Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 24, Number 8, Vincennes, Knox County, 23 March 1833 — Page 1

BY 1U STOUT.J VIWOBISTNBS, &.) SATURDAY, 3X&IICK 23, 1833. VOL. ZSEiT. EC. 8

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IS published at $2 f0 cents for .V! mrnVw; which may he discharged hy le payment of $ at the time of subacri- ., F J v mini! the linn Payment in advance being the mutual interest of both parties, that mode h solicited. A failure to notify a wili to discontinue at the expiration of thr, time subscribed for will be considered a now euicment; and no subscriber at liberty lo discontinue, until all arrearages are pid. Subscriber must pay th postrvjo on their papers whm sent by mail. Letters by mail to the .1', litor on busing must be paid, or tliey will not be attended to. Piinnri'v. will b received at the rash market price, for subscriptions, if delivered within tbe year. AnvERTisKMKNrj not exceeding one .Square, will be inserted three times tor one dollar, and twenty five cents for each utter insertion longer ones in the satna proportion, (j?-Persons sending advertisements, must specify the number of times they wish them inserted, or they will bo continued until ordered out, and must ie paid for accordingly. LISTOr AGENTS. John Murphy, Wasliiugton, Ind. John Vantrces, d do. John Arbuthnot, Pri arc ton, Ind. Th.imas Cissell, Mount Pleasant, Ind. Post-Master, Owl Prairie, Ind. Pst-Mn!er, Bioomfwbl, Ind. Post-Mister, Sinlersville, Ind. Post-Master, Oweiwvilie, Ind. Post-Mieter, Siiukard's Mill., Ind. Jas.e Y. Wilhorn, Mount Vernon, Ind. Levi Price, Kvansv iile, Ind. John V. Davis, Carlisle, Ind. Esuto Onjj, M3iom, Ind. Pot Master, T 'rman,s Ciec-If, Ind. John R?i!cy, Lawrtieevil!e, III. Post-. Master, Palestine, III. Port-M liter, Bmviik Ind. Post-Master, itockprt, Ind. Post-Mister, Thoratonsville, III. Mi:ssAt;ii FROM THE PKKSIUK.ST OF THK U. S. Transmitted, in corvfilkincc n'ith a resolu tion of the H'.'uaff, the orih rt given tj :he land and naval jorce at C mnetiton. Washington, Feb. l'Jth, 1833 To the Senate: In ceniptraru e with the resolution of the senate, requesting tiie President ftf the United States to lay before it "copies of the or ders which have been triven io the com m indiirjj officers of the military forces assembled in and near to the ciry of Charleston, South Carolina, and nlo ovtrs of the orders which have been given to the commander of the naval forces assembled in the harbor of Charleston; particularly suck orders, if any such have been given, to resist the constituted authorities of the state of !. Carolina, within the limits t:f said state," I transmit herewith papers numbered from one to seventeen, inclusive, embracing the orders which have been gieu to the comm.nvhn,; officers of the land and naval farces Hsembkd in and near the city of Ch irkston, and within the limits of the state f South Carolina; and which relate to military operations in that quarter. No order has at any time been given, in any manner inoaistent therewith. There is a part, hovvever, of the letter of the Secretary ti War, dated Dec. 3d. 1832, omitted, which heint; conditional in its character, and not relating to the operations of the troops, it is deemed improper in the present state of the service to comuvanicate. No order has at any time been given "to r.esit tin constituted authorities rf the state t,f S at'a Carotin i, within the chartered limits wf said state." ANDREW J A Civ SON. COXFIDK.VTTAT.. N.WY ))hhtvkxt, Dec. l-ih, 18.5 J. 3 1-: The F Ypenmem and Natchez, will huh sail as s-v)n as practicable, ;nd touh at the port of Charleston South Carolina. Veu can take passage in either to your station, and will wheu necessary, after peitiing the invtriKtions given to their com;u inders, issue av orders to either wchiu the tenor i.f tlne iuttructions, w hich vour skill and experience mav decn r.ecessarv. I wih von. hefore t'a-. v sail, to rivt r;rrv -' :-- caution and ad toe to them as to their tas -

s o;eat this inclement season and to see j fort Moultrie, and instruct them to Iw vigilthat th.-v have ou board suitable chat ts, j ut to prevent surprise in the night, or by chrMiWcterH. &c. for the vox age. dy, on the part of any set of people whatYou at e requested t furnish 'me, with a I ever, who nviy approach the forts with a particular ret ort. fro. time to time, of al' i view to sei.re and occupy them. Yu will

vour proceedings, while commander of the station of Cliarlestown. S. Canina. I am, respectfully, si, vour oJuf't. serv't. i.r.vi w(u)i)nuuY. CiviAJk.ssf. D. Kikiottk., comma:id:ne uav d stai n, Charleston, S. Carcluu, at Noitwdk, irgima. CONJ 1 1) FN Tl L. j Navy l)r.r.Kr.,:F.vr,'J Dec. 12th. 1832. 3 are directed. wl;t never n a ly Sir a train Yon for sea. tr Tirf.rrtl In fl. nift i t a i ('MrUi(1n S V ami r.;irrv mil :it .i n..pn. get there, commodore Jee D. Lliiett. the ; . .... ......... - - , command r of that station. Vou will remain there till further order j from the department taking special care to give to all oir citiCyns and navigatioy in th it neig'a') rlv k! all lu edf d protection, in fucur accustomed and lawtal pursuits. In the pi esent ind lined condition of the public mind, in a purlieu of t!ie community i. ..o!... i' ''. "moderation ar.d lorfH-arance in tluir de-! p ittiiK-ut, consistent with their duty to the1 !;ws aud cwnsi;itatu-n. I

hied entirely to the j to those ii distress. ! fensivt aivi:i tthef and to ihosc under attacks from illegal for-: ces-aml will exercR- the g.catesl vigil,,re lo cooperate with the comti.:iT:der rf: the forts m that neighborhood, in defending the public works and public property, frcm aggresMon, iiijui v, vu vauture, oy anv violent' - .. . t . and illegal assaults, from any quarter whatever. , T . ...ill 1 . 1 , .. , i i o i in nonsuit aim ouev the commanocr at that station, in any exigent ; and should i another vessel t;f war of the U. S. touch at! the same port, while you ltmam there, you can extend your cruize to the port of Savan nau and it is hoped a coidial union w ill exist in all your proceedings. I am, resptctfullv. kir. your obd't. scrv't. LF-Yl WODDrtURY. Lieut. Wm. MkrvIkk, commanding 17. 3. schooner Experiment, Norfolk, Yirgina. confidential. Navy Departpif.xt, Dec. 1( h, 183 J. 3 Sir: You are directed that as soon as the Natchez shall be ready for sea, to proceed to the port of Charleston, S. C, and carry out Mth you as p.renger from Norfolk, should he be there and request it, commodore Jesse I). Klliott, the commander of the Charleston station. After reaching Charleston, you will remain there till further orders from this department, taking special care to give to all ourcitzens and navigation in that neighborhood, all needful aid aucl pro tection, ?n their accustwmed and lawful pursuits In the present excited state cf feeling of a portion of the community there, you will iisx scrupulous caution to give unjust occasion for ciPmce and will enjoin on your officers and inea the utnost moderation and forbearance in their deportment, coasistent w ith the fulfilment of their duty to the constitution and the laws. Your acts are to be confined entirely to lbs defensive giving relief to those in distress, and to those under attacks from illegal force, and vigilantly co-operating with the commanders of the. forts in that neighborhood, in defending the public, works and public property, from aggression, injury or capture, by any violent or illegal assaults, ft o n any quarter whatever. You wdl consult and obey the commander cf that station, in any exigency; and it is hoped a cordial union will exist in all your proceedings. I am, respectfully, sir, vour obd t. serv't. LFA I woonunnY Master commandant John P.Zan iisger, commanding U. S. folk, Yu. sh;i Natchez, Nov Navv Department, Dec. 21, 1832Sir: Aiiiongthe duties entrusted to you while on the Atlantic coast, the present winter, is that of seeking by e erv judicious means, the safety of our Coasting navigation, anil vessels coming home from abroad, at this inclement season. After arriving at Charleston, and making it your station till other orders, you will occasionally, afer storms and inclement weather, cimse at some distance up and down the coast, and, if finding any vessel in distress, yield them all practicable aid. I am, respectfully, sir, vour obd't. serv't. LKVf WOOD1UJRY; Lieut. Wm. Mervme, commanding 17. S. schooner Experiment, Noafolk, Yirgiuia. Navy Department, Dec. 21, 1832. Sir: Among tlie duties entrusted to you while on the Atlantic coast the present winter, "n that of seeking by eveiy judicious nveans. tiie safety of our coasting na igation, and vessels comitvg home trom abroad, at this inclement season. After arriving at Charleston, and making It your station until other orders you will occasionally, after storms and inclement weather, cruise at some distance up and down the coast; and, if finding any vessels in dis- J ties-, yield them all practicable aid. 1 am, respectfully, sir, vour obd't serv't. LKVI WOODHUUY. Master commandant John P. Zant linger, commanding U.S. Ship Natchez, Norfolk, Ya. Head-Quarters cf the sirmi, Washington, Oct. 9, 1832. Sir: From the information which has been received by the executive, it is deemed necessary that the officers in the harbor of Charleston should be advised of the possibility of attempts bring made to surprise, seize. and ;cupv the tuts commute! to them. j Von are. therefore, especially charged to sc your utmost vigilance in counteracting ! such atteoi mpvs. You will call personally on j manders of casile Pinckney, and -Ii 1 tl-e comm warn the said officers that such an r attempt is apprehended, and that they will he lie 11 responsible for the iletence, to the last exUem'.tv, of the forts and garrisons under their rcspectiv c co'nman.S, agaurst any as j sa-jlts. and also against intrigue and sur)visc. i lie attempt to supn.-e tne torts ana garrisons it is expected, will he made by the mil trv. and it must lie cuarued acrainst by cvvistant vigilance, and repelled at every h i 'lf'l. I h-v invtiiii iiniiv vim i ill :r r.a r nil urn iii Mimv vo anv I't oi'ii, m u r i.itu tae coouran li-.g officers rf castle P;r.ckney .1 .. .. ... . I. . . .:. .. I 'lf '" .Un-lltrie i r i - riiey are to be cn-id- . . ; V' ' r " , ai stnctl' contu cnj w i.. ami . m i;ui u vou ana ttiem as j coinm eiders in the h trbor. I am, respectfaitv.sir, veurs, ceo. A. M ACOMB. AdUtaKt-GwrzVsOXcr-. I Uashiiurton. Nov. 6. 1st?. Sir: The General in Chief di:trts th.t i vou order r:ipt. Kiplry, with hi cc uipany ; (If c! tue -Uk re-ut.cj.t of Ai ii;ieiy, tu tro-

Your acts will be confm

-'J- Cjtrruandr:g. j ync course of government will be ier- j tablisbint; rules ad anicles lor the ov- Since writing the above paragrsph, T I o lu evet Maj. J. K 1 Ietlmaa. commanding uted by ths principles stated in the ' ernment oi the armies of the U. Spates, ! learn onirquirv, that tht dircctiont I lauS 1 l!f--hich purpose I herewith send the j gave rectirs the oath f allefi Jnco cannot but hone, tfiat the po d sense oiKm ami articles ol war to receive the t were omitted to be carried into elieci &

ceed forthwith n fort Moultrie, in the har- ; bor cf Ch.irk-st.on. S. Carolina, with further :

orders to report Vis arriaUt the post, t.r the commanding! fiictr of the troops at the j Charleston sution. I am sir, ery respect- j tully, your obedient servant, 1L JOXKA Rrn. n. fi. , . oirwi voionei i.ustis s, 4th Art y., com- i e, Virginia. j mauding iurt Monroe 4 I . ia:t:an: iiencrc s r4h-e. Washington. Nov. 7 H32. ' Sir: The General it. Chief direns that ! you adtr Company C.e-f the 1st regin.ent of Artillery to prucced forthwith to fort Moultrie, in tbe harbor of Charleston, with orders to report to the commanding officers; of that po-t and station. I run sir. ery res- j Dcctfallv. vour cl)d't servant. 111 R. JON KS, Adj. Gen. ( i Brevet CoUmel lMistU. i ri inn aiiilin Knn 1 Monrue, Ya. Head Qtiaru-r bf the .irm't, j N alHiigton, Nov. 12, 1K32. j ' Sir, I hsve this day received our letter! of the 5th inst. By this time it is expected! that the Ueubcttu carriages for castle Finck-! ney have arrived. I whs surprised to find ' tliat they had not been shipped many j months ago, as they were ordered at the j same lime with the other equipments. i Io leply to your inquiry, how you aieto actio case the authorities of S. Carolina; should demand posscsYnn of the citadcirfhid ; the

to say to you, that you will, on such demand,! 7 " 7 " . r 7 , evacuate the citadel, and deliver to tUe! lrihwnh proceed by sea to fo.t Moulnrooer authmiu-. the. rn, t.T.nr f .trie, rn the barbor oj Charleston, South

course, receipts for the property as usual. Cainlina, and report for duty. Should j respecting that otficer, was equally firm And should the cholera press cu you, you; ihes.c companies not be full, thy will be and difcerect, and met my entire approare authorise! to retire with your company i completed from the companies remain- bation. I have directed fhat he shouVl

to Sullivan s Island, or castie rinckney, as; you may thuiic best. But m the latter case, ; you will write a letter to the Iutendcnt l. . . i 1 citiwlcl nn.l arnts lid.nrin.' t the state, will i oeiiemauileu of you, that Oii are desirous! will however, take care to s:ure the prop erty belonging to the U. States that may lte of use or valuable, and cause to be transferred to ca.-ale Piuckm y or fort Moultrie, or both, according to your judgment will be the most proper. B' careful and do every tb'mg in wi itiiig in the way of communica tion wiiii tne auttmritie . witu whom von may act; be courteous and decidetl, avoiding all committal on our part as to ho.tilit) ; but defend ousself if attacked, in conformits' with the instructions vo a have received 1 have tbe liojjur to be, sir, your obedient servant, ALF.X. MACOMB, Al-J. l.ell. commanding. Brevet Maj. Ikilman, comaavKling inj Charleston, S. C coxudkntial j asuingtom, Nov. 13, 1832. i Sir: The state of idViirs in South Carolina has occasional much t-ohcitudc of the) President. I le indulges the hope, that the intelligence and patriotism of her citizens will prevent any infraction of the constitution and laws of the general government. Hut, while fie anxiously looks for this result. he deems it possible, from tjie information! he has, that in ihe first i-.fLrveseure of f tl imr. some rash attempt may he made bv in dividual, to take possession .f the forts oft l... I T iii(i ii,'i,.i,.,. fn i.. -,.s.. ' 111V V', ijl 111 3 Ul VI!V M.lllM't 11 llflIiV.."ll III." he possvlui'.'y ot such a measure, furnishes i a sufficient reason for guarding gainst it, j and the President i theiefore anxn.us. that the situation and mtaivof defence of these fortifications, should be inspected by aneffi-j cer of experience, w'oo could also estimate and provide tor any dangers to which they! may he exposed, fie h ts toll confidence in your judgment and discreti-jn, arid it is ids with, that ycu repair immediately to Charleston, a:yd ex a:iue every thing connected with the fortifications. You are at liberty to take ?uch measures, tither by strengthening these defences, or by reinforcing these garrisons with troops drawn from any other ports, as you may think prudence and jast precaution require. Your duty will b..' one of great Import ince. and one of great delicacy. You w ill consult fully aiv.1 freelv with ttie Collector of the

ot turning them and all other property in i repair without ilelay to Charleston, oouth J ) ou rcrer, i inaii oueuy aavrrtlQa your charge, over to the proper authorities;! Carolina, for duty at that station. j l ls lne mort earnest wib of the Presthat you will do soon the den. and of such J By cruder of Maj. Gen. Macomb, j iJcnt, that the present difficulties in S. authorities, and retire from the city. You i S. CftdPI'Tl. ! Carolina should be terminated without

port of Charleston and with the district At-. tries of vessels and their cargoes, an4 in was directed to defend himself if attacktorney of S. Carolina, an 1 you will take no performing the other duties necessary bv j, to the last extremity. In such a case, step, except w hat relates to the immediate i...v to he oerfnt med at the rn

I .- , ... r . . . . tion of the laws will be enforced through the ! ciil authorityi and t.y the :no:le panted out' hv lhc acts of co,Vrrcs. She.u'.c n'u.jVi :l cr;sis Hr:vC, when th f, untortuthe ordinary power in the ban '!s of the civil officers hall lint be sufficient tor this purpose the P.resi-1 ii II V ll III "Oil iTII'ic win -V i' lrtiCII and the , , ...... ..... .. ...... a . . . I . . . I. I .It lllCilMIltl I VI l .l-.iOllliai. I 111. ' will act in obedience to tae leg.d i e .pdsiti-.ns j eftne proper civil officer of the United, Staes. f iPfi iit'P viiii utk n'lii'ViO" msf nli' f I'll Vim I will thank you to communicate to rr.e Jreely aiu conrulentiullv, upon eey tcpio which you may deem it impoitar.t for tlu - government to receive intormatKJti. eiyj , cp0CttuUy, our obedient servant, T.V'.W't t-s; Maj. den. Scott, commaudin. Depai tiiieut, Wabhingtou lla:ern piNFIOtNTI l. DxrAP.TMB.tr or wah, Lvc. 3, 1332. Sir; Y ur Ittter ot the 27th u"imo has j been ectived, and laid before the Presi-j dent. He is pleased at the discretion' and judgment nuriiftsted by y: u. patriotism of South CarolinA w ill j still prevent tfie occurrence of those I consequences which must result froinj thc attempt to enorce, the ordinance re ' vynii fused by the cj.nvcntjuii of thar

state. In any event the President will

L ,jeffn;, ' , Y t .J ,r conton and laws ot the U. v . . j t U ?OMllon will, for the prciert, be perlorm bis duty, and only his duty, un ; a proper or.c at Savannah. But of this j w,, Jc, auvism the depattnicnt of your movements, and cominunicatine: I all the mlornation in vour possession .i.;,k i. .... . ' . : i. . . ' "the n " v Kemmtni "1 VT' .preikCnl eMordinary conjuncture ol alt airs. You will p. ease to take care tf.3t the defences ot the torts in tlw harbor of Charleston be Lnishcd as rapidly as pos- J sible, and that evcrr necofisarv steu is ta. i I i' - ft I Ktn lor meir security. Such inlt liri ifri n vnlit rtsrrm mi,. . 7 rv ; cali for, will be com'nuoicated to you troro tim.e to ti roe. Very respec;iuliy, troro tim.e to tirae. yourob't. servant, f m . LEWIS CASS. Mnj. Gen. Scott, Untied States ArQy, Savannah, Georgia. ToanKR no 109 1 Head Ouautkus op thk ahmyJ it!juan GeneruVa Ojfice. Washing rou, Dec. 4, 1S32. Companiet II and IS of the IU rtgimcnt im, a fort Monroe. Lieut. Col Bankheadof tbe 3d reiwi ai iimh , tvwau i vnai i&a,ho ,r00P m li"x h;"boriiajor nenaer, vuarier Piaster, w:u Assistant Adjutant General. Adjutant Genkiial's Oftics.? IVaahintat D. 7, I3"3J. Sir: The General in Chief directs ihat you order company G, of the first rep N ment of artillery, to proceed with foOr u"' mmmuc, Caro.iha; and that youcau5e to lvt sent wim the troop, four twenty lour poun tlrrs howitiers, four 12 pounders field pieces, and ciht sis pounders, with their equip'oenls cotnplttt: together will iif- ... rn,ir.r!: nf ammunition nr .rMn t ha b fa b fcj ' . . ' servant, S COOPER, Asshrant Adji General. ComrtiandMig Officer, Fort Monroe. llEAn Quartfh's op the armv, lVa$hingtcntJan.2Si 1633. Sir: Fiom h conversation I have had 5,viili the Picsident a;d Secretary of wer, it is expected ilut yrui v ill be ir. Charles ton I. ?. i bor by tWe end of the mimth. You will therefore avail yourself ot the eariicst opportunity to piocecd ts lbs I t rriullmn -inM rilihP In. ill iArf I -in n Ihb I 1 ... ""'"'"X utqwriiiicm. nnicuic nonor lo be sir, yours, very respoctfuHy, A. MACOMH. Maj. GenWTlNriELi Scorr, com mandiuc EaitCTn Department. IIrad Quarter s of the ahmy, . . , nBL ,0,' it UthmgtotL, Jan. 25, 1833. Sir: You will receive at fort Moul - (trie or castle Pinckney, tl2 Collector an.d such officers of tna Customs as he may have occasion to employ and take with him; and vou will allow him fo remam and establish the custom house wnnin xne post, ami anoru mm an ir.? - . t nr i it... facilities. rd also protection for that pur. post; and in taking and receiving the en- - - I io moruuHwai m c cusiom noise, en "bep?Vcr be Collector may desire it,

su-.n o ins private property ana ewecs, lnC arms and ammnnuion in the Arsenal, and alsis.nch foreign goois, wares udthan they should fall into the hands of a-

merchandize, as nc mi-ht hncl it r,ccc,ary to send for that purpose for s?fe l..i. "J n.lllli. UllUi I HITIA I . AAnino arvrl hn i ih. co.Tta Mn,!p. hie i r.t..r r; r ' I ciiKirfl In ..o nr.! i.o I m n J sir vcr Wpcctlully vour obd t. s-rv t. . ALE.v. MACOMB, Slij, Cleu. commanding the army. To I.t, Col. Jamk Bankhrad, com'd tbe troops of the U. ii. in the harbor oi Chailcston. Adjutant Gknkral's Or?icx, ll'ar king ton, Jan 26, 1833. Sir: As it is probable that tte fules

- m and articles of war hate not been sub special consideration When I wrceiscribed bv many of the office-is under ' ed vour letter respecting and

votjr command, the General in Chief Ui-

recs yo.u will, on the receipt of litis, re- i r-ili upon all the ofnceTs under him, who quire all lb- officers in the harbor oi"i hd ot already done ir, to take the oath Charleston to comply with the first arii-(of allegiance, and to sign the rules and

cle ol the first section of the act for es signatures of all the officers, including vour own. which w !i en com Dieted, yojw will transmit lo the office of the Adju - tant General. Shou'd aoy object tosignl the Utclcs of war as lequiied by law, ,

II report their names accordingly. I aia.sir, respectfully. R. JONES, .fj. Gen. Col. James Bankhead, commanding Charleston harbor. ; LirrARTMENT of War, Jan. 26, 1833. i .Sir: 1 hae received vnnr letter rfiu 1 23d instant, and am dirirl K n ci . . . . j , v o- " . " " uc , io communicate to ym, his wish , hal you repoir to Charleston with the least rmvsihlr. drUv. it-.A .i ! i u B33UIHC UiC com j mand of the troops in that quarter, tinder I the views ami instructions herinffir comuHmicafcd to ycu. This intimation tvouhl h.Klren riimhr f Kn. i posed a was yonr intention to return, and, A. " ' '.t. r . therefore, felt nnwiUinj?, by any expres sion of iny expectation, to hasten it at the expense, perhaps, til incortcnicnce to you rye If. An express has been established between lic and Charleston, and will bo continued as lonj; as the state of things there may permit and require it Should, however, any circumstance delay or prevent it, you are at full libei ty, whenever you think the public interest tequues if, to make other arrangements for the conveyance of your dispatches. Ycu can employ pilot boats, ai you aueecst when I these be necessary. T.- - ... i uia not Know till yeslernsy, that was ordered to Savannah Your course. hc immediately relieved, and withdrawn j rorn that quarter. i - j u-vn vuui5cnal V!1? P'"t,,",R5 he bn , -n;1"'"4 j ' " orucra io anY forcible collision, and it is his deter ruination, mat u sucn collision does oc cur, it shall net be jnsify imputable trj the United States, lie is thetelorc desirous, that, in all your proceedings, while you execute your duty firmly, you act with as much discretioo and moderation as possible, and tfis course he has never doubted ycu will adopt. Self defence is a rihi, belonrnj as well toinilitary bodies is o individuals: and officers, eommandinr separate forts, are responsible, at all times for thnr defence, and arc bound to ue due precaution to avoid danger. If a body of aimed men approach Sulliva.'s Ishnd, with apparently hostile views, it win he prop, cr to pursue the course indicated by yon to Col. Dankhead That is-, to warn their commanding officer to retire, and to inform him of the course which you wilt Jbe compelled to adopt, in the evem of his continued approach. Should th?s warning bo useless, iind the armed body attempt to land, you will b; justified in resisting such at'empt. But bcfoie this unfortunate alternative is reported to, I rely uponyoor patiictism ?nd oiscieticn. ! able means, to induce any such armed body to abandon their enterprise. Tho subject is committed to you, in the full J conviction, that while vou discharge) your duiy as an officer, you will foe mindIful ol the great delicacy of the subject, , M. ... . ... r void il possible, a resort to force. But . .. r. . -. w. r ir j i whatever the hrst rights of self-defcnco 1 reouire, must be done, should a eme oc. cur involvinr such a tjuestion. yOUP order to Col- TwiKK was right : m lhe cvent of his beine comnelled to'ahandnn his nr.st Hot fnr ih- r,;nf i . - 4f your letter, while we were here in 4 , n:uch anxictv about the Arsenal at Au RllSta, and had not 'earned the measures laken bv you lor its defence. Col Twifft? i VIIUF IIIIII.LI III U M iti an VIlllLI t UIJ j onir as he has the means ot resistance j (t would certainly be better to destroy ;ny assailants. But that is a resuit I do not suiter myself to anticipate, while so valuaole an officer as Col. I wigjrs is in command and is supported b an adeequate g-urrison. The course you have directed respecT1 in those officers, if any there may be I who hesitate in their aheciance to their country in the hour of txial and peril, meets the entire approbation of the President. I flatter myself that none such will be found; but if there are, they should ba immediately known, when their cases will become the subject of I directed Gen. Bankbead to ! articles o war. have renewed the ordc, I will thank you to report anv fscts which may mo io your knowledge tending to shaw, that upon the Rreat quesrion niuuiy.anjr cth:cy ha crnbrfced visws which would

I you wilf