The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-15
Gen. Scott Mt Cincinnati-His Reception.

From the Cincinnati Gazette, April ST.
At an early hour yesterday morning the levee was
lined with eager crowd awaiting arrival Of the
steamer Messenger No 2 which the telegraph
would bring down General Scott Not less than ten
thousand persons assembled to welcome this distn-
guishcd officer About nine O'Clock the steamer
nounced by salute from the Red Artillery, and the
crowd rushed precptatey to the waters edge and the
surrounding boats. As the steamer approached the tall
form Of General Scott, in full military dress OBJ
served standing forward the hurricane deck. His
appearance was the signal for outbust Of enthusiastic
welcome
The General advanced and raised from his head his
military hat which was responded to by long loud anu
vocferous accamatons. Alter recognizing the enthu-
siasm Of this voluntary reception by the people he pro-
ceeded from the boat to hack and conveyed to the
Burne House followed by immense crowd Of citizens
eager for sight Of the great chief whose battles have
him reputation world wide and time enduring
Here he was received by Mr. Coleman in betting ma
ncr and after few moments rcpose he called upon
the terrace to receive the congratulations Of the multi
tude who were there, and desired to him. lie adj
vanccd and brfy and pcrtneny thanked the citizens
assembled for the appreciated evidences Of Appreciation
and favor by which he was welcomed
Retiring private paror several ladies' were intro
duced. who received with great poteness by the
brave old chief who evinccd that he familiar with
the graces Of the drawingroo the dangers Of the
battle field lie was surrounded By all classes Of
citizens young and old who grasped his hand and With
whom he conycrscd familiarity
At half past ten O'Clock military companies para
ded on Vine street in front Of the Burnct House The
General appcar,d In the open window and made short
speech expressive of his gratitude for the military
plimcnt paid him on that occasion He then withdrew
to the reception ROOM where he completely dyed
in by the immense crowd which pressed upon him
wherever he could be found The enthusiasm continued
undated during the day
General Scott accompanied by General Jones of the
army and Surgeon General Lawson. who. believe
form portion Of the Board Of Commissioners for the
lection Of site for the Military Asylum Major General
Twggs by appointment 10 have the board here
but Geographic despatch has been received announcing
his Illness at New Orleans, and consequently his ina
bility to meet hts engagement.
General scott, and the gentlemen forming the Board
Of Commissioners will remain for days in the eli
aud vicinity for the purpose Of consulting upon the adj
yanages Of this region for the establishment Of the pro-
posed YUM The region back Il Newport and Covng-
ton favoraby considered from the comparative cheap
mess 81 the lands tha side If the river Both side.
viii however. be visited by the board. About hun
drod acres Of land desed combining the advantages
Of accessibility health aud provisional facilities sufficient
for the comfortable maintenance 81 between six hundr.
and one thousand persons. General Scott expressed IA
vorabe opinions Of the advantages possessed by this vi
entity.
Is expected that General Scott will Mt an csvly hour
review the United States troops at the barracks
The General appears to b. in excellent keeping His
height Is about Fix feet four aud half inehs--wcight
two hundred and forty pounds. Ills figure Is full
wei dc,eoped-hcad not large. but well shaped-har
gray and slightly thin He speaks distinctly and cvinces
the greatest urtanity n manner In his intercourse with
those around him.
The reception u Is true. not organized but IL Is
not Ia be- regretted Il full, enthuase heartfelt
tribute o admiration FROM the people irrespective OF
party