The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-23

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Ansas tbs iavssa svssss' cur ysno-ss, ehs.,vsd
Hon. Ogden Edwards, tcrmssly Circuit Judge Of this
derson; Hon. Mr.. chetwoodi Mr. Aaistead, Chan
cellor Of the State of New Jersey; Hon Ogden Hof
msn, and several other distinguished gentlemen
bAll being ready the procession moved at a few mi
mates past three in the order above mento ned and at
the command Of Col Brown, 1t commenced its Circuit
soss route down Water to Jersey street which Gen
Scott's house fronts On reaching the house the
procession stopped, and two committees from New
York-one on the part of the Common Council, and he
other on the part Of the Military-aighted and
tered General Scotts residence with the view of in
wiling him to visit New York Alderman Crolius, on
the part OF the corporation, invited General Scott to
VISIT New fork as the city's guest and General San
ford on the part of the military followed in a similar
strain To these invitations General Scott briefly
Piled that he had made up his mind not to go in the
way OF any public receptions. Such had been his in
tention but the and kindness with which
these Invitations were given such to
such determination, and he could only say that he
hoped at an early day to meet his fellow citizens of
New York in obedience to the invitations that were
thus rendered to him.
General Scot then conducted to the vehicle n
tho ocesion which had been fitted up for his recep-
ton. 1t was open chariot, drawn by four beautiful
cream colored horses The chariot was beautifully de-
corated with the national flag. which extended along
the whole of the Interior In the form of a lining and
each horse had miniature American flags at
tached to its head on each side. AS rs he made
his appearance the air rent with huzzas, which
proceeded from those in the procession, we'll from
the spectators The houses in the neighbour pre-
scented very animated appearance, every window of
each being occupied by ladies' who waved their white
kerchiefs in unison with the huzzas of the multitude
below them All things being in readiness, the process
sion moved towards the Town Hall, the cavacade of
horsemen taking the precedence AS it reached
the Town Hail. the cavalcade opene to the right and
left formed passage to the platform at the end
Of which the carriage in which General Scott rode
stopped. The General then alighted, and was being
conducted to the platform when the nks bro
ken by number of boys whose enthusiasm at the
sight Of the old General knew no bounds They
crowded around him. clasped his knees his coat and
his hands, and the old General with the utmost good
humor, shook hands with them all This being over.
and the young urchins satisfied in shaking hands with
the hero OF Mexico, the passage made
clear. and General Scott conducted by commit
ter to the platform, which, we have already men
which at this tine was occupied by number of ladies,
among whom we observed General Scott's lady. her
ia ce beaming with gratitude.
AS soon as the stately and commanding form of the
General observed by the multitude who had as
sembled to welcome him, three hearty cheers CIV
en- and these were followed by three and three
As soon this outburst Of enthusiasm subsidized Ce-
neral Chetwocd addressed General Scott follows
Although the resolutions just read from the
your neighbors and fellow-townsmen, express their
feelings on your return to your family and your home
in language quite as appropriate as could adopt
must ask permission on their behalf to detain you
few moments longer on subject they fondly che
rish We admit ourselves truly fortunate to be able
to enjoy what every city and town from Mexico the
theatre of your fame and of your countrys glory
the great emporium of the Union have been deprived
othe first greetings of your return to your grateful
countrymen It is not our purpose to follow in every
step of your brilliant and unparalleled from the
coast to the capital of Mexico feel it fully and
leave to history to do ample justice to all who partic
your eagles seen they held their beaks the olive
branch of peace There is one incident ut the time
of your embarkation for home lose sight
Of because it evnces the feeling of the troops on the
departure of their beloved chief When with those gal
liant rifles the sternness of the soldier gave way to the
finer feelings of the man, then you could compare a
victory over the heart with the strong arm
OF power you had so often achieved General, were
not those tears among the most valued trophies of
war Among the strongest traits of character which
have you to u.s. was that exhibited your
arrival in the promptness with which in the pub
lie manner you acknowledged the protecting care of
wise aud overriding Providence in your
The day of your arrival the sacred Sabbath and
no sooner had you touched the shores of your home
than you recognized your Protector, and resolved
enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with
praise" was in that sanctuary when you entered;
and when M saw you lay your iaarss fresh and YER
and becoming reverence bow low before his footstoo
came near exclaiming what SO deeply felt: q See
how the humility Of the Christian enobles the valor
Of the soldier" These laqrels noby, but hardly
won, and no malice injustice can strip them from
your brow 1t is true when you wear them here. they
must be entwined with cypress for the loss Of ono
whom you always cherished son, and who reve-
renced you as father One of his last wishes was,
that he might more greet you before separation
that would admit of greeting but in another world
General-We most cordially welcome your return.
our young men greet you as Iatner our more aged
a. ueishpor aua lrehu anu Ieei no Ordinary pride
III sunns ~ .ne lunu tue nan VINO mas hteraiiy hed
up n WIG n,ea ~, uIc =, us COUNTY, s.ory.
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which n Ueh. SOL Po'te:y poweu encouragement
Uen SCOTT, IN luh mliitary dress, hoidlng MS cha
respon ut " 'ne auoress as touoHs;-
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ae oeu ~ rAaue'n auu Ie,ow JUS, II Is now
n'oie wa. .ni'y years s5ce nrst TOOK up my resi-
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we nv pesen. ny SELL ny ue'.er part my w.e ana
.e wno'c VI 'Na. ,ons peioa, nave never lett you
out pleasure; and now. after a long absence from
you ana from my country, on distant service.
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happiness 70 find myself in the midst of Won (Three