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From Florida. 'r, tf ne \vs from Florida is generally of an interesting I t „ . ire ; a ad we think that the prospect for the termin- I o.ioa of the war, is much better than it has yet been. — 8 s , ion r as we shall hear of battles, we shall expect the ■ next news to be some decisive stroke, that will put an ! I t-ijJ to the most vexatious Indian war ever known. If I ,i iC In i ,an can he made to tight on anything near equal I term?, he is certain to get whipped; and this he knows, I \, .neii convenient knowledge of his, has protracted the I v ir to its present disagreeable length. If, however, he ■ fan ; )e vexed into fighting, (as it seems lately to be the 8 by the daring of our gallant troops, in tracking H b ill up to his den of dens, his holy grounds, &c. in the I, r_ri, and strong-holds which have heretofore been ■ hi-protection; we may expect soon, a termination of I the war. But, if on the country, he is disposed to keep ■ himself hid he ean do it on any twenty miles square of I F.orida, in despite of all the foot and horse that may be ■ put i 1 the chase, and the sharp crack of his ii tie may be ■ucej'-i >.riiiy heard, and felt with effect into the bargain. ■]• ;= now nearly all explored and known to the whites, ■ vviitoh of itself may be considered half the victory. I Below will be found the intelligence alluded to, which Hue were politely furnished in a eeitra, from the Savan- H nali Georgian, of Monday last: I We have on our table, two letters from from ■ Fort Christmas, E. F. and one from Fort ■ L ine, written on the Ist inst., and previous ■thereto. One from the first named Fort, dated 29th ■ult : mo, says; ‘‘Since leaving Fort Mellon we ■have accomplished nothing except the construe ■lion of a wagon road. Our route passes di- Hrectly through what was several months ago, ■he favorite and most populous region of the ■lndians. Villages and huts, we’ve encounter- Hcd nearly every mile of our route. Tnis, too, ■was no doubt the great cattle range, as eviden ■e? oi‘ w.iich there are still standing several ■icns in the neighborhood of the villages.— ■Fort Christmas, (this place) is so called be cause constructed on Christmas day. I As we go south the country becomes more ■rreguiar and impracticable. Yesterday I ■vent beyond Sam Jones’ old town at Fowl ■Jrcek, and for nearly four miles of the way we ■ra led uncle deep in mud and water. The ex ■reme roughness of the road between this and ■’ort Mellon, has induced Gen. Jesup to send ■•) expedition up the St. Johns, with the view Bf establishing a depot oa the Cnickasawhat ■bee. If this stream can be navigated with ■oats, it will be an immense saving in the way ■f transportation. We ure waiting liere the ■eturn of tiie train from Fort Lane, whither it ■vas despatched yesterday for provisions. You ■re thus informed of everything to th<d present ■ate. I We’ve no news from Col. Taylor. I P. S. We, as yet, know not who is to garri ■om this place.” I Another letter from Fort Christmas of the Ist ■ist. says: “We have been here seven davs, Bluing up a stockade, two block-houses, and a ■tore lor supplies. We, have huts allround ■'' where have been very many Indians, but H°' iV are all gone south, to Cape Florida, as is ■aid by many. We have five warriors and twenty-three wo ■i 'll and children, in the Fort, captured by l!u|)t. Winder. There were two blacks, some ■uiiies and cattle. These people say : “ Indi ■:i will not fire at white man, if white man does ■lot fire at him.” I [ r.us is the party which has reached Suli ■an’s Island in the Cincinnati. —Ed.] ■ File letter proceeds : “We go on south ■lowly. Col. Twiggs’ command is 15 to 18 H'liles south of this on the Chickasawhatchee, ■wildings, &c., where it is extremely important ■o establish a depot by water transportation.— are engaged in bringing, cause-waying, and have our troubles—bogs, morasses branches. I. ne glades begin here, but they differ but ■file from other parts of Florida, as yet. Lt. Pierce is ordered about 60 miles down In- H‘‘ an river. Gen. Hernandez also. Juniper and 24 families have come in on ease Creek. Tney are under the conudct of he friendly Indians. We are all in good spir ts, and over large fires.” I'iie next letter (dated Fort Lane, E. F., ' an * L 1838.) says : “ Our news here is some what exciting. Two or three days since, Capt. ” inder’s company of Dragoons, succeeded in living thirty prisoners—four indian and two negro warriors, the balance women and chil dren, near Fort McNeil, about 40 miles south ot this post. We have news also from Charlotte harbor or Mcinity, of a battle having been fought in the iai 'ly P :irt of last week, in which five Indians |' ( re killed, and nine taken prisoners, and Lt. I n\hn, of the dragoons, being dangerously, it ‘ot mortally wounded.” u lle express from Gen. Eustis’ camp r ort Christmas.) who arrived here yesterday morning, states that upon his leaving the camp, an ( ‘ x P ress had just arrived from Col. Twiggs, with the information that a similar engagement had taken place between a portion of his com mand and the Indians, and that the same num ; her were killed and taken prisoners, as in the i battle of Lieut. Hardin* This news appeals to be correct, but the Express has probably confounded Col. Taylor’s and Col. Twiggs’ j Express, by some means or other. We will 1 have tiie true story shortly, and I will give it you.” CONG RESSIONAL* In Semite, Tuesday, January 9. A message was recieved from the President of the United States by Mr. A. Van Buren, : his private secretary, on tiie subject of the re ! cent invasion of our territory on the Canada 1 . w frontier, and distruction of the lives of our citi zens, by the British authorities of Upper Ca nada. [lt is the same document as that given in the House proceedings of Monday.] Tiie Message having been read, Mr. Clay, of Kentucky, rose, and moved that that portion of tire message which relates jto an appropriation be referred to the Commit tee on Finance ; and that tiie other portion of it, relating to our foreign affairs be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. While up, Mr. C. said lie must take occasion to say that he did tliink that the recent outrage com mitted on the soil of the United States, and on the lives of its citizens, was of the most attro cious nature in its character and consequences —wholly unjustifiable, and not in tiie slightest degree palliated by any thing which preceded it. And, sir, (said Mr. C.,) there was a char acter of deliberation attending it which aggra vates the enormity. It was in the dead hour of the nignt; it was from a shore in a beliger ant condition, and therefore in a state of con stant watchfulness; it was after a state of preparation, which must have been at least three or four hours, showing that the comman der of the British forces was apprised of it, and tiie destination of the attacking force. It was altogether impossible that he was ignorant of the fact that this vessel was lying quietly at anchor within our jurisdiction, and therefore in a condition which could not justify an attack. It was under all these circumstances that the attack was made. Neither the people of the United States, in the aggregate, not those in the immediate neighborhood of the disturbed district, nor the Government of the United States had done anything to justify this most unpalleled outrage. I want no further evidence, said Mn C., than that now presented to me. to satisfy me that there was nothing to justify it. It was to be regretted, Mr. C. said, that in our own history examples had been furnished by which this outrage might l>c palliated. With out, however, adverting to them, or to any re cent occurrences, he would only say that the true ground for a great nation to place itself on, was that of justice; that it should respect the rights ol all nations, the weak as well as the powerful; and to abstain from all acts which might hereafter be brought up as precedents against them. While lie made these remarks, he by no means wished to be understood as de siring to kindle up a war between this country and Great Britain ; though he thought that am ple, prompt and full indemnity should he given us. He should, as much as any man, deplore a war ; but, looking the vast resources of our country, the valor of our citizens, and our achievements in former times, he would not fear the result. If, said Mr. C., it should lie a war with Great Britain, he should deeply de plore it; hut in this cause it would be a just war, and he would be ready to meet it. With the present friendly relations between this coun try and Great Britain, with the exception of the recent occurrences in the northeast, he did not see any cause to apprehend it. Mr. Calhoun expressed his hopes that, in this early stage, and before we were fully ad vised, that no attempt would be made to excite the feelings of the public by debating the sub ject, which must be the natural result of such a course. He had hoped that all the papers re lative to this important matter would be care fully examined before taking further steps. The late difficulties on our frontier might, by any reasonable person, have been anticipated. There are so many ties which necessarily bind the feelings of the population on either and both sides of the boundary line on that part of our frontier, which has been the scene of bloodshed j and outrage, that any attempt by either govern ; ment to oppress such population, would call forth the sympathies of the other; and in case of any movement in Canada, what could we expect but that our citizens would take part with the inhabitants, even though their wrongs were but pretended, in case due care was not taken by government to prevent such inter ference? 1 Mr. Benton said that before this question ! went out of the Senate, lie must be permitted to | say a solitary word arising out of it. Af. er char | acterizing this outrage in very appropriate lan j guage, tiie member said, as it had caught his :ears, that “ this ouiage had a precedent in our .conduct towards other nations.” Now, lest I the British should derive an excuse for it, from j hearing it said in this chamber, that au exam ; pie for this outrage had been given by our Gov jernment, he (Mr. B.) would take this occasion to say, emphatically, that lie knew of no such example to be found in our history. Albany, Jan. Oth, 1838—3 1-2 o'clock, P.M. Gen. Scott reached here this morning, and will leave to-morrow for the Frontier. It is generally understood from letters in this city, that his services will not be required, as news is expected by the Northern and Western mails of this afternoon, that the Patriots have left Navy Island. In that case, Gen. Scott will probably proceed alone, but in case they still Bold that post, the Governor of this State and Adjutant General will accompany him, and call out a sufficient number of troops to en force neutrality and take from the Navy Island ers the property of the State now in their pos sesion. Extract of a letter dated, ihweltmni, St. Lawrence Cos. ) New York, Jan. sth, 1838. \ “ Two peaceable citizens from Ogdenshurgh went over to Prescott in the early part of the week, and in the course of conversation, ex pressed their feelings in favor of the Canadi ans, when they were taken as prisoners and shut up in the guard-house over night. Next day a few gentlemen went over from Ogsden burgh, headed by the U. S. Attorney, and made a demand for the prisoners, and in the course of the day they were sent over.” Buffalo, Jan. 4, 1838. Gentlemen : All tilings ure getting quiet again, and people begin to think a little about busines. J have reason to think that, in the course of a week, tiie camp on Navy Island will be broken up, and the people there, quiet ly dispersed. For the sake of humanity I hope such will be the case. Measures are in progress to bring about so desirable a result. Affidavits have been published in our papers in relation to the affairs of the Caroline, which have reached you before this. 1 find there was some mistake about the boy’s being butch ered while begging for mercy. The hoy Walk er, who was taken a prisoner, called for mercy, and my informant seeing a person stabbed and shot at the same time, supposed it to be him.— There, was,however, one l>oy killed in the ware house* Capt. Appleby says, that while stand ing in the water under the wharf, he saw the hoy who was on the timbers in the store-house shot, and that he reeled and fell into the and was carried by the current out into the river. To lx? sure that he was not mistaken, lie went with others in the morning and examin ed the timbers where the hoy stood, and fresh blood was but too visible. The hoy had lieen with him during the summer past. The whole matter is now undergoing legal investigation before the Grand Jury in Niagara county. — The Militia are concentrating on, and near Grand Island. The Artillery make a fine show without their guns.—l suspect half the guns belonging to the brigade have been carried on to Navy Island. All fear as to the most per fect safety of the city has passed away. Tiie weather is’ remarkably mild, and our harbor is as easy of access as at any time in midsummer. N. Y. Dailey Express. Printers* Proverbs. 1. Never enquire fliou of the Editor for the news, for behold it is his duty at the appointed time to give it unto thee without asking. 2. When thou dost write for his paper, nev er say unt-o him “ what thinkest thou of my piece V'for it may be, that the truth might offend thee. 3. It is not fit tha t thou shouldst ask of him who is the author of any article, for his duty requires him to keep such things unto him self. 4. When thou dost enter into a printing of fice, thou must not touch the type; for thou mayfst cause the printer much trouNe. 5. Look thou not at the copy which is in the hand of the compositor, for that is not meet in the sight of the printer. 6. Neither examine thou the proof sheet; for it is not ready to meet the eye , that thou may'st understand it. 7. Prefer thy county (State,) paper to any other ; —subscribe immediately for it. and pay in advance , and it shall be well with thee and thy little Ones. Brownsville Banner. POSTCRI V T. FROM FLORID \T The Savannah Georgian, of last, save— lne steamer Ocmuigeej Capmui filanacitship, ani* veu yes enlay afierucou from Gamy’s Ferry Ctee ; a B. reports that yesterday morning, about * o’clock I ti.© steamer Sana e, Captain Poineeu, bound hence < Fior* lda, and tiie steamer Darien, Captain Burden, iron, Da rien, wail a load of Cotton for this port, came in con. iai i in ot. Catharine’s Sound, the weather being thick, and owy; and from the force otthe concussion of it© boats, the Darien sunk ; and when Captain B. !ef, ihrre were six feet ot water over her deck* He succeeded m taking oil 25 bales ot Cotton, some baggage, and ail the crew, nnneot whom, fortunately; were injured. Cant. 13. reports that the Santee was leaking badly when ho leit, and ail hands were at the pumps.” fty* Several matters, and advertisements, necessarily omitted this week. [Communicated.] GRSiEK WX3JZ2. ** -Htice of the Grape ! -9EK Greek brig Alexandres, by ISAAC NEW HALL, next door to the Post-Office. We observe that a Boston merchant gives the follow ing description of ihe above Wine : “ This Wine is the true produce of the Grecian soil, and partakes of that fievvea mildness which issopecu liar to the skies of Greece. It has inspiration, but no madness* It can irnpartgladr.ess without intoxication 1 it is the very Wine which gladdened the hearts of the Greek poets, and enableu the father of gods and of mor tals to feel and enjoy Ins immortality: but,unfortunate ly, the Wines, like the Gods of Greece are; at the piev sent time, somewhat out of fashion, and consequently seldom mentioped. The reason of this is not because the W ines of (.recce have altered, but because the dt> votees of Bacchus, the wine drinkers, have degenerated most amazingly. Alas ! they have lost their taste for the simple as well as the natural, and like critics, who condemn w orks of genius by looking at the title page, they pass their condemnation upon the Wines ofGrcece, by taking them once. No ! the Wines of Greece, liko the immortal works of her writers, must be tired long ana well, and then, and only then, their go»*d qualities can he known and their beauties appreciated P. S. This Wine has been expressly put up by one of the best wine merchants of Greece, for the temper ance community of this country, and imported by iho Greek brig Alexandras, which vessel will make a voy age every year, and families, us well as churches, may depend upon their ytearly supply. January 20 ‘ 13p - AN Election for Fofrman of the Washington Fire Company w 1! take i*wTiiSr I-Kce, at the Engine House, Thin Eve* ***«&' ning, the 2Oth instant, at st.ten o'clock, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of E. Russell —and to till such other vacancies as may then occur. Bv order. JOSEPH E. WELLS, Secretary. January 20 Up' Monroe Raibßoad and Ran Jong Company, ) Macon f January 17, 1838. \ Bank will be closed on the 25th instant. Pa -1- per falling due on that dti.v must be attended to the day previous, it being the day for the annua! election of officers of this institution. A true extract from the minutes; PETER SOLOMON, Cashier. January 20 J3 r Executiv e Department,) Mitledgeville, January 10, 1838. $ A LL Military Officers and Agents' of the Govt rn ment having in their possession nubile arms not belonging to their own commands, are directed to inform this Department of the same, and their number and des cription. Private persons having public artne in their possessiou will aid the public service by giving the same hind of in formation to this Department. £y order of the Governc-, BENJAMIN T. BETHUNE, Sec'ry Executive Department. 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