Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-12
GEN. WINGFIEID sCOTT

In laying the following article before our rcoders
orr own personal feelings, well ms lust sense IL
gratitude TO incritorous officer, prompt MS to ada
that we have known Wingfeld Scott long and hnyo
known him ultimately, and HAT the conduct here ar
trlbuted to him is precisely such as we.slIoud have
expected IRON his ardent patriotism, his humane dis
position, and his distinguished intelligence
From the Illinois GaIenian Semi 10
GEN ScorT.-Perhaps on no former occasion b,s
more afdnous and responsible duty been confded TO any
ocer Of our Government than that with which this zen
teman has been clothed, in prosecuting TO final issue, %
savage war upon our borders-And we hesitate not IN
say that In estimation, better selection co,I9 mat
have been made. 1t might suffice in justification of tbs
asSeron TO instance the prompude of his movements to
the scene OF action; the with which he overco,ne
space and the facility with which he surmounted all OH
acles opposed TO the accomplishment of his object Bt
he had enemy to encounter far more terrible tb,n
Black Hawk and his adherens enemy that bid defiance
10 military prowess, and haled all the schemes NJ h.
ful actican Tha; loathsome epidemic tat
OF the Eastern hemisphere, the Cholera invaded his
Here was new foe that had yet been cononered
Victim alter victim fell under its rayages! What ,y,s ~
be done? The General might have retired to some he'll
thy cline where he would have been freed from his mes
thence. But, Whilst his officers and men ,,ere ri
ing around him. humanity prompted him TO remain and
succour distressed army.
During our stay at Rock Island the Cholera commenced
ITS work OF DEATH and seeing the General almost every
day, we had frequent opportunities of WITNESSING HE ny
unng perseverance in and personal attention 10
AT The duties oPpefiainng oiis official aion the calls Of
humanity and the best interests of the country
On the arrival OF the companies from Chicago (arnopo
whom me Cholera had been severe0 they were stationed
trDm Tho
and all communication prohibited by special order Some
Of his Aids, on their way Rock Island having violated
this order, (whou knowing il was given were imD,edi
aey ordered back to Rock river, whilst the General was
ien alone TO perform all their respective duties When n
soldier attacked with Cholera he was first TO rcn.r
assistance, by the application of friction 10 be extre;,
in order 10 attract the fluids FROM the large internal
sells, TO The surface Of the body. AT the Bake house ,e
found him, one day, giving instructions how To mako tho
most Wholesome bread--a the next dav we beboLI
one OF his Bakers cOnegned to the tomb-Aud If see CI
low MN on we next mud him nsrucng those employed
that his men eat and drink. And in order IN cns,,y In
lpJdnce among the soldiers, he issued an order co,ng
every man found drunk, 10 dig n grGvel
In his ordcrshe was obliged be severe-and in thcir
enorcementhe was equally rigid. His whole soul seem
cd TO be devoted to the benefit Of his army On ono oc
casion he observed. that his own honor the dutv he
his country, and his fellow man. required bis psonal at
cnon ~ ms Pos and also, the severity his ore re-; nd
u 10 attending TO bis duties, he should be 50 unfortunate
a. ose ms ne, the Army could get along as we'll with
out mn-but he could not get along without an Army.
Thus, with Roman hrmness and disinterosted devoon
oiie 10 his country has he remained al his po of dnt
-S0ch conduct deserves the highest praise e feel
confident That 1t will be awarded by grateful ard vruous
community.
CHOLERA Ar Rock IsLANp.-Exfract Of a letter
IRON george Davenport Esq, 10 the Editor prO tenn da-
ted Crock Island. Sept g. ls32
r. ChoeIa mas been raging with increased violence
ever lnce you left us About 10 have fallen victims 10 lie ,
y Among them Leutcnants T.. Gale Of Virginia and
y. iorrcncc, OF Pcnnsy yania aud Dr. r. Coleman OF
Kentucky, have persisted
CIT gives me sincere pleasure 10 state tot The epicn
e has somewhat abated Only 2nsw since yeser.
"P s-Gen Scott has lust informed me That the
Cholera has broken out among the Rangers who are en-
cdhPca ~ separate cOupance. about eight miles from
uls isahd four companies have arrived.