The daily union., 1852-10-08
CITY OF WASHINGTON FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER g. 1852

on the with Mexico aud you hs d a. Won state bse,
aesoung your time and attention 10 preliminary aud pre-
Ptraloy arrangements " la the midst OF these multitu
dnous and indispensable occupations you saw II ha avs
learned from you that much lmpatence is already fell
perhaps in high quarters that have already put my
self in roue Tor The Rio G'ande and now with ourteen
hours day oil preliminary work remaioing my hands
say work, guard myself against perhaps condem
nation IN The quarters alluded 10 am loo old soldier
and have had special experience feel lhe
infinite Importance of securing myself against danger IN
wtn or pe'eondemnaonl in my before advancing
taken In forward march without the confidence that All
is well behind liinsecure in that quarter general
put his whole heart and mind the work
front am therefore, not tide alarmed nay crippled In
my energies by the knowledge of the mpatence Ia ques.
.oI ana beg to say fear no other danger"
This Language scarcely requires Il comment That il
conveys the strongest suspicon say direct mpua
tion OF most unworthy motives in the executive government;
OF bad faith towards yousef Of reckless OF the
Interests Of the country Of design TO carry war
against the public enemy there be- think question
You must allow me 70 advert the only fact you
auue as he onndatlor Tor snoh grave inpntaons You
have learned You say from me- that much impalience is
e perhaps In high quarters, that you already put
IN route Tor the hio Grande, &c.
What was said on this point at Interview, when this
subject was alluded to- IS NOT luy stated ought
ne' considering The purposes to which have
did not deem i, mproperndeed considered it matter
President had freely conided the of the wnr
ms views and expee.ations upon this point That this
communication, made In the manner il was should not
nave been kindly received, surprising me- vastly
more Is inc TACT II should be made
most offensive inpntatons against executive govern
ment which had voluntarily selected you conduct our
could command insure victory and to bring the
war TO successful and speedy was also
attributed to the President intention OF opening ire
upon your rear, while fire in front opened upon you
ny The enemy On what foundation could such assuinp
,ion rest. Had the President ia frank and friendly
spirit, Just infusted you with command on which the
OF the of his administrator How could
you, under these circumstances, your abors
purpose OF indulging in ilbera impuations against the
man who had Just bestowed upon the highest marks
Entertaining as it is most evident you do the opinion
that such are the motives and designs OF the Executive
ing ,ha. you do not desire place yourself
perilous of all Positions" fire upon your rear from
so entertaining them without cause even the shadow OF
usfcation the President would be wanting in his duty
against Mexico. He would probably misundersand the
point your expectations, il he did not believe thar il was
intended 10 effect change Of his purpose this respect
nued in present position here, and will devote your
efforts to making arrangements and preparations for the
early and vigorous prosecution of hosie against Mexico
nave Inc honor 10 be- very respectfully yonT obeden
Maj Gen. soorr commanding general
Gen. Scott found that he had miscaculated his own
Importance and the humility of the administration; con-
sen,ed TO take himself the submissive part and denied
his own meaning TO falte one whom he intmi-
date
Gensrai Scott TO the Secretary of War
HEADQUARTERS ARMY,
Washington, May Is, 1886.
SIR Your letter OF this date received at abou, 6, m
asl sat down TO take hnsty plate OF soup demands
prompt reply.
PERSONAL disIepec 10 the constitutional chief
OF the army and navy OF the United States.
II you have succeeded in parting that i'm preston to
The President then by the conclusion OF your letter
in his behalf am placed under very high obligations
/ His I'M Iii
placing me instantly arrest, and before general
martial | may rhen hope that the President saw no such
in,esded dsrespect and assure YOU both that feel
too great Difference the laws and con.itution of my
county 10 oer or to design an indgny Chief Mags
trate,
The strongest passages in my condemned letter are.
uon in the alluded :; Of infinite i'm portance
OF securing myself against danger (mM or psfcondepna
f,on) my rear" and that nost perions Of ali posi
tons TO any commander--"a fire upon [hsl rear rom
Washington and the fire in front ihe Mex And
also spoke OF the necessity active, candid and
steady support OF lsuch commander government, ia the
hope OF conciliatng II.
Now If there be any offence the President in the Sc
pa,ssses-ihe intention OF committing which utterly dis.
passages high quarler- and " the quarters alluded to
which daniliy all the Others quoted by you.
win be perceived that spoke of the highsH guar
er, but In the plural "hgh quauers" bep as an act
Of justice no less TO myself lhan The President TO say
meant "impaenoe" and even "preconde mnatisn" on
your part, ad the known open and violent
OF me on he par OF several leading friends and supposed
cpnddahis o the President the Two houses OF Conyes.
(hsh uadcrs) because on an intnatiornot an Order
dd not iy 70 the Rio Graude, without wsunx Tor the in
vtdng army yet TO be raednsy, abandoning IL TO pet to
hat rlver a. could, aud without the regard to The
honorable PRIDE and distinction OF the gallant general al
ready in Command that river who we knew had done
Well, doing well, aud who. | was quite sure and
hts ttlr army, would " the occasion offered cover them
selye. with gory MY prediction in this respect has been
fully accomplished.
Whether Il shall be the pleasure OF the President to
send ne TO the ho Gmnde (Which should pefe) or TO
retain me here, can only say equally ready to do
my duty Ia eiihef position, with all my zeal and all my
ability. -
Ia great haste, have the honor to remain, NC,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
The Sser,farv Of gar 10 Gen Scott
Wan DEPARTMENT June 2. 1876
SiRi When received your letter Of the 9th ultmo IL
wns my intention TO answer II length note
the msapprehonsons under which you stn aborng;
bnt on account OF my official engagements this particular
luncatc, aud not wishing pfotract this
purpose, pteerting TO POINT out those
a petsonal Interview, ~ you should desire ID.
bonf communications have all been laid before the Pres
iden bat have received TO change or mod
ieitef Of the 2,th uluno
VERY respectfully, your obedien, servant,
w. T. MARCY.
Scott tells Mr.. Marcy that his letter. received Just as
sat down 10 hasiy plate Of soup, demands prompt
pFeialion OF his letter. and says ( the President enter
iaas 10 II am placed under very high obligations 10 his
msgnanlmliy-may not add Kindness IN not placing
ms antlY ~ arrest and before eourl. martial | may
then hope that the President such intended dis
respect and you both iha, feel great
deiefenoe 10 the constitution aud laws OF the county
oder OF design an indisnty to our Chief Magistrate"