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Beauregard, the youngest officer in the room. The debate went on for hours. Scott was solitary in his opinion. Every other officer present, except one, had spoken, and all concurred in their views. The silent one was Beauregard. At last Gen, Pierce crossed over and said, "You have not expressed an opinion." "I have not been called on," said Beauregard. "You shall be, however," said Pierce; and soon resuming his seat, announced that Lieutenant Beauregard had not given his opinion. Being thPierce; and soon resuming his seat, announced that Lieutenant Beauregard had not given his opinion. Being then called out, he remarked, that if the plan which had received the assent of all but the commanding General was carried into effect, it would prove disastrous. It would be another Churubusco affair. He then detailed the objections to it at length — and taking up the other, urged the reasons in its favor with equal earnestness. The Council reversed their decision. The City of Mexico was entered according to the plan urged by the young Lieutenant, and it would seem that his reasons influenced