Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01
GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT.

WINFIELD SCoTr was born on the 18th
Of June 1886, rear Petersburg, Va. His
descent may be traced from 2 Scottish
gentleman of the Lowlands, who, with his
elder brother. was engaged 10 the REBELLION
Ofl7%5. The elder was slein on the mem
orabIe feld Of CnlIodep. The younger
involved in the consequences of that se-
we're disaster, emigrated to America and
bringing with him little but liberal edu>
cntion, he commenced the practice Of the
law in Virginia. His son William marri-
ed Ann Mason. lady Of ope Of the most
respectable families Of that State. He
pursued the occupation of farmer, and
died 10 1891, leaving two sops and several
daughters. The eldest of his sons was
James. who commanded regiment at
Norfolk in 1912; and the youngest, WIN
FIELD the subject of this sketch. then but
i've years old. 10 1903 the widow also
died. ..-a -i
Young Scott, after having spent two
years at William aud Mary College, studied
lew, was admitted to the Bar in 1906, and
commenced practice in Charleston, 8. G..
The army was enlarged 10 1903, and
Scott was commissioned as Captain Of
Light Infantry. Immediately on the break.
ing out Of the war with Great Britain, in
1912. he was made Lieutenant Colonel OF
Artillery. apd stationed on the Niagara
frontier. where he greatly distinguishe
ii!ranself,especially at the battles of @ aeens>
town. Lundy's Lane, and Chippewa. His
achieyments in the two bloQdy battles last
named, We're among the most brilliant 10
the annals alIas Of modern warfare He was
promoted !RRy Congress first to tho rank Of
Brigadier General, and 5000 after to ,ha,
Of Major General. On the 80 Of Novem
Der 1919, he received frOm Congress vote
of THANKS compliment paid to no other
ohicer. On his way from the scene of his
triumphs, be was every where received
with enthusiasm. and At Princeton was
cOmplipeuited with the honorary degree
Of Master Of Arts. And yet. it s49pld be
remembered. all these distinguished bon
Ors we're conferred upon a man WHO had
but just completed his eth year.
Soon after the treaty Of peace in 1915,
General Scott was rendered the post of
Secretary Of War by President Madison.
WHICH be decllned. During this year he
was sent to Europe by the Government,
being confdentially entrusted with impor-
lapl diplomatic powers. the duties Of which
he performed SO we'll az to receiye letter
Of thanks from the State Department. by
order Of President Madison
General scett was subsequently engaged
for several years in the Black Hawk and
Florida wars. In the winter Of 1878,
he was again on the Niagara frontier,
calming the excitement growing out of the
Patriot War, and through his pacific acts.
peace was preserved.
In 1889 and again in lS4S. he was prom.
iusn,ly before the wing National Conyen-
lion as candidate for the Presidency. and
each time be waved his claims 10 behalf
Of others. 10 June le4l, he was appoint
cd commander in chief Of the array.
His services 10 the late War wi Mex
ico are still fresh ln the minds Of the
American pecpls. and need not be reca--
Pitllated here. We will simply revert to
the landing a. Vera Crqs ia March lS47,
the capture of the supposed inpregnable
fortress Of San Juan de UIlca. the glorious
achisyements at Zorro Gordo. the eu.rancs
into the city Of Pqebla. the battles Of Con,
treras' Cheruhnsco, and Moliue del Rey
the s'orming OF ChapulseRec. and the cap
ture of the city of MEXICO.