The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-27
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and tenderness Gentlemen. need say nothing
1.-The memory Of the gallant dead"
"6ld vrsnia-Ths birthplace of the gallant Scott"
BY JOHN JACOB AsroR, jun, which he introduced
with brief and elegant speech
" The Quarter. Master Department Of the army"
Lieut. T. HAMILTON, and Lieut. kEARNEY severaly
returned thanks in brief speech.
After some other toasts with much enthusiasm, and
many remarks, sprinkied with atticsalt from many
hero, the gallant guest the Commandern chief Of the
American army arose and made his bow. the company
broke up, and the military cheftains with their dang
ling rafting swords wended their several ways along
the Aston corridors to their several homes.
THE RECEPTION AT CITY MISREPRESENTATION OF
MEDAL-vISIT To THE BLIND, AND DEAF AND
DUMB INSTITUTES-HlS DEPARTURE FROM THE
CITY, t-l
In consequence of the violent rain yesterday morn
ing, General Scott kept his room, until about ten
O'clock receiving no company, when he was called
upon by Aid Franklin and Croius who informed him
that carriage was in attendance to convey him to the
place of reception.
At half-past ten o'clock, General Scott was con-
Quoted to the Governors where very few persons
had assembled, no doubt in consequence of the
pleasantness of the morning
Entering the room, Alderman Crolius addressed the
Chairman tic COMMITTEES Of Reception cannot With
y grown mp with its growth and ali whose in.
justly the living Of ou country the
eial advocate and champion peace 1t respect
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YOU Prssn as we do to the brightest aurels of
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psrns again my thanks your Common Council and to the
m 1s city which have made an old die heart
his hardsps suffering Of mind and body desire to &C
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through you to the
Shouts of applause followed the remarks of General
Scott who seemed fully to appreciate the kindly feel
ing entertained for him by those present, and very
courteously bowed in acknowledgement Of tho honor
conferred upon him
The business then proceeded, Aldermen Crolius act
ing as master OF ceremonies and the crowd continued
to increase all pressing forward to take the hand Of
tho hero OF Mexico Who 1t was announced, would
leave the city at Ave O'Clock in the afternoon Many
Scott, among whom was Mr. French who fought un-
der him at the memorable battle of Lundys Lane
the other invoked the blessing Of heaven volu
from Mexico who supported himself upon u crutch.
having lost his leg in the battle Of Cerro Gordo, then
presented himself The General pressed his hand and
bade him come to him. Just after the manned
man. whose very appearance excited universal sympa-
thy had passed away Irishman who looked as
though he had just landed rushed up to General Scott
and holding up two tickets, which had been imposed
upon him by some runner exclaimed. "Och be jasus
and div the bit will they take me out of the city, an
it's mes If that's st paid pound sterling for the bits
of paper Misther General. an can't you git me mo.
lin despatched him to the Mayors Office. where he
might have chance to make arrangements to redress
his wrongs. MIR. Burke, brother to Capt Burke. was
introduced to General Scott who spoke in the highest
terms of the gaantry aud heroic daring of Capt B ,
and expressed great satisfaction that he fell foremost
in the battle.
Alderman CRoLIUs remarked that it was twelve
o'clock. and Alderman Franklin would now present
General Scott with a silver medal
General Scorr took his position the east nd of
the room the crowd being kept back by the efficient
police force in attendance, when Alderman Franklin
appeared and holding the medal in his hand. said -
Scott am requested on behalf Of the Common Coun
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pee ChurubuS Cero GSrdo and Vera Cruz to be
state who under your command emineny successful in
mSa1ng the honor Of our nag and achieving glorious and tr
any intrinsic value which possesses hops that when
which n Ssn
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to the call Of duty and their country rallied around the standard
gmph along the route Of victorious march Take then
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vice in their and who by the blessing oyerrnx
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your shall been fought and You are obliged to
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that they may cherish with rccoectdn Of aa gratitude a us
memory Of hi, virtues and his worth
When Alderman Franklin concluded there was a
general burst of applause.
General Scorr taking the medal, replied -
>. Mr. pREsprsr AND GENTLEMEN rHr CoxnoS CouSclL
your esteem and for the services which
iad %,s s nvs S Sna
r r al dr1 VIII again say that you have more than
20 command t victorious armya large portion which was
from this citywho fought bravey and victory
They were brave and patriotic band and proved themselves
me New York volunteer for indeed New York vo-
lunteer take this medal sir, and will my heart
General Scorr was then conducted to private
ROOM In the City Hail. to wait the arrival the ve-
hice which was to convey him to the public insttu-
tons Meantime large crowd assembled front Of the
Hall to catch another glimpse of him as he passed to
his carriage.
VISIT TO THE BLIND INSTITUTE
At half past twelve o'clock, barouche, drawn by
four splendid grey horses, appeared in front Of the
Hall, and General Scott conducted through the
crowd from which issued continued huzxa until he
led the way in carragc-thc members Of the Common
Council bringing the in three handsome stages
each drawn by four horses Leaving the Hall the We.
hiclcs proceeded up Broadway to Fourteenth street.
thence through 9th to tho Institute tho Blind
Arriving at the Institute, General Scott was conduct
cd through the beautiful flower yard to the building
the right Of the door Of which band composed