Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-08-31

United 10 THIS feeling OF colldence IN the COM
nander-in-chlef, was that of love and affection
for his person. The most touching evidence
OF the attachment of lis comrades in arms
was given on numerous occasions. General
Scott was always indeed great favorite
with his aodi,rs and he has those kindly feel
ings fer all which never fail 70 touch the chord
Of the human heart. and deeply endoar him to
all with whom he comes In contact Nam
tear has fallen at his meetings With his old
comrades; and many firm grasp Of the hand
given both the field OF battle and after tho
pers ofwar have been followed by the bless
ing of peace.
ANECDoTE OF THE BATTLE o. CHIPPEWA.
The following authentic aneodoe Is told Of
the charge at Chippewa. When tho Brit
sh i'm had approached within about 100
yards OF ours, an order WINS given by the Brit
l5h comm mander to "chargc bayonet,' accom-
panied by the aggravating remark. "the Yam.
KEGS cannot stand cold ironl" Gene al Scott
heard the remark, and rushing at once TO the
front centre Of his irigado, exclaimed, SOL
diers do you hear that Show them that you
are TRUE YANKEES. Shoulder arms--wait
for tho word u And when the enemy had
approached within thirty PAGES he gave the
order in II loud and distinct voice, Ready
fire Charge ba ayonet-forward p
OUR ADOPTED CITIzENS--LETTERs FROM GEN
EnAL SCOTT.
Washington, May % is4s.
DEAF SIR In reply to your kind letter Of
tho 9Th instant, take plealurein in saying that,
grateful for the too partial estimate you place
on my public services you do me no more
than justice in assuming that entertain "kind
and liberal views towards our naturalized clt-
zcns.' Certainly, it would he impossible for
I1lp In rpr ora
tended to exclude them from Just and full
participation in all civil and political ights now
secured to them b. our political laws and insti.
tutions.
1t is true, that in season OF unusual ex.
ctement, some years ago, when both parties
complained of fraudulent practices in the nat
urallzatlon of foreigners, and when there SEEM
cd to be danger that native and adopted citi-
zens would be permanently arrayed against
each other III hostile factions, l v as inclined
to concur III the opinion, thenavow ed by many
lending statesmen, that some modification OF
the naturalization laws might be ecessary in
order to prevent abuses, allay strife, and re-
store harmony between the different classes of
our people. But later experience and refec-
ton have entirely removed this IMPRESSION and
dissipatcd my approximations.
In my recent campaign in Mexico, a very
large proportion OF the men under my com
mand were your countrymen (Irish,) Germans,
nc. witnessed with admiration their zeal,
fidelity, and valor il maintaining our flag in
the face OF every danger. Vying with each
other, and our native.born soldiers in the same
ranks, in patriotism, constancy, and heroic
daring, | was happy to call them brothers in
the fled. as | shall always be to salnto them
as countTymen at home.
| remain, dear sir, will great esteem yours
truly, WINFIELD SCOTT.
Wm. E. RopMsoN, ESQ.
WASHINGTON. March IL, 1852.
Gentlemen Il have received your note in
vitlng me tojoin you, at PhiIade phia, in tho
celebration of the approaching ST. Patrick's
day--an honor which, | regret, the press Of
business obliges me to decline.
You do me but justice in supposing me to
feel lively interest in ireland and her sons.
Perhaps no man, certainly 10 American, owes
so much to the vaor and blood OF Irshmen as
myself Many ofthem marched and fought
under my command in the war of 1S12-l5;
and many more-thousands in the recent war
with Mexico mot one Of whom was ever known
10 turn his back upon the enemy Or friend.
salute you, gentlemen, with my cordial re.
speis (Signed)
WINFIELD SCOTT.
r. Taylor, 0. McCaullay, w. Dickson, P.
w. Conroy, and j. McCann. Esqrs., Commit
tee, &C., &c.