Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-04-24
GEN. SCOTT IN TIE WEST.


of Gen. ScoTT, 10 that city on the day pre-
ceding. Our readers are aware that the
hero and statesman is now on a tour with
several other officers of high rank, to select
sites for asylums The Cincinnati Atlas
says:
"The reception given to Gen. Scott was
a stirring scene. 1t was one Of those spon-
taneous outbursts Of enthusiasm, which the
presence of a public layorIte is always sure
to awaken in the West, aud which, indica-
ting unerringly as they do, the beaiiugs of
the popular heart--may wei be considered
as among the richest rewards of public SER
vice. The short notice that had been re-
ceyed of his intended arrival, left no time
to make preparations for formal welcome
by committee. II was therefore emphati-
cally reception by the people themselves.
The people resolved themselves into a COM
mlttee of the whole, and did the whole thing
in their own peculiar tyle-handsomely,
cordially, and enthusiastically"
1t vas expected he would arrive about
ten o'clock in the boat from Pittsburgh
Long before the appointed time, how
ever, the artillery at the landing began to
yociieraie, announcing the approach of
the expected guest The streets leading to
the river were at once tnrnnged with crowds
hurrying to JON 10 uie work of welcome,
and by the time the boat had reached the
landing it is estimated thai some five to ten
or fifteen thousand people had assembled
to receive him. The boat was instantly
lhronged with visitors, all anxious to pay
their respects 10 one whose fame had gone
abroad so widely, aud whose deeds formed
H., A
The General stood on the hurricane deck,
surrounded by dense throug oiyIsiiors aud
friends
Soon, however, the crowd opened, and a
tall form was seen, standing uncovered, by
the multitude on shore. 1t was WINFIELD
SooTr. No sooner was he recognized by
the assembled thousands, than shout vent
up that made the wekin rug aud spoke
the cordial feelings of those assembled there
to greet him. Il was a htung welcome
from the first city of the west to the first
Captain Of the age.
Preparations were now made by the Gem
era aud his suite to land. But this was no
easy undertaking. The crowd was SO dense
1t was impossible 90 proceed. Hands were
thrust out from every quarter, and words of
welcome showered from every direction
and, for the first time in his life, the Con-
queror Of Mexico had to capitulate. He
was literally taken prisoner, separated IRON
lrem his suite and borne along TO his carrl-
age by the enthusiastic multitude.
The General, however, surrendered grace
fully lie shook hands cordially aud re-
sponded heartily to the greetings OF " How
are you General p frou those around him.
I Having gained the carriage he was escort
ed amidst the cheers aud greetings of the
lhrong to the Burnet House, where another
welcome awaited him from the multitude
who had assembled there to witness his ar
rival In few minutes after his arrival
he made his appearance on the balcony
where he was warmly received. lie adj
dressed those assembled IN a brief speech
aud retIred.
Shortly afterwards several OF the miita-
~ and fire companies 2araded themselves
ON Vine and Third Streets, upon which the
General again made his appearance and
briefly addressed them
During the day, the Burnet House was
crowded with persons DESTROYS OF paying
their respects to the brave old soldier
Among others who called, were four men,
the only remaining remnants of company
who had been engaged at the storming OF
Chapultepec. The General received them
with great cordially, and as he held them
by the hand and spoke of the dangers they
had shared together, these shattered reics
Of that terrible scene were moved even to
tears by the kindness and sympathy OF the
old commander.
The military and fremen of the city en-
ulated each other in their devotion to the
General; many of them had fought under
his command on fields made historical by
their yalor.
The old Cincinnati Gazette gives an
equally vivid description of the reception Of
this distinguished citizen 90 the republic,
and one who is destined to lead the Wing
/, party of the Union to a glorious victory IN
1892. We copy from the Gazette;
The distinguished " Military Chieitain"
aud Statesman was received yesterday by a
ground swell Of popular appreciation and
favor. There was no organized, formal
wecome-but a spontaneous uprising OF
the people TO greet the arrival OF one who
/, has a fixed and enduring place IN the atiec-
tons of his countrymen. The General new
er looked better, still he is laboring under
: an attack, familiar to himself and others,
since his and their return from Mexico.
General Scott WIS 70 stay in Cincinnati
a few days, and then pursue his journey IN
accordance with his original design. II IS
said that the homestead OF the lamented
: Presdant Harrison will probably be select
= ed as a suitable place for the erection of a
military station. II is beautiful spot on
!. the banks of the Ohio at the North Bend,
some ten miles below Cincinnati. A more
appropriate place, ii appears to US, could
not be fixed upon.
The Piltsburg Gazette of the 7th instant,
;, reports the proceedings which took place IN
that city on the occasion of a visit made by
the surviving soldiers of the war of 1872,
resident there, to their old commander,
General Scott. The introduction occurred
amid the most enthusiastic cheering, and
when the multitude of citizens assembled
If had become sufficiently quiet, Major John
n Wilcox addressed General Scott as fol-
d lows -
$ "DEAH GENERAL The surviving sol
(, diers of the war of 1912, residing at Pitts
e burg, are here assembled 10 bid you wei
4 come. They greet you on on what may