The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-05-02
fpocuMENr NO. oNE.l
GREAT BATTLE IN THE COuRTMAR-
TlAL.


This important investigation. which has
been going ON for five days, is likely to use
Gen. Scott all up 10 nothing; there won't be SD
much as grease spot left on him; W hite at the
same time, II cannot fail TO add TO the renown
and fair fame of Gen. Pillow, till il raises him
above all Greek, above all roman fame. Gen.
Worth also has shown magnanimity in this
contest which will crown him with immortal
honor. He had 40 FOUNDER, loaded To the
muzzle, pointed directly al the head of Scott.
which would ? bowed his brains clear TO the
north pole; but seeing the weakness and imbe-
cility oi Sc OFT, who was almost ready TO get
down upon his knees, and who with tears in
kis eyes, ask his pardon, Worth, with unparal-
leled magnanimily, refused 10 fire, and abso-
iutely Withdrew the charge from the gun, say
ing 10 the bystanders, "ihe President has Civ
en- me all want, why should stoop TO kill
poor devil of Scott" After Worth had thus
generously thrown away his powder, Scott,
with his usual meanness, put on braggadocia
show ofcourage, and dared him to the night; but
of course Worth wouldn't take any notice of
him.
Scott had bullied Duncan, but when he found
Duncan was prepared TO defend himself, with
the most craven spirit, he coaxed him to let the
matter drop, and hush il up. He had also, in
the most shameful manner, bullied Gen. Pill
low; but when he found he had roushd the lion
he did not dare 10 beard the 4ion. AS soon as
the gallant Pillow, the high souled Pillow, the
chryalric and courageous Pillow appeared on
the field of combat, Scott commenced rapid
and ignominious retreat. But Gen. Pillow,
actuated by high sense of public duty, as well
as proper regard for his own honor, would
not allow public sentiment to be so outraged
with IMMUNITY; he therefore pursued the COW
ardly Scott, determined that, poltroon as he
was, he should either fight or die, For two or
three days, Scott was fleeing for his life, and
making the most desperate effo:ts to escape
from the field OF battle; but the gallant Pillow
pursued him, and cut him off on every tack,
and foiled and floored him al every turn. The
talent, tact, prowess, and generalship display
ed 10y Gen. Pillow on this occasion, has proba-
bly, never been equalled, except by the same
gallant officer on the battle fields of Mexico,
when he killed the Mexican officer in single
combat, was struck down upon his knees By
the conclusion of cannon ball upon his head
and led his troops to victory by wading chin
deep through a creek of mud and water. The
hot pursuit of Pillow at last drove Scott into
a corner, from which il was impossible for him
10 escape. He then turned and raised his puny
arm to fight; but the weakness OF his weapons,
his little pointless darts and pop gun squibs,
were almost too ridiculous even TO excite a
laugh. The heroic Pillow stood in peerless
majesty, and shook them off as unconcernedly
as the lion shakes the dew drops from his name.
During this whole contest, Gen. Pillow's ,ceu
devised plans Of battle, his jadicious disposi-
ton Of his forces, his GOODNESS aud during
during the ichole of this terrible 6uttle, is the
subject Of universal congratulation among his
friends, aud general remark pith all.
LlON-ASS.
Erased from the above-"During this great
battle, which has lasted now for five days,
Pillow who was in command of all the forces
engaged except Worth's Division, which was
not engaged" Also erased-"He (Pillow)
has completely silenced his enemies"
On the whole, the above document, No. ],
seems to give such a clear, candid view of the
proceedings of the Court Martial during the
first five days that don't think it is necessary
for me 10 add another word. Give my love to
the President and Mr.. Richie, and remain
your old friend, whether we go on annexin' any
more or not. MAJOR JACK DowEISo.