The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-30

ttuE quaihcations oil Gen Scott His admirers be
thankful Tor small iavors, il these things be
so vehemenlly exloled History does all parties justice
General Scott would have met with doubtful success at
Charleston. had not Virginia nterfered and had not
General Jackson been al Washington. and had the
patriotism OF the Palmetto State come TO the rescue.
Tie would have found little success on the Canada
border, had not the mutual interests OF this coan-
tTy and Great Britain forbid a rupture between the
Two nations; and lar the Indians con-
cerned, TO whom reference has been made. their
riors were not marched behind the triumpha of Gem
eral Scottohers fought the battles and deserved the
glory
General Scotts services in Mexico are fresh in the
remembrance OF the American people. and do require
any especial recapulation. His landing Vera Cruz
and the victories which attended his march from that
TO the gates Of Mexico. have obtained a world wide
renown and ranked him among the great captains OF the
age But truth compels US TO add that high professional
authority has condemned some of his most important
movements, and that the credit Of Others such as the
movement around Lake Chalco and the attack on Con-
treras, have been claimed by officers under his command
The army will acqut us of disposition to disparage
General Scott for saying that his brilliant victories n
Mexico not always wisely and energetically i'm
OF the country. His failure 10 march on the city of
Mexico when it open TO him after the battle of Chu
rubusco and the unfortunate armstce which he granted
Santa Anna, led to the loss of nearly half the
gallant men who fell at Moline del Rey Chepultepec,
and the Garlias. The armstice enabled the Mexican
general to collect and eoganize his army and TO complete
ms fortlcaons, and emboldened him to make determined
efforts to save his capital. We do not reflect on
General SCOTS motives; but his judgment erred i
lie attempted diplomacy for which he was not fitted and
his chaiering with Santa Anna was an indscreet and
unfortunate waste OF time He was deIuded, duped and
Cheated as every acquainted with his willy antagonist
knew he would be- and he was obliged at last to win
with the sword that which he had hoped could be pur-
chased with money. But have no disposition to cen
General Scott, for he has rendered important ser
vices. His Mexican part OF bis couniys glory
Yet not all his own There are others 10 share i'll
whore names 'were not born TO die" Taylor, Worth ,
Butler Qatman, Pillow, Smith, Wool. Twiggs, Pierce
Shields, Riley. Duncan, Lane, Rnggold, Davis and al
host OF others, will always be identified with the Mex
can war. II would be unjus! not TO name in connexion
with these gallant men, that unrvallei Engineer Corps
whose service and skill contributed largely the sue
cess OF the Mexican campaign Following The ple
OF Europe, the chief share of fame is awarded to the
chieflain but let not forget the rank and ne--the
heroic mass of nameess men who, inspired by patriot
ism alone, covered their countrys with glory.
We do not hunt for spots the bright disc of General
SCOTS reputation, for faults in his characters bu. he
possesses promnen, traits which ought to be-
overlooked for they bear directly his fitness for the
ingredients Of vanity aud obsinacy his mental organiza
L. Al
always expose him 10 the magn influence of worthless
hatterers and useless favores Such parasites aways
cling around like General Scott who has always bcen
more less their victim His petulant complaints of
fire in the rear. his strange suspicion OF design on
the part OF Mr. Folks administration to destroy him I'M
Mexico; his anger because OF Mr. Trsts mission. and
his difficulties with his generals, sprung from the weak
have mentioned. and the consequent influence of
evil counseiiors. producing envy jealousy, and unnatural
PRIDE His political conduct has been constantly under
the influence OF such counsels His disposition prev
him from entertaining xed political opinions The whig
platform is clumsy and unsatisfactory parody on that of
the democratic party, aud adopted
by which the wing party became aboitionized and yet
General Scott adopts it, and p,mits himself to be pre-
sented 10 the country its champion and defender If
he should be elected, we shall soon taste the bitter
fruits OF abolition rule General Scott will be to the anti
slavery leader " clay in the hands OF the potter y
Il is vain TO talk OF courage and hrmness on the field
Of battles they guarantees OF moral and po.
tcal 6rmness Was no, Gen. Taylor the equal OF Gen
Scott in those qualities Yet see how that brave
hoodwinked by crafty dcmagogues and used
Tor their base purposes General Scott is not General
raylors SUPERIOR if indeed his equal, in practical good
and he is presented under dangerous auspices
How much greater, them is the certainty OF his being
he instrument in the hands OF cunning and designing
men, when we behold them already surrounding him /.
admitted to his confidence, directing his movements, and
claiming him their peculiar candidate Let bis friends
boast they may, he has but little knowledge expe
renee of civil business His letters and his achievements IN
Mexico prove With the sword 10 his hand he
but the instant he took up the pen assumed the plain
OF dplomalisi of civil ruler, he dwindled at once
from his high stature He displayed nervous ex-
ctement aucuating instability of feeling and of pur
pose tha, enabled his competitors TO overreach him He
possesses but lile If any, OF that OVERLOOKING OF gene
rous emotions which made Washington, and Jack sou.
and even Taylor the idols of the army and of the
try The people proud OF his military exploits. and
they respect him aar of illuslrious warrior bar
they do not crowd around him give uterance TO their
devotion TO him az a man There is something in his at
ilude and deneano that rcpcs advances and procams
the humble farmer, mechanic, and citizen, Behold m e.
The .6hief Of The armg-he heYo of Lundg's