The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-11

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he earliest d.y ss msssSins much Ssyond the io
GrandeI have now according 70 better and most rsa-
tons cannot after say the 10th of june or before the
LIST of October be assumed with the least possible adj
vantage. This il conclusion which (ur Ter every per-
sonal danger) dare announce; and beg all above
in authority TO discuss i with severity but also with
candor and II the conclusion shall be found to be just
that may be cordially and actively sustained against
the clamors of the ignorant and the SANDERS Of the
ign make ,his request not as personal iasor put
and far greater experience may be deemed Of any adj
vantage to that service.
My conclusion to the LIST Of October is founded
the satisfactory information derived from Col A.
Butler distinguished officer in the of 1912, since
minister in Mexico. &c., and from Con- j T. Mason who
has travelled much in Mexico with Col. Butler 1t is
clear to my mind that the two know of Northern
and Middle Mexico than all other persons, taken
Their within the District of Columbia. beg to refer to
them They are full, precise, and emphatic upon the
subject
ii their conclusion (now mine) be adopted by the
higher authorities here, and LAID dswA basis then
these smaller points and details necessarily follow
Let the State quotas above meet at their respective
rendezvous without delay, be Inspected mustered into
the service, and armed as promptly as practicable let
put under instruction and held in readiness to move in
time to reach the Rio Grane according to the routes
which may be given, little before the beginning OF oc
tober-say by the 25th Of September.
here assumed that all spare time for instruction
as cavalry OF as infantry had better be taken at this than
the other end Of the line o Grandel OF march or wa
ter transportation; st, account Of health (while at
res.D and I'd account Of abundance and cheapness
Of subsistence and other supplies.
But there Offsets az lns these advantages: lst
The rivers In August and September may not furnish
good navigation In July. 2 Such Of the troops
snail be obliged pass by New Orleans after July
be in danger Of taking the low lever; and The
earlier pre- Of portion Of the tw elvs month youn
may possbly) be needed to aid the defence of
positions the Rio Grandc, (say) Ssamoras, Rhinosa,
and Clmargo, which Gen Taylor may have taken, or
desire to ,ake before the larger army be really (say
Oct. lst) to take up the long line OF invasion
All these points am ready to discuss, to balance and
to settle with the Secretary of war, at his call; and
beg to add that they ought to DO earls settled.
Now Il hope to be pard0ned in saying something fur
Their in respect to myself
have been preparing by looking to quotas, render.
routes Ton both sides OF the Rio Grande arms
coutro mcnts. camp equppage, subsistence means Of
transPol sation (seamers wheels and packs Mexican
topog rafhy &c in order to be ready obey any
sructo,s for distant service it'll which the President
may honor such have been my insessant occupa-
tons since the ntimation that might lie required 10
command the new forces against Mexico think pro-
lmnay and necessary occupations may be needed here
in SAY three days when promising that after the
great and brilliant victories OF the gallant Taylor ot
which have recently heard) should be ashamed 10
supersedc him. before the arrival OF competent reinforce
to the interior Of Mexico and to
peace shall be ready for any instructions OF orders
| with which the President may honor me.
| All which is respectfully submitted.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. W. l.. Nancy, Secretary Of War.