Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-10-23

fully before them in the great saloon W
referred 10, were as follows Here il
the capital Of Mexico. conquered by tn
american arms under my command,
find myself but . prisorer At lasge--ih
chief criminal before this Court. Stricls
en- down from high command, from +;
high military position, the highest per
/ haps, ever occupied by any individua
siuce the days Of the Father Of his coun
try---the immortal WAsHInGToN--1 fee
deeply wounded my military pride has
been east down into the dust, not by the
| public enemy, but by the long arm O
power from home. All that conld 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
| rectltude, strong in mind and body. BID
DEFIANCE TO MY AccnsERs !" There was
not an American III Mexico who, as he
listened to these words and saw the old
hero, like Columbus in chains, dishonor.
ed hy his own conntry, did no, feel morti-
fled and ashamed that he should have re.
ceived such treatment. The whole mai.
ter Of the Court, ~ every one knows,
proved to be magnificent farce. and was
finally dfopped--as il the only object of
It's insiigntors had been to degrade ScorT
upo, the very theatre of his glorious re.
noWn. fr.-
Aud now the scene changes again.
On the morning Of the 22d April, it be-
came known 10 some few that General
ScoTT was about 10 leave the capital Of
Mexico for his home. In the evening Of
that day large assemblage Of the friends
Of the gallant hero collected in front Of
his quarters, in the city oi Mexico, and
hade him farewell by grand serenade.-
Several very appropriate airs were play
ed, aud at the close of the very spirit
stirring sound Of "IIail to the Chief" the
commanding form of the general was seen
10 come TO the front OF the balcony, from
whence he bowed his thanks, silently 1t is
true, but the feelings of many bounding
aud warm henrt 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 quar-.
ters. as he came out to start upon his jour.
ney to Vera Cruz The Rifle Guard was
drawn up to receive him, and as he pass.
ed, they presented arms 10 their beloved
commander for The last time, and shed
tears like children, aud so affected was
the old hero that he could scarce get into
his carriage. Officers and men crowded
around him, and as he wan too much over.
come to receive them all. those who had
not the happiness Of shaking him BY the
haud, were glad to get sight Of him as
he departed. Those who had not even
i chance Of seeing him, mounted their
horses and followed him OH the road, de.
termined that he who had led them OH
from victory to victory. should not leave
the valley Of his great operations, withou,
one adieu. Around his carriage--for he
was too much exhausted by his late heavy
abors. and the emotions OF parting with
bis brothers in arms, to ride on horseback !
las it proceeded along the causewav to
I'll Penon, the officers crowded, and as
one could give the God bless you, Gener.
A." and fall back, his place was supplied
by another, and so the adieus continued
For long way on the road. ....
And thus did WINFIELD Scorr lenve
virtually, prisoner from
he capital which but few months be-
ore he-had entered as triumphant con-
lueror. Wall not the people bearthis
act in mind, now that they have an op-
'oriunity of bestowing their loftiest hon.
,rs upon one who has reflected such lofty
lcnor aud rcnown upon their country