The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-05
GENERAL SCOTT AT HIS POST.

From friend who has just returned from Washiogon,
scepe daily one, in Of the lofty apartments Of
the War Once, where General Scott passes many hours
of the day and night at time Of life when men
naturally court Gaze but which the old hero is now do
voting to the greatest achievement Of his eventu and
honorable tie demonstration Of the strength and
pow1r OF a republican form Of government
Enfeebed 10 body, but clear minded and vigorous In
intellect evsr General Scott is cheerfully under
far his juniors in life and n service An early hour OF
the day finds him surrounded by aids and advisers aud not
until late hour Of the night does the work The
hustle and din Of the city and camp hushei at night
fall but not for many hours later does the
Of tire Lieutenant General lose features of aotivay.
The scere on the DAY question which the
pencil of Leuze would dwell lovingly 20 the p'oduc
ton pailtpg that should ~ vivid history. General
Scott suffering oe than usual BY an attack of ,ut lay
Pillow OF rcnneesee upon whom, il the fellow does not
retreat to q ditch, he will GET HE loot presently
About the old chie'tain whose massive frame seemed
more inpe sve from the contrast, were gathered men
IN uniform OF srmy sna navy, eminent citizens in the
plain bck Civilian dress with here and there whose
dress and features told OF rough service eraud
whose results were to be reported for tho nod
ton Of comprehensive plans to the War Department.
On the wsn opposite the lounge occupied by General
Scott were suspended two large military maps Of Virginia
and haryapd with all their careful detail, closely rep
approaches II noticeable hat about Harper's Fer.
~, Richmond and Norfolk were drawn large circles,
within which The details becOne moro minute with sym
bos and egns abundant Of significance tn military man,
the hey 10 which belongs 70 the War Office.
By General SCOTS side lay long iish. reed which he
made Of in pointing to different localities these
maps Aids, omanuensee, advisers, all busy, qui.
city and all without stir confusion In that room and
ouch and consultations hang safely the fate Of
this war IA the speedy and cndgu punishment, Of tra
tors Probably no one but the hupgrer OF the Washing
ton correspondents will regret fail to applaud the
dom Of the War Department. indeed, OF the govern
nent as whole IN only sparingy admit ny to conf
dence the newspapers and the general public. II lie
work In all its departments for the crushing ont Of
son. ard that General Scott ia ndeeda close and voluntary
prisoner" TO duties whose execution will make the set
ting sun Of the old hero nlustrious In all time.
MEETING OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
LETTER FROM GENERAL sCOTr-ExHIBfTIoN OF
SECESSION FLAG-READINa OF INTERESTING
PAPERS ETC.
regular meeting Of the Historical Society was held
last evening at the society hail. of ond
and Eleventh street. large and brilliant audience
thronged the lecture room, and the proceedings
even more than usually interesting.
The iormalties of the business part OF the meeting
were epivened by the reading of letter from General
Winfield Scott. in reply to resolution OF respect passed
at recent meeting Of the society General Scott said
that this pothumous honor was the bright reward Of
long life devoted to his country" The reading Of the
lief letter was received with most hearty applause
Colonel F. d. Baker was among the gentlemen nomina-
ted for membership.
Mr.. Thompson made an interesting statement in re.
gard TO the Jarvis collection of pictures added TO the
cety's "a lery.
lptref Bradsh StG,ed ina, FreCertch kapD,
Esq the reader of the paper expected by the s,ciety
was probably occupied with military duties he belong.
ing 10 OF the volunteer reg ents, and while
his arrival George W. Moore, Eq would read paper.
Mr.. Moore etaed that his paper compilation the
original notes taken by Straghe the Of General
howe, OF the conversation between the mitee of
the fetera Congress- and the Commissioners of England
This Interview took place ut Staten Island The parties
General Howe and bis BIZ part England
and Fran kiln, Ru'ledge AM Samuel Adams the part
OF the United States. The notes form In fact report
the meeting, and give exceedingly vivid and ife.l,ke
sketches OF the AID OF
present hr. Moore's reading was much applauded
Mr. Kapp followed with paper upon De Kab's frs.
visit To this country. The French Premier des oatched
De Kalb to this country In 1897 agent TO re-
port upon the feeling towards England the resources OF
the colonies apo the adv stability Of French nterferencs
to foment disputes and encourage revelation Extracts
from De Kab's letters, reports and memoranda we're
Ing eulogy, which was repeatedly NJ pa ded Hr De.
peys'er moved the vote Of thanks and secondng the
resolution, NJ Oegood happily referred 10 Mr.. Kapps
connection with our citizen soldiery.
secession fsg, captured by Dury ee's Zouaves and
presented TO the Union Defense ommittee dis
played, union down, by Governor Fish, and enIhus
asticaly hissed
The Fine Arts Com mtee directed 10 report upon
the authenticity Of portrait of Columbus in the so.
cietye gallery, end special committee sppoiu.ed to
prepare a euogy upon Judge Douglas.
The society then adjourned and the usual "feast OF
sandwiches succeeded that Of oreason, tho "aJw'
OF coffee and cho .olate that Of "soul"