New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-23
Apioneer of the West.

General Charles Scott. a distinguished officer OF
the Revolution. and subsequently Governor OF Ken
lucky was born nc&; the line OF Cumberland and
Powhatan counties, Virginia. The present resi-
dence of Mr.. Thomas Palmer. in The upper part OF
that county. was built by him.
Scott raised the first company of volunteers in
Vrginia-South of the James River-that entered
into actual service and so distinguished himself
prior 10 l777. that when Powhatan county was
formed in that year, the county seat vas named In
honor of him. When Governor of Kentucky, he
had some severe battles with the Indians, In which
be lost two sons Immediately after ST. Clar's de-
feat General Scott at the head of body OF Ken
lucky cavalry. reconnotered the battle ground
Finding the Indians still there. rejoicing over their
victory in drunken revelry, he surprised and tell
upon them. Being totally unprepared. they were
routed with great slaughter. About two hundred
of them were killed. and he recovered six hundred
muskeis, and all the artillery and baggage remain.
ing in the field. This, IN, most brilliant affair Of
the war, in measure 'dispelled the gloom occa-
stoned by the misfortune OF 81. Clair. and threw.
by the power OF contrast darker shade OF disgrace
over :hs, unfortunate Generals miscarriage" Scott
man of strong natural powers. but somewhat
illiterate and rough in his manners. He eccen.
trio, aud many amusing anecdotes related Of
him WI hen candidate for Governor. he was op.
posed by Colonel Allen. q native Of Kentucky who
in address 10 the people when Scott was present,
made an eloquent appeal The friends Of the lstter,
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but Scott. nothing dauu,ed. mounted the stump, and
addressed the company, nearly AS follows-" w ell.
| boys am sure You must all be well pleased wiki
| the speech you have just heard. IL does my heart
| good 10 think have smart raised up
| among here. be is a naive kenIuckan. | zee
| good many of you here that brought ont 10 this
country W hen wilderness. AT that Time we hardly
| expected we should live 10 see such snlsr, man
raised up among ourselves You who were with
me in those early times, know we had no time for
I educsticn--no means of improving from books
We dare not then 20 about our most common affairs
without arms in our hands 10 defend ourselves
sgains; the Indians But we guarded and protected
the country and now every one can so where he
plesses and you now see wha, smart fellows are
growing up 10 do their country honor Bat think
it would be pity 10 make this man Governor l
think il would be better 10 send him 10 Congress
don't think il requires very smart man TO make q
Governor. il he has sense enough To ssther smart
men about who can help him with the business
al State. IL would suit worn on, old wife OF a
msn like myself. But 10 this Young man. l an,
very proud of him; much so. SIS any OF his kin.
If any OF them have been here 10 day, listening 10
his speech Scott then descended iron the stump.
aud iae huzzss for the old soldier made the welkin
ring.
Scott bad the greatest veneration ,o- Washing.
ton aud, while Governo. OF Kentucky, visited
pailadelpnia during the session OF Congress Al
tired in the rough garb OF The bscSwoods, with s
hunting shirt, bucksAla !eSSfSSs ana long beard,
he gave out that ne cong visit The President
he was told that Washington bad become pulled
up with the Importance OF his situation, and was 100
much of arsiocrst welcome him In that gstb.
Scott nothing dsuu;ed, passed up 10 tho house OF
the President. who with his lady. happened 10 be
al the window, aud recognized the old soldier rash
ed and each taking him BY the arm. led him in
Never, said Scott, WIS be,ter treated. had
not believed word assns, him; and | found that
| he was the cid ioss still. Cst's Cine Adv,
ALSxASpgR Tux GSrAr IN THE PuSJAUS-
Alexander the Great LAID siege the apcien; cspi-
tai South Of Lahore, s,l7o yesrs ago. he led On
the s'eSminS party. and was the hrs; 10 reach the
top OF the rampsris, when finding that he w.s &
n'ssk Tor The enemy's arrows, be Jumped down in
the midst OF them. followed by his soldiers Al
though severely wounded, The bold &C. secured to
| him victory. Alexander entered the Pupisub by
| crossing The Indus 81 Auock. and subsequently,
reached bat never creased tie Saiiej which med
| the boundary OF his conquest
| Opp FELLOWS OPPOSED TO DpyLiNo,-A, the
! las, .eommenoratoa Of tie Grand Lodge Of tie / @
O. f. In New Orleans resolutions passed susest2s
TO sxpuis.on fsc the Order al persons concerned
sne, either ~ principals seconds Tbs s snote, ss
shows the ecnssosnes that sSsys the snscfunea-
| T The Washiassos Railroad Company have
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