The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-27
The ETero's Farewell.

LATER FROM THE CITY OF MEXICO.
The United States steamship,New Orleans,
Capt Edward Aud, arrived on Saturday ev-
euing from Vera Cruz, having suiled thence
on Wednesday, the Sd inst
Gen. Scott and suit left the city Of Mexico
Oh the 22d ult., and arrived al Vera Cruz on
the Both. He Immediately embarked on the
ship ST. Petersburgh for New York, under n
salute from Fort Conception. lie was wait
ed upon 10y the commander otlhe fleet. aud
received salute from the flag ship Cumber-
land.
On Monday, the LIST inst, the St. Peters
burgh was towed to sea by the propeller
Thompson. In passing the store ship Relief
and the irigale Cumberland, their rigging
was manned aud three cheers given the old
hero. On the Sd inst. the Gen. exchanged
visits with Commodore Perry, and vas
saiued by the flag ship Cumberland.
From the American Star, April 90.
DEPARTURE OF GENERAL ScoIiT. Yestcr-
day morning his friends-and their name is
!cgion-assembled on the street fronting his
dwelling, and, us he was too much overcome
to receive them all, those who had not the
happiness of shaking him by the hand were
glad TO get sight of him as no Departed
Those who had not the chance even of see
ing him mounted their horses and followed
led them TO victory, should not leave the
valley Of his great operations without one u
dicu.
Around his carriage, for he was too much
exhausted by his late heavy lObors and the
emotions of parting wiki his brothers in arms
TO ride on horseback-as it proceeded along
the causewuy, to Ell Pennon, the officers
crowded, and as fast as ore could give tic
God bless you, General" and fall back, his
| place was supplied by another, aud so the u
deus continued for long way on the road.
! But the most affecting scene Of all was
when he left his house. The rifle guard was
drawn up to receive him, aud as he passed
| they presented arms 10 their beloved con.
mander for the last time; they shed tears like
children, and SO affected was the old hero
that he could scarcely get into the carriage.
GEN. ScoTr's LAST Mari IN THE CAPITAL
A large assemblagc of the friends of thi,
noble aud gallant soldier collected in from
of his quarters the night before last, and badt
him farewell by II grand serenadc. Severa
very appropriate and touching airs were play
cd and at the close ofthe spirt-stirrng sounds
! of"lIail to the Chief" the commanding form
of the General was seen to come to the from
Of the balcony, from whence he bowed hi.
thanks, silently, it is true, but the feelings of
many n bounding and warm heart respond
ed, aud three loud and hearty cheers were
given TO General Scott as he disappeared from
the window.
From the New Orleans Mercury, May 8.
GEN. ScoTT.-This accomplished genera
and gallant soldier, contrary to the eXpecta
tons and hopes of citizens, has embarked di
rectly for New York. 1t is said that the gen
eral, when at Vera Cruz, looked sonIewha
jaded and careworn, but his commanding
appearance and martial bearing elected thC
admiration of even the Mexican population
who rushed to see him with almost the sam,
degree of eagerness that characterized the
Americans. The following is copy of
letter received by n gentleman in this city:
JALAPA, Mexico, April %, 1913.
My DEAR: AS may not have time q
Vera Cruz to put pen to paper, l write now
though much fhtgued aud half sick with ,
cold. ! am being too late in the season.
pushing on rapidy,to embark from the beacl
without entering that city Vera Cruz.1
have written ahead TO have ready, ifpos
sible, vessel to take me directly to the Mar
rows, below New York, when l shall proceed
without entering that city to my family at t.
lizahethtown, New Jersey.
have learned, on the road, that some of
the spirited and patriotic citizens ofNew Or
leans-including, perhaps, the Municipal au
thorltles-are thinking of taking public no.