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Armp Alattrrs.
From the Cincinnati Chronicle.
Gen, ScOtt'S Farewell,

From the Cincinnati Chronicle.
Gen. SCOtt's Farewell.
The scene presented in Mexico. by the farewell
Of Gen. Scott 10 the Army, and his summons be-
fore Court, to be tried as Criminal, is
scarcely less impressive than his splendid career
as a Conqueror from Vera Cruz 10 Mexico
/ Ii is we'll the Administration waited till the mea-
sure Of his victories was lull;-for they are now
unable 10 take letter, or line from the Glori-
Gus History, which makes alike the Fame Of
the Commander, the Army, and Country. They
have kindly waited, before they commenced
depreciatng the Hero, and supplanung him with
interiors, ill he had fought his last battle, and
entered the city Of Mexico with more than the
triumphs of Conez. This at least, was kind;
and now he may appear before Military Trbu
nal, ofwhich Caleb Gushing is a member (!) satis-
/ fed, that there remains no martial duty TO per-
form.
The Army, however, and the Americans who
have in Mexico witnessed his conduct, are not
so well satisfied, with this Government Edict,
this sudden dismission from the field Of his
glory.
The Army weeps when they hear it? The
/ WlAuCSSCA uCCluIC lllut LO SuCNGsoOi NuN III Ho
place! How many ages would roll away, before
his accusers at Washington, would be weptfOr
AT their deparurel
Read the following from the American
Sur
1t matters not how accomplished and gallant
his successor may be, under the circumstances
his place cannot be filled, and if we know Gen.
Butler, wo believe that he will echo that senti-
ment, for he is not so much weighed down by
ambition as TO applaud The recall, although the
act places him in command of the proudest army
in the world.
"Winfeld Scott, this morning, takes leave
officially of the army, Of that gallant band with
which he has carried his and their names upon
the highest point Of lame's column. Many an
eye will fill with tears this morning, when they
read his last order.
The gallent old hero and commander Of our
troops informs the army of his suspension in the
following admirable order. 1t is the best thing
that Gen. Scott ever wrote:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,l
Mexico, Feb. 18 l848.
General OrderS-No 40.
By instructions from the President Of the
United States, just received Maj Gen. Butler,
who will Immediately enter upon duty occordmg
Ily.
In taking official leave of The troops he has
so long had the honor personally TO command
in an aaduous campaign, a small part of whose
, glory has been, from position, reflected on the
senior officer, Major Gen. Scott is happy to be
n relieved by a General of established merit and
:, distinction in the service of his country.
BY order of Maj. Gcnr Scott.
II. l.. SCOTT, A. A. A. G.
Q There is a touch of ofsubIimity about this Order
: inwhch courtesy and brevity are happily nnted
O There is something Of sadness 100, in the feeling
c of rough army, as they take leave Of theil
:, great and veteran commander. The old sol
$ dicr feels deeply for the companions of his bat
d to.feld, and for the man who has led them tC
9 victory
/. There are in the soldiers heart no cold indf
. crences to chill the warm current Of his blood
II no webs Of sophistry to wind round his feel
:, ings, and convert admiration into jealousy.
C Perhaps too, there may have been anon!
- these men, some who remembered other days
/. and other scenes. Some who remembered tha
l. SCOTS aures boomed before Florida and Mex
is leo had become the birthplace of new born he
o roes Some who remembered the youthful OF
Il fcer, by the banks of the Niagara, and the rap
n ids Of the dark ST. Lawrence Who looked
It back 10 glorious memories, when no Red In
le dian, or sallow Mexican was the feeble warrio
e of the bauc-but bayonet to bayonet was eros
70 sed with the best Regiments of Britain!
of There may have been such--and if Their
y, were-wo will not bo surprised if tear stol
m down their cheeks.
y. Where now will 60 the General! We know
ID not If the Court, in his Judgment, be legal
n. constituted, he will beyond doubt, as lover 0
he Order and Good Soldier, appear before it, t
or answer whatever is asked him. But lfit shoul
m appear that this Court is contrary to the Rule
is and Articles Of War, it would not be surprisin
IS, if he should refuse 10 appear before such aTr
u bunal.
h In any event, he has left the field of his glor
10 in Mexico. lie has left il at the right time.-
-- There are no more battles TO hght--no NOR
I'd victories TO win. He will soon return 10 mlngl
II. with his oountrymen, and TO leave on The pOg
70 of History, his bright contribution TO the Fam
ht of his Country.