Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-19


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soldier in the ranks-nestnef eskink nor receenne
any share 10 the Hnln q Victory: i. 1870
Incidental to the npmole part have peTtofmed
an active participation IN the nomination Of Mr..
Polk and 10 the struggle which resulted 10 pacing
him in the Presidentiat ch!ir. The svent vas tot-
lowed ~ the war with Mexico. The part bore ID
that war is knowh to the country. All that have
my duty in the difficult and trying positions in
which was placed. 70 the brave sons OF Tennes-
see of my command appeal q witnesses Of my
kindness and attention . their wants amidst the
diseases Of presidential climate and the hardships
ofa camp life. To the reports of General Scott my
fought, Irefes, for he manner in which bore my
self 10 command and sustained the honor Of Ten
nessee upon the many battle-Relds Of Mexico. Gen.
Scott Was under no suspicion Of partially for me-
and nav therefore without indelicacy refer to his
reports for nv bearing upon those fields which have
reaected 20 much honor upon our common country.
Rv them am willing to be Judged. -
While was thus engaged in . foreign war, en-.
,aeayorinr to maintain the rights and defending the
honor of the country Q malignant party press at
home was perpetually pouring it's volumes Of abuse
and calumny upon me. All that ridicule, falsehood
and cslumny could do to destroy my reputation was
done. Nv only answer to these assaults was the
blows gave the enemy in front. felt that in vim.
a;c.t;nv NV rennt,tion .s . sold: er with NV sword
best answered the Gre of the enemy in he rear"
The close Of the brilliant campaign which resulted
in the capture of the enemy capital found me "cat
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In few days afterwards, and while PROSTATE up
on bed from which did not rise for many months,
was arrested. A sword which had not dishonor'
ed was wrested from my side:-my personal staff was
dismembered and my gallant DIVISION which had cut
its way into the city at loss Of nearly twothrds Of
its members, was taken from my command, and or
dered to remote and interior positions in Mexico
was confined prisoner in the city of Mexico for
ninety days and untlreleaaed by order Of the Pres
ident of the United StateA {=.%.-
"A long Investigation OF the charges Preierred
AGAINST me resulted in the triumphant vndcation of
my reputation. and IN overwhelming my enemies
and prosecutors with shame snd f,isehood
But there Is mystery, . secret history IN tne mo-
uves OF tnose VINO tnos soognt 70 Destroy my cnar
acter ana 70 strlp me OF the numoie honos " ser
vices winch cost me 30 mucn suuerfngs wn'cn mas
never yet been understood oy the country. mat