Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-06-13

there be, think no question You must allow me TO
advert to the only fact to which you aude the foundation
for such grave mputations You hare learned you say from
that much mpatience Is feH perhaps ia high quarters
that you not already pat IN route for the Rio Grande
&c What said this point at interview, when this
subject alluded to- is not fully stated il ought be-
considering the purposes which you converted it, You
presented TO fully and clearly the difficulties and delays
which, in your opinion, would attend the assembling of the
volunteers on the Rio Gande, and in conclusion expressed
belief that could not be done before the first day Of Sep
TENDER next then alluded TO the troops which were now
Fastening Gen. Tayors standard under his requsion TO
the excited feelings OF the country the patriotic ardor of
those troops TO the disappointment which both they and the
country would feel, army OF eight thousand men
were on the Rio Grande comparatively inactive during their
entire tour OF service, which, being limited three months
would terminate before the period named by you for the
semblng OF the volunteers on the Rio Grande.
1t was with special reference to the employment of the
troops that would be that frontier by the st day of June
that spoke of what would be the sentiments of the country
and of the spirited and gallant who had entered into the
service, and OF the expectations of the Executive upon this
subject was well aware that the President anx
ous that the war should be prosecuted with pomness and
vgo and that the brave and patriotic who had been
called out should have opportunity render their country
active and effective service knew too that the President
confidently hoped and expected that large portion of the
uneers, authorized by the act of May l3h would arrive on
the frontier in sufficient force for active operations before the
time which you Indicated With the view of securing this
important object the energetic measures had been
adopted Every consideration of economy and duty forbade
that the troops should thus collected be permitted remain
Inactive, by of the absence of the general officer Who
fully possessed Of the views Of the Executive was to direct
their movements.
did not deem improper indeed considered it matter
OF duty communicate the General to whom the Pres
dent had freely conded the management of the war; his
views and expectations upon this point That this commun
cation made in the manner was shoudno have been kind
received Is surprising to but vastly is the fact
that should be made the basis of the offensive nputa-
tons against the Executive Government which had
y selected you conduct army and determined put
at your disposal the amples could command
sure victory and to bring the successful and speedy
termination.
was also of unfeigned surprise to me that you
should have attributed the President the intention of OPEN
ing fire upon your rear while fire front opened upon
by the enemy. On what foundation could such an
sumption rest Had the President in frank and friend
~ spirit just entrusted you with command which the go
y and interest of the country depended nothing of the
success OF his own administration How could you, under
these circumstances arrest your labor of PREPARATION and u
Ter energies to be crippled for the purpose of ndugng
In beral impuaons against the who had just bestowed
upon you the highest mark of his confidence
Entertaining, it is most evident you do the opinion that
such the motives and designs of the Executive towards
you, and declaring be your explicit meaning that you
do not desire place yourself the perous all po
stlons, fire upon your from Washington, and The fire
IN front from the Nericans," and entertaining them
entirely without cause the shadow of ustifcaion
the President would be wanting in his duty to the cou
try II he persist his determination of imposing
upon you the command of the army in the war against
Mexico He would probably misunderstood the object you
had in writing your letter. and dsappont expec
taions, If he did not believe that intended effect
change of his purpose in this respect am, therefore, d.
rected by him say that you will be continued your pres
ent position here, and will devote your efforts in making ar
engagements and preparations the early and vigorous prose-
cution of hostities against Mexico.
have the honor to be- very respectfully, your obcdent
want, W L. MARCY
Major General WINFIELD Scorr,
Commanding General DC.