Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-06-07
Reception of Gen. scott fM y. York.


York gave Il public reception to the Her"
of Vera Cruz. which was characterized
by the most enthusiastic demonstrations
of popular favor. From the account in
the Commercial Advertiser. we learn that
the people came out en- massc. the shipping
in the harbor. public buildings ana hotels
had their flags nving-the military were
out in great numbers. the streets and ave-
nucs were thronych. and the demon,tr
ton was beautiful and grateful tribute to
one whose life has been devoted to the
honor and interests Of his country.
Gen Scott was conveyed from Elm
BEETHOVEN to New ork by steamer proyi
ded for the occasion. and on his arrival
was addressed appropriately by alderman
Franklin. Gen. Scott responded III the
following words:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen OF the
Common Council OF New York and my
tcllowcitZens in general
Designing to spend quietly a few days
in this neinhborhoo1. | have on your kind
demand come forth from retirement, to
surrender myself a prisoner into the
hands Of friends.
The grand city Of View York, already
the emporium of one hemispherc-and
destined to become the emporium Of both
having determined through her author
tiles to do honor to a public servant of our
common country-trua to her own great
ness. without measuring his little merit
performs that generous Office in a manner
worthy of herself and of the L. States
If | had looked to considerations mere
" personal. should have declined the
high distinctions rendered me; but knew
was TO be received by You as the repre-
sentative of that victorious army it was
50 lately my good fortune to command
an army that has arried the glory of the
American arms 10 height that has won
universal admiration and the gratitude OF
all hearts at home
4 very large portion Of the rank and
file ofthat army-rcgulars and volunteers
went forth from the city Of New or'l
to conquer or to die 1t was my lot to
observe their irresistible valor and Prov
ess. All dangers. difficulties and hard
ships were met and conquered.
The Irish. and the Germans. the Swiss
and the French. the Briton. and other a
dopted citizens. fought in the same ranks
under the same colors-side by side with
native born Amcric ans-evlfibitin Ike
! t''lAi anu CiilCItlICk uIlti utiilfH-,
every victory. in the same enthusiastic
shouts in honor OF our flag and country
From Vera Cruz into the capital Of Mex
leo there was generous rivalry in heroic
daring and brilliant achievement Lei
those who saw that career Of valor and
patriotism say. if they can. what race ac-
cording 10 numbers, contributed most 10
the general success and glory Of the cam
paign.
On the many hard fought fields there
was no room for invidious Distinction
Nj proved themselves the faithful sons Of
one beloved country; and no spectator
could fail TO dismiss any lingering preju-
dice he might have entertained as TO the
comparative merits Of Americans by BIRTH
and Americans by choice and adoption.
AS tine honored representative Of all,
return among you 10 bear this testimony
in favor ofmy glorious brothers in tine field
the army Of Mexico; and | congratulate
YOU and them that the common object O
their efforts and your hopes-the res,ora-
ton ofpeace--is in all probability nos az
tanned.