The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-05-04

UOOl IlHuG lie SnUOk HE Wei Warmly ny lHC
hand, and urged me again to put the docu-
ment he had given me into my letter, as he
was rery anxious it should 90 off ,ciM tie first
Impressions. So here it is; and if l find it
necessary, after copying it, to add any notes
or interlinings, can do it,
DOCUMENT No. l.
GREAT BATTLE IN THE COURT
MARTIAL.
THIS important investigation, which has
been going on for five days, is likely to use
Gen. Scott all up to nothing; there wont be
80 much as a grease spot left of him; while
at the same time it cannot fail to add to the
renown and fair fame of Gen. Pillow, till it
raises him above all Greek, above all Roman
fame. Gen. Worth also has shown magma
nimity in this contest which will crown him
with immortal honor. He had 49-pounder,
loaded to the muzzle, pointed directly at the
head of Scott which would a bowed his
brains clear to the north pole but seeing the
weakness and imbeclity of Scott, who was
almost ready to get down upon his knees and
with tears in his eyes ask his pardon, Worth,
with unparalleled magnanimty, refused to
fire, and absolutely withdrew the charge from
the gun, saying to the bystanders, "The
President has given me all ] want, why should
! stoop to kill this poor devil of Scott Z"
After Worth had thus generously thrown
away his powder, Scott with his usual mean
ness, put on a bragSadocia show of courage,
and dared him to the fight; but of course
Worth wouldn't take any notice of him.
Scott had bullicd Duncan, but when he
found Duncan was prepared to defend him.
self with the most craven spirit he coaxed
him to let the matter drop and hush it up.
He had also, in the most shameful manner,
bullied Gen. Pillow; but when he found he
had reused the lion he did not dare to beard
the lion. AS soon as the gallant Pillow, the
high-soued Pillow, the chivalric and coura-
gcous Pillow appeared on the field of combat
Scott commenced a rapid and ignominious
retreat But Gen. Pillow, actuated by a high
sense of public duty, as well as a proper re-
gard for his own honor, would not allow pub
lie sentiment to be so outraged with impuni-
ty; he therefore pursued the cowardlv 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 max
ing the most desperate efforts to escape from
the field of battle; but the gallant Pillow
pursued him and cut him off on every tack, |
and foled and foored him at every turn. |
The talent, tact, proves, and generalshp |
displayed by Gen. Pillow on this occasion
has probably never been equalled, cxcept by
the same gallant officer on the battlc-felds
of Mexico, when he killed 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
wadinc chin-deep through a creek of mud |
and water. The hot pursuit of Pillow at
last drove Scott into a corner, from which it |
was impossible for him to escape. He then
turned and raised lis puny arm to fight; but
The weakness of his weapons, his little point
less darts and pop-gun squibs. were almost too
ridiculous even to excite a laugh. The he
roic Pillow stood in peerless majesty, and |
shook them off as unconcernedly as the lion
shakes the dewdrops from his name. Dur
ing this whole contest Gen PHlow'S ueN.de-
Uised plans IF battle, his judicious disposition
Of his forces, has cOolncSS and darinq du1in0
the whole Of this terrible battle, is tie subject Of
universal cOngrat"lation among his friends, and |
general remark aciM ali.
LIoN--Ass.
Erased from the above: "Durng this
great battle, which has lasted now for five
days, Pillow was in command of all the forces
engaged except Worths 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 clear and candid view of
the proceedings Of the court martial during
the first five days, that don't think it ncces-
sary for me TO add another word. Give my
love to the President and Mr. Richie; and | |
remain your old friend, whether we 90 on
anneXln any more or not.
MAJOR JACK DowNING.