New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-30
An attempt to D e.r troy Gen. scott-The Nation
al Fair, &c.
WARRINGTON. May q, ls4s

srea: press Of matter 20 oi, very ceniioeraoe Poruop
OF our correspon dents letter this morning Inc part
omitted gives graphic and truthful picture OF ne course
pursued By the Loco Foco Party or the or three
years. The knavery by which our present Rulers o.
tained power-their contemplate dodgng and eqai'o-
eating on the Taris Quesnon-their advocacy OF An
nexaton at the South as mean, Of gthenins tie
Peculiar Institution while the North they advocated
the measure with rev of extending the area Of
Freedom'-their recklessiy involving the Nsrcn IN a
wicked and unnecessary War with sDeghborins Repuo-
c finally their vile attempt destroy one OF our
nobest patriots and best citizens bat here we will let
our correspondent, speak fox hiClselil
/ understand that deep laid scheme has been
planned to anniha,e Gen SCOTT also l Under
stand ,ha, even depu,a,ion Of Loco-Foco n. C's
waited on The President to demonstrate against per
hitting him 10 take the command of the army in
this war well knowing that his bravery and pstri
otsm would shine so conspicuous that Hamsn HIM
self might be elevated only on his own galIows
l have heard all kind OF stories about this bust
ness. believe the Loco. Focos are trumping up
stories now to justify their conduct One story has
it that the Administration hare got hold OF private
letter of Gen. ScoTT, in which he had spoken in
terms Of disapproba,ion of the imbecility. 6c, OF
the Administrations Even if this were true, it
would show him worthy of his character for M
able and patriotic citizen could not well speak 9TH
erwise.
Another version has it, that, at the eleventh hour,
cold kind Of a notice was given TO Gen. ScOTT 10
hold himself in readiness 10 take the command and
that the General had answered in proud Tor more
properly an independently spirit. OF course any
Thing like independence must be frowned down un
der such an Administration. The story proceeds 10
say that tbereupon Gen ScoTT was informed that
as he had manifested an unwillingness TO go, lie
might remain at his post in W ashineton. though
they must have known that he was not unwilling,
bat actually preparing 10 90.
Without deciding how much truth there is in any
or all Of these statements. think the Administration
will fnd in Gen. Scott man who knows his own
rights as well rs the rights OF his country. and that
he is prepared and fully able TO defend both in the
hour Of danger. However unnecessarily the coun-
try has been plunged into war, Gen. Scott has the
confidence OF the country for bravery, ability and
patriotism and the Administration will lose al the
game which they may attempt 10 play against him
1t is said that Gen. ScoTT yesterday went 10 the
Administration and claimed his right TO lead the
army. even through IN unnecessary war. 10 gorl
Gus victory. Time may develop strange proceed
ings II il shall be afterward proved as think it
can that this was no; so necessary Tor the safe
" of the country as draw off public notice from
the difficulties Of the Administration. what excuse
shall they REM in that day OF reckoning, when blood
shed for purposes of unholy ambition, shall cry from
the redeemed earth for vengeance The destro!
and the groans of wounded and dying Patriots shall
reverberSte through the country I'LL vengeance is
vyreakei on their murderers head
People of the United Staes-triends OF cviliza
ton and Christianity let not this scene OF slaughte
and deluge of blood, turn your eyes from the am
bilious designs Of those unhappily now bearing rule
so tyrannically over you. Our country has been
hurriedinto an unnecessary war-suPpor the stand
ard of the stars and stripes But when glory shall
encircle those stars zee to il that the backs of those
no prostituted the name Of patriotism to their own
sordd ambition shall not be cheated out OF the
stripes which their niquities so richly merit
But must bring this letter 10 q close. though
have much more to say this as well as on other
subjects.
The National air still continues to attract i'm
mense crowds of people II was brilliant TO night
with light and beauty
l understand that Mr. RUSH Of Philadelphia Will
probably be nominated Collector in place OF HENRY
HoRs, rejected. Then there wilt be rush tor
office. RicHELIEU.