Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-25
Meeting OF the Ericnd, OF Gen. Scott.

large and respectable meeting OF the citizens Gsy.-
burg fenn,ylvsnis aud vicinity convened in the court
mouse on Thursday evening the 18th inst for the purpose
OF expressing their views upon the unworthy effort now
ny made by bad and inscriptions PARTISAN. 10 tarnh tho
s,t lame OF America be-, aud ables soldier. Gen. WIN
FIELD SCOTT. The meeting organizcd by appoin-
ing Major Gen. DAVID MIppLrc1rr, President; Lieut. Col
kobet, Cobean. Lieut.. Col $. s. MeCresry Lieut. Col
John Scott, Capt Clapsaddle and Col J. II. Mcclellan
Vice Presidents; and II. j. schrencr j. G. Frey Daniel
Lashs j. M Stevenson Jr, James Fahnesock, aud John
Gallagher Secretaries.
The object had view by the call for the me.,y ,a.
eengy aud eoqueny stated by ID. NJ sNysKR, Esq. who
moved the appointment of a committee OF ruRry.oNK 10
daug report resolutions expressive OF the the
meeung The committee, after retiring a short time re-
ported the following preamble and resolutions:
whereas the President OF the United States ha. refused
To Major Gcnera WHITFIELD Scorr IN. command of IN. ar
my intended Tor tho Invasion of Mexco and whereas the
responsibility Tor this Unprecedented step which properly
and fairly belongs the alone is uniu.y
and falsely attempted To be fastened upon Cen Scorr
Therefore
Resolved. That we not only justify bu, commend the
conduct OF Cen Scott ia his late with the
SECRETARY Of War; in which he informed that
In plain and indignant language that he Wa, NO, the duo
OF the sehemes who plotting destruction of his re-
puta,on and endesvouring deprive him Of the COM
as Commander Chief.
Resolved. That after careful examination of nil an.
connected with the refusal OF the President the u
states 10 invest Gen. Scott with the command Of the army
TO which he entitled well by his rank as by his iu.
ous services, and the blood which has arcamed forh
from his veins the battle fields of his country va. ,ocog
hse IN all, with feelings OF the the sam.
noble conduct and qualities which n man and soldier
he has always displayed and which have so much ende.r
ed HIM to the American people-namely; a franknes.
wneh treasures no wrong in courage which fear,
MOTTO cast into the teeth OF power its and np
nee and ehivalrous generosity which scorns to deprive
another oil single laurel goriously won.
Resolved, That the refusal of General Scorr TO super
sede General TAYLOR, who had fought by his side in battle
except AZ the head OF such endorsements would allow
nun to do so without injustice obCquy TO that gallant old
soldier furnishes another evidence Of the and
magnanmily OF his nature, and adds new splendor 10
name already rendered ilusirious throughout the world by
the deeds of its owner.
Resolved, That the administration has not only been
suV OF great injustice TO Gen. Scott himself but by its
TO give INN the command OF the army destined for
inc invasion OF Mexico, through moan jealousy of the
glory which he might acquire at its head has wronpod the
county by deprving it Of the services Of its bavest and
most experienced general.
Resolved, That the eager haste with which ,bo Ad,;
suaon awaited itself OF his frank and
statement OF grievances and demand for redress or
alton, To Withhold from him the command to which The
voice OF the county had already called him. taken in con-
neIlon with the ungeuerous attempt egate him ont of
ms commission, beiIay the which they envy his
reputation and fear his popularity and the unworthy arts
VI 10 watch they are prepared 10 re-
move rival from their path.
Resolved That we recognise in this conspiracy to de-
sToy zen scott IN the estimation the peope the ,votk
ing OF the same spirit which poured out caumnies mo,
Henry Clay, and propagated charges OF imbeciy and
eowardiee against the lamenied HARRISON.
Resolved That II is idle and vain for tbose c,,,e,
knights, whose highest exploit has been TO do military
duty once year under the comfortable shade of an UNI
oteA 10 nope 10 suy the fame hide glory of Gen
scout by their envious attacks and malignant sanders Lei
the Nipers bite the le they will but break their own toeb
Let the dogs bay the doubtless will still shine on
Resolved That is all surprising that the vile
panders TO party should have little relish for Cener,
Scos coup the British had for Gen Jaekson, hal
"coflee." '
Resolved That instead Of covering before the false and
anuAmeriean charges which bese jealousy of Ia. glory
has prompted, Is the duty of the friends Of Gen Scott
To guard his fame as that OF their country rally around
him. and TO vindcate his claims the highest need of
his countrs favor; aud firm in the belief that the
generous sympathes alive in the hearts OF peo
pie will be aroused and stimulated by the injustice which
has been done the SCARED hero OF many battles; and
that those who sought seeds OF disuust in his
courage and patriotism will reap plentiful harvest of
Disappointment embiterod by the of an indignant
people.
Resolved, That 1t is with pleasure we find large
majority OF the Wing press of the country standing for
ward eaessy TO vindcae the fame and conduct of Gen
Scott which bad men, for selfish purposes are endeayor
ing TO tarnish.
During tue absence OF the committee tho meeting was
ably addressed by Gen. James Dobbin Hon Jas Cooper
responded To call Of the meeting IN powerful aud eo
quent defence OF the Hero of NIagaras battle from
the oboquy attempted To be thrown around his glorious TO-
puialon by unprinclped men for sinister purposes
The above resolutions having been unanimously adop
ted, on motion OF ID. VI Smyslor, Esq twas
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
shed IN the National lntegence and ali the ne wspnues
ia III 5 State friendly TO the objects Of the meeting
SIGNED BY THE OFFICERS The NEEriSs.l