The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-09

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witness proceeding to answer the question.
The witness procecded-About the time alluded TO-
whether before after the appearance of the Leonaas
letter do not recollect Gen Pillow being then con-
fined to his room sent to two messages, request
ing me to call and him. Upon my visit, after
short convorsaton upon the subject Of the decision OF
the Court Of Inquiry which at this instance had been
held in Mexico in relation to howitIers IN when he
expressed great anxiety know what was the decision
Of the Court, and whether In my Judgement would ,is
fculties existing between him and the General-in-
Chief do not think he said anything especially about
the Leonidas letter; ] have no recollection Of his
speakinc about that he stated that his great desire
was 10 conciate matters with Gen Scott he request
ed my Intervention in order to stop any proceeding
against him; he said he would be seriously injured
ii not ruined by contest with General Scott upon
those subjects he expressed a great desire that
the Of this matter by General Scott should
be stopped; asked me II knew whether Gen Scott
intended prosecute him in relation to these rumors
in the army He alluded in his conversation to the
high military position and reputation of Gen. Scott
and that he Gen Pillow would be greatly injured by
any contest with him. He concluded with requesting
very earnestly my intervention with Cen. scott to
bring about to ascertain the inten
tions of Gen Scott, and endeavor to prevent fur
Their prosecution Of the matter. very reluctantly
promised, as did not like to approach Gen Scott upon
the subject and in consequence Of particular reasons,
did | do not think Gen. Pillow alluded express
ly to the Leondas letter. Gen. Pillow appeared to
make the application to me with reluctance, perhaps
occasoned by my intmating at that my personal
relations with Gen. Scott were not intimate, and
would scarcely justify conversation on my part with
him. whether he supposed an Interpolation on my
part would be effectual, and he intmating that he
thought matters had gone too far did not venture to
approach Gen. Scott on the subject.
Al left the city of Mexico the 18th day of No
vember. thi NIX the interview occurred within three
or four days preceding my departure recoliect now
onidas letter in the army but think had not seen
q copy Of it.
.Q-At what time did the witness leave the city of
Mexico for the United States, and about how many
days did the interview Of the witness with Major Gen
Pillow occur before the witness left that country
General ScoTT submitted a question: asking General
Quitman's inference of the conversation held with
General Pillow.
General PILLOW considered that the question lille
gal. He would not, however, object to 1t.
General Scorr had no wish to submit any question
that was either illegal unfair, or ungentemanly He
would modify it.
He then submitted the following -
Q.-The witness has said that Major General Pillow
in the interview In question spoke, OF or alluded to-
certain rumors in the army, the raid Pillows sub.
ject Did the witness understand from the words or
the of the said Pillow, and the other circum-
stances that the said Pillow included any
Meeting him with the authorship of the Leonidas let
ter
General PILLOW said that the question still retained
the Objectionable character. He however would
waive his objections. he stated before.
General Scorr stated that he would not avail himself
Of that plea Words and sentences and motions
given to mankind by his Creator, and no law could
control them.
The court interfered and observed that oral commu-
nicatons in violation Of the rules of the court
If General Pillow had any objection to the question: he
must submit it in writing.
The question was objected to by General Pillow, as
follows:
General Pillow objects to the manner in which this
question is prepared and shaped First it is leading
and therefore inadmssible Second it does not call
for what said by General Pillow, (Which has alrea
dy been detailed by witnes but asks witness to put
construction upon the language Of General Pillow, and
tell the court what the witness understood by that
language. the alluson Of General Pillow. 1t Is the
province of the witness to state what was said and
that Of the court to determine the meaning Of that
language While the defence has every confidence,
both in the intelligence and correct intentions of the
Witness and not disposed to be captious and
cal in his objections to proof. and willing to wave
and did waive before this court objection to this
question; yet since the prosecutor by his remarks,
comedies noshing to the motive prompting this
INDUCES in nsinuatons and evnces feelings but lit
tie betting his position chief Of the
American army the defence has determined require
the prosecutor to adhere to the rules of law and to
shape his questions accordingly. They do not stife
full and legal investigation that will lead to the full and
fair deyelopement of truth Respectfully,
G.. J. PILLOW, Major General u S. Army
GENERAL Scorr presented the following reply - z
Mr. President Gentlemen of the Court II have under the
rue of the Court but little to add to what have orally said in
hsrdy suppose That that little is needed
court either by wor signs gestures interpreted ercum
known BOTH msy given evidence the p.ry
now before the conr seeks that kind Of evidence
The has INDUCED his oral remarks this subject
feeling any insinuatons He appeals the
Court and all who have heard those remarks to ~ the latter
Respectfully submitted ,,o,-,
Is Counr, Juno 6, 1S4s.-The Court went into pri-
vate session, and on opening, stated their decision
that the question should not be put.
The Court then adjourned until tomorrow, at Q,
AN
FREDERICK, MD, June l. 1S4S.
The court met this morning at o'clock.
Present. all the members.
The minutes Of yesterday were read
General Sec asked permission to submit rejonder
to the paper put in by General Pillow yesterday, with
reference to Major Burns.
The court acceded to the request.
General Scorr said he would draw it up and prese mt
it tomorrow.
General Scorr observed to the court that in conse-
quence Of their decision yesterday in not allowing his
question to be put to the witness Major General Quit
man, he taken very much by surprise, and did not
tons to General Quman If he required to recall him
at future period he would Of be allowed to de
The court assented
General PILLOW put in the following paper -
General Pillow bcg leave submit the consideration Of the
.h &
with the Of the war i possible that this period may
therefore earnestly requests that the court will devote ms muck
time the business Of the their
steal ability to endure labor will permit.
The doubt fully ssed with the
all parties particularly defence the
Of this investigation should be reached early practicable
hence duly appreciate the socude Of General Pillow
this subject lie that the labor Of the
labor Of love- and that 1t has been already tedious and ksomc
he they will daily labor
adding the hours Of their sessions from the considerations
respectfully submitted.
(Sgned) GID. J. PILLOW, Major Gen U. S. Army.
The CouRr to General Pillow--Hxve you any ques-
tons TO ask. sir
General PILLow-Yes, sir Shall proceed'
CROSS EXAMIsATIoN OF MAJOR GENERAL QuITMAS.
Q.-Will witness please examine the original instruc-
tons to the in relation to the Tacubaya
armstice, and say IL there be any thing therein
tanned in relation to the surrender of Chaputepec!
Gen. ScoTT-Mr. President and gentlemen Of the
court there has been great delicacy about giving
opinions they have in given great offence
and /
CoUKr-You must write your objection. sir.
Gen. ScorT-I am not able to write, sir am toe
ill to write sir.