The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-07-30
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to, and his success in ii, throughout long
series of years are sufficient evidences that
it is one just suited 10 his mind. Natural
Is proud, his mini seemed to crave some oc
cupation in which his conduct and his deeds
would be brought 10 the notice Of the world;
in which his self-esteem would not be sub
ject to the shocks common in the majority OF
occupa lions. Once in the army and promo
ted 20 a Lieutenautship, lie found that he
was "born TO command" The epauletts
sat becomingly upon his broad shoulders, the
"feathers" in his chapeau waved gracefully
and his gigantic frame gave him prominent
position in the ranks and elsewhere, highly
gratifying 10 his overweening vanity. -
Finding the tented field suited to both his
mental and physical organizations, he appli-
ed himself with diligence and has finally be-
come emincntly distinguished in his profess
sion. Scott is known throughout the civil
lied world as the brave leader Of the Ameri-
can Army--his Infantry Tactics" show as
much knowledge Of military maneuvres as
his efforts in civil affairs do of his ignorance
Of political movements. And thereby hangs
a tale that has already been partly unfolded,
but which we do not propose to speak Of al
present. Now, SO far as commanding the
army has TO do with his merits, he did sim.
ply what was expected of him as the senior
Major General as to performing his duty
,uell, he was bound TO do so, if not for othel
motives, for the sake of his sown reputation
and as 10 bravery, every General knows tha
to show cowardice on the battle field is tht
worst disgrace of oil disgraces, and there il
not an officer in the army but would rathe1
suffer death than prove coward. To bt
brief, Gen. Scott as un officer has performed
no service which it was not his duty 10 per-
form and which was not expected Of him b,
the American people.
But, perhaps, some one may ask, upon
what are the merits of Franklin Pierce foun-
ded
Frank Pierce, after serving his country in
the Legislature, in the halls of Congr.ss, and
the Senate Chamber, resigned his high post
Of honor and retired 10 the quietude OF his
unpretending home. Did Gen. Scott ever
resign an Office until he was certain OF anolh-
er more profitable? Never. He even hold:
on 10 his twelve thousand dollars year, as
Major General, although candidate for The
presidency.
franklin Pierce refused several important
appointments ana honors, declaring thai
nothing but the danger Of his country should
again separate him from his beloved family
from whom he b ad been 10 often absent
And when that danger arrived aid he
thought he could be of service to his coun
try, he at once left home and friends, volun
teered, as a prioalc soldier, end had he no
received commission, would have marched
to the battle field, with musket in hand, and
in that hnmble position fought as bravely al
he did al the head of his brigade. |
there anything in the character OF Scott thai
would ever permit him 10 descend from
Senat Tor Of the American Union to private
in her army? His pride would never brook
such thing Then what more really noble
deed has Scott done than Pierce? None. We
defy his friends 10 point out On act more pa
triotic, commendsbe, self-sacrificing, thar
that of franklin Pierce 20 which we have
just alluded.
When the war was over, Gen. Pierce re
signed his commission as Brigadier Genera
and again sought repose in the bosom OF hi
family. But did Gen, Scott do SO? Fa
irons il. His love Of epaulettes and The no
mage paid 10 them, was as strong as ever, ant
he still holds to his commission and twelve
thousand dollars year, when under the cir
cumsiances, every sensible mems aware tha
lit is maniiestly improper "But Gen. Scot
has done great many things" we think w
hear some whig say, "that Pierce never did.
True franklin Pierce never got jealous OF AM
slandered brother officer--never declined
duel on patriotic scruples with one party
and shortly afterwards challenged another
never quarreled with the government abou
petty seniority in office-never got sus
pended from his command for disobeying OF
ders-never set down "fred with indlgna
ton" in "my parlor" to form native Amer
ican party--never with fire in the rear
took "hasty plate ofsoup." upset the bow
and burnt his fngers-never sought office
any kind--neyer wrote letters TO obtain
nomination for the presidency, then wrot
that lie would not write, then wrote that
hadn't written!-and never performed ha
The ground and lofty tumbling OF Gen. Scot
notwithstanding the wings say be fell frol
his horse and tainted.
hAPA fellow, more drunk than crazy, wi
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