Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-19

iaboriously engaged during the recess, and
participating IN the common tatarrh Of the
season, he has lost much Of his ruddiness ::
lew days, however, will restore him to
his wonted health. Gen. Gaines arrived
yesterday in the cars from Baltimore, and
has taken lodgings at Mrs. Thomas. He is
in fine spirits, and, as reports says, is deter
mined 10 drag from their cover,s the true
culpri's IN the Florida case. He will ask
the Court for subpoena for Lewis Cass, and
require of him the explanations SO juetly due
TO the American people.
Proceedings Of Saturday, Jan. TIA.
This was the most interesting day Of the
whole session. Al an early hour the Court
room wac crowded in anticipation Of the ap>
l,earance OF Maj. Gen. Gaines, whose ohjec-
tons To Major General h:scomb as the pre-
siding officer of this court, have been pubiic.
Iy avowed, and whose we'll earned fame as a
soldier will forever render him dear 10 his
countrymen.-As soon as the President an =
nounced the readiness Of the Court 10 pro.
coed ~ business, siaj Gen. Scot: requested
that the deposition Of Gen. Clinch in contin.
ualIon of his chain oi evidence might he read.
There we're" said he "some questions
which l omitted TO put TO Gen. G.. while
here, MIR. President, and I availed myself I
The kindness Of the Judge Advocate, who in
visiting Washington, obtained from the Ge-
neral in that city, the written answers.-'Tis
TO these ! refer, and beg that they may be
read. They were read accordingly, and
are in keeping with the testimony hitherto
furnished by that General.-Oiher unmpor-
'ant testimony was about being read, to
elucidale which Gen. Scott was upon the
iioor, when the principal door of the cham.
her was thrown open, and in walked Gen.
Galnes, in full uniform, wearing the splendid
sword presented 10 him by the legislature of
virginia; accompanied by two Aids de
Camp. Gen. G.. without taking a seat. PRO.
| ceeded To the front of the President, and seiz
ing The first interval Of silence, addressed
the Court:
~ am here, may it please the Court, by
me orders of the Secretary OF War, and ask
ina, the Judge Advocate may he directed to
real The several orders from the War De-
partnent IN the subject. The Court ac-
cordingly instructed the Judge Advocate 10
! comply with the Generals desire. and the
orders, calling the Court TO inquire into the
failure OF the Indian Campaigns in Georgia
and Florida, under the conduct of nj ajor
General Scott, and the circumstances attend
ing the unauthCrised publication of Official
papers by Maj. Gen. Gaines, were immedi-
ateiy read.-During the reading Gen G.
remained standing, and at its com pletion said
May 1t please the Court, have been order
ed to appear before you, and have done SO ;
and must he allowed 10 say that the Court
IS proceeding illegally. lam d party in the
! trial now pending, and demand The right OF
cross questioning witnesses, examining do
cumentary evidence. &C." The Court oh
Jected, and assured Gen. Gaines, that il diff
tered with him in opinion on the subject, and
hinted IN very de licate terms the expediency
oil his taking seat, and concluded by assurin o.
him that, as soon as the case OF General
Scott was concluded, every facility in the
prosecution OF his views should be awarded
him. General G. continued TO descant on
1.-THE Illegally OF the proceedings thus far %
Notwithstanding the assurances of Genl
Macomb, that his language a, this time as
ra'her inappropriate, and his great desire
that the venerable Chief would be seated
81 come here, Sir" he continued emo, to ask
favors, bu, TO demand justice" "Clear the
Court" said the President -
In short time we re entered the chamber
and General Gaines was informed by the
Court, through the Judge Advocate, that
1.-THE Court had every desire 10 extend 10
him al the proper time, the utmost latitude in
The furtherance OF his inquiries; but that
at the present time, be would not be per-
mItted to interfere with the business the
Court, ny the introduction Of irrelevant ob
serVatIons, and that ii was hopediurher sue-
gesiIons on the subject would be found un.
necessary. The General continued his
perpendicular position.
Lit. Morris was sworn-"W Where and in
what capacity were you in April last?
Hnstoer-At Tampa Bay was commits
sary oi Depot.
General Gaines-"I beg leave, with due
Difference, 10 state, MIR. President
General Acknowledgement, I repeat
that you canno, he permitted To address The
Court, until your case is before it.''
General Gaines-"i appear before YOU
Sir, by orders''-
Gen. M.-"You will oblige the Court Sir.
by your silence
Gen. CT protest formally against the
course pursued by this Court
Gen. MI have once more 10 saw. Gen.
erai Games, that you cannot be allowed 10
Interfere IN any way with the progress of
this trial, and repetition of such conduct
will be viewed as deliberate CONTEMPT, pray
be seated"
Gen. e -"I beg your pardon, Sir stan
ding 10 a custom OF mine, and ask 10 be gra
tined in this particular"
Gen. M.-"CeriainIy, General. Consult
your own convenience in sitting or stsndinp
by pleasing yourself, you will crafty the
Court"
Question to 1t. Morris-"Wbai amoun,
ct hard bread and bacon were at TAMPA Bay
when General Scott
Gen. Gaines.-I feel myself, Mr.. Presi.
dent, constrained once more to pro,es, against
this [0lD[eSS modp nf