Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-29

We really c0tilinserate me ne Phhcah' IL hluSt DC
hard run this no, weather for topics TO write upon and
s, harder for grounds Of cav!l a. the Nirenan when II
copies whist we said in June. lS46, abou, Gen. Scots
being ordered the command Of the army Of occupation,
to cony ct US Of Inconsistency. Why, had we known It's
straits ii would have afforded pleasure TO specify half
dozen instances in which, with more plausitiliiy, ii
might harp upon seeming Inconsistency Bat to the
paragraph, which the Republican larad b'ioleiis read
ers and makes the ola running commentary On
the lst June, 1916 we sad
"GEN ScoTr.-lt seems 10 be conceded that this gal
,,ni aud veteran officer is about 10 proceed to the South
10 assume command of the army destined 10 operate
,cainst Mexico. This is position 10 which he is en-
titled by his rank not less han by his distinguished rep
u,ation The number of troops about toassebe requires
an of Ger of the highest rank. Gen. 1ayors rank Is
but that of Col mel Of Infantry, and Nlar Generals Of
volunteers will no, like 70 be cemnlandedby subordinate
officer. We should be 10th to credit the rumors which
are a rat "a the reluctance OF the administration 10
permit General Scott to take the field There is an CIV
ilent desire, however in certain quarters, to dslaage
his merits " trust if he do assume the command,
that he may he properly supported by the Government
We are utterly at loss to divine wherein we have
been inconsistent What we said above was strictly
true large body Of volunteers had been called into
service. whose organization involved the appoint
,neut of Major Generals. Gen. Taylor was, at that
time Colonel of Infantry with tho breve rank Of Brig
alcr General. His brevet rank would not have enlitled
him to command Major Generals of volunteers, The
difficulty was fully appreciated, the me and the
cessity of an officer Of higher rank Mexico acknow
edged by I'VE one. Gen. Scott entitled to the com
mand and Gen Taylor vas anxious that he should come
The President recognized the claim aud ordered him 10
the command We all know what occurred 10 prevent
Gen Scott from taking the field. The difficulty to
nj seubccu OH (ouurpSS a
commendat ion Of the President. passing law creating
an additional Major Generashp 10 which of course len
Taylor was appointed. Our remarks were pcnncd be-
for. this law passed;or before there runner
tina, i. was intended. What line, inconsistent with
this paragraph has appeared in the Er.injan2
We really must treat readers to specimen Of the
Lyric and candor of tho Republican With the foregoing
paagrapl.o of June AS iext that paper proceeds;
a rulor was abroad few days since that Gen Tay
WAS To became sub rdnate the orders Of Gen Scott
and was address to him, Instead OF to the Government
at W Washington. his despaich,s. The Federal press AT
Gnce become shocked al the startling intelligence, IN
which there was about much truth as in Wing ru-
moIs generally. Nj Bolts had no ubt determined To
place the crime among his mpeachsblc offences against
the President Gen. Taylor was 10 be dsgraccd al
oncr--he would not submit for such iguui-
ny but would throw up his conmisson ald return
home Now we see the Nrgihian, the organ Of the Fed
era party in this portion Of the State warmly advocating
the very thing for which the administration has been
81 violently and recently d nuunced y lis party advo
vocatng. according to these tradnccrs Of the admitsra
traon the disgrace and reSjg1di1n # the old htrn,
Why hciehtur Buithe cream Of The Nirgnian's
tce is that it not only advocated the claims Of uene-
al Scott to The supreme command oil the army In Mexico
upon the ground OF his superior rank, but because MA
ior Generals IF Tol,i,deas acW not like TO be
manded by a subordMotc otcer" such as Gen. Taylor
who is ''oalya Colonel qatmtly.' This is too bad,
especially 10 come from friend. SO anxious the
Nlrginan that Gen Scott should supercede Gen. Tay
lor that it 10th to credit the rumos all at 'as To
the reluctance of the admnls ration to permit him TO take
the field 1t was panied to evident desire, in
ain quarters disparagc his mers.' Because the
administration reluctant let Gen. Taylor be SUI
percet.d the Virpnian was angry Has not General
Taylor to cNclaim-':are me from my friends?
We have said word about the rumor mentioned
by the Republican-because did not believe it. We
perfectly aware that Gen. Taylor is subordinate to
Gen. Scott and nghtbe compelled to transmit, his des
patches to that officer. Fer convenience sake he com
municaies directly with the DEPARTMENT. Gen. Scott
exercised his power when, by permission of the Pres
dent he took from GcnIayor all his regulars. and
he to order the four regiments Of regulars the
Rio Grande 10 Vera Cruz, old Rough and Ready would
send them, al whatever fresh sacrifice Of feeling it
being his habit to obey orders from supcrols, not less
than to enforce his upon sgbtrdracs.
In another article the ReIublcan returns ia the sui
jet of our Of Gen Scott We lately said that
it was evident fom the of the Union that he WAS
cut Of favor at " asIn.ton, whoreupon the Republ
asks chow long lis (the Nirgnian's) pet, Gen.
Scott, has been Of favor with the Wig pafy"?-
and on talks about the dcnutcation Of his procIana-
ton by the Wing press. We rot aware that
Gen. Scott is oui of favor with the Wing pary," we
do believe he stood higher with that party
No makes him responsible for the sentiments ofhis
procau aton Ii is well known that il was prepared at
Washington, aud that lie is re responsible flr it
than was General Taylor for that which he received from
the Secretary Of War with orders sign and circulate
When showing the absurd and dangerous doctrines ,f
that manif slo, expressly acquitted Gen Scott of all
responsibility Of the authorship
The Republican talks about .'unucndoos" and our
showing "the coven foot - and us whilst as
s,ling the Administration, Of ''retecng in the most
rous and terms uponhe conductand char
acter of Gen. Scot hinlAc charging him. if the ground
of the charge be well founded with the base hypocrisy
such requires the 'inerdic Of the Government and
such as should cause him be .dcpised both al home
and abroad"
We beg leave to say that this charge is alike unfJund-
cd and uncourteous We deal in NJ nnuendoes but are
in the habit of speaking very frankly our opinions upon
and measures, with other restrictions than those
imposed by selfespect. And shat does the reader sup
pose is the foundation for grave inputaon? Moth
ing more than copying from the Fredericksburg Recor-