Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Philadelphia, Schuyler was dispatched by G&<es to command an army for the invasion of Canada. He was not in favor ot this idea, but there was duty, In August he went to Ticon- deroga with the object of placing that fort and Crown Point in a state of defense. Subsequently,, owing to ill., health, he was forced to give up the command 10 Gen. Richard Montgom- ers-.
 Nothing daunted by his sickness, Schuyler retired to Albany, directing the sending of food and arms, and keeping open the line of communi- cation. After the death of Montgom- cry and other leaders. the British army under Burgoyuc arrived in Canada and the American army fell back from TiconSeroga. Gates was then placed in command, and believ- ing himself to be m charge O. the army, gave orders that conflic%ed with those of Schuyler. Resentlng this, Schuyle Ter earned the most bitter enmity of Gates, who straiShtway began to plot and intrigue against the former leader Gates for some time had been absent from the army in Philadelphia using his influence to injure Schuyler, whom he charged with neglect of duty ill permitting the evacuation of Fort TiconJeroga. Schuyler twice sent in his resigna-
 
 with word from Congress that his services were required.
 The General, still feeling that he had been wronSed, demanded a court martial. For a whole year justice was denied him. but he continued to labor necessarily for the good of the country, frequently appealing to Con- gress to bring him to trial
 Subsequently, on the 1sL of October, a court martial was assembled to fry hi a if Rp6d Ferris which is in the present town of Pawlin@, Y. ',
 The general accusation was, Neg l feet of duty. in not being present at 1 TicOndevosa to discharge the func- tions of his command from the mid de If June, IT, until 1t was no longer possible tO maintain Ft. Ticon- deroga and Mt. Independence con sistent with the safety of the troops and stores, when he should have caused d retreat to be made for the preservation of both-'
 lns his defense Gen. Schuyler | brought in as evidence his letter books showing several letters writ ten by him while he was sick, beg Sing for an examination of conditions at the fort and declaring that the delay had cha grIned and injured him. The trial itself lasted only three days. Three witnesses were eXas..- ined Gen. St. Clair, Lieut.. Col. Earick and Maj. Lansing. After they were heard Schuyler closed his defense by | few remarks, in which he briefly re- viewed his services, showing conclu- siVely that from the time he was superseded until the first day Of the 1 court martial he had never ceased to | labor, eNpending both his time and private funds for the success Of the glorious cause he was upnolding. So utterly did he shatter the ac- cusat;ons that the court was not | long in coming to q conclusive yer dict. lie was not guilty of any neg l feet of duty ir any way, that the ] court acquitted him with the highest 1 honor; and that all should know of | this honor. tns proceedings of said | court martial be pCbliShed.'
 Washington and other general of l Gcers were al7H1ous to have him re- s,1ue his command of the North De ! Dartmcnt, but he save sO absolute 8 ! refusal that they could press him no ! longer. Congress allowed him to re- ! tire and his private life was spent i zeal lousiy serving the country in other --,s-