Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-06-27
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MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF GEN. SCOTT.

large and respectable meeting Of the citizens of Getys
burg and vicinity convened in the Courthouse
Thursday evening" the 18th Instant for the purpose of
pressing their views upon the unworthy effort being made
by bad and unscrupuous pasans tarnsh the fair fame
Americas best and ablest soldier Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT
The meeting organized by appointing Major Gen Dawn
MIDDLEcorF, President; Lieut. Col. Robert Cobean, Lieut.
Col s. s. McCreary, Lieut. Cox John Scott Capt ]. Clap
saddle, and Col ]. H. Mcclellan Vice Presidents and III.
j. Schreiner, j. 6. Frey, Daniel ashel j. NJ Stevenson, U
James Fahnestock, and John Gallagher, Secretaries.
The object had in view by the call for the meeting feel
ngly and cloquenty stated by d. NJ. SMrsER, ESQ., who
moved the appointment of committee of THIRrYoNE to
daught and report resolutions expressive of the the
meeting The committee, after retiring short me report
ed the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas the President of United States has refused TO
Major General WINFIELD ScoTT the command of the army
intended for the invasion of Mexico and whereas the respon
sbty for this unprecedented STEP which properly and fairly
belongs to the Administration aone unusy and falsely
attempted to be fastened upon Gen. ScorT Therefore
ResoUed, That only justify but commend the con-
duct of Gen. Scott in his late correspondence with the Secretary
of War, in which he informed that funconary in plain and
indignant language that he not the dupe Of the schemers
who plotting the destruction of his reputation and en-
deaSorng deprive him of the command of the army which
he was entitled by his rank Commander in Chief.
Resoired, That, after careful examination of all the facts
connected with the refusal Of the President of United States
to invest General Scott with the commend Of the army To-
which he is entitled well by his rank by his ustrous
services and the blood which has streamed forth from his
veins on the batehelds of his country, recognise in ALL
with feelings OF the highest admiration, the noble
duct and qualities which and soldier he has always
Displayed and which have much endeared him the Anne
rcan peoplenaely frankness which treasures no wrong
in secret courage which fears into the teeth of
power its meanness and injustice and chvarous generosity
which scorns TO deprive another Of single laurel goouy
won.
Resolved That the refusal of General Scorr to supesede
phnh half INV
at the head Of such reniorcements would allow him do
without injustice oboquy that gallant old SOLDIER fur
nshes another evidence Of the generosity and magnanm of
his nature and adds spendo to already rendered
lnstrous throughout the world by the deeds Of
Resolved That the Administration has only been guilty
Of great injustice TO Gen. Scott himself but by its refusal 10
give him the command Of the army destined for the invasion
OF Mexico, through jealousy of the glory which he
might acquire its head has wroneed the country by depvng
Of the services Of its bravest and experienced general
Resolved That the eager haste with which the Admnistra
ton avaied itself OF his frank and straightforward
men OF grievances and demand for redress explanation
withhold from him the command which the voice Of the
country had already called him. taken in conuexon with the
ungenerous attempt to egsse him out Of his commission
beay the extent which they envy his reputation and fear
his popularity, and the unworthy Of contrvance which
they prepared rival from their path
Resoied, That recognise in this conspiracy destroy
General Scorr in the estimation of the people, the working
OF the spirit which poured odt caumnies upon HENRY
CLAr, and propagated charges of mbecy and cowardce
against the lamen,ed HAnnIsoN
ReSoired, That it idle and for those carpekngh
whose highest exploit has been do military duty year
under the comfortable shade Of umbrella hope suy
the fame hide the glory of General ScoTr by their envou
attacks and malignant SANDERS Let the vpes bite the e
they will but break their teeth Let the dogs bay the
doubtless it will still shine on.
Resolved That is not at all surprising that the vile pam
ders to party should have little relish for General Scots
Soup the British had for Gen. Jacksons hot coffee.
Reoied, That instead Of covering before the false and
American charges which base jealousy of his glory has
prompted the duty Of the friends of Gen. ScoTT guard
his fame that of their country, 10 rally around him. and
vndcae his claims TO the highest need Of his countrys ia
and firm in the belief that the generous sympa
thes ever alive in the hearts Of the people, will be aroused
and stimulated by the injustice which has been done TO the
scared hero Of many battles and that those who sought to
the seeds Of distru in his courage and patriotism will
reap plentiful harvest Of disappointment embered by the
Of an indignant people.
Resolpcd, That it is with pleasure that we find large ma
oy of the Wing press of the country standing forward fear
essy vindcac the fame and conduct Of Gen ScorT which
bad men, for selfish purposes endeavong to tarasb
During the absence of the committee the meeting was ably
addressed by Gen. JANIS DoBBIN Hon. JANIS Cooprn
responded to call Of the meeting in powerful and eloquent
defence Of the Hero of Niagaras battle from the oblo
attempted to be thrown around his glorious reputation by
unprnciped men for sinister purposes.
The above resolutions having been unanimously adopted,
on motion Of ID. M. SmrsLEn, Esq. it was
Resoced That the proceedings this meeting be published
State friendly to the objects Of the meeting.
SIGNED MEETING