Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-04
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
THE SUSPENSION OF Grs. SCOTT.

II must be considered a fortunate circumstance
that the news of the suspension Of Gen. ScoTT from
his command in the Army did not reach the city Of
Mexico until after the conclusion of the Treaty, (now
before our Senate,) the negotiation Of which was
undoubtedly assisted by his presence. Nothing
has been heard from the capital Of Mexico since
the news could have reached that city, and we can
only conjecture that it cannot but make an unfavor-
able impression upon the Army, the excellent
discipline Of which will yet prevent its visbly
manifesting itself. AT home, among thinking peo-
pie, it has excited more of feeling than the silence
of the press the subject would lead one to- sup
pose. But the press itself is not all silent. Here
and there breaks forth pardonabe explosion of
wounded sentiment whether Of professional admit
ration or personal friendship. One of these is now
before us, in the shape of Communication in late
No. Of the SAVANNAH Republican. There is too
much spice in the composition to allow us to pub
lsh il entire. We make the following extracts
from it, however, which we have no doubt will find
a response in the breasts of many Of our readers:
"A war thus originated and waged by such an Admins
tration has been conducted Cabinet war; system
ploded since the days of Marboro-he Plans Details &c.
made Washington for Mexico Il has been sgnazed by
miraculous victories under Generals whom the Admin
isaton was in notorious hostility. The people have felt
from the beginning that the Government would rejoice in the
disgrace Of its Generals and have suspected that
would be devised effect this object Open and direct
efforts have been made supersedc them by inexperienced
political pasans Most believe all, Of the appointments
high rank in the army have been made from hot party
ssWhe the public heart bounded with exultation the
wonderful battles Of General TAYLOR the Government looked
LII,
with aazement the achievements of General scoTr his Gov
eminent cast about accusations against him, and
commission Mexico put him his trial for
ed offence, suspicion.
ssI one Of the curosites Of this that upon the ter
ninaton brilliant series Of military illus
the history of any General the conquerng General is
instantly suspended, dsgaced far his Government
disgrace him. From the capture of Vera Cruz the occupation
city ofMexco that Generals conduct has been gnazed
by the most daring energy he has exhibited wonderful
combination ofdscretion and gaany-o wisdom his pan
and fire in the execution of them Every incident of the
campaign calculated by his forecast provided for by his
sagaciy, and by his energy The time required for
march, each the when
it must take pace-he that must fall the ammunition to
be expendedwee all foreseen, calculated and adjusted with
precision that the but converted ancpa
ton into history.
ssWhat military science and experience devised,
ecuted with the spirit and dashing courage which bis
youthful epaulets Lundys Lane and Chippewa He
I'LL provided with all the munitions Of The opposing
troops vastly the most The nature Of the
country and its artificial defences presented every species of
obstacle and difficulty His achevements seem to transcend
history and rise into
while he in the agony Of this great enterprise the
Government traduced him and his little army home, by
disappearing and exaggerang their strength, and at the
moment Of their miraculous success, while the country
is absorbed by wonder and admiration the Government arrests
the General ="
"The GOODNESS that has grown up between Gen.
Worth and his old friend and commander, between whom
there has been romantic association for many years in
the public mind and in their private relations, is incident
not unworthy be noted, amongst the mournfu and
the magnificent Of the While every aments
such occurrence the commander In chief may take
Iaton Ga sad and insufficient hm) that by the finding
Of competent board Of officers Gen. Worth was in the
wrongand how little this a consolation to Gen. Scott
is proved by the generous and touching orbearance with
which he crcumscbed the publication Of this finding TO the
narrowest limit allowed by the law of armies. Still brought
him in collision with Of influence and reputation,
exposed him the evil Interpretation of any adherens and
to the prejudice Of the admirers of Gen. Worth:
The President in spite Of and against the decision OF the
court Of inquiry promptly thrown himself into the Worth
"
rails heats and partsans strengthen himself in his attack
upon the commanderin-chief
"Ths is dangerous condition Of things for Gen. Scott.
II u6s the only unaccomplished prophecy in the plate Of
soup letter. which, but for that loose phrase was full Of FORE
cast and wisdom. All its suggestions wise, all lis pre-
dctons have come the leterdown TO the bitter fore
bodinp that he left behind him home enemy dan
eerous to him than any he to encounter in Mexico.
Show he pass the ordeal with such fearful odds against
him. il doubtful question. The proceedings Of the court
may be managed in such way to poison the public mind
against him. during arfully protraced trial, while the
Executive press and patronage aid in the neaous work. and
then when new and topics Of interest occupy the
country dopped issue in puny censue or dull and
unmarked acquitial
But the glory Of the General cannot suffer any thing be-
yond temporary eclipse. His enemies-those who admin
lister his Governmcntmay and worry and annoy him,
and while they and sting him, enjoy the triumph Of
petty hatred but he will have his station in history. He
be recorded all time iusrous commander, by the
side Of the most ustrous fairly ranking in his military
renown by the side Of him whom is to be compar
ed but with reverentia Difference lie will be recorded
gallant soldier a wise commander, humane and Christian
gentleman and in ateimes will inquire who was Pre-
sident when scorr conquered Mexico :"
meeting of Friends to the nomination Of Major
&C., a. ,lo ,vae halJ ~ D;,s