Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-01-31
PRESENTATION OF THE MEDAL TO
GEN SCOTT

On Saturday last, at the City Hal in the presence of
large assenbIage Of persons. among whom we recog-
missed the Hon. G. NJ. Conrad, Secretary Of War; the
Hon Lewis Cass land other distinguished citizens, and
several officers of the army, the media of Virginia was
presented TO Major General Wingfeld Scott, by the
hand OF w. M. Burweli, Esq, chairman Of the commit
tee OF the Virginia Legislature.
Mr. Burwel addressed the General in the following
words
GENERAL: The distinguished services which you
have rendered the Repuoli have received the graft
tude OF your countrynen and the admiration OF the
world.
Entrusted with the organization and command Of sn
army OF INVASION we have the debarcation your
troopsle investment ota fortified city-the approach
es--the segethe capitulaon and surrender succeed
each other with the precision OF programme of con-
quest. On The march OF invasion, you have demon
strated unbounded and consummate military
skill whilst the enthusiastic dence OF your soldiers
has evineed implicit confidence in their command
er. w th an army numerically unequal to that which
opposed 1t you have penetrated country in which
every mountain was rampant, and every defile
ditch, fortified by military skill, and defended with pa
trotic desperation. The progress of your arms was
traced in Toll and blood and emerging from terrible
and protracted Struggle, amid deeds OF exalted hero
ISM you have planted the banner OF your country upon
the citadel OF her tee
You rested from the conflict 10 achieve the higher
glory OF moderation in the hour OF conquest. You
granted 10 PROSTATE nation terms in winch triumph
tempered with mercy, and the interests Of your
county made to accord with the dictates OF your heart
GU have subjected by vaor the Droudest and the
most an nt city OF the continental city first conquered
by race long rival 10 your own; but the scroll OF y0ur
renown will be unsained by the blood Of people
tured for gain, or scourged al the command OF mer.
ciless superstition.
The story of your conquest will revive with its bril-.
liant successes the memories OF the past the lover OF
chivalrops adventure Will cad with enthusiasm the pro-
d.gles OF American vaior which it records whilst the
detailed in your dispatches, will be stuffed with
struc on by the slrategist and the statesman.
General, you. fame will be eternal for it is entwned
with the honor OF your county it universal for it has
ni,ypd fhn opno nt thp r1yl ivaI xuor
ct, to those who know your heart, that fame would
be incomplete without the appreciation of the State that
gave you birth. The maternal approval Of Virginia
will commend to your heart the acquisitions OF your ge
MUS. You will appreciate her sincerity, tor she has me-
spoken the language of aduation; and treasure her
affection, for she has never forgotten her sons
We are here in the and w it'll the voice OF Vr-
enia to confirm the houors which others have be-
ed She does not, like the republics OF the past,
welcome you with triumpbal train. Bound captives
weep at your prowessnor does the tribute gold OF
ravaged cities insult your countrymen by appealing
their cupdity-no votve victims heap the altar to ask
OF the gods therapprova of your actlons-nor does the
glded arch the imperial title lure you forfeit, Tor
empty fame, the solid honofs which you have won
well and won nobiy.
But recognizing in your matured renown the confr-
nation OF your earlier promise Virginia regards with
pride the added evidences OF her capacity 10 contribute
the Republic the services OF the hero and the sage,
deems it evidence that this capacity IS exhausted
because she has in your person united the attributes OF
both.
General Virginia bids us offer you this gift. Its
sou pured surface bears faint impress OF the OF
your glory. It's motto is significant OF your sagacity
and of your It is gift inadequate to express
your worth or her affection But the gilt embodies
and em5ams the emotions with which she regards your
virtues and your deeds Receive this medal, and pre-
it, the gift of devoted mother to cherished
and llustriouS
During the delivery of this address. Gen. Scott re-
peatedy bowed in acknowledgment ofthe encomiums
conferred upon him and at siconciusion replied
GENTLEMEN THE COMMITTEE 1t apo
thegm OF Perices, that Where The CHEST reDards are
giren 10 pubic rirae, there the best OF patriots wH
epcr be found
This maxim gilmore than one ancient republic may
also be claimed by my native State, the honored COM
monwealth OF Virginia. Indeed, her loyalty TO our go
rous Union has, from the first been most conspicuous
in the honos she has been prompt TO bestow upon
all her who have devoted themselves to the service
OF our common Countryside United States OF America.
L one OF those sons and who never directly held trust
or commission from her, have, in pursuance OF her
generous policy, ostimulae by rewards, second time.
with third OF century between, been made the object
of her distinguished partially. AT the end Of the
cond war with Great Britain, Virginia. besides giving
my name to country. presented me with splendid
sword OF honor, which often wear with pride, and
shall transmit with my affections
Ii sweet are the uses OF adverslty-and have eX-
perienced those trials and prosecutions to which all
public men are sublect-so NAV prosperity, even the
glory OF this moment, leach lesson OF humility. his
beautiful object of art, with its most complimentary de-
vice and iGscrption.he audience that honors the &C
casion and the eloquent but atterng address delivered
in the name and in behalf of a great Commonwealth,
certainly look like fame and make it impossible Tor me
to say that, in respect distinction, have lived who's
y in van but when contrast my career with the topd
aspirations OF youthsprnging from the study OF the
great examples of Writ and usefulness in ancient aud
Modern history. including the history of America,
am made humble by the of my mediocre
ty.
Gentlemen of the committee, | most gratefully accept
this medal mark of the continued appreciation Of
my native State 1t will serve daily remind me and
my postery that with a God to worship, each has also
a country to love, to honor, and to obey.
The other members OF the committee, Messrs. Ay-
lett, Bene, Darlington, and Barbour, then ndi-
vidually presented to General Sect, as also
large number otthe ladies and gentlemen present. The
General was In full uniform, and so also the seve-
raj officers OF his stalin attendance. Republic.
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