Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-31
An H0ur At ths HeadqaalIItets u Cen.


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From friend who has just returned
from Washington, we have been listening
to a vivid description Of the scene. now
daily one, in Que of the lofty apartments Of
the War Office where Gcn.d Scott passes
many hours ofsthe day and night at a rime
of life when most men naturally court ease.
but which the old hero is now levoting to
the greatest achievement Of his cvcntful
and honorable eearecr, 4he demonstration of
the strength and power Of aRepublicau form
Of Government. ,arsfs a,r,ifs~.ss -ssa
Enfeebled in body. but clear minded and
vigorous in intellect as ever, Gen. Scott is
now cheerfully undergoing labOrs that
would tax the strsugth of many far his
Juniors in life and 10 service. An early
hour of the day, finds him surrounded by
his aids and advisers and not until a late
hour Of the night does the work ceasc.-
The hustle and din Of the city and campis
hushed atnightfall, but'not for many hours
later does the Headquarters Of the Lieu
tenant General lose its features of actiy-
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The scene on the day in question was
one which the pencil Of Leutzc would
dwelllOvingly to the production of a paint
ing that should be vivid History. Gen.
Scott, suffering more than usual by an at
tack Of gout, lay half reclining upon q
lounge drawn into the centre Of the large
apartment. his'fect resting upon pillows,
(not the Pillow of Tennessee, upon whom,
if the fellow does not retreat to a ditch he
will set his foot presently .a s.
About the old Chieftain, whose massive
frame seemed more impressive from the
contrast, were gathered men in uniform of
Army and Navy, eminent citizens in. the
plain black civilian dress, with here and
there one whose dress and features told. of
rough service on some errand. whose re-
suits were now to be reported to the mod
iffcation or extension of some one or other
of the vast comprehensive plans of the War
Department. 81. .,;.., s-.,
On the wall opposite the lounge occupied
by Gen. Scott, were suspended two large
military maps Of Virginia and Maryland
with all their careful details, closely pre,r
scnting the country. its features, aceesses,
Businesses and approaches. 1t was notice
able that about Harper's Ferry. Richmond
and Norfold were drawn large circles.
within which the details became more mi
mute, with symbols and signs abundant, of
significance to military men. the key to
which belongs to the War Office. ~
BY Gen. Scott's side lay long light
reed which he made use Of pointing to diff.
ferent localities on these maps. Aids.
amauuenses, advisers, all were busy. qui-
city and all without stir or confusion In
that room and on such scenes and consul
tations hangs safely the fate Of this war in
the speedy and condign punishment of trail
torsI Probably no one but the huugrier
of the Washington correspondents, willTe-
gret or fail to applaud the wisdom of the
War department, or indeed of the Govern
ment as a whole, in only sparingly admit
ting to confidence the newspapers and the
general public. 1t is enough to know that
the Government is thoroughly at work in
all its departments for the crushing out of .
treason, and that Gen, Scott is in indeed
a close and voluntary s'prisencr" to duties
whose execution will make the setting sun
of the old hero illustrious in all time. y.il