Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-04-05
GEN. SCOTT,s FARWELL
e. FEELING IN THE ARMY.


We have not been able to find Gen. SCOTS
Farewell to the American Army, in any of the
papers received. The Star says it was unac-
co, ably lost--5ut to show the deep feeling of
indignant contempt in theArmy towards Loco
focoism for its outrage upon Gen. Scott, by
suspending him from command & dragging him
before court NATAL, we copy several articles
from the American papers in Mexico .-.4dv.
Yesterday, Col. Jackson bearer of
dispatches from Washington, arrived with a
small escort from Vera Cruz, in six days.
Shortly after his arrival, it was not known that
he brought dispatches both to Generals Scott
and Butler, and the inference was at once drawn
that the former was recalled, and the latter pa-
ced in chief command of the army. This prov
ed true, and enclosed you will find the farewell
address of the lateGeneral in-chet to the army.
1t is brief, pointed and feeling. Now that he
is leaving the scene of his glorious exploits,
those who shared danger and victory with him
in many great battle, weep like children par
ting with father. His recall may possibly
have AN effect upon the treaty, should it ever
be returned from the United States ratified
No doubt the gentleman who succeeds him will
do all that he thinks his duty requires; but Gen.
Scott had identified his fame with peace as
the result of his operations in the valley, and
WOuiu nave cAcIlcu illUIc tudu ally OLu-
er man to bring the war to close. He, TOO
from his long residence here, has better ac-
quaintaRce with the Mexicans, and therefore
knows better how to operate upon them. 1t
is added, that the dispatches bring orders to re-
store the swords of Gen. Pillow and Woth, and
Duncan.
We copy from the.4mericdnStar of the 10th
ult., the following article in regard to General
SCOTS withdrawal from the command of the
Army in Mexico, in obedience to the orders of
his government, regrettng extremely that the
whole farewell address of the COMMANDMENTS
Chief has not reached us. The Star says:
By reference to general orders, it will be sc en-
that Gen. Scott has turned over the command
Of the army to Major General Butler. We
promised to inform our readers of this when
officially advised on the subject, and we now do
so, though with regret. Although we were
told in Puebla that the General had requested
to be relieved when active operations ceased,
we were not prepared to receive the news that
such had been the case. We do not think that
either the government or Gen. Scott's inclina-
tions should take him from the army until d
peace is made. He has accomplished so much,
and against such great odds, that we regret to
see him part with his companions in arms; and
we nave no hesitation In saying tndt Sucn are
the sentiments Of the american army. II mat
tiers not how accomplished and gallant his sue.
cessor may be, under the circumstances HIS
PLACE CANNOT BE FILLED, and # we
know Gen. Butler, we believe that he will cello
that sentiment. for he is not SO mnch neiehed
do,cn by ambition as to applaud the recall, al
though the act places him in command of the
prOudest army in the tcorld.
Winfield Scott this morning, takes leave off
cialiy of the army, of that gallant band with
which he has carried his and their names upon
the highest point offame's column. Many an
eye will fill with tears this morning, when
they read his last order.
Even in his short order he pays the following
deserved compliment to his successor, BROTH
err officer who was his companion in arms in
1912, as he was here until to-day;
In taking official leave of the troops he has
so long had the hondr personally to command
in an arduous campagn--a small part of whose
glory has been, from his position, reflected on
the senior officer-Major General Scott is hap
py to be relieved by general of established
merit and distinction in the service of his coun
try"