Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-11-05
nErGREmnNr or erN. SCOTT.


HETgREMERT OF GEN. SCOTT.
The retirement % Gen. Scott from the active
command Of the armies of the United States
and his return to the repose of private life,
which his advanced age and increasing in6rmi-
ties have so long required, has awakened the
deepest sympathies in the public heart with the
gallant old hero who, up to the last moment OF
physical vigOr, and even beyond H. has stood !
by his County, its flag and its Constitution,
against foreign aggression, treason, anl domestic
violence.
fhe II God biess yon' Of millions Of fTeemtp
echo aud re.ccho over the laud lo-day, as the
saund falls upon the ears Of the war-worn
veteran, stauding as he now does, beside the gravc
hesirewn with living laures from the hands Of
Ills couhtrymeu, and consecrated TO his eyerlas'-
ing glory and renowu, by their aspirations Of
blessings and gratitude. May the choicest gifts
If heaven rest upon the noble old soldier in his
retirement May hc live to see his country
Uure again united in irateiusl Uuion, aud tho
flag he has carried triumphantly through many
hatlle-helds, re-eslablshed victoriously upon
every hill top, city aud fortress in the lanl ;
and may he moreover, long, long enjoy the
grateful beuedictious of the nation he has so
long aud go faithfully served.
The retirement of the old hero was made the
subject of special prayer, oH last Sunday morn.
ing, in the Central Presbyterian Church, US VT
trus, it was ALSO in our city churches generally
The Pastor, Rev. MIR. wiswell, fcehugly alluded
ic 1t, and by his touching eoquence awakened
: responsive chord in the hearts OF all who heart
l. him While We cannot give our readers Iii
q appeal clothed in the language Of christian
patriotism with which it was offered, we mus
. not withhold that portion of it, which, while il
evoked the tenderest emotions of his hearers
also invited the blessings of heaven upon both
the setting and the rising star of patriotism. II
It was nearly as foOws:-
d "Oh! Lord of hosts, to whom alone belcngeit
e the prerogative Of taking down one and setting
a up another in whose sovereign hand are held
, tile destinies of Nations, States and kingdoms
he pleased we pray thee, 10 confer thy grace
u upon General WINFIELD SCoTT, who through age
II and increasing nfrmities, is compelled to retire
Q from the command of our armies, and pass into
r private life. We thank thee, oh Lord, that ia
times Of peril, thou didsl raise lin up to con.
duct this nation to victory in a second war fol
3 independence from foreign foe.
We thank thee for his long, eventful life, AMI
his distinguished services as O military comman
der, patriot and statesman, when our beloved
country has been imperiled. And, now ",
humbly beseech thee, to be with him in the de-
cline of his days; be thou bis shield and hi
defence and conduct thou him 10 a greater
victory. Be thou his assurance and his hope il
{ the day when he shall be called to contend will
the last great foe of man May the consolation
and support of our holy religion be granted him
and may be then gain his greatest victory, an,
1 pass triumphant into that world where all rau
somed once, heroes and mighty men Of all time
aud places, delight to do honor to him VIII
sits upon the throne" and cast their crowns a
{ the feet of Jesus and adore.
We thank thee, also, oh Lord of hosts, tina
while thou hast removed him to whom in thes
days of peril for our nation, we looked to dreC
8 our armies to success, thou hast SET
, fit in thy holy Providence to raise up another I
take his place. We thank thee for 0enert
MCCLELLAN, who, though in the flush of hi
I earlier manhood, gives such fair promise of fl
4 ture good. We thank thee for one, whose prir
4 ciples nre go pure, whose character is as "
trust so christian Standing as he does in tn
most responsible position of any military cen
mander in the world, be will fail, and his effort
, will come to nought, except ihon shalt sustai
aud direct him. Oh God, grant unto biz
- NlsuVu WHICH is from huOfe, Nnicn le ht'
pure, then peaceable, courage, ardent palrio
ism aud sipgleness of purpose for the good
our whole country
! Turn thou the hearts of all his officers, and
'g the whole army TO him with confidence al
'. respect, and with this noble body Of fearle
, aud patriotic hearts, who have goue forth
their country's call, from peaceful homes, mO
he, our chosen leader, be enabled 10 sublue III
70 unholy rebellion and paut the symbol Of OF
natiouality-the glorious Tag Of ircedom-upl
e' every battle field, fortress aud city of this gre
Republic, aud may all rebeiOus foes he col
"a PEELED to respect and honor 1t, both at home a
30 ahroad.'
~ The Rev. gentleman also introduced into
r. supplcation the earnest desire Of every true a
loyal heart, that the dark days Of the natl
VII nigh, speedily pass away, and our glorious Ia
ex ouce more be illumiued by tue light of t
gut liberty and its people enjoy the blessings
'u' honorable peace.