Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-06-02

aIf so--mnnifest it by nine cheersr'-nnd
they verr vociierously given; md the speaker
taking the General by the hand, added -
"And now, sir, you are our citys honered
pucst You have ssurrendered TO its wishes~
and in doing so, you give US n proud victory
over our honOred and beloved frend-one Of
the prOudest ornaments Of the human fnmily"
(Cbeefs)
General Scott replied, very briefly, nearly as
follows.
Friends and fellow citizens You have in
deed made me happy, made me welcome Since
the day come even into the vicinity of the city
of New 1ork have teen made happy After
alluding to his home ut Elizabetht0wn he said
that respectfully in New York, city where for
more than thirty wears his lot has ieen cnst ei-
ther In the metropolis, NJ his quiet home near
by, or at the frontier OF the Empire State in the
service Of his country. He said he was happy
TO throw himself into the hands Of the citizens
as a prisoner to their kindness, lac was more than
repaid for Whatever .they might have found wor-
thy Of their appreciation. / am overwhelmed"
he concluded, "by this welcome. and ] am una
bic, to aly mor than thanks, thanks. thanks :
for your noble and kind reception" (Tremen-
dous and long continued cheerinp)
1nr kErIENv-On coming out Of the Gar
den, Cen Sandford and his staff raHoped on
tine bridge and met the cOriege beneath the arch
for the General aud his staff having mounted
which, Gen. SandtoFd in few words welcomed
General Scott, who replied rs briefly and tins
whole wen, upon the Battery. where the troops
werv drawn up, consisting OF the military of the
city and county of New lork-in the following
order:
The Firs, Brigade, under the command of
Briaadier General Storms.
The Second Brigade. under the command of
Brigadier General Morris
lic Thirt brigade. under the command Of
Briradier General Hall
The Fourth brigade, under the command Of
Bricadicr General Even.
The line was formed IN double files each side
Of the whole length Of the BATTERY, n IT. long
est place, reaching from Greenwich street to
Whitehall.
The review was magnificent and the gallant
General OoKed Euperbly o., with chapeuu IN
hand, he rode amidst the double lines Of soldierv.
Tins over. the troops stood at ease. and rs IL
FIELD scoTT mot he General uow--hui ne
man came once more,down and up the lines,
and was received NJ the shouts Of ne citizen Sal
die7,g Of our city Il was the mos enthusiastic
sight we ever witnessed.
THr PROCESSION 49, Whoever has seen The
city of New J ork n rs most brilliant rilia-da,
dre-s ran form soue idea Of the sight she pre-
scented from the Battery Gate up TO Ast1r Platc.
thence 20 the Park. and IA the Park itself us
tie Cunguerur o. Cortezs conquests preceded
along. IN the pride Of his glory and his iame,
that long line.
Tlr windows Of every house we're crowded
with iaces-maniy and iuir--and shouts. cheers,
and waving OF flags. sais and Serlhieis niaae
the Whole line ct buildings ieok Is Il instinct
with lie The sidewalks. and dour-steps. and
even the ronis of the houses and stores, along
tn, whole ruuie were crowded.
ALI New York WINS oui-all auimaicd-al
vorai-al' smiles. The Aiiiiiury never locked
better. and the civir par of the prores.ion va.
never more numerous and respectable
II ths shape the procession wei; the route
above named. and on returning entered III,
Park from 'Chnmher street where Genera
Seo;f received n marching salute AID WIS then
conducted TO his quarters.
Il was. indeed. most glorious reception. aud
one ever way worthy Of the great civ Of New
York. 20 one Of the most worthy Of living Sol
die-s and PATRIOTS
The officers Of the FRS; Division gave Gen
Scot = splendid supper, AZ the As,or Hnust
+ (Which Illuminated from basement To attic
the occrsior), utter tho grand review wa
over IL the Par.1.
The ~. rhi Guard WI the guard OF homo
during the dry, and entertained their bro;he
soldiers. the ~City Guard" a, their armnry-
Bo;h looked admirably; and the scene Of thei
meeting in the PHrk a.iar the parade was on,
Of the most delightful incidents OF thu dar.
Sc,e-rl buildings IN broadway we're illuHii
mated and fireworks were displayed at diiiercn
points.
General Scots quarters while in tow gre q
,Juiighs Washington Place.