Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-11-14
The gntland gerala.
THURSDAY MORNING. NOV. IL, 1861.
GENERAL SCOTT.

las been the Ccmmander-in-C Chief of thu
army of he United States since l841, mucl
qualification to know he has discharged the
duties of his office in manner which meet
With the approval Of all those who are loya
subjects of the government he has labored tc
defend. Since he has been in command his
ability as a general has been thoroughly
tested. He has not been holiday General
or held the office because he was more fortu-
nate than some of his rivals, in having inffu-
entail friends to favor him. His fitness fer
the position was fully demonstrated by his
actions from the time he entered the army
(1s0S1 to the time of his appointment as
Commander-in-Chef. We have passed thro'
several difficult trials either of which has fully
proved that he could not be ,be representa-
tsve of our army, receive the congratulations,
applause and euloges he has, unless he mer-
of Queenstown Nights, Fort George, Fort
Erie, &c, in several battles in the Black
Mexico, can be referred to with pride by the
citizens of the United States. Other Cen
erals might, perhaps, have accomplished the
same victories; but The respect which he had
for the lives of his men, and the caution which
he exercised IN exec uling his plans, cannot
be too highly estimated. OF his unceasing
labors since our present troubles began, we
need only say that the entire loyal population
of the United States are well pleased and 50
much has bsen said in favor Of his course by
the press through the country, that whatever
we might say would not add much to Its
beauty.
The steady march Of time, care and anxi-
ETY., will not spare man even like General
Scott; and although we think our govern
rnent needs all the good counsel It can get,
we have no doubt but what 1t was best for
him to resign his position, and try to restore
his feeble health. His pure and unalloyed
patriotism would not allow him to think Of
such thing unless stern necessity required
it.
The ceremony OF his resign alton and de-
parture from Washington and his arrival in
New York, our readers are already familiar
With Last Friday morning he was called
On by committee from the Chamber of Com
merce, in the latter city, and presented with
some complimentary resolutions adopted by
that Board " hen the General rose to re-
ply, his noble frame, which was once so Wig
orous, plainly showed great infrmity, his
voice was hardly above whisper, and before
he had proceeded far with his reply, he was
20 much exhausted that he was obliged TO re-
sumo his seat. He was afterwards called on
by gentlemen from the Uniol Defence Com
mittee. and presented with an address IN
behalf Of that committee, In the Generals
reply to these gentlemen, he stated that he
was laboring under great dizziness, but not
withstanding this his remarks were beautiful
forclble, impressive. We make an extract
of that portion respecting Generals McClel
han and Halleck and, also, the President:
Although | have been compelled TO re-
tire from the field, have the consolation to
be be able TO assure YOU that the command
of the army is in competent hands. My
opinion on the subject may have ONE weight
with YOU. | leave in the field generals Of
prpat Authorization Generals Mcclellan
and Halleck-ofa high order Of Intellect, Of
scientific attainmcnts, Of much ability IN all
military affairs, and of excellent Judgment
and discretion. Under their command and
thos,. Of the Brigader Generals, | have 10
doubt tie armies Of the country will be led
to victory | have 10 doubt tha, in their
hands the destinies Of the country will be
safe. and | have no doubt that they will
achipyt a successful and honorable peace
within few months, and that the great bless
mos Of peace will again be restored to us
within 4 reasonable period. | have c0nsd-
cradle confidence in the Administration OF
the country do not speak of party con-
fidence for have long ceased to be a party
man. | have great confidence IN the PreSI-
dent. He is man of genius, untlnng zeal
and couscieniiousness 1t is due from noe TO
say that he is not president OF my making
| had 10 part nor loi his election. ] confess
thai he has agreeably disappointed me. He
is man Of great ability, fidelity and patriot
ISM / would speak in similar manner OF
several members of the Cabinet, but for
bear
He handsomely complimented the Union
Defence Committee for its prompt services
on the breaking out of this great civil war.
We attach and indorse the closing sentance
of the remarks Of the committee of the Cham
Der of Commerce:
ave sincerely pray that your health may
be speedily restored-that you may hive to
see the Union established throughout all the
States, and that, in the evening OF your days
you may witness in this nation degree OF
prosperity and glory which has never before
been attained"