The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-06-14
An Hour at the Headquarters Of Gen.
SO1tt

From friend who has just returned
from Washington, we have been listening
10 IA vivid description of the scene, now
daily one, in one OF the lofty apartments
Of the WM Office where General Scott
passes many hours Of the day and night,
nj time of lie when most men naturally
court case, but which the old hero is now
devoling to the greatest achievement OF
his eventful and honorable career, the
demonstration of the strength aud power
of Republican form Of Government.
Enleeblrd in boly. but clear minded
and vigorous in intellect as ever. Gen.
Scott is now cheertully undergoing labors
that would tax the strength of many lar
his juniors in life and in service. An
early hour Of the day fnds him surround
ed by his aids and advisers, and not until
late hour of the night does the work
cease. The hustle and din Of the city
and camp is hushed at nightfall, bat not
for many hours later does the UeaGqrar-
ters of the Lieutenant General lose its
features OF activity.
The scene on the day in question was
one which the pencil Of Leu ze would
dwell lovingly to the production Of IL
painting that should be vivid history.
Gru Scott, suffering more than usual by
all attack OF gour. lay hall reclining upon
IA lounge drawn into the centre OF the
large apartment. his iect resting upon
pillows, mot the Pillow of Tennessee, upon
whom. il the fellow does not retreat to a
ditch he will sci his foot presently.
About the old Chieftan. whose massive
frame seemed more impressive from The
contrast. were gathered men in uniform
OF Army and Navy, eminent citizens ia
the plain black civilian dress, with here
and there one whose dress and features
told of rough service on some errand
whose results were now to be reported Il
the modification or ex ension Of some ont
or other of the vast comprehensive PLAN
OF the War Department.
On the wall opposite :he lounge oc
cupird by Gen. Scott, were suspended
two large milhary maps OF Virginia an,
Maryland, with all their careful details
closely presenting The country, its features
accesses, Businesses and approaches.
was noticeable that about liarper's Ferry
Richmond and Norfolk were drawn larg
circles, within which the details bccarl
more minute, with symbols and sign
abundant, Of significance to military meu
the key to which belongs 10 the Wa
, Office.
: By Gen. Scotrs side lay long hgt
reed which he made use Of painting I
} different localities on these maps. Ads
amanueuses, advisers. all were busy
quietly and all without stir or confusion
La that room and on such scenes and con
sultations hangs sa ely the fate OF this wa
in the speedy and condisn punishment {
| traitors. Probably no one but the hun
, grier OF tie Was hington correspondent
, will regret or fail to applaud the wisdor
; OF the War department. or indeed OF III
e Government as whole, in only sparingl
. admitting TO confidence the newspaper
: and the general public. Ii is enough
D know that the Government is thorough
!. at work in all its departments for I'll
n crushing out Of treason, and that Gel
$ Scott is indeed a close and voluntal
. "prsoner" 10 duties whose execution W
d make The setting sun Of the old hero
10 .ustrious in all time Ckicago Tribune.