Richmond Enquirer

Alabama. We confess we have almost ceased to entertain any apprehensions about the settlement of the Creek controversy. Yet the late march of troops to that point has arrested public attention—and given rise to various speculations. We understand that there were previously four Companies at Fort Mitchell.—An order was issued on the 20th ult. for the movement of 8 Companies from Fortress Monroe, and two from Tellico Plains.—Perhaps others may have since been instructed to move upon the same Fort. It has been suggested to us, that the 14 Companies may be considered necessary to hold this Fort, without moving upon the Intruders.

We have every reason to hope, that it will turn out to be a mere measure of precaution to meet a contingency, which will never occur. The message of Governor Gayle to the Legislature of Alabama, on the 19th ult., breathes the spirit of peace—and we are assured that the disposition of the War Department is equally conciliatory. In the mean time, some rumours have been put afloat, which have proved entirely groundless. The Mobile Register of the 18th refers to the statement set forth in the "Augusta Chronicle—"

"That the settlers in the vicinity of Pole Cat Springs in the Creek nation, had armed themselves to the number of 400, for the purpose of resisting the soldiers said to be marching against them from Fort Mitchell. We have the authority of a gentleman who resides in Macon county, and who is directly from the Springs for asserting that there is not the slightest approach to truth in the remark so far as those settlers are concerned. He says they are on the best possible terms with the Indians—have manifested no disposition to interfere with them or the Government, and are quietly and peaceably pursuing their ordinary avocations, in the full confidence, that whatever the ultimate course of the Government may be, their rights will not be invaded, nor any unnecessary degree of rigor observed towards them.—The story of the 150 soldiers having marched from Fort Mitchell against the settlers. is mere humbug, got up doubtless to subserve some idle or sinister purpose. "The troops at Fort Mitchell, we repeat, are subject to the orders of the Marshal, and that officer has given public notice that the settlers will not be disturbed until after the 15th January. Before that day arrives we hope and trust the selection of the Indian reservations will have been made, and the necessity of the Marshal's interference dispensed with."

So also do we hope and believe.