Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1836-04-07

OGiciOL-SOme Misrepresentation appear
ing to prevail concerning the relative situation
of Gen. Scott and Gen. Gaines. in Florida,
we have made inquiries into the subject, and
are enabled to communicate the following In-
formation to our readers.
There are two Military Departments. the
eastern and the western. These are divided
nv a line drawn from the southern point vi
Florida, to the northwest extremity Of Lake
Superior. By inspecting the map, it will be
seen that this line passes through the theatre
Of hostile operations in Florida, leaving, how
ever, much the larger portion, in fact almost
all of East Florida, in the eastern department,
commanded by General Scott.
These departments are constituted for the
convenience Of the service but it is obvious
that their boundaries ought not to interfere
with operations in the field, as otherwise our
commanders and armies must be changed,
" heneNer an enemy moves out Of one depart
mrnt into another. Campaigns must be car
ried on 81 ithnut reference IT, artificial lines.
General Scott vas 1T the seat Of Govern
ment " hen Information was received Of the
battles with the S-minnIes, and AS the crisis
demanded immediate action. as he was upon
the spot, and could receive immediately the
orders Of the Government, and as General
Gaines services were required elsewhere,
General Scott was ordered to Florida to take
the direction of the campaigns Circutnstan
cps about this time showed the necessity oi
placing an additional force upon our western
frontier, as well with relation to possible du-
ties, growing out of the neutral position Of the
Government as to stipulation in the treaty
81 18th Mexico, which requires the United States
to restrain the Indians living within their ter
ritOrirs, from the commission Of husttItes 10
Mexico. The sixth regiment wac therefore
ordered to the frontier from Jefferson bar
racks, and the state If things demanding the
presence Of an officer Of rank and discretion,
General Gaines was directed to take the per-
sOnal command in Louisiana, with special in
structiODs for his Government. The necessa-
nv papers were sent to General Gaines, who,
about this time. left his head quarters at Mem
phi-, and repaired to New Orleans, where
asCertaning the lame ntable condition Ofthings
in Florida. he ordered portion If the rrgu,
lar troops to join the militia, which was col
Ircted there; and taking the command. he
proceeded on the route to Florida. Al Pen
sac ola he received despatch from the Adju-
tani General, communicating to him inf"rma
ton nC the orders which were about 10 issue,
and directing him to await their reception AT
New Orleans. The same despatch ais" en-
closed copy "f the order M. Z, which pla-
crd General Scott in command of the opera
tons i" Fi"rida, and "f so much nf the instrnc'
,i"us Of the Secretary Of War to that officer
as required him Z" carry "n the campaign
without regard I" departmental boundaries.
As General Gaines. however. previously 10
lraN ing New Orleans. had pledged himself "a
he volunteers L" continue With Them, and as
he had also written to General Ciimch. thai
hr should cooperate ~ iih him, he held il his
duty I" proceed, and to reported Ia the Adju.
tant General. II il under these circumstances
that both General Scott and General Gaines
are now in Fiorida.-Globe.
A committee has been raised in the New.
York Senate TO investigate certain charges O
n very serious nature against one of its mem
hers. 1t appears that Mr. Bishop, Senator
from the Fourth District, having WOO con
siderable Sum from a Nh. Benedict of Albany
took Il note for a portion "f the winnings
which note hr requested I" be- paid. and which
AS paid. before he would vote to give Bene-
diet an auctionepr's commission. This is not
only bribery, but the lowest and most dis
graceful description o bargain and sale ofvotes
Bishop has acknowledged the truth Of the
charges brought against him, before the Sen
ate, and Mr.. Livingston also testified as ia
their accuracy. 1t is supposed another Sen
a,or will be implicated. Several Brokers have
been conducted from New York to Albany.
testify before the Committee. in relation to
this and other matters.-Boston GoS.
The Van Buren, Dewocrncy.-The Globe says, thai
no instance can he adduccd Of Wing or an Opp"si'
ton Legislature heine brihed TO be,ray their constu
enIs. and that il is only among the Democracy thai
bribery aas been effec,ua This 10 really grea
abe case with which the Democracy can be brbed
we leave that to be settled between them and thu
Globe. We should like. however, 10 know. as mat
ter OF curiosity, how much il takes TO brine goo'
honest Van Buren, mani We take il for granted .h'
Gube knows what has heretofore been pail for them
The Globe ought 90 publish tariff Of them. for iht
honor Of the party and the benefit Of abe public. How
much for a member Of the lower branch Of the Legs
Iaiurei How much for a State Senator How
much for a memher Of Congress- How much for
member OF the Kitchen CabiHetf And how much (O
buying7 We hope the Editor Of the Globe will .hinl
Of it, Telegraph.
When Van Buren, turns his eyes towards
Tyler's seat in the Senate, sees it filed by
Mr.. Rivrs. he will say, no doubt. This is my
work. Who says ! am no magician! The
Constitution declares that a Senator shall Toe
elected for six years; hut that Senator must
obey nv orders, or I will manage to have
him instructed out of his seat. My inter
ference in the success have met with, will
be a salutary lesson to all Senators who de-.
sire to hold their seats. Who says, again.
am no magician! Jhave managed. by pro-
per distribution of the facilities to secure a
Senator from Mississippi. with the vote {"
that State against me. Give me the 'spoiIs,
give me the surplus revenue and not man
sh al har0 . anaf II Cnnnresa ~ In does mi