Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-20

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ScoTT will not visit our city, as was anticipated.
The necessity that compels him to forego a.vist to
New Orleans will be deeply regretted.by our c-
zens in general The note, addressed to one Of our
citizens, fully explains the reason for his departure
home direct
JALAPA, (MExico,) APRIL 20, 1913
Mr. DEAR -- As may not have time at Vera Cruz to
put pen to paper write now, though much agued and half
sick with cold am-beng late in the season-push-
ing on rapidly embark from the beach, without entering
that city, Vera Cruz
have written ahead to have ready if possible vessel
take me directly to the Narrows, below New York. whence
shall proceed without entering that city my family Eli
zabethtown, New Jersey.
have learned the road that Of the spirited and
patriotic citizens Of New DEMONSTRATING perhaps the
ncpa auhoriesare thinking of taking public notice of my
arrival among them and possibly there may be few per-
sons in other places the the North nland who
would give the soldier passing cheer two
This my dear sir another why should hasten to
my family its home in the equestered village fifteen miles
this side Of New York for, laborng under the public
dpleasure Of the Executive, would be highly improper in
me, soldier, to put myself in the way Of provoking
cheer shout from my warm hearted counymen Should
there be any such intention IN New Orleans have alluded
to- please make all necessary explanations and apologies for
for make ageat sacrifice Of feeling, to of pub
lie Duty by avoiding my return home some hundreds OF
personal friends whom should have the chance of greeting
by the inland route.
Always my dear $500, your friend,
WINFIELD SCOTT
We copy from the Vera Cruz " Free American"
the subjoined notice Of Gen. ScoTTs arrival at and
departure from Vera Cruz
son Sunday last about o'clock P. M, the greatest
excitement that recorded in the annals OF Vera Cruz
existed among the American population OF this city, HuHahs
shouted from mouth Il mouth from street. made
struck with the thought The enthusiasm greater
than have witnessed before Crowds of soldiers and
citizens in second on his passage to him and cheer
the great Veteran soldiers who had followed him in the
whole Of his victories kneel and bless the
who had led them glory Even crippled soldiers, dis
regarding their infrmies crawling through the
crowd to their General.
oThe General aghtej at the Customhouse and there
visited by great number Of officers and citizens About three
quarters of hour after his arrival he left in Capt Laudums
boat for the brig Petersburg, then in the habor Yesterday
evening the brig towed out by the towboat Thompson
and is on her way to New York with her eminent
passenger.
I'VE let this occasion pass without expressing
feelings and those Of the American citizens Of Vera Cruz in
regard to the conduct of the Administration towards man
who has noby fought for his country and so goouy shed
unfading lue The indignation is aroused in
the heart of every American and the nation, without dstnc
ton Of party, will reward true merit and show the Admins
traon that intrigue succeed with enlightened people
"Snce the beginning of the Government has
mted arbitrary that they will ever be disgrace 70 the
republic. Party principles have guided the Administration in
the wrong paths, and while the peoples feelings mostly
excited by the glorious achievements Of troops the Cab
Washington instead Of literally rewarding those who
entitled to their thanks degrads hem contrary to the will
of the people, and that TO suit the views Of few individuals
who seek the Presidency and fear he popularity which
of the heroes Of this have gained.
eve not enemies of the Administration have
given vote for il in 1914 but we pardon ingra
tude especially when involves tbe nation against its will
The American Star published in the city of
Mexico) states, in its number of the 23d utimo,
that on the departure of Gen. ScoTT from that city
the warmest demonstrations Of affection were lavish
ed on him by his late companions in arms
yesterday morning his fiendsand their legion
assembled the fronting his dwelling and he
too much receive them all those who bad not
the happiness Of shaking him by the hand glad TO get
sight Of him he departed Those who had not the
chance Of seeing him mounted their horses and followed him
the road determined that he who had led them from VIC
tory victory should leave the valley Of his great opera
tons without adieu Around his cauage-for he
much exhausted by his late heavy abors and the emotions
Of parting with his brothers in TO ride horseback
proceeded along the causeway Ell Penon, the officers
crowded. and fast could give the God bless you,
General and fall back his place supplied by another,
and the adieus continued for long way the road.
"But the affecting Of all when he left his
house The rifle guard drawn up to receive him. and
he passed they presented their beloved commander
for the last time they shed Ike children, and affect
ed the old hero that he could scarce get into the
rage
GENERAL ScoTT having arrived at Vera Cruz the Both
ult Immediately embarked the brig Petersburg for New
York He saluted, leaving the Shore by the flag
ship Cumberland and from the batteries at Fort Conception.
The Commodore in command Of the feet also waited him.
The Petersburg lowed the LIST instant by the
propeller Thompson. On passing the United States ship
Cumberland and the store-shp Relief the rigging Of each
crowded with men, who gave the veteran warrior three
hearty cheers.
In the New Orleans papers received since the
above was in type we find the annexed formal cor
respondence on the subject between the General
and the Mayor Of New Orleans:
MArsRALrr on NKw ORLEAss, April 20, ls4s.
GEsERAL THE agreeable duty has devolved me, in
compliance with yesoIuons Of the Municipal Councils,
tender you, behalf Of your fellow citizens the people Of
New Orleans the Inequalities Of city, and you,
during your sojourn with u.s. become the Ciys Guest
and affection with which you held by the people Of this
rendered by you in the campaign Of Mexico by which you
have added much to the glory and Of country
They are ndeby impressed the hearts Of your counmen
Permit me to add that entertain, in with my fe
low citizens those sentiments Of admiration and regard which
have prompted this welcome your return TO your country
have the honor to be. with distinguished consideration,
your friend and eow-citzen,
A d. CRossMAN, Mayor.
| To Major General WrsrrrIp Scorr.
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