Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-06-06
MIFFLINTOWN, JUNIATA COUNTY, PENN'A. JUNE 6, 1866

II 1887 3 Gen. Scott was displaced by oen
! Jessup, but as no decided results we're OBJ
tanned, Gen. Scott was called to the Greek
country, whence he was ordered before a
court of inquiry, to answer fer the failure
OF the campaign in Floride and the Creek
country. The HndiUg OF the court was
IN his favor. In 1888 some trouble oc-
CURED in the Cherokee country, growing
out of the policy of removing the Indian
tribes beyond the Mississippi. Gen. Scott
managed that affair with great success,
! producing contentment amopg the lndl-
ans then removed. and deserving much OF
the credit which followed frcm the civili
zation of the Cherokees and their advance
ment 10 the arts Of peace. Gen. Scots
next made his appearance on the Canadian
/ frontier, called thither by rebellion in
Lower Canada aSains: the British Gov
eminent. He acted there more in the
character of a diplomat than soldier,
aud when the results of his actions were
referred to the Washington Government,
/ the effect was final settlement of all diff
Ffcuities between Great Britain and the
United States, by a treaty arranged in
1912, between Mr.. Webster md Lord
AshburtOn.
The annexation of Texas having re-
suited in the Mexican war, and battle
having taken place on the Rio Grande,
Gen. Scott was assigned to the chief com
'nand Of the army in Mexico Making
Vera Cruz his base oi operations, he
marched from that city, fighting series
Of battles until he reached the city of
Mexico, having completely conquered
that people. Ga the morning OF Septsn-
Der II, 1917, the army passed into the
city Of Mexico. Order was established
and extended. One hundred aud fifty
thousand dollars were levied as 4 contri
buliou for the army. On March ?, 1913.
u treaty Of peace was signed between Mex
ico aad the United States The events
Of TIE Mexican war eve yet fresh in the
minds of the paople. Gen, Scott's con-
.iaot ana victories gave us a European
reputation, and did much to increase tie
character of American soldiers for valor
as we'll as humanity, Unt;i the Lrea.Iing
out Of the rebellion, Gen. Scott lived in
parative retirement He devoted him
self entirely to the perfection of the or
sanization of the regular army, visited
Europe to promote that object. aad when
ihs difficulties with the Southern States
occurred, which resulted in the late war.
he Was in Paris. fastening at once to
his post of duty in Washington, General
Scott seemed first emuous 20 avert con
tiIct, but when the encounter could be no
logger postponed, he devoteI himself Wig
orously to the support u the Govern
meut, and did much hard service in the
organization Of the first army of the Pc.
tomac. At the inauguration of Mr. Lin
coin, 1851, Gen. Seot,'s ftompt and dc
clsive action uuquestionably prevented an
armed resistance to Mr. Linco'n'a irduc
ton into Office as President. Failing
health, however, adronished the hero
i..lat he was no longer capable of enduring
the hardshlps of campaign. After hav
ing rendered all the service possible to
the Government, atiar haTir: given the
nation assurance Of his devotion 10 the
Union, and placed on record his undying
love for his country, he retired from the
command Of the army, to make room for
yorng and more active soldiers.
When Winfield Scott brea;hed his last
breath, a great man ceased to live No
ration ever possessed braver defender.
No army was ever led by better soldier.
His martial character will be studied here
alterliAe that of Caesar, Alexander, Wash
ington and Napoleon, and the glory of
his victories will live in the splendor CT
our history while America mas an arm TO
defend Ter honor. The nation mourns
the loss of her hero Peace to his ashes.
Telegraph.
CONSERVATIVES