The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-01-13
EDWARD BATNES,
Adjutant General B. N. a.
THE ARMY.

a variety of publications have recently
appeared in the papers, relative to the Off
GERS leaving the army on the frontiers
Many of these tales are without even the
shadow OF foundation to rest upon; and o.
1hers most grossly exaggerated for the
worst purposes.
For example--It has been stated, owing
TO the absence of superior officers, the com
mand OF fifteen hundred men, at Four Cor
ners, had devolvcd upon a captain--wherc
as, the fact is, that the post at. Four Cor
ners, consists of only sepec hundred and
fifty men, and is commanded by Col Bis
seR one of the oldest and most experienced
officers in the line OF the army. Col. Bis
sell vas at 81. Glars defeat was after
wards lieut.. under Gen. Wayne, and has
remained in the service of his country from
that period to the present.
We are informed, and we Believe Correct
ly, that Immediately after the army went
into winter quarters, an otder " as issued
from the war department, directing a conso.
Hdat on OF the various de:achments of c.rps
ln'o regiments, III such manner, that the
supernumerary officers might be employed
IN the recruiting sCrvce-The regiments.
as they went into quarters, were mere ske,
letons, some OF them not having had more
than Two or three companies in the fed. -
They are now organized as to have re-
tanned in service. at he respective posts.
the number of officers necessary 70 all the
Useful purposes of command and discipline
while those, which would otherwise have
been unempiey ed, are TO be actively enpae-
ed in filing up their respective corps. -
Whether those which have been retained
with the army, at the several Environments
are Judiciousiy selected by the commanding
general, IS distinct question and on which
wo do not pretend to give an opinion, as we
have no data which would warrant us in ha-
harding it. hat. .Ha1.
Shies.-A gentleman who left New
London On Friday evening last, informs tn at
on taat day there had been two men arrest
ed rs SIZES They were first observed 10
New London as stranger, Of genteel de
meanor--one we'll dressed man, the other
IN wonens' clothing, apparently man and
vile IN this Character they went on board
oar IT. gates lying there. and we're like 9th r.
strangers we'll cd & departed without
being suspected They then Proceeded to
visit 70 Grlswoid and after Thorough in
Spection OF the Fort, were about to leave it
when wolnsn belonging t. the Fort obser-
yed 20 An ofhcer that she did not believe the
stranger dressed in wonens' clothes was a
female. s--JhIs excited further suspicion. &
C probef officer ordered their arrest, and
examination, when il was found they were
both men-they we're unable TO give a good
account Of Themselves. Que OF them was
recognz RI as Lieutenant from the Valiant
- Tbcy were pot in irops, and must share
the fate due TO their crime.
Further.--On the same day person pur
chased large quantity Of poultry in New.
London, which was supp spi 10 be intend
ed for the British sqpadron---a good look
out was kept up by our boats in The har.
bJr the poultry was however missing next
T1orn'ng and undoubtedly found it's way to
the British.
a whale boat attached to cur Gun Boat
Of New-Lopd9n, few davs s1ce landed
20 men on Fisher's Island and went r. pnr
suit OF a British Lieut.. who with diff cnlt,
made his escape they however succeeded
i1 securing l dozen of his linen which h,
ksd brocst on shore.
The Ri sh off New-L on5on arc drawn
up is such a situation as to render itimpos
sole for Com. Decainr ~ mike his escape
to sea. Nev Haven Register.