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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1836
Page
8
A January 1836 correspondence from Kéxstown Florida discusses Seminole resistance, militia mobilization, and supply failures during Gen Call and Gen Clinch operations. The writer condemns poor provisioning, notes ambushes near Withlacoochee, and argues for stronger federal leadership to end the conflict.
The Mobile Chronicle reports Major Dade’s detachment of 112 U S troops, led from Tampa Bay to Camp King, surprised by Seminole forces Dec 28. Most were killed or wounded, with only three escaping. Captains Gardner and Fraser died, others slain. relief plans from New Orleans and further force movements are noted.
The piece notes cordial reception of Calhoun and Preston by Whigs despite accusations, questions executive power and integrity. It reports the murder of Gen. Wiley Thompson by Indians near Fort King, citing Florida sources and Fort King defenses. It adds shipping notes from Ananceston and telegraphs on storms, fires in Paris, parliamentary prorogation, and New York deaths.
The Victoria under Capt Merrill arrived from Liverpool in 21 days. Paris and London papers debate US France tensions over President Jackson's message and Livingston explanation with ministerial hopes for accommodation amid naval armament talk.
Medley of officers and enlisted men report three severely wounded and all escapes blocked. Maj. Dade's command and 100 noncommissioned officers endure fatigue as they fortify pickets and Black houses with 30 rancher supporters and about 100 nearby friendly Indians under Black Dirt. The harbor of letters notes a congressional debate over abolition in the District of Columbia and related resolutions aimed at delaying or blocking abolition petitions.
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