The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-26
1nE GRAND RECEPTION IN NEW YORK
MAJOR GEN. SCOTT,
HERO OF THE VALLEY OF MEXICO.
Great Military Display,
THE DEPARTURE FROM ELrzABKrHrowN.
&c. sc. sc.

&c. &c. &c.
THE DEPARTURE FROM ELIZABErHTowN.
The morning extremely fine, and the wea-
Their most agreeable, in the vicinity Of Elizabeth
town, where the distinguished General resides
aud with the exception of one or two visiters-
who had called to pay their friendly respects, and
make their congratulations to the General and his
amiabe family at his residence all tranquil and
peaceful the quiet of rural life The residence Of
General Scott is located something less than quarter
of mile from the main street of the town and is
plain building, two stories high-plain gothic front
the main part Of which 10 built Of brick. There are
wings attached and the outer buildings fitted up
in true Jersey fashion--coach- house, stabng, and
other buildings all frame work-some beautiful willow
trees, and other trees whose ample foliage
sets off and adds considerably to the general
appearance Of the retreat make the resi-
dence, admirably suited for that Of the warrior
and the hero where, after the turmoil of and the
din Of battle he reposs in quiet upon his lsurels
Those familiar with the hustle and excitement Of pub
lie s and in whose mind the stirring events Of the
Mexican war in as far they connected with the
name and fame of Gen. Scott from the sackng of
Vera Cruz down to the date of his arrival here would
be struck with the unoste ntatous neatne and sim
-
houses of similar style of building, but Of
dern finish where reside his friends and neighbors
amongst whom both himself and his amiable family
are very popular. About halfpast 10 o'clock A. NJ
several of the citizens to be moving through
the town. for the purpose Of seeing their friends and
taking part in the proceedings Of the day. when after
a short time, corfege consisting of carriages wagons
&C. &C., drew up in front of the court house. headed
by open carriage, in which the national
aag drawn BY four beautiful cream a e0ored switch
ing animals. The Mayor and corporate authori-
ties consisting Of the following gentlemen immediate
ly entered and drove towards the residence Of Gene
raj Scott. They proceeded In the following ORDER
First carriage.
The MAYoR-Mr. SANpERsoN.
Then followed next, in carriages the Deputy Mayor
James f. Mcker; Aldermen Alihuh Brittn Charles Da-
Wis, Henry Darlington, A NJ. Amcr. Elijah Kellogg
Councl-James Albro. Jr. w. p milford, B. William
son, J. J. Chetwood J. j. Bryant, Keen Pruden, Job
Crane A. $. Woodruff Walter F. sayerr W. o. Price,
The mayor, deputy.mayor, board Of aldermen, and
council Of the borough, together with several
house in the order described Immediately arrived at
the residence Of Gen. Scott who entered the open
riagein front by the mayor and attended
by his ade-de-camp, Capt Scott, when all proceeded
through the main street of the town towards the
4" Port" presenting an imposing appearance. On
irving, General Scott made short call at the hotel in
the vicinity Of the Port, when the steamboat St Nj
cholas hove in sight, and fired two sautes
Her appearance with the national flag and
floating gay in the air. was truly enlivening and her
salute loudly and warmly responded to by the
crowds on the wharf who cheered her arrival imme-
distely after being hauled TO-
by Gen Scott and his aide, and followed by the
porate authorities of Ezabethtown entered board
when the mayor delivered the following address,
Mr. President and gentlemen Of the Common Council Of New
YokOn behalf Of the corporate authorities and people of the
eapS our eminent and distinguished CITIZEN General n
field Scott We rejoice with the joy Of friends in nane
above the estimate which with the whole nation
feelings Of personal attachment Take him with YOU gentlemen
% and guest % an
sveryxhss and
mt it and her
The presentation received with the most vehe
ment and rapturous applause and cheering, which
lasted for some time.
THE CITY IN THE MORNING.
At an early hour the flags of the public buildings,
and public houses OF the city and Of all the shipping
Of the port floating in the breeze in honor Of the
occasion.
The city was busy in every quarter, and the tide
moved rapidly towards the battery the place where he
was anxiously expected to arrive.
At eleven O'Clock immense crowd gathered upon
the Battery with hope to be- able to 60 to Elizabeth
town Point. in the steamboat st. Nicholas which had
been gratuousy rendered to convey General Scott
v. enforced
Committee, to let no one get on board without a
ticket.
THE TRIP TO EIIzABETHTowN POINT
single gun fired q signal and the boat loosej
from her moorngs when the Governors Island band
struck up La Polka" There a general cry on
board to know If there would be any feed, and be-
coming satisfied that there would not. the company
gathered about in groups to discuss the claims Of the
General for the Presidency, many coming to the
he would be the most available man
The following civil and military officers on
board -
Governor Young.
Hon. Mr.. Clingham, NC, from North Carolina.
The Members Of Common Council
And Heads Of Departments of the City.
MILITARY.
.4rmy.
General Scott's STAFF officers.
Colonel Grain. Major Raines.
Captain Thornton. Lieut. Woodhouse.
Lieut.. Sweet. Lieut. Dane.
Lieut.. Clitz, sen. Lieut.. Clts, jun.
Captain Hudson. Midshpman Whitaker
Niidshipman Spcer.
NeW York Volunteers.
Captain Innis. Captain Hall.
Lieut. grimm. Lieut.. Henry
Lieut.. Croft. Lieut.. Hills.
Lieut. Wiley. Lieut.. Suffer
The boat was handsomely decorated with the stars
and stipes of the country, while from mast in the
centre, one which bore upon II a snake, with the
inscription over it
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ooooooooooo.
DON'T TREAD on ME.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ooooooooooos
Governor Young then introduced to General
Scott after which he conducted to the centre of
the bow of the boat by Aldermen Crolius, Smith, and
Schultz He there salutcd by Morris Franklin,
Esq, who said =
General scotAmong the many duties which devovs upon
the Council Of city, there which commend
themselves strongly to our feelings than that Of extending
them Of Q cordial welcome. Under