The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-10
General Pillow.

- "~'N PupioHcu tue ecHcfdl olucl VI pcHeioi
Scott--he correspondence which it provoked between
Generals Scott and Worth-the explanatory card OF
Colonel Dunean-and the letter of Major Burns de-
nng the agency Of General Pillow in the production of
Leonidas" In connexion with this series of papers.
we now lay before readers the following letter from
General Pillow to gentleman in New Orleans; which,
though not originally intended for publication, is laid
before the public in the New Orleans Delta, by the
Generals correspondent
CRY OF MEXICO, Jan. 70. ls4s.
My DEAR circumstances, which | will not he de-
ta, nave produced unfortunate difficulties between my
self and Gen. Scott did all could consistently with my
| cened.
The General ischeC acting as | am fully persuaded
uuae Tie influence OF false impressions, has deemed II his
duty 10 arrest me- and have now been suspended from
same units TO which the American prisoners were restrict
| ed by the Mexican government
government ior court martial Tor my trial Though not
In conjunction with Gen. Scott have joined in the appl-
catlon, and requested speedy trial.
Under these circumstances content await the
decision OF an impartial court to vindcae my character
Nor VIII now be driven from my purpose and my
OF propreY As, however, continued misrepresentation
OF my conduct by portion OF the American calcu
lated unduly prejudice the public mind against me, and
PREJUDICE the very questions at issue between myself and
Gen. Scott II is due to the cause OF TRUTH TO myself to the
government whose commission bear, well just
public opinion, that friends shall have authoritative
Relying upon the intelligence and justice of the Ameri-
can people to appreciate my services while engaged in the
the honor and interests of my country have patiently,
aud in silence, submitted to the abuse Of my enemies, and
10 their efforts, by fasehood and ridcue, aduce my
character Nor do now, for moment, dsuus the III
| innate decision OF Just public sentiment
now for nearly two years Devoted Whatever Of talents and
energy possess the service of my country in foreign
war, is somewhat remarkable that should be pursued
with so much vupeation by portion OF the home press.
That il is intended by poisoning the public mind against
me, to effect hidden purpose, can scarcely be doubted
As my friends may feel interest in knowing the
character of the questions issue between myself
Generainchie, will remark, that they do not arise
proceed from, the in which lhave discharged
my official duties In evidence of this will refer to his
here insert extracts from official letters, received from
the Genealinchief after our army had entered this city
mand having carried Chaputepec by the 18th
September and speaking of both himself and myself in the
third person, General Scott says;
"He thinks, from what he personally saw, that General
Pillow, after receiving an agonizng wound in the able
and heroic discharge of duty in condition give
orders,' nc, (tor the advance OF my command)
In letter, dated October 3, 1917, he says:
Son your back, you still are, with painful wound,
yesterday very reluctantly troubled you with of that
date but obliged do before finishing my report of
recent glorious operations, In which you had full and
most distinguished participation
do lay these before you from desire of
making van,gorious display OF the opinions OF the Cen
erain-chief; but as he has now become my accuser,
my friends may be interested in KNOWN how unequvoca
the evidences which he himself has borne of my good
conduct up to the latest moment nome, Of my services
ted portion of the home press is the statement that
had written procured be written the letter signed
caused be published written denial of the ibera and
unjust mpuatons cast upon me In conexion with the
author. But such is the perinaci'y with which por
of the press stick to this scandaous charges that my
denial is not deemed sufficient to induce
Understanding that the charge has recently been eitera
ted-accompanied with the statement that Gen. Scott had
nea,ions in my own Handwriting now pronounce the
whole CHARGE well the appendage as the original abso
utey false and its authors slanderers, destitute of truth
as they of honor.
That you may how utterly destitute of truth this
scandal herewith enclose You copy of letter (the
original Of which is forwarded the Pcayune) from the
entirely acquitted of in that transacto
Even if this evdence laid before the authors of this
scandal (about which you at liberty exercise your
discetion) il is onabc ii they would have the
honor and manlness to dome Justice.
Though arrested under the charge of personal dis
respect the Generan-chief in official comnlunca-
the Secretary OF War; yet charge of disrespect
him has been preferred against and as the principal
CHARGE among those REFEREED which is known the rules
the author of this scandal may how much easier il is
do mischief and injury than IT is correct and its
effects upon the of fasehood 1t would be difficult
for him undo the injustice and the injury which he has
been mainly instrumental in incting, both upon myself
and him whose unresained power has been severely
felt by an innocent man.
of portion of public press (Which desire correctly
and the charges of Gen (Which desire touch
in this communcaon) make it impossible for
the without some aluslon TO the other yet will
be seen that have possible avoided any al
lusion official difficulties, in which patiently await the
action of the government, and the decision of the proper
egal tribunal.
AS extensive circulation has been given these unjust
impuations upon my character, submit your dscrc.
ton the mode calculated arrest these flsehoods
well the disposition proper Tor THIS ana the accompany
ing communication. 90
Accept dear assurances OF the regard with which
am your friend, GlDEoN }. PlLLOW.