The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-14
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GENERAL sCoTT

Gen Ccott has resigOes the command
OF the NatloDsi Army, and has retired TO
private life lad.p with the honors of
long and brilliant career. This intelIi.
geuee, though the step has teen for some
days anticipated. will affect with sadness
all wbo read it-for all have long united
in paging tribute to toe bravery, skill.
and patriotic devotion of the veteran
chief, and to part from him is like bid
di1g adieu to valued friend.
The record of Gen. Seott's services is
too fresh IN the memory of the people to
make necessary more than the most has.
ty reeapituia,ion: He was born on the
BIB of June, 1886 near Petersburg. Vir-
giuia. Educated for the Law. be re-
mained in that profession for about two
years. and was then. in 1903, appointed
Captain of Artillery iu the army. In
1912 he vas made Lieutenant, Colonel;
Adjutaut General, with rank of Colonel,
in 1918; Colonel in the same year; Brig
adler General in 1914; Brevet Major
General. for gallaDtry. in 1874; Major
General and General in chief OF the army
in ISL; Brevet Lieutenant G. neral in
1855.
His chief battles have been at Queens
towD Hights, Fort George. Fort Erie,
Chippewa, Lunday's Lane, various en-
ga9ements in the Black Hawk wars, Ve-
"a Crnz, Cerro Gordo. Contreras. San
Antonio. Cherueusco. Molino del Rey,
Cheputepec. Mexico He was taken
prisoner at Queenstown, and severely
wounded at Lundy's Lane. For biz SER
vices 10 this battle and that of Chippewa
be received from Congress a gold medal.
For his galantry in Mexico be was re-
wsrded with the thanks of Con. ress; and,
especially for the victories achieved in
front OF the city Of Mexico, he received
another good medal, The cIownins hon.
or won by hlm from bis country was the
brevet rank OF Lieutenant General, which
was to date from the day on which Vera
Cruz vas captured.
10 1852 General Scott received the
nomination for President at the Balti-
more Wbig Convention. 10 bis letter
accepting this nomination he said: Il
should neither couDtensnce nor tolerate
any seditoB, disorder. faction. or resist.
ance to the lawe or the Union, on any
pre'ext. in aDy part OF the land; and |
should carry ieto the civil administration
this one principle OF military conduct
obedience to the legislative and judicial
departments OF Government, each in its
constitutional sphere. He has, through
his life. acted 10 accordance With this
sentiment. and especially in his views
touc hing the present rebellion be has been
ever consistent.
Concerning Gen. Scott's skill as a COM
mander, nothing need be -sid. There
has never been any difference of opinion
on that point. His campaigps have re-
ceived high and enthusiastic praise from
those whose appreciation is praise indeed,
and his reputation will rest securely upon
health long since made him desire to be
relieved from the arduous service of his
command; but BIZ patriotism held him at
his post till be saw the National Capital
in position of security. and could deliv-
er to his successor National army we'll
ordered and cficirnt. confident that with
tranquility he could leave the destiniss
of his country 10 the keeping of its brave
defenders.
The we'll merited honors done to the
retiring Geueralin Chief by the Presi
dent and Cabinet will call forth a sincere
response from all who peruse the record,
while the modesty and deep feeling e.
vinced BY the brief reply Of the veteran
will add to the sentiment of admiration
which bis character inspires in every
heart. The highest wish which a true
desire for Gen. SCOTS happiness can
frame is that be may live to zee the DAY
when this Union, once more free from in
ternal strife, shall resume the pursuits of
peace. and rejoice in undivided strength.
N Y T,1bUne.