim and defend th* ir right., their possessions. Could this worthy Editor hut experience some of the sufferings about which h* 1 so unfeelingly speaks, from those for whom he feels so much interest and compassion, we doubt not his tone would very soon be changed, and the other side of the picture be readily presented. — THE GEORGIA MIRROR. Then would he be convinced of the injustice with which this couutry and people have been treated ; and where now his feelings are aroused for the jioor Indian, indignation and hatred would take place, and he could sec them all treated in the manner their crimes demanded anu consider they iiad received nothing more than “strict justice." — Nothing else but an experience of this kind would ever ali'ect the depraved sensibilities of suclr a man. This worthy Editor continues: - “It were to be hoped, indeed, “that our rulers have learnt a lesson from the past”—that after squandering millions of money on an unrighteous undertaking, after drenching the soil of Florida with the blood of American citizens, the ridicu lously humiliating confession of the conquering hero, whose principal achievement was a base act of treachery, that possession of the country would not he worth the medicines that would be expended in driving the Indians from it,”«-/3) might at least prove the “begining of wisdom.” But it seems not—another victim is preparing for ihe shambles to glut the oppres sor’s rapacity. The Cherokee, whose mud has been expanded by the sum of knowledge, and whose heart has been softened and renewed by t lie gentle and forgiving sprit of True religion—he, too, must yield up his long-inherited possessions to his Vandal neighbors. Wlicn this event shall have been accomplished—and we see nothing to hinder it, there may be a bloody struggle, but the ‘end is the same’ to the Indian—well may one of her aged chiefs, lingering behind hi; diminished and broken-hearted tribe, and pointing to their, deso late homes, utter the Gipsy's warning—“ This day have ye quenched our smoking hearths—see it the tire in your aiu parlors burn the blither for that.” We are glad to perceive “that our Rulers have learn.* a lesson from the past,” and instead of Wait ing to see if the Cherokees would peaceably fulfil the treaty on their part, (as they have heretofore done with the Creeks and Seminoles,) they have taken proper and necessary steps to secure the re moval of the Cherokees with but little trouble, which clearly, proves that past actions have been with them the “beginning of wisdom.” But the Editor of the Times was in hopes that after “squandering millions” of the people's mo ney in what he would deem an “ unrighteous un der' iking," we woulfl be left exposed by the Gov ernment to all the horror.; of another savage war. What an exalted opinion this Editor must have of a Nations honor! Because Florida has suffered, and barbarously suffered beyond description, all in consequence of the bad management of those whose duty it was to afford her protection, and through the same kind of management ;ha still suffers, and the character of the country almost ruined, because her armies have not been able to I conquer v. hat the Editor would term “ft feeble na tion or t rib* f therefore OU? Rulers should sink the honor of our country still deeper into degradation and disgrace, by desisting from enforcing the trea ties hitherto entered into between them and the In dian;—acknowledge the Government conquered, and lay every thing open for them to satisiy their savage and blood thirsty dispositions !! But the Cherokees area civilied nation, “whose mind has been expanded by the sun of knowledge, and whose heart has been softened and renewed by the forgiving spirit of true religion !” The Cherokees a civilized tribe! They arc just as far from it as light is from and arkness, or truth from falsehood. Take them as a nation and they know as little about the infinsheer of civilization or re ligion, as (lie beasts whh ’rtoam the forest wild. The language used by the Editor of the Dan bury Times is unworthy an American and friend of his country, and we tire convinced tint no nr:*, living, who has the hoimf and character of his country at heart, would bo guilty of such a v. ». - ton disregard of truth anil justice towards a por tion of her citizens. But tin* truth is a large num ber of the Northern people have no interest or feeling in common with us. They could see the blood of innocence and helplessness run though our streets in streams, and rejoice w r ith savage in humanity over, the scene. Upon every question of vital imp . tanceto us they, stand in direct opposi tion, and unless we see well to otir rights and lib erties, ere we are aware of it, they will be snatched from us by those tu whom we should look for aid and protection. We beg pardon of our readers for the unusual length of this article—our only apology is, the gross injustice done the South by this Northern Editor and many of hiscotenipoiaries, has led us on step by step beyond our usual bounds; but we will draw to a conclusion by again warning the South to look well to her reserved rights, for a dis position is prevailing through all parts of the North to tear our dearest privileges, interests and liber ties from us, and unless we are prepared when the attempt shall be made, the consequences maybe disastrous in the extreme. Be vk alw vvs rea dy. Fi,or.F.ncm, May 22, 1838. At a meeting of a large nmiiborof the citizens of Stewart county, Ga. and Barbour county, Ala. tbr the purpose of taking into consideration the immediate and urgent necessity of sending for ward a delegate to Washington city, representing the claims of our suffering citizens in tho late Crock Indian difficulties, to the Congress of th** United States, in accordance with the views and resolutions passed in February last! On motion of Col. 11. W. Jernigam < 01. kSach. Williams was called to the chair, and Henry \\ . Woodward appointed Secretary. The object of the meeting having been explain ed by tho chairman, the following preamble and resolutions were offered by Col. F. G. Gibson, and unanimously adopted : As sufferers by the late Creek Indian War hi 183 G, our citizens had a meeting in February last, and made some arrangements to have our interests 1 represented in Congress by a delegation selected ! for that object, and invited our fellow sufferers in Alabama to unite with us. We were at that time not met as was desired and expected. \\ * are now gratified to perceive that a highly respectable meeting of the citizens of Russell county, Ala. has been hel 1 who are taking steps that we hope will produce a good effect in an early atljustiueut of our claims. We too, as sufferers, some having lost their all, many, very many, left in such an embarrassed con dition, that without the prompt, aid of the Gov ernment, may never recover Irom its effects, and the representatives ot the people should bear in mind that our citizens, w ho have been ruined, con tinued to defend tho country until their all was gone. Nor did they then abaudou it—they still fought, bled, and at last conquered The necessi ties of our suffering coHimuuity call loudly fora just remuneration, which should nut be indefinite ly postponed. We did believe, and still hope, that the pledge held forth bv a resolution of Congress, w as not in moeketyof our sufferings and losses—and when the assesinent was made the faith of the Govern ment stood pledged. We (ear that time may have effaced from the memories of our rulers the wide spread waste, the general destruction of our once beautiful,country—the ruins yet remaining. r i he graves of our slaughtered citizens will, to passing travellers, display", in bold relief, somef portion of the loss *s and The devotion of the citizens to our beloved onutrv, which lias made many widows and orphans, r.ow* dependent on the charity of a generous community. Ist. Resolved, That a Delegate bn appoint ed for the object as’stnted above, who with the Sec tary, shall correspond w ith the Russell county de legation on the subject, that an united action may be had. 2d. Resolved, That our delegate shall have full power to represent our claims as he may deem most ad*, isable. On motion.of Col. IT. W. Jernignn, Resolved, That Col. F. G. Gibson be ap pointed a delount * on behalf of the sufferers, to proceed to Washington City for the purpose of uniting li s exertions and influence with the Del egation from Unssel county, Ala. in urging upon Congvcs some immediate action that will afford relief without delay. Resolnd, That in the event of Col. F. G. Gib son’s inabilit: »• ••roooed to attend to the duties as s i 'iicj him. Dr. 11. \\ . Williams be appointed to till the ViK-aiwy. On motion of \. DeLaunny, Esq. Resolved, That the Georgia Mirror publish, with a request to the Editors oftlie States of Geor gia and Alabama, .sympathizing w ith us, to copy the proceedings of this meeting. ZACMI. WILLIAMS, Cln’inn. 11. W. W o*ioiv.\ur>, Sec. From the Columbus Enquirer Gnu \nn, Ala. May 12th,1838. At a meeting of a portion oftlie citizens of Russell county, for file purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of sending delegates to represent the claims of those who have been sufferers in the late Creek Indian difficulties in Alabama, before the Congressof the United States. On motion of Major John G. Worsham Col. Ilcnry Crowell was called to the chair, and Win. 15. Harris appointed Secretary. The object of the meeting having been explained by the Chair man, the following preamble and resolutions were ottered by J. S. Calhoun and unanimously adop ted, viz: We the Claimants against the IT. S. for dep redations committed by the Creek Indians in 183d. view w i.li pain and almost despair, indica tions from Congress of a disposition to adjourn without considering the report made by the Com missioners appointed under an act of Congress of March 3*l, 1838. Such a course, we feel, would be* a cruel net of injustice. Many of us have lost our all, and some have hist two entire crops. Our consequential damages art* immense and call loud ly for the favorable consideration of Congress; and wc cannot perceive the distinction made be tween the actual and consequential losses. Even should Congress adopt the report made by the Commissioners Nov. 28th, 1837, it will fall infin itely short of our actual losses. Our necessities force us to appeal to the justice of Congress, and respectfully ask that body to consider an*! deter mine this matter; and whatever justice may order v.*e prov may be forthwith granted. For the pur pose therefore of presenting this subject to the carlv and prompt consideration of Congress, R* solved. That a committee of four persons be unpointed hy this meeting to proceed forthwith to tue City of Washington, for the purpose of ur ging u;>on Congress the absolute necessity of ma king the necessary appropriations, previous to its adjournment", for the payment of alijust claims a gaiusf ihc U. S. resulting from the Creek Indian riifficufiieo of 183!) and 1637, whereupon Alcssi u John Crowell, .Tames Abercrombie, James 8. Calhoun aud John Canty were appointed that Committee. R "solved. That said Committee be requested to ask a:i interview with the President oftlie Ik S. for the purpose of making a plain statement of the distressing inconveniencies to which we are subjected in consequence of the postponement of action in reference to these claims, and that they be respectfully requested to invite tho earnest attention of Congress to this subject forthwith. Resolved, That the Committee appointed under the first resolution, h ive ful! power to represent our interest as they may deem most advisable. On motion of Major John G. Worsham, Resolved, That said Committee fill all vacan cies that may occur in their body. On motion of Maj. Jamos S. Calhoun, Resolv ed, That the Chairman of said Committee be furnished with a copy of the proceedings of this meeting. On motion of Col. Blake, Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the different newspapers in the City of Columbus and that the edltorrs in Irwiutou and Florence bo re quested to publish thorn, <in motion of Col. Murray the meeting then adjourned. IIE NBA" CROWELL, Chairman. Walton B. Hauris, Sec’ry. We regret to learn that violence has been al ready committed by the Cherokees, within our limits. Dr. John Brustcr, late surveyor Gen eral oftlie .State, has fallen a victim to (heir hos tility. His Ferryman was killed, it is stated a few hours previous, at the Ferry, from whence they proceeded to his house. Ilis body was pierced by four balls. We take the occasion to urge upon the authori ties of the country, the absolute necessity of in flicting some punishment for tlieir sanguinary murders. The Creeks after they had gorged rh**ir thurst for blood were permitted quietly to emigrate to their new homes: and we suppose a similar fate is in store for the Cherokees. 1* should be demanded by Georgia, that the Chiefs, and leaders, of their People, should be held responsible for the outrages of their people.— Require them to deliver up the offenders to our laws, or in default, to suffer in tlieir stead. Seventy, stern inflexible severity, is the only safe aud mere course io this matter. The Indians must be taught, that they shall not murder with impunity, that the arm of the white man’s law can reach him in the bosom of his own tribe and avenge the violation of its decrees.— Georg ia Journal. FEATHERS. JUST received 400 lbs. superior livh Geese feathers, warranted pure, and for sale by il. W. WOODWARD. Florence. May 25, VALUABLE PROPERTY foez s*iEcM\. the purpose of closing the estate of Asaph R. Hill, late of Stew art County deceased. The subsriber will sell at private sale, one third or the whole of the following property, viz. ONE COMMODIOUS NEW STORE HOUSE AND LOTS, The well known stand of llill Laurence A Cos. Lumpkin Ga. Also 34 acres Laud adjoining said Town, handsomely situated for private resi dence. Also the well known, Hofei, Furniture And Lots, in the Town of Florence, at present occupied by Mr. A. Burnett. Also the large framed, WARE HOUSE BND FIXTURES, . In the'i uw not Florence, at present occupied by Jernigan Laurence 6c Cos. Also two improved Lots, in said Town, Nos. 108 and 109 in square 11* high elevated ground for building. Also about 820,000 worth of c Unsocial «llerchandi ts. Also two settlements of valuable pine Lands, con taining 740 acres, 3 miles from Florence. Also 8 Lots in the city of St. Josephs, amongst which are Lots to suit the merchant or the settler. Also 27 shares of the Capital Stock in the St. Josephs Rail Road Sc Canal Company. Also one fine Sad dle Horse. Any of the above property will be sold on ac commodating terms, by application to the sub scriber at Florence Georgia HENRY W. JERNIGAN Ex’tr. and partner of A. R. Hill deceased. The Subscriber will sell several valuable settle ments of Land, from 202£ to 1000 acres. May 25, 1838 0 IL W. JERNIGAN. Columbus Enquirer and Southern Be corder will please give the above three insertions and forward their accounts for pavment. IL W. JERNIGAN. NOTICE. \ LL persons indented to W- D. Hill late ot J.\. Stewart County deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, imd those having de mands against said estate will present the same in terms of the Law. H. AY. JERNIGAN, May 25, 9 fit E.rtr. eh be ids rum. LAST NOTICE. A LT. persons indebted to A. R. Him. A ( <»- H. W. Jl. 11 NIG AN <Si Cos. lIILI-1 JinMOAN Sc Cos. Him,, Laurence Sc Cos. Jerniuan Lau rence <Y Cos. Jernioan, GaciieT <Y Cos. anil • D. Hill, are requested to make immediate pay ment as longer indulgence cannot be given. Muy 25, 1838. 9 11. W. JERNIGAN, for all Concerned. NOTICE. 4 LL persons indebted to Jacob Holland late of ± jL Stewart County iIec«JJUMMI will plf.ise nruke immediate payment, and those having claims a gainst said estate, are requested to present the same in terms of the Law. H. AY. JERNIGAN, L*tr. M»y 25, ia3B. 9 fit _ NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against Asaph R.. Hill, late of Stewart County deceased, arc requested to present the same duly authenti* a ted, and those indebted will please make immedi ate pavment. u. w. JERNIGAN, Lx tr. May 25. 1838. 9 fit , AIJMINLST R A TOR SALE. TITJLL be sold at the CourtHlouse door in the TV Town of Tnlbottou Talbot County, Ga. on the first Tuesday in August next, lot No. 90 in the 15th District of raid County, as the pro perty of C’hanncey Bradley deceased,,sold lor the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. WILLIAM BELL, Adnt’r. May 25,1638. 9 j NOTICE. \I.L persons indebted to the estate of Jesse Wright, late of Sumter county, deceased, will come forward and settle the same, and those having demand - will present them in terms* ul the law. NATHAN V. BING L ETA BA', May 7 8 fit Adm'r. 9 _ HEREBY give notice that I will make appli cation to the next Superior Court ol Baker Ctounty to be holden, on the 4th Monday in Au gust next, for right of dower to all the lauds be longing to the estate of Jacob Sirtfon. late ot said County deceased. JUDITH SUTTON, IT idmc. May 25.1838. ffd. ~SIX WEEK'S GRACE ! ! rrniOSE indebted to the subscribers by book I account, w ill pleav come forward and make some arrangement for immediate settlement, as we shall positively close our present business by the fir-t *lay of July at farthest, and we are determin ed that our books, at lea~t, sliali be balanced either bv rash or note by the above specified time, with out defalcation. A. p. Rood <y co. Florence, May 18 8 Twenty RoWtrs Reuartl, E RAN AAV A Y from the subscriber about the middle of April last, a negro fellow by the name of ANDREW, about 3G years old, 5 feet, 8 or 10 inches high, stout built, and formerly belonged to the State, from which I purchased him in MBledgovilh*. I think he is lurking about James B Brown's, near Florence. Any person who will deliver him to ne in Danville, Sumter comitv, or commit him to jail so that l get him, shall receive the above reward for his trouble. DOUGLASS 11. BROAVN. Danville. Mnv 5 8 tt _ BLANK NOTES. FOR SALE 41’ TtliS OFFICE.