The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-11-07
WASHINGTON, Nov. |.
The following letter from Gen. Scott,
was received by the Presideu, on Thurs
day afternoon:

The following letter from Gen. Scott,
was received by the Presideu, on Thurs
day afternoon:
/ llEADorAKrERs OF THE ARMY. !
WASHINGTON, October 81.
! To tie Hon s. Cameron, Sec Of Var
{ SIR: For more than three years have
been unable, from Il hurt, to mount my
horse, to walk more than few PAGES at
time, and that with pain; other and
new MISUNDERSTANDING aud virtigo-
admouish he that rcposc Of mind and
body, with the appIiaucs Of surgery and
medicine, are Lccessary to add little
more to a life allead protracted much
beyond the usual span OF man, and it is
under such circumstances made Goubly
painful by the unnatural and I'm ust re-
bellion now raging in the Southern
States of our SO lately prosperous aud
tafRS J. !. eiae MY r'ame re placed On On the
list Of army officers retired from active
service. As this request is founded on
an absolute right, granted by recent
act of Congress, | am cn.lrely at liberty
to say it is with deep regret, that with
draw myself in these momentous times
from the orders Of President, who has
treated me with much distinguished
kindness and courtesy, whom know up
on much personal Intercourse to be pat
rlotlc wi,kou, sectional par'ialities, or
prejudices to be hi rhy conscientious in
the performance of every duty, and of
unrivaled activity, aud perseverance,.
! And to you, Mr.. Secretary, whom
now officially address for the last time,
beg to acknowledge my many obligations
for the uniform high consideration have
received at your hands, and have the
honor to remain, Sir.
! Yours with high respect,
/ (SIgned) WINFIELD SCoTT.
! a special Cabinet council was called
on Friday morning, ii, 0 o'clock, to take
the subject into consideration 1t was
decided that Gen SCOTS request, under
! the circumstances Of his advanced age
and Intirlnities, cyuId not be declined -
Gen Mcclellan was thcrcupon, with the
unanimous approval of the Cabinet, no.
titled that the command of the army
would be devolved upon him.
At o'clock p. III. the Cabine. again
waited on the President, and attended
him to the residence Of Gen. Scott.
Being seated, the President read to
the General the following order:
On the frs, day Of November, A. d.
1861, upon his own apple ton to the
Presiden, of the United States. Breyet
Lieut.. Gen. Winfield Scott is ordered TO
be placed, and hereby is placed upon the
list of retired officers Of the army of the
L. 5 without reduction in his current
pay, subsistence or allowance.
The American people will hear with
sadness and deep emotion, that General
! Scott has withdrawn from the active con-
troll Of the army. While the President
and unanimous Cabinet express their
own, and the Nations sympathy in his
atllict:on, and their profound sense Of
the important public services rendered
by him to his country during his long
aud brilliant career, among which will
ever be gratefully distinguished his faith.
ful devotion 20 the Constitution. tho
Union, and the flag when assailed by
parricidal rebellion
(Signcd) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Gen Scott thereupon rose and address.
ed the President aud Cabinet, who had
also risen, as follows:
President: -This hour ovcrwhelns me
1t overpays all services have attcmnted
20 render my country. If | had any
claims before, they are all oblitcrated he
an expression of approval by the Prcsi.
dent, with ,h" Unanimous supper, of his
Cabinet | know the President and his
Cabinet well. | know that the COUNT,
has placed its interest in this trying crisis
in safe keeping; their councils are wise
their labors are untiring as they are loyal
aud their course the right one.
President, you must excuse me. |
am unable to stand longer to give utter.
ance to the feelings of gratitude which
Cypress me. To my retirement | shall
offer my prayers to God for this Admin
istration and for my country. l shall