Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-04-03
From our Correspondent,

WASHINGTON, nIarcn Zlth, 1879.
General Scott whose case every where, has ex-
cited much interest left this place last Thurs
day, to take up his residence for while at Rich
mond.
On the morning of his departure, met him in
the public offices, taking leave of his personal
friends, and obtained from him the particulars of
his present relations with the cover ninent.
He reported himself to the new Secretary Of
War, by whom heswas kindly received
He voluntarily and with the APPRECIATION of the
Secretary, proceeded to Richmond, to a wait the
decision of the President upon the following pro-
positions:
LIST. To go duty, not subject to be commanded
by junior.
I'd. Or to be put on trial, by court martial for
disobedience of orders.
3D.. Or if neither alternative be accepted, to be
considered as having resigned.
The propositions you will perceive, leave Gen.
Scott and President Jackson precisely in the same
predicamcnt in which he stood with the late
President.
The General arprehends that the opinion Of
President Jackson is against his assumed ground
6ut believes IN feelings, that he is most kindly af
fected towards him.
The current Of opinion in this controversy is A.
gaInst Gen. Scott while universal respect re yeres
and admires his personal department during hi.
late sojourn at Washington. | found him almos,
daily an attentive visiter at the room of the Su.
preme Court during its sessions; constantly in all
weather, at the Capitol, respectful hearer OF the
preachers on the Sabbath days-and every where
courteous and respectful man to all his acquain-
lance.
1t is greatly to be desired, that some expedent
may be adopted, which will at the same time vim
dictate the authority of the governme mt and re.
serve for its service an officer, in other respects
as chivalrous as exemplary in his conduct " it'll
the strongest partiaIity for Gen. Scott, think his
stand uDteDabe, while l think his pretensions
which he POUNDS upon his interpretation of The con-
stituon andthe laws, ought to be submitted TO
some competent tribunal. The president, il is
true, may determine in the most summary man-
ner upon the whole case; but, at the same time
ii is to be desired, that Gen. Scott could be heard
before court martial, with the chance of defend
ing his views OF the points in controversy. He
certainly evinces every respect for the constituted
authorities and the rights of Others in asking 10 be
heard by his peers.
Rumour is teeming with removals and appoint
ments in some cases without foundation in others
with the probability of truth. When either shall
actually take place, il will be time enough to pub
lsh them.
The Presidsnt was indisposed on FRIDAY and Sa-
turday. Cold and fatigue brought on the symp-
toms Of the malay, to which he is in like circum-
stances subject saw him yesterday, when he
pronounced himself convaescent. He was alone
when visited him, with Gen. p. Reed, of tn
Eastern shore OF Maryland; appeared some W nat
debilitated, but soon recovered his spirits and be-
tore we lett him, become sprigbty and interesting
in conversation. He was dressed sltoge Their in a
suit OF black, and wears spectaclos constantly =
Serenity and collectedness are conspicuous traits
in his department IBaH Chrou
Extract Of a letter to the Editors of the Bali.
more Chronicle, dated
WASHINGTON, 18th March
The last week has passed without much interest
Some lew minor appointments and changes have
been made, confined, principally, to Clerkships in
the public Offices Mr.. Van Buren, having arrived,
and Mr. Barry expected, perhaps, this ngbt,i NAV
be expected, that the ensuing week will be more
pregnant OF Interesting events.
Many Cabinet conferences have cen heId--tbe
subjects 81 their deliberations have, as vet not been
made public. They are supposed 10 have related to
displomatic arrangemt nts. The rumour is that the
present Secretary Of War, will take foreign mis-.
sion; some cay France, others Spain. Mr. Woodbu-
ry is mentioned as his successor, here
IL is reported, with what truth cannot saw tba,
the incumbent OF the bureau of Indian Affairs viii
be superseded by Mr.. w. Robertson, of the adoin.
ing Virginia county
We have seen letter from gentleman Al
Washington, dated Goth inst. which saws" Dt
Aaron Hill having rendered his resignation Of The
ell, 10 take effect on the lat Of July next: and Ma
thanlei Greene has been This day sppointed Post.
master OF Boston, 10 enter upon the DISCHARGE az
his duties on the said let Of July, when DIR. Hill
retiTes. The Dr., like welI-bred dog, saw pre-
paratons making for turning him out and there.
fore sent on his resignation"
~ The above may be considered authentic.
Boston @. Gdz.