Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-24
GENERAL SCOTT.

Scott will not visit our city, as was anticipate
The necessity that compels him to forego visit
New Orleans will be deeply regretted by our cit
zens in general The note, addressed to one Of OF
Citizens, fully explains the reason for his dcpartur
home direct:
JALAPA, (Mex.,) April 2S, 1S4S.
My Dear -: AS may not have time at We
IA Cruz to put pen to paper, write now, though
much fatigued and half sick with cold. am
being too late in the season-pushing on rapidly to
embark from the beach, without entering that city
Vera Cruz.1
have written ahead to have ready, if possible. a
vessel TO take me directly to the Narrows, below n.
York, whence l shall proceed, without entering
that city, to my family at Elizabethtown, New
jersey.
| have learned ON the road that some Of the spiA
rited and patriotic citizens of New Orleans-inciu-
ding perhaps the municipal authorities-are think
ing OF taking public notice of my arrival among
them and possibly there may be few persons in
other places on the route to the North Cnland who
would give the long absent soldier passing cheer
or two. This, my dear sir, is another reason why
should hasten TO my family, ut lis home in the
sequestered village fifteen miles this side of New
YORK; FOR, laboring rs am under the public dis
pleasure of the Executive, it would be highly inn
proper In me, as soldier. TO pu. myselfin the way
OF provoking cheer shout from my warm
hearted countrymen. Should there he any such in
tenton in New Orleans as have alluded to, please
make all necessary explanations and apologies fo1
me- for make great sacrifice of feeling, to sense
OF public duty. by avoiding my return home
sorne hundreds of personal friends whom should
have the chance of greeting by the inland route.
Always, my dear -. your friend.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
We copy from the Vera Cruz ''Frcc American
the subolned notice Of Gen. Scott's arrival at and
departure from Vera Cruz:
son Sunday last, at about o'clock p NJ, tho
greatest excitement that ever was recorded in the
annals OF Vera Cruz existed among the American
population of this city. Hurrahs shouted from
mouth to mouth, from street to street. made every
one spring from their dwellings TO the street, as if
all were struck with the same thought. The en-
thusiasgn greater than ever we witnessed be-
fore. Crowds of soldiers and citizens were in Sc
cond on his passage 10 see him and cheer the great
man. Veteran soldiers who had followed him in
the whole course of his victories were seen to lnee
and bless the man who had led them 10 glory
Even crippled soldiers, dsregardng their infrmi
ties, were seen crawling through the crowd TO sec
their General.
1.-The General alighted at the Custom-hcusc, and
there was visited by great number of officers and
citizens About three quarters of an hour after his
arrival he left in Capt. Laudum's boat for the brig
Petersburg. then in the harbor. Yesterday eve
ming the brig was lowed out by the towboat Tho,np-
eminent passenger.
''We cannot let this occasion pass without eX.
pressing our feelings and those of the American cit
liens Of Vera Cruz in regard TO the conduct of tho
Administration towards man who has so nobly
fought for his country, and gloriously shed unf-
ding lustre on our arms. The indignation is arous-
ed in the heart of every American, and the nation,
without distinction of party will reward true merit.
and show the Administration that intrigue cannot
succeed with an enlightened people.
''Since the beginning of the Government
has committed acts arbitrary that they will ever
be a disgrace 10 the republic. Party principles
have guided the Administration in the wrong paths.
and. while the peoples feelings mostly excited
by the glorious achievements OF cur troops the
Cabinet at Washington, instead ofliberally reward
ing those who entitled TO their thanks deuraaes
them, contrary to the will of the people, and that
TO suit the views Of few individuals who seek the
Presidency and fear the popularity which some of
the heroes of this war have gained
1--WE are not enemies of the Administration we
have given our vote for it in 1914; but we cannot
pardon ingratiiude, especially when il involves the
nation against its WILL
The American Star published in the city of
Mexico) states, in its number of the 23d uItimo.
that the departure of Gen. Scott from that city,
the warnest demonstrations ofaf1ection were lavish
ed on him by his late companions in arms;
yesterday morning his frends-and their name
is egIon-aSsembed on the street fronting his dwell
ling, and, as no was too much overcome to receive
them all. those who had not the happiness of sba-
king him by the hand were glad to get SIGHT of
him as no departed. Those who had not even the
chance Of seeing him mounted their horses and fol-
lowed him on the road, determined that he who
had led them from victory to victory should not
leave the valley of his great operations without onn
adleu Around his carrlage-tor he was too mucf
exhausted by his late heavy labors and the emo
tons OF parting with his brothers in arms TO ride on
horseback-as it proceeded along the causeway TO
FL Penon, the officers crowded, and as fast as ono
could give the God bess you. General and fall
back, his place was supplied by another, and so the
adeus continued for long way the road
But the most affecting scene of all was when
he left his house. The rifle guard was drawn up
to receive him. and as he passed they presented
arms to their beloved commander for the las; time
they shed tears like children, and so affected was
the old hero that nc could scarce get into the car.
rage"
Gen. Scott having arrived at Vera Cruz on the
3Oth uIt. immediately embarked on tine brig Peters
burg for New York. He was salued. OH leaving
the shore, by the flag ship Cunbcrlond and FROM
. The batteries at Fort Conception. The Cornmo-
dore In command of the fleet also waited on him
The Petersburg was toved to sea on the LIST inst
by the propeller Thompson. On passing the Uni
ted States ship Cumberland and the ofe-ship Re.
Hcf, the rigging of each was crowded with men
who gave the veteran warrior three hearty cheers.
ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL WAR TnREArEvEp.--.
At the sitting of the Senate on Saturday last
resolution was submitted by Mr. Clarke, and a.
dOPted. calling the President for information 10
to whether any orders had been given to our naval
forces TO proceed to Yucatcn for the protection Of
the inhabitants and. if So tD commandments .,,cI.