Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1852-10-16

saloon we have referred to, were as follows
"Here in the capital of Mexico. conquered
by the American Arms under my command
find myself but prisoner at large-the
chief criminal before this court. Stricken
down from . high command, from high mil.
itary position. the highest, perhaps, ever &c.
cupied by any individual since the days oI
the Father Of his country-the immortal
Washington feel deeply wounded my mil
itary pride has been cast down into the dust
not by the public enemy. but by the long arm
Of power from home. All that could be done
in that quarter TO degrade and humble me
has been done. But, sustained by the Al
mighty's arm feeling strong in conscious rec
Iitude, strong in mind and body, l BID Def
ANCE TO MI AccUsERs!"
There was not an American in Mexico who
rs he listened to these words, and saw the
old Hero, like Columbus in chains, dishonor.
ed by his own country. did not feel mortified
and ashamed that he should have received
such treEtment. The whole matter of the
court, as all know. proved to be magnifi.
cent farce. and WAS finally dropped-as if the
only object of its instigators had been to de-
grade Scott upon the very theatre of his gIo-
riOus renown.
And now the scene changes again.
On the morning Of the 22d of April It be.
came known to some few that General Scott
was about to leave the capital Of Mexico for
his home. In the evening Of that day large
assemblage Of the friends of the gallant he-
ro collected in front of his quarters in the city
of Mexico. and bade him farewell by grand
serenade Several very appropriate and touch
ing airs we're played. and At the close of the
very spiIit-stirring sounds of Hail to the
Chief" the commanding form of the General
was seen to come 10 the front of the balcony,
from whence he bowed his thanks, silently, it
is true. but the feelings of many a bounding
and warm heart responded, and three loud
and hearty cheers were given for General
Scott. as he disappeared from the window.
The next morning there was an affecting
scene in front Of his quarters. as he came out
To start upon his journey to Vera Cruz The
rifle guard was drawn up TO receive him. and
as ne passed they presented arms to their be-
loved commander for the last time, and shed
tears like children; and SO affected was the
old Hero that he could hardly get into his
carriage. Officers and men crowded around
him. and rs he was too much overcome to re-
ceive them all, those who had not the happ-
ness Of shaking him by the hand were glad
to get sight of him as be departed. Those
who had not even a chance Of seeing him
their horses and followed him on the
road, determined that he who had led them
from victory to victory should not leave the
valley of his great operations without one
adieu. Around his carriage-fpr he was too
much exhausted by his heavy labors. and the
emotion Of parting with his brothers in arms
TO ride on horseback-aS it proceeded alOng
the csuseWsy to Ell Penon, the officers crowd
ed, and as fast IS one could give the God bless
you, General and fall back. his place was
supplied by anOther.and so the adieus contin-
led for long way on the road.
And thus did Winfield Scott leave Mexico
going. virtually, prisone. from the capital
which but few months before he had enter
ed as triumphant conqurror! Will not the
people bear this fact in mind, now that they
nave an opportunity of bestowing their lofti,
pst honors upon one who has reflected such
ufty honor and renown upon their country?