The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-11-08
GENERAL SCOTT.

Gen. Scott has resigned the command o
the National Army, and has retired to priyat,
life laden with the hOnOrs Of long and
brilliant career. This intelligence. though
the step has been for some days anticipated
will affect with sadness all who read it-iOr
all have long unite,l in paying tribute TO the
bravery, skill, and patriotic devotion OF the
veteran chief, and to Part from him is like
bidding adieu 10 a valued friend.
The record Of Gen. Scott's services is too
ir,vh in the memory tho people to make
necessary more than the most hasty rccapit-
ulatiOn: ho was horn on the 18th OF June,
17SG, near Petersburg, Virginia. Educated
for the law, nc remained in that profession
for about two wears, and was then, in 1908,
appointed Captain OF Artillery in the army
In Isle he was made Licutenant.C Colonel /;
-Adjutant-General, with rank of Colonel, IN
1913; Colonel in the same year; BrigIdier-
General in 1914; Brcyet Major-Generil. for
gallantry, in 1914; MajOr-GeneraL and Cen
crii-in-Chief Of the army in 1871; Brsyet
Lieutenant-Gen in 1855.
His chief battles have been Mt Queenstown
flights. Fort George, Fort Erie, Chippewa,
I.undy's Lane. various engagements in the
Black Hawk wars, Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo,
Contreras, San Antonio, Cherubusco, Moline
del Rey, Chepultepec, Mexico. lie was taken
prisoner Mt Queenstown aud severely wounded
at l.undy's Lane. For his services in this
hattie and that Of Chippewa he received from
Congress gold medal. For his gallantry in
Mckee he was rewarded with the thanks OF
Congress; and, especially for the victories
achieved in irOnt OF the City Of Mexico, he
received another gold medal. The crowning
honor won by him for his country was the
Ircyct rank Of Lieutenant General, which
was 20 date IRON the day on which Vera
Cruz was cipturod.
In 1859 General Scott received the nominal
ton for President at the Baltimore Wing
Convention. In his letter accepting this
nomination he said: IL should neither
countenance nor tolerate any scditiOn,
disorder, faction, or resistance 10 the laws or
the Onion, ON any pretext, in any part Of the
land and should carry into the civil adj
ministration the one principle Of military
cOnduct-Obedience TO the legislative and
judicial departments Of Government, each in
it, constitutional sphere" He nas, through
his life, acted in accordance with this senti-
ment, and especially in his views touching
the present rebellion he has been ever con-
sistent.
Concerning Gen. Scott's skin as com
mander, nothing need DO said. There has
never been any difference Of opinion on that
point. Ills campaigns have received high
and enthusiastic praise from those whose APP
prabation is praise indeed, and his reputa-
tion will rest securely upOn his labors in the
field. The state Of his health long since
since made him desire to be relieved from the
nrluous service of his command /; but his
patriotism held him at his post till he saw
the National Capital in a position OF security,
and could deliver TO his SUCCESSOR National
army well ordered and Efficient, confident that
that with tranquility hc could leave the
destinics Of his country in the keeping OF its
brave defenders.
The well-meritcd honOrs done to the re-
firing Gcneral-in-Chici by the President and
Cabinet will call forth sincere response from
all who pcrusc the record. while the rBOdesty
and deep feeling cyinccd hy the bret reply
of the veteran will add to the sentiment Of
admiration which his character inspires in
every heart. The highest wish which true
desire for Gen. Scotts happiness can frame
Is that he may live To $50 the day when this
Union. Oncc more Tree from Internal strife.
hall resume the pursuits Of peace, and r,jOice
IN undivided strength. IN. y. IriJUHc.