The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-03-21
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patriotism and distinguished services Of
General WINFIELD ScorT are sufficient to
screen him from insult from certain eK-
ces,ively loyal" editors, whenever ne
writes OF speaks a word Of wisdom and
cbli> fiau liberation. He is denounced as
a 'copperhead," saidd tSlbk Fiji his
dota3e," and is shamelessly reviled be-
caus" he wants to have the Union restor-
ed wlJh the rights agd dates OF the sey-
erNl States unimpsired. The whole vo-
caLulary of Republican vituperation land
we all know how extensive 1t is> is used
in assailing the brave old nah because
he thinks that to conquer %the miserable
hatred so general between non'combat-
auts-Secessionists and Unionists; . would
be a glorious victory indeed. The mean
est and most contemplate motives are
attributed to the laureled veteran, be,
cause he does not join in and help to
swell the chorus of hate and blood-thirs-
ty rage which some of the abolition lead
ers have been singing for many months
past. p0CO2 Eg5
The following from the Indianapolis
Gazette is specimen of the treatment the
General is receiving at the hands of the
Abolition press, and embodies the letter
which has called forth such indignation |:
COPPERHEADIsM.
Ii is astonishing how ready Copper
head editors still are to applaud any,
thing said by prominent, Union man
that seems to eXonerate rebels or to cen.
sure or condemn the loyal people of the
North Gen. Scott, the other day, wrote
another stupid letter-the most stupid
and silly thing he has written since his
retirement-but it is precious "crumb
OF comfort" to some Of the Northern Cop
perheadS 1t is his note to the New York
Committee, excusing himself from par
ticipating in the celebration last Monday
OF ON army victories, and is as follows:
New YORK, March 8
Hon t. z Daily, Chairman. &c. 1--a,
DEAR SIR: regret, on account OF de-
bility, cannot take part in the grand
celebration of to morrow, as Isincerely
rejoice in our victories over rebels, which,
with others impending, cannot fail soon
70 bling back into the Union, on terms Of
pc feCt equality IN rights and duties, the
Outstanding States. Reciprocal respect
and admiration have already, by the dint
Of hard lighting, been established be-
tween the gallant veterans Of the oppos-
ing armies and this noble sentiment gives
the hope that it may conquer the misera-
bic hatred so general between nsn-com-
batanls -Secessionists and Unionists.-
This, indeed, would be the great con-
quest Of the day, | remain, with high
respect, yours trul y,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
W,o bu. copperhead orarebel sympa-
thiz'r could write such letter as this
except an Old man in his dotage, as IL
the author, and influenced also most
likely hy childish envy and hatred to-
wards some Of our leading and most sue
c-ssiul military monl
The idea ul the Southern States re-
tInimg 10 the Union with an equality OF
right, auj privileges is as abhorent tt
this otto! rs drinking water is TO ANDY
iou.F>T 'ic can't stand, it, and so he
.ov.. ,Draah ;lneo quarters Of a col
lmn q d.nwciaIop In the style Of that
c,'..t an..c We used to hear it said
thar .s Devil isl hard task master, but
the Republican party beats the Devil in
its eXacuau. 81 5crvioe. z To besconsitl.
cred So, .r'v loyal" a man must not on
ly hol!eya = AL the party has done in
the p0-t .ad IA doing at present, but he
must .ui.r>. bctofehand all it isgoing to
do H. .n- tmggc. and woe to the unlucky
viii! Wac darcs to intimate that
spirit ~ ha'rg5 tawaid the South is not
the m@! ct tie, virtues No illus.
trious services Ia She past and no honor
able re Ieaeni Ir0m public life in the
present ,re rtdcieut to shield such one
from Hi.urgraiioua aud insult
sob Tor thersrity
,a,!s.iap charity
Luler the sun.'