The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-10


heard that such paper had been drawn or was
even in preparation Tor II il evident then. that,
without written instructions ORDERS could not have
left my habual duties here, independent OF the prelii
nary arrangements for the formidable movements con-
on the 18Th instant hearing that the Mexican troops
passed the Rio Grande and Of the capture Of Captain
Thorntons detachment addressed letter to Gen Tay
or copy of which annex. and beg IT, also with this
etter may be laid before the President The letter to
pa sc and at your instance was changed ~ the
OF paragraph to the exact shape ohs copy
Its last paragraph Is in these words 40 not now ex-
pect to reach the Rio Grande much ahead Of the heavy
alluded to above or assume the imme
s in that az sham Ss ala no
he Sc Mt to the Rio (rande and did not suspect
the intention Of the President or yourself to send
alluded tor-viz twenty odd thousand volunteers,
besides a few additional regulars.
the mean time heard complaint from you and re-
ceved correction Of that mispprchensioni in fact
stant when you spoke Of the impotence manifested at
my occupations Tor delay hercwhch complaint caused
sssmeS therefore evident to me- at The time, tina.
your complaint had been caused BY the outofdoor ca
mors to which have since alluded. ,.e...,
instant conveying the dispeasure Of the Executive and
without the least expectation Of receiving such letter,
Che hs asth which Concluded with this i,' declaration
~ think my preliminary and necessary occupation
missing that after tho great and brilliant victories of tn.
gallant Toylor, (of which have recently hesrd)
should ashamed superseds him before the arrival
Of competent reinfosmens penetrate the interior Of
Mexico, and to conquer peace shall be ready for any
instructions or orders with which the President may
honor me-"
And again on TINT day. uho night Of the asth after
receiving the censuro Of tho Pre- through your:
letter concluded my prompt explanatory reply. thus:
Whether il shall 10 tho pleasure Of the President to
send me to the Rio Grande, (Which would prcfer)
to retain me here can only say am equally ready TO
do my duty in either position with all my zeal and all
my ability
explanatory letter and the foregoing exposition Of facts
attentively, he may no willing TO to his original
Which have never ceased TO entertain and "nich
should have pressed with inc ssant zeal but for the
prehensons heretofore expressed and which your letter
have nearly, IL not quito. removed therefore beg to
claim that command whenc the President may deem
it proper give the assignment to-day
at any other better time, he may be pleased to desg
nate.
In your rcjonder to me Of yesterday, tNay 26th)
letter Of explanation the words: You also OF
other causes of uneasiness have against the depart
ment,r SC. SC.
Your notice Of this complaint my part is liberal
not to say kind-that am bound to be frank and ex
pcit as to one OF those causes had upon my mind in
hastily penning those words these facts Brgader Gen.
era Wool was called to this place. by letter Of
own writing to command under me, one Of the detached
saw Gen Wool first the day Of his arrival MAY is and
this place. In day or two / learned from General
Wool that Notwithstanding my n,imation. he had been
ultmotely assigned
authorized and bnted for the army and called into
service from the state That nO%aon gave me No
saw, in tho morning Of the 20th bill reported in
the Senate lat yonr immediate instance knew the
day before providing for two generals and four
brgader generals to be added to the regular military
establishment besides giving to the President the
of selecting State generals for the command Of the so 900
volunteers then thought a strong probability
that both General Wool and myself would be suppressed
ed at least the against Mexico by two of the
ed, as was generally understood from civil or political
GUS as may be my letter you Of the following
day, MAY 2lst) and in many Of my subsequent acts.
had but little doubt down last night that if that bill
became alaw-connecting IL with the cllmors against
to which have alluded should not be sent against
will now however, hope for better fortune; and ap-
peang to the justice of the President and the rights Of
senior rank have tho honor TO remain sir your most
$3.50 WINFIELD SCOTT
ler's explanatory notes of rough sketch made by him
Of northern Mexico which be valuable. The Colo
and General j. r. Mason were in conversation with me-
] beg again to refer to them personally. w. s.
Secretary of War.
HEApauARrERs THE ARMY,}
Washington, May Is. 1916.
siR-We have no report from you later then the 26h
ult, and but little through unofficial late
the morning of the 10Th. OF course Notwithstanding
high confidence in you and your little army,
anxious hear further from you All the success that
relied on.
Congress having recognized the existence of be-
the United States and the republic Of Mexico and
laving authorized the acceptance of 1000 volunteers
the War Department has already called upon several
States for quotas Of twelve month volunteers-making
upon Mexico from different points the Rio Grande.
or this early moment. and at this distance
from the of intended operations definite plan
OF campaign has been laid down Being destined to the
chief command Of the augmented forces, shall delay
your better knowe Of the cnemys country when it
10 my hope TO have the tenet Of your valuable services
according to your brevet rank, and with the column
| that may be the most agreeable to you.
We have multiplied our force the general recruit.
up the prvates Of companies to 10 Scat least in tho
regiments with you
fear that shall be able to put the Rio Grande
with our efforts, than TO- 00O 90 voun-
tecrs by FIRST of Septcmberhe best period learn
here for the commencement Of operations beyond with
have done since the 10th ultimo or what you may be
able accomplish before September with your limited
means towards that general cnd-an honorable peace
cannot now be assumed We may hope. that with the
small achievements you have by this dine received you
have forced back the Mexicans to the right bank Of the
Rio 0rande and may perhaps have taken Matamoras
by the greatly superior army Of the enemy, you may
now be placed strictly on the defense BY this i is not
give you Information to expectations or intentions
tertained herceaving you under the instructions yon
have already received and to your own good Judgment
zeal, and intelligence
do not now expect to reach the Rio Grcnde much
onedu oil the heuvy reniOrcement euucu 10 ABOVE,
to the immediate command in that quarter before
my arrival
With great respect, remain, sir,
Your most obcdient servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Brevet Brigadier Gen. Taylor
Commanding, sc. sc
/ WAR DEPARTMENT, June 2, ls46.
SR-whcn received your letter Of the 27th ult. 1t
was my il at length and to note
the mapprchenson under which you are still laboring
but account Of my official engagements At this parti
i
spondcnce, which end In practical good, have
changed my purpose, preferrng to point out those mis-
/ desire IL.
Your communications have all been laid before the
President but have received instructions to change
modify the directions contained in the closing para
! graph Of my letter of the 25th ultimo.
Very respectfully,
Your obedcnt servant
w. L. MARCY.