The Washington times., 1902-09-05
.ry and lis authorities gave hir.

country, and lis authorities gave hir.
| deserved promotion.
witness his continued successes in
| the war with Mexico. A short siege and
hombardment of Vera Cruz subdued that
| strongly fortified city. and victory sue
ceeded victory in rapid succession un-
der his skillfu management and direc-
tion. At the National Bridge, at Che
| pultepec. at Churubusco, at the mar
row roadway leading to the Gate of
Belcu entrance 10 the city of Mexico.
the streets against the enemy on the
housetops. he carried all before him
with his brave officers and men. until
victory was secured.
See his conduct when the civil war
came upon u.s. His headquarters were
in this city at the northwest corner of
ID and Sixth Streets northwest, or in
the sometimes called Webster House.
adjoining the Police Court on the east
side.
"Col. Robert e. Lee was his principal
aide in constant attendance. and when
that officer notified his general of his
intended resignation of his commission
in the Army of the United States. and
by implication the acceptance of the
command of the army of the Southern
States, aiming to disrupt the Union. the
old patriot. though himself Southern
born, refused to let that fact alienate
him from the country that elevated him
10 the supreme command of its armies
and pleaded with Lee to consider his
obligations to his country, but in vain.
His able aide-de- camp who had fully
demonstrated his capacity at one of the
strongest forts outside the city of
Mexico, by volunteering to obtain in
formation as to Churubusco's strength
or weakness. made a night circuit of the
stronghold, to enable Scott to plan for
the next days fight, and route the
enemy
Lee declined to change his purpose.
and when he had withdrawn, General
Scott in his letter of information to
the Secretary. stated that the loss to
the country was equal to $4,000, 900. and
he did not overestimate The ability
of Lee has always been conceded, and
the long continuance of the war was evil
dence of the fact
.The wise old man. General Scott,
whose memory should be dear to his
country, passed away in the early days
of the memorable struggle.
Il never pass his statues in Soldiers
and Massachusetts Avenue, but l pay
inward tribute to his great worth He
was a true patriot from the beginning
to the end of his days. and his fame
will live long in the hearts of his coun-
trymen.
I'm the honors TO be paid brave men.
do not forget Winfield Scott, the hero of
Lundy's Lane, of Mexico, and of the city
of Washington in its time OF trial inI
the early days of 1851"
Public Comfort Committee.
The public comfort executive COM
mittee held meeting last night in its
Offices in the Jenifer Building, Seventh
and d Streets northwest. The report of
the work dcna by the committee since its
inception last April was read by the
chairman. Mr. NJ. /. Weller. The policy
pursued by Mr.. Weller in directing the
work of the committee was heartily in
dorsed by his associates.
Several subcommittee were appointed
for the purpose OF attending 10 minor
details OF the comfort of the visitors. A
suggestion was made that number of |
Young boys be engaged TO act as guides |
% strangers during the encampment, and |
IN this connection it was resolved that |
sforts should be made TO employ mem
1ers of the High School cadets and other |
uniformed organizations for reason |
able compensation.
The committee also determined to send |
request 10 Mr.. Warner. chairman of |
The citizens executive committee, that
'adges be distributed to members OF the
t,I,fs III.
'harge TO the latter.
Up to date the public comfort COM
nittee has registered the names of 1000
,eople who are willing to accommodate
'isitors during the week of October 6. /
I is estimated that the daily applica- Il
ions for quarters average 400.
Army of the Tennessee.
The reunion committee of the Army OF
he Tennessee met last night at head
quarters for the purpose of appointing
he committees on music, program
platforms. and receptions. The rosters
of the separate committees were not
complete last night, owing to the alb
ience of some of those whose names
we're suggested for service.
A motion was adopted TO invite Gen.
J. q. Howard to preside at the reunion
# the Army of the Tennessee and the
ommittee on invitations was instructed
o invite Mrs. John A. Logan Mrs
rant. and other widows of distinguish
d soldiers, and Mrs. Dewey and Mrs.
lilies TO be present at the reunion. Col.
:. d. Stephenson, chairman of the re-
lnion committee of the Army of the !
'ennessee, called another meeting for
eptember is.
The Ninth and Eleventh Army Corps
net at headquarters last night for the
purpose of furthering the work of the
rganizations for the entertainment of
heir comrades during cncampmentI
eek. a meeting of the Ninth Corps
'ill be held next Thursday evening at
o'clock, when 1t is expected that full
eport of reunion committees work will
e made.