Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-23

In the order of time, as well as Of value, we ap-
peal first TO the evidence Of that patriot, DANIEL
d. ToMpKINs, who at the time of its date was the
Democratic Governor of the State of New York.
After Gen ScoTT's glorious achievements at Fort
George, Chippewa, and Lundy's Lane, the Legisla-
ture of the State of New York resolved to present
him with a splendid sword. He was apprized of
this intention by Governor ToMpKINs in the fol-
lowing letter;
NEW YORK. DECEMBER "a, 1914
q SIN: As testimonial of the high sense which the
Senate and Assembly of the State Of New York entertain
of your talents, patriotism, and brilliant exploits they
have unanimously resolved present you with sword ;
and have also instructed me to communicate acknow
edgment of their gratitude you and to the officers and
soldiers whom you have so often led to victory.
On future occasion shall have the homer of pre-
senting you the sword in the time beg you to
be assured of my personal regard and Of my exalted
opinion OF your conduct and eminent services.
'DASIEI D. ToMrKINs.
Governor ToMpKINs, upon presenting the sword,
said
% / avail myself of anniversary in commemoration
Of the exploits of foretahers to perform the pleasing
duty of proclamng the gratitude of the people Of this
State TO those descendants of the heroes OF the Revou
ton whose services in the late have contributed SO
mainly to perpeuate the independence which our vene-
rated achieved and advance the glory of the
American nation
.sIn adyertng sir, to your claims to distinction, it
would be sufficient to say that all occasions you have
displayed the highest military accomplishments the most
ardent attachment the rights and honor OF your country
and the most intrepid exertons in their support rapid
and unprecedented succession of promotions at an early
age has been the weearned fruit of your talents This
distinguished notice by your Government is the best
comium your character, and the highest reward to
which the yirtuous and the great aspire.
But sir your military is repete with splendid
events. Without descending to too much minuteness,
may briefly refer to your exploits in the most interesting
portion of the American continent The shores of Niagara
from Erie to Ontario inscribed with your name and
with the names OF your brave companions The defeat
Of the enemy at Fort George will not be forgotten. The
memorable conflict the plains Of Chippewa and the
appalling night battle the heights of Niagara events
which have added celebrity to the spot where they
happened and heightened the majesty of the supendous
cataract by combining with its natural all the force of the
moral sublime The admirers of the great in nature from
all over the globe will forever visit the theatre Of your
achievements
They will bear to their distant homes the idea of this
mighty display of nature, and will associate with it the
beautiful and sublime which shall be objects of admiration
among men, SO long the whelmng waters of Erie shall
be tumbled into the awful depths of Niagara, long
shall the splendid actions in which you have had
spcuous .hare endure in the memory of man,
Accept sir the sword presented you by the people
of this State pledge Of their affection and gratitude
for your distinguished services and may the remainder Of
your life be and happy your early days have
been useful and glorious"
General SCOTT replied to this address in the fol-
lowing becoming terms
"SR have heretofore had the honor to express 10
the Legislature of the State Of New York. through your
Excelency, my high Of the distinguished comp-
ment conferred by that honorable body in its
luton the subject Of my military services and in its
vote OF the sword handsomely presented by your
Exceency On occasion like this DECLARATIONS would
but feebly express the solemn obligation contracted.
ruaifp mo IN Ex,n oy,I
you the Legislature Of the State Of New York. that
sensiby alive 10 the duties of republican soldier armed
by the hands Of his countrymen support and defend
the national honor and Independence and if my personal
services had been worthy Of the distinction bestow
ed, should have wish left at this moment but
that the glory and the liberties Of the Republic might be
eternal
In addition to this testimony in favor of the
high reputation Of Gen. ScoTT, even at the very
outset Of his brilliant career, we may give the sub
joined extract, applicable to the same period of hi:
life. 1t is found in Niless Register of August p
1874 and forms the conclusion of an article on the
battle Of Lundys Lane, then called the battle Of
Bridgewater. 1t speaks for itself
!" Generals BRowS and ScoTT are doing we'll The for
is thought may have resumed his command about
the 18th OF August Scott suffered much and was still
confined his bed the 18th however there every
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This gallant soldier who has not yet attained his hireth
year. isl native Of this county, Dnwiddie In this State
he received his education and its last polish the College
Of William and Mary With skill, diligence, perseverance,
and unryaed eloquence he pracced the law for short
time in the adjacent counties But his great soul aspred
to deeds Of arms He entered the service Of his
try in 1908 with the commission Of Captain Of Light Ar
tlery, and in short time joined the Southern army
under Gen Wilkinson. His arrest the charges against
him, and his unparalleled defence that occasion, have
long since been before the public THIS noble defence
rtnced e CABINET al Washington and The porid al large thai
ne pds the scholar The politician and The soldier. Since then
no man has ascpded The military ladder rih respnden
rapidty than has Winfield Seon-rwo MORE ROUNDS AND HE
\ WILL HAVE TOPPED THE CLIMAX OF MILITARY HONOR!
Glowing with friendship veneraton, and pride for
the brave soldier number Of citizens Of Petersburg
informed have resolved have an elegant sword
with appropriate devices presented to the Hero of Cppe
IRA and Brdgecdtr. In his hands confident it will
be drawn but in defence Of his counrys rights
and never furnished but by the blood Of our foes"
The Albany Argus" which has passed for as
thorough Democratic paper as any other in the
country has also contributed its share Of testimony
to the fame and extraordinary merits Of Gen SCoTT
The following is from extra issued by the Argu:
on the I'd Of August, 1914, on receiving news o.
the battle Of Lundy's Lane, then called by oul
American writer's the battle of Bridgewater:
"HoSoR THE BRAVE On the 25th ultimo the arm,
under the command Of Major Gen. BRowN, encampeC
above Chippewa, the battle-ground Of the 5th. Thu
first brigade under Brigadier Gen. SCOTT, moved pas
Chippewa and halted Brdgewater, mile below Chip
4 pewa, in plain view Of Niagara Falls Gen. SCOTT
learned that the enemy approaching, and Immediately
gave him battle The enemys numerical force mucl
superior to Cen ScoTTs his line far extended
he showed disposition flank In order to counterac
these views he was fought in detachments HE WA
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