Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-11-02

his personal afIiction, and their profound sense
Of the important public services rendered by
him to his country during his long and brilliant
career among which will ever be gratefully
distinguivhed his sfaithfpl devotion to the Con-
stitution, the Union and'tbe fag, when aasailed
lby parricidal rebellion
I@s (Slgned) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Gen. Scott thereupou rose and addreased the
President and Cabinet who bad also risen, as
follows:
PREsIDKNr: This honor overwhelma me, 1t
overpays all services have attempted TO rem
der my country ;iH had any claims before they
are all obliterated by the expression OF approval
by the President with the unanimous support OF
his Cabinet. know the President and his Cab.
met we'll; know that the country.has placed its
interests In this trying crisis In safe keepingj
their counsels are wise, their labors are uutr.
Ing as they are loyal, and their cause is the
President, you must excuse me, I am unable
10 stand longer to give utterance to the feeling
OIL. gratitude which oppresses me ln my re-
tirement shall offer up my prayers TO God for
this Administration and for my country. |
shall pray for it with confidence in Its success
over it, enemies, and that speedily ~"
The President then took leave OF Gen. Scott,
giving him his hand and saying he hoped soon
to write him private letter expressive OF his
gratitude and affection. The President added:
General you will naturally feel solicitpde
about the gentlemen OF your stan,l who
have rendered you and their country such
faithful service. have taken that sub
ject into consideration. understand that
they 20 with you to New York.vI shall de-
sire them at their earliest convenience after
their return TO make their wishes ktioFn to me.
| desire you, however, to be satisfied that ex.
cept the unavoidable privation OF your counsel
and society, which they so long enjoyed, the
provision which will be made for them will be
such as to render their relation as agreeable
hereafter as IL has been heretofore.
Each member of the Administration then
gave bis hand to the veteran, aud retired in pro-
found silence. .,.t ai
n The Secretary OF the Treasury and Secretary
Of War will accompany Gen. Scott to New York
tomorrow by the early train. ..t
The folio wing Is the response Of the Secretary
Of War TO the letter of Gen. Scott: .ts, sfl1
WAR DEPARrMENT,
" .i.ys 5r., WAsHINoToN, Nov. H.,
GzNERAL: IL is my duty TO lay before the
President your letter Of yesterday, aekiDg to
be relieved under the recent act Of Congress
In separating from you, cannot refrain from
expressing my regret that your health, shatter-
Gu loub bttNiOo uhu ioPOobSu "ouuuo EeOcN-
ed in your country's defense, should render it
necessary for you TO retire from your high posi-.
tion at this momentous period of our history.
Although you are not TO remain in active ser.
vice, yet hope that while continue In charge
of the Department over which now preside,
shall at all times be permitted to avail myself
of the benefits of your counsels and sage
experience. 10 has been my good fortune
to ENJOY personal acquaintance with you
for over thirty years, and the pleasant relations
of thai long time had been greatly strengthen.
ed by your cordial and entire cooperation, In
all the great questions which have occupied the
Department and oonvulsed the country for the
last six months. In parting from you can only
express the hope that merciful providence
which has protected you amidst so many trials,
will improve your health and continue your life
long after the people Of this country shall have
been restored to its former happiness and pros
perity.
am, General, very sincerely.
Your friend and servant,
(Signed) SIMON CAMERON.