Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-06-14

The following letter from Gen. Scott, is copied
from the Washington Globe, and the General Order
which follows, was Published at ST. Augustine
The order has produced good deal of excite
ment in Florida and public meeting of the clt-
zens was held q, ST. Augustine, On the ooh ult
to express their opinions on the occasion.
Head Quarters; Army Of Florida,
ST. AUGUSTINE, May IL, 1886.
SR,-Much indlsposed, have been waiting for
the arrival of steamer, in order to write 10 you for
have much to report aud to explain. After a
long delay the boat is come and yet | am scarce
ly able to hold up my head for twenty minutes at q
time.
With this you will receive n copy of Brigadior
General Clinch's report of his March from Tampa
Bay, and copies Of several other letters from the
II VIII be sccn, irom the latter OF those commt-
nlcatons that the Indians have already recor,menc-
ed their depredaions ind murders in the +. Dame
vicinity aud that there is but little hope Of nbody.
ing any respectable number Of the inhabitants as
mounted men TO aid in their own defence. had
under the circumstances, authorized Cnch to raise
in the usual orm,a to muster into service eighty
or one hundred. Such addition to The nine compa-
MES of United States troops there would SUPPOSE
enemy, an order having been given by me to re-
mount Whsrton's detachment of United States dro
goons, from the spare horses of the wagon train
learn that about sixty mounts can be furnished him
in all.
hsve consented to retain Fort Kinra many
days sgo approved of the reinforcement of an addi
tions company being sent there
The resignation Of Brlgader General Clinch MAS
forwarded week ago. The army will lose iu this
ofhcer, one Gifts best commanders. In the same
package like tender, the part OF Capt. Thrns,on
was forwarded On the earnest solicitation of each
founded on private interests Of the utmos, imDor
tauee they were allowed TO retire about this t,mel
from The army, snd to wait the decision Of the war
department. soon afterwards leafuel that Cant.
Ihruston would much have eferred to leave of
aosense. II his resignation has not been accepted
trust that such indulgence may be accorded. He
Is highly gihej for any kiEd of war: but from M.
knowledge of this country and the enemy he wouI1
be OF the greatest value on the recomnenceneot or
hostil',ies. Perhaps. with handsome pronorlon he
may be permanently retained in the army. lie /,
worthy of Lieut.. Colonclcy.
when Clinch shall retire, the command in ,ba,
quarter will devolye on Lieut. Col. Baikhesd ey,,v
way capable If his health were better He ia ,c,y
lnhrm, from extreme fatigue, and learn can scarce
y wa" 10 mount hts horse. Brigadier General
Chneh recommends him for leave ofabseoce f,r tho
recovery VI hts health and as 5000 as | can saa,.
MAJ. Gates or Maj. Heilemsn. shall send A Iease
to The lieutenant colonel. whose recent service. ~
dePendeh, Of all former claims, en,,,e him 10 bigb
! enclose copy Of tny order, No. &c. General
hos's - engaged ia mounting two companies of HI.
reg ment usng the horses Of his baggage train with
wagon saddles. Some few common saddles will
DC purchased to complete the number wanted :
ABOUT eigh'y-nse mounted men may thus he oh
aimed Win very little cost to the United States
OF ihe horses will be wanted on the return az
old westbcr, and in the mean lime thew coud 10,
&c sold this eide Of Tallahassee for zen ne, csn,n,
Il their value.
The two mounted regular companies will be I
'o'th Twice the number Of foot. The men are nov, 4
h,'e awkward Ia the saddle. In a week ,hey
'iL DO quite respectable. and aner two month.
vice as elective as onmvonted volunteers. Fort,
'eo OF Damm'es's company, the only one here =,
'e hfnt, MAS hastily mounted on the 7th and sen,
pursue trail seen sbou, miles from ,b. ol,ce
ne eiuSens who went out ss guides, afler tr.y.u.
some eight miles, declared that the sig ns we're
'P'e those oftbe country cattle, snd .he ca,
''o'oeo' On the morning Of the srh. we reeeiv.d
'eP0H that party Of Indian. were Al N, NJ.