The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-26
ARRIVAL OF UNITED STATES INFANTRY.
More Regular Troops from tho Pacific
Arrest OF Major Scott on tho Charge o
Treas0m

arrest major Scott on the Charge OF
Treason.
ny the arrival Of the United States steamer North
STAR which came into this port at early hour yescr
gay morning, there arrived in this city large number
regulars who have done good service for the country
on the frontiers Of the republic The men who came on
the steamer formed the headquarters of the regiment
besides whom were several companies Of the Fourth
giment United States Infantry, two companies First
cavalry, and one company of the Ninth regiment.
me voyage was very pleasant Although head
winds prevailed part of tho way the good ship fully
sustained her qualities as a noble seagoing vessel.
AS II will BIO expected that something should be said
oi the newly arrived regiments, it may DO stated
nat the Fourth infantry has been stationed on the
Pachc coast since 1852, during which time the regi-
ment has been actively engaged in Washington
territory, Oregon and California. There have been
several skirmishes with the Indians during that time,
ana the movements Of citizens we're rendered very dan
gerous and precarious. Mormon horse thieves aud
Mexican gamblers ravagcd the country committing all
kinds Of wholesale depredations.
The two companies of cavalry just arrived have boon
encampcd at Los Angeles, where they have beon doing
good service
On the arrival of the steamer passenger informed the
police that tho Adutant Of the Fourth nfany Robert n
Scott had used secession language passage Soon
after tho steamer was made fast to the dock Adutant
Scott left, in company with gentleman, when of the
police arrested him. Adutant Scott Immediately sent
officer to Lieutenant Colonel Buchanan inform him OF
his arrest and requested the Cooncls presence Tho
Colonel, finding it impossible to leave his CON-
mand, wrote motto TO Superintendent Ken
ncdy, informing him that if he should
surrender tho prisoner he would take charge OF him.
Jcct TO tho requiston of the proper authorities An APP
plcation was subsequently made by the police for tho
tht, "a,
Adiutant himself
Many the officers whom our reporter applied to for
Information statcd that they not Of the pr
soncr having used any treasonble language while tho
steamer. The Lieutenant Colonel when informed Of tho
name OF the accuSer, stated that he intoxicated
during the greater part Of the voyage and that hc had
been very dsorerly and rot0us appears that there
soc difficulty between the officers and several Of tho civic
passengers, and that the charges preferred against
Jutsnt Scott were subsantined BY several persons.
It has been stated that Cu Buchanan has sent
telesrarhic despatch to Washington relative the dispo-
sition Of the regiment ana lie arrest Of Adutan Scott.
During tho voyage from san Francisco Sergeant Mullen Of
Company A. First cavalry took suddenly i'll offever and
died at Panama He buried with military honors and
his grave Marked in the burial ground Of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company
Tho whole detachment numbers AIS men, who are all in
good health, notw outstanding their long service the
frontiers.
The following list Of tho officers attached to the re.
gimcnt:-
Lieutenant Colonel, X. C. Buchanan Fourth infantry,
commanding.
Adiutant, Robt. N. Scott
Major, VIM. S. kotchum
Surgeon, Chas. Mccormick.
Assistan. Surgeons, j. Ietterrnan and p vullum.
FOURTH INFANTsy.
Company lI-Captan Fl. D. wallon.
Company K--Captain, y. A. RUSSELL
Company F-Licutenant (Adjt. Robert N Scott COM
mandipg.
Company D-iieutenant, W. I. Gentry.
Company G-IicutcDant, I. u. Turner.
Company A-Lieutenant, G. H. Carlton.
NINTH INFANTRY.
Company E-Lier'enant, John w. Grey.
FIRST CAVALRY.
Company K-Capain, - Bavs
Comrany B--faptan, - thv dson
The remaining four companies OF tho Fourth and three
companies Of the Sixth United States infantry arc still
stationed on tho Pacific: but they under orders
to leave ii IL expected that they will arrive in the next
steamer, and their places DO filed by volunteers.
The regiment, II went up Broadway presented all
thoes features Of hard and long service hit rendered
them attractive &c the crowd They marched to their
quarters without music noise Of any kind but
thcess they were honorod every step of their way by
the affection OF the thousands who gazing upon
them. Quite u number OF thcm married men and,
with their wives will be guarcred in the Park Barracks
whore they will undoubtedly receive all the attention
which good government can bastow.
The frequent arrivals or thos, regular soldiers from the
distant frontiers OF the republic has led the the
people to believe that great battle Is at hand II
this he their rss will speak loudly and truly
they did the far distant regions which
thoy came.