Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-15
FROM THE FRONTIER.

The subioined extracts from letter. received at the
War Department. from Gen Scott, show that The whole
Northern frontier is tranquil. l4Is uiccr has displayed
equal ZEAL ability and discretion. in the measures he has
adopted 10 maintain the character and good Faith OF the
country and TO protect rights from violation de
has been ably seconded by Lieut. Col. Worth, whose
cruy and in the prosecution OF tie enter
prise with which lie charged by his commanding
officer enlille him to high communication.
The measures Of paciiication adopted by Cen Scott
10 restrain the excitement and protect our territory on
the Vermont frontier, were entrusted TO Brig
Wool, who, in JUNCTION with the Governor oil that
State succeeded in carrying them into successful opera
lion.
Extracts from a letter Of .'faor. Geacrai Scott to the De
partmcnt Of Ear, dated
BUFFALO February ), 1888.
CATER much uneasness my part on account OF the
Detroit frontier, and the safe arrival of the troops sent
hence in the Robert Fulton have the honor 10 rrPort
That this morning. by the return oil my express receiV'
ed the most satisfactory replies from both his Exceency
Governor Mason and Brgadier- General Brady, dated
the I'd instant, copies Of which herewith enclosed
Ry these will appear that the tranquility OF that frontier
has been entirely restored and TINT tho regulars without
the aid Of single volunteer, deemed sufficient for
lis future tranquility.
at may be thought possibly, that ! sent thlhcr too
large portion of the regulars from this ironter but
please reflect, that at the time had no authority 10
call upon Michigan, any Stale above iis tor troops;
but knew thai the Detroit frontier was in much dam
ger that Brigader. General Brady had not regular
soldier within his reach; that much had already been
done to ranquize this frontier, and that retained
sufficient force, regulars and volunteers to maintain It's
tranquility. Besides the appearance Of the two steam
ers the Robert Fulton and New England. all along our
shore of the lake. with u S. troops had the happics ei
feet in nllnying the excitement, almost universal among
our citizens and in preventing any unlawful movement
on their part.
81 think too much praise cannot be given to Lieut.
Col. Worth, for the extraordinary ZEAL perseverance
and energy by which lie succeeded in reaching Detroit
in the Robert Fulton will, the troops sent hence Much
credit is also due 10 Lieut. Honlans OF the navy, whom
had placed in the nautical charge Of the boat copy
of Lieut. Col. Worlis report to me- dated the 18th u
is herewith enclosed 1t is highly satisfactory.
'This officer has this moment arrived though the
peninsula opposite, having crossed the Niagara from
Queenson 10 Lewiston lie confirms all the favorable
reports above. He thinks there may be 5000 British
troops regulars and volunteers between the Detroit and
Niagara rivers on the other sde OF whom fourth, per-
haps third are regulars. He many large detach
ments was received with high courtesy every where,
and with military honors at Sandwich. The British au
thores expressed much satisfaction with move.
,nenls in support of the obligations of neutrality.
Capt Wright and Lieut.. Talcnlt, both Of the army
were among the gentlemen who returned with Lieut..
Col. Worth"
Extract from letter of Lent Co.. ForM TO Gen. Scott,
dated STEAMER FuLTos, (near Detroit river)
January %, 1898
'In reference 10 this expedition, am happy to sag
that lis effect has been beneficial, equal 10 your most
sangune expectations, both tending TO disperse the
hostile expeditions and the well disposed poE'
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