The daily union., 1852-10-08
McMstr sf Gen. Scott, from Records Cotemp0-
rane0us with the Events.

Ms.asir or Gen. scott, from Records Cotempo-
raneoas with the Events.
soorr AID MS WAR wirH THE CITY COUNCILS or NEW
YORK,
No had Scott got through his exhibition OF him
sell, smf the war IN Europe. well as In the United
smrs uaa he broaehed a quarrel with the people and
eonns.s OF the city OF New York. where he was station.
ed - city had given TO The government OF The Uniied
ssaass ee battery and It's beautiful promenade posi-
tion io castle OF defence for ihe ciys protection
Scott "naied with sell Importance, resolved to appoI
~s ~ A. his aud build residence and of
ees so hsi he might himself occupy the whole Of that
breathing place OF the city for his accommodation.
re hoxsht u polite 10 inform The city councils OF his
paipcsrs and 10 ask their assent The proposal was re-
e~"rd With surprise. but at once firmly though cour-
ieousy denied Scott, without considering their
OF any Importance. after it refused had materials
hsassd. began lhs work by digging foundations, and
sfscsaG Psspasatory sadings. when he obstruced
moi only BY The opposition Of the city, but by menaces Of
shs psoes Scott brougbt some o his soldiers from
Govssuusw hsiaDd to protect his works, which doubt
from the ssmper he manifested, would have been
s'ructed upon the plan Of those in cities under military
government 10 coatro the people within rather than
force without But the people OF this country not OF
The 10 submit anything wearing the appearance of
military rule and especially where il shews itself in
abtidxing lse liberty and comfort OF great population
10 resistance. and Scott compelled by the President
10 dessi
asS fcorfs rosDucr TOWARDS PRESIDENT POLK AND
SECRETARY MARCY.
IL was natural aud proper that. being exclusively a
military and at the head OF the army, General Scott
should seek on the opening OF The war with Mexico, 10
take the HE'LL and gather fresh aurels 10 replace those
that had faded during The Florida campaign He showed
the gxa,esi aacry for the service as the correspondence
with Secretary Marcy proves, He had presidential
game TO play against the man who was 10 trust him. As
candidate for the wing nomination 10 the presidency
from the day when be gave way TO Harrison, in 1910, he
nished repn,e and acquire new recommendation TO en-
force his claims for his parys support to the presidential
honor were strong incentives 10 his eager ambition in
laying hold OF the chief command in Mexico Ii
conceded To him by President Polk and the Secretary of
War (r Marcy xealously pressed preparations. Con-
sdeng hat they were political opponents that BY commit
ting the they committed the fate OF the administration
his hands andga him the time the opportunity
TO outsnp all his whg rivals in opening to him the way
TO vcoT and supplying the means TO reach the ought
to have been grateful But wha, his first move af.
Ter he Supposed that all was committed 10 him that all
their plans depended upon him, and that his refusal TO
lend his military skill and reputation to them would
Illustrate everything He determined 10 bring the admin
isuaiion TO an absolute submission TO his w-to take
his time, forward on everything before him TO Mex
icoto trust nothing to the administration, allow
TO share any Of the duties glories of the war with
Mexico Although at arst protesting great readiness 10
60 and The functions OF general in the field, he
resolved after being installed, 10 stay and play Napoleon
coul command for his services, before he would make
his appearance the OF operations Filled with
these seli-lmporlani designs be the letter which
amazed The county much and from which we extract
The pointed paragraphs lie replied 10 MIR Marcy when
urged BY him aud the President, to put himself the head
OF that army which Taylor then leading to success
slve victories, as follows:
HsapauAxrrns OF rrrK AnmY
Washington, May Il, 1876
occupations ] have learned from you rha, much i.pa-
hence Is already e perhaps IN high that have
no, already put myself in route or the RIO Grapde and
~ih fourteen hours day OF preliminary work,
nsinns my hands Tor many days. find my self com.
ix1
pethafs, utter condemnation in the quarters alluded
TO. 100 Old soldier, and have had much
special experience. feel the infnits importance of
'ecurng myself against danger tl will, precondemn
ion) in my rear, before advancing upon the public
orwaid march without the confidence that ali is well
behind. II insecure ia that quarter, general put
ont am, therefore, not Lutte alarmed, nay, crippled
my eneges, by the knowege of,he patience ques
lion, and bes to say lear no Other danger
My intentions have been alter making all prelim mary
here, TO down the ONO and ssissipp
unteers whom mostly reply In the prosecution
of ths existing rapidly assembling iof the service
upon Mexico ascertain u their supplies every kind
in place, likely to be in place ia sufficient time to
vJunteers and modify their routes or necessarily so
that a least sufficient number, shall arrive al the
Indicated ponts Ia the Mexican frontier the best
rod, and, Tar practicable. about the time All
that have bat sketohed deem be not only uselnl 10
but Indispensable. AZ soldier make this asser.
ton, without the fear Of contradiction IRON any and
candid soldier.
~.
whoever be dssignatea io the high command 10 qIcs
ton, there be reliance (n hts absencel other thau
the sctlvs, candid aud steady support VI e government
II cannot have TINT sure basis upon. will b. In
hney better for The country (not 10 speak Of my personal
security that other commander Of The now army
gntnst Mexico should be- selected No matter who hs
be- he shall At least be Judged and supported by me-
IA hls ohce aud everywhere sise would desire per-
.onay that command. 10 be myself Judged aud sapport-
ed. My explicit meaning u, that do de.fe place
myself 10 the most pefous oi ell posl,ionsa hte upon
rear h'm "a.hng.on' sad NJ. in 'front.' from ,he Meni,
cans IL was 10 o0mmend
sent the Mexican frontier AZ u 10 always unjust to
junior general who has done WELL and supposed 10 te
dong well 10 sup-rsede hi 10y general OF higher
without sending with the later spending reinforce.
ments, should esteem mysef the unhappy instrument Of
woonding the honorable pude Of the gallant and indcon
Taylor ordered 70 snpersedc him under daeei circun.
stances.
However tho foregoing suggestions chastity thrown 20.
gelhcr) may be yiesed, have deemed due the
country Than my humble ssif ihA shoni present the,
and await the wishes or tho orders OF the President
With greatest respect, have the honor 20 remain sir,
WINFIELD scorr
Hon. W. L. MAncY. Secretary Of War.
II there ever more dietaioiia asoleni, and in.
suting letter Than this written 10 chief mag ssifae by
officer put in command Of army BY his favor, his
tory has preserved it, The obvious import is Sir
do not mean to trust you. You know am candidate
for the high post which you hold and 10 which you
wish TO be reelected. and you will be willing 10 sacri.
ce The country 10 sacrifice and a. soon as turn my
back you will make war me whilst make war on
Mexico shall be between two fires, one 10 front and
one in rear You will withhold supplies, that may fail
in my functions, and that you may PROFIT BY my fall
Therefore will stay, take u on my.elt 10 see that the
War Department forwards force and supplies Sufficient
to render me independent OF your authority, and then
will go and play The part OF master abroad as must at