The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-01-26
Tribute of Respect to the Memory OF
WI. HI. Wilson, ESQ.

ed to the chair, and w. A. Lee requested
to act as Secretary.
Mr.. Perrin explained the object of the
meeting. After abiding to the beautiful
features which formed the character of the
deceased, his high moral worth, his firm
adherence to principle, the suavity and
courtesy of his manners, and his amiable
department in every relation of life, he
submitted the following Preamble and Re-
solutions which were unanimously adopted
Matthew Harvey Wilson, Esquire, ha-
wing died on the 18th of December last in
the City of Mexico-it becomes our sad
privilege and duty, to render some testimo-
nial Of regard for his worth, and in common
with his many friends to mourn his loss.
Hewas young man of rare endowments
His character was beauteous whole. In
which the high purpose and lnfexibe prin-
ciplcs ofthe man were blended with the soft
ness and simplicity ofthe child. The kindness
Of his heart and the generosity Of his dispo-
sition endeorod him to large circle of
friends, whilst his rare moral worth, and
the manly independence of his character,
commanded their respect and esteem. Ami
able and courteous in his intercourse with
his fellow men, with clear perceptions of
right and wrong, he was firm and unyield-
ing in his principle. AS friend he was
warm and true-as a soldier brave and
chivalrous-and ms a lawyer, though lie had
just entered his profession, his many
amiable qualities combined with clear
reception and strong intellec, gave indica-
tions of future usefulness and distinction.
Resolred, That we deeply regard the
loss of one SO highly gifted as our deceased
friend.
Resolved, That we sympathize with the
| family of the deceased in their sad bereavc-
ment.
Resolved, That it is consolation to us to
be assured that although our deceased friend
died in n foreign land far from home and
kindred, he was yet surrounded with all the
comforts and consultations, which friends in
that trying hour could render
Resolved, That the family of the deceased
be furnished with copy of these proceed
ings.
On motion,
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Banner.
B. Y. MARTIN, Chm.
w. A. LEE, Sec'ry.
ia Washington letter in the New
York Courier says -
81 can inform you most positively that,
Notwithstanding all that is said by the press,
General Scott has not yet been positively
recalled from Mexico.
His recall was determined upon, and
will no doubt take place, but should not be
astonished if the report should reach Gen'l.
Scott before the official document, so as to
give him fair chance of shaping his course
accordingly.
the matter, then General Scott might be
dithdrawn at once, but if active operations
are contemplated in Mexico, and General
Worth is hors de combat, then the President
will have his doubts as regards the entrust-
ing of the supreme command to a volunteer
general. Pillow and Duncan are no doubt
to be tried by court martial.
There has been a strong disposition on
the part Of certain members of the cabinet
to induce the President to entrust the su-
preme command of the army in Mexico to
General Taylor; but, though the President
has listened to the proposition, and is par
tally convinced of the necessity Of such a
measure, he has not yet brought his resoIu-
ton to the sticking point, and there may be
some two or three more meetings, before q
definite conclution will be come to.'
The Philadelphia North American has
the following information, transmitted by its
Washington correspondent
WASHINGTON, January ID, 1s48.
The President has this day ordered q
Court of Inquiry for the purpose of investi.
eating the charges against General Pillow
and Colonel Duncan, which have been
preferred by General Scott After that in
vestigatlon has terminated, the Court is fur
ther directed to inquire into the charges