A pictorial school history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States . portant of which, occurring on the 29th of February, nearthe scene of Clinchs battle-ground, one American was killed,and more than thirty, including Gaines, were wounded. XI. In May, 1836, alarge number of theCreeks joined the Senii-noles, and in Georgia andAlabama, as well as Flor-ida, committed great de-vastations, compellingthousands of whites toflee for their lives. Gen-eral Scott, who had beenappointed to the com-mand in the South, prosecuted the
A pictorial school history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States . portant of which, occurring on the 29th of February, nearthe scene of Clinchs battle-ground, one American was killed,and more than thirty, including Gaines, were wounded. XI. In May, 1836, alarge number of theCreeks joined the Senii-noles, and in Georgia andAlabama, as well as Flor-ida, committed great de-vastations, compellingthousands of whites toflee for their lives. Gen-eral Scott, who had beenappointed to the com-mand in the South, prosecuted the war withvigor, but he was soon su-perseded by General Jes-sup. The Creeks werespeedily reduced, andtransported beyond theMississippi. XII. In October, 1836, Governor Call, of Georgia, took command of the forces inFlorida. A detachment of more than five hundred of his men X. Questions.—35. Give an account of the battle of Withlacoochee. 36. Of thebattles in February and March of 1S36. XL 37. What took place in May, 1836? 38. Who Avas then sent against the In-dians? 39, Who was next sent? 40. How was the war ended as respects theCreeks ?. 260 JACKSON S ADMINISTRATION. encountered the Indians at a place a short distance from thescene of Dades massacre; and although the enemy dispersedafter the action, vet neither in this nor in other battles couldthe Americans claim a decided victory. XIII. For upwards of a year did Osceola^ conduct thestruggle against superior forces, with energy and skill; but, in October, 1837, he ap-peared in Jessups camp,near St. Augustine, witha flag of truce, for thepurpose of holding aconference. Suspectinga repetition of treachery,and desiring to preventfurther bloodshed, Jes-sup disregarded the flagand seized the chief, whowas taken to Fort Moul-trie, and there kept inconfinement till hisdeath, which occurredon the last day of Jan-uary, 1838. XIV. The capture of Osceola did not end the war with the Seminoles. They amused Jessup for a while with overtu
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