Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-06

After we had penned the above paragraph, we
had the pleasure to receive through the Boston
papers the subjoined letter from Mr.. EVERETT
Its patriotic spirit and the high testimony which it
bears to the eminent character and merits of Gen.
ScoTT give to the distinguished writer fresh claims
to the public respect -,
a-t tr BosToS OCTOBER 80, 1852.
DEAR SIR: remain of the opinion, with respect to
the courseto be pursued, which expressed in my
letter of the 20th ! have most deeply regretted the
existing divisions of opinion As long it possible
that any measures could succeed in favor of nomina-
ton of Mr. WEBSTER exerted myself to the utmost of
my ability promote that end The grave has closed
over every possibility Of that kind; and could now
wish that in that honored grave might be buried all dis
sensions among those who think alike, and have been
accustomed together the great interests Of the
country. s.
For myself shall for the regular Wing electoral
ticket | have been acquainted with General ScoTT for
many years, originally as known political friend of the
administration of Mr.. ADAMS, and the personal
friend of Mr.. CLAY..-As public man. have had some
official intercourse with him. have nothing say of
his eminent military talent But he has been employed
several occasions of great importance and difficulty
Of warlke character and always with credit and
cess. He has shown think, beyond dispute, that he
possesses great qualifications for civil service. His
Duct firm and conciliatory, in 1889, materially
contributed the peaceful adjustment Of the difficulty
on the Northeastern boundary, where the danger of
collision much greater than generally known.
well recolect the relief of mind which experienced
when General Scorr passed through Boston, in the spring
Of that year. his way 10 the disputed territory with
confidential instructions from President VAN buren,.
Having occasion to receive him in the Council Chamber
assured him that the people Of Massachusetts, enter
tanned the highest opinion Of his spirit energy and dis
creton | not that at that time any dis
scented from this view of his character Events which
have since occurred have certainly confirmed its justice
Without being any judge Of warke operations,
be mistaken in thinking that land within the ro
pics army consisting principally Of soldiers then for
the first time in the field lead them through foreign
country thousand miles from home and besides gaining
every battle acquire the goodwill Of the better part
Of the Inhabitants Of the conquered terrtorhat to do
all this requires administrative talent much il does
the talent for military command Indeed suppose the
actual conflicts Of the field Of battle with troops like ours
be BY far the least difficult part Of the undertaking.
would, as have intimated, have done any thing in
honor obtain Mr. WEBsTERs nomination but have not
the doubt Of General ScoTTs ability conduct
has my Judgment, shown that be possesses qualities,
and is governed by principles peculiarly called for in the
present condition and prospect Of affairs.
remain, dear sir with great regard, very truly yours
EDWARD EVERETT.
HARVEY JEWELL, Esq.
President Of the Young Mems Wing Club.