Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-31
MIsCEI.I.AS EOUS,


On Saturday last City Hail. in the presence of
large nssemblage of PERSONS says the Washington Repub
hc) among whom we recognized c. NJ Conrad Secretary
Of War; Lewis Cass and other distinguished citizens, ane
several officers of the the medal OF virginia was pre-
sen,ed 10 Major General winfield Scott by the hand of w
NJ Bnrwel Esq, Chairman OF The committee OIL the VIZ
gnia Legislature.
GENERAL: The distinguished services which you have
rendered the Republic have received the gratitude OF your
countrynen and the admiration Of the world
Entrusted with the organization aud command OF army
Of invasion, have The declaration OF your troops
tho investment Of fortified ci;y-the apprenticeship
siegs-the capnaon and surrender succeed each other
with tho regularity and precision o programme OF
quest On the march of invasion, you have demonstrated
nnbounded resource and consummate military skill whilst
the enthusiastic obedience Of soldiers has evinced
implicit confidence In their commander. With an army
mecaly unequal that which opposed IT, you have pene-
trated country in which every mountain was rampant
every de6e ditch fortified by military skill and de-
fsnded with patriotic desperation The progress OF your
nrms traced 10 toll and Blood and emerging from
hs and protracted struggle amid deeds OF exalted hero
have planted the banner of country upon the ca-
del Of her foe
You rested from ,ha conc, achieve the higher glory o!
moderation Ia the hour OF conquest. You granted 10
nation in which triumph tempered with mer-
Cyl and the interests of your country made to accord with
the dictates Of your heart You have subjected by your
or the proudest and the ancient city of the continent
city hrst conquered by long rival 10 your own but
the scroll Of your will be unstained by the blood
people tortured for GAIN scourSed al the command OF
msrciless superstition.
The story of your conquest will revive with its briian,
the memories OF tho the lover OF ch!vafous
will read with enthusiasm tho prodiSes OF Aner
valor which records whilst tho plan progress and
contamination OF campaign detailed in your despatch-
es will be studied with instruction by tho straegst and the
Statesman.
General your fame will be eternal for it en,wned with
the honor OF your country universal for has receiv
ed the applause of the civilized world
Yet TO those who know your heart, tina, fame would be
incomplete without the appreciation Of the State that gave
you BIRTH The maternal approval Of Virginia will commend
your heart the acquisitions OF your genius on VIII ap
pecate her sincerity for she has spoken the language
OF aduaon and her affection, for she has never
forgotten her sons.
We are bore In the name and with the voice of Virginia
confirm tho honors which others have bestowed She
does not like the republics OF the pas. welcome with
isiumpha train Bound captves weep not at your powess
nor does tho tribute gold Of ravaged cities insult your
countrymsn BY appealing TO their cupdty-no voive VIC
Tins heap the altar ask OF the gods their approval OF your
aconsnor does the gded arch or the imperial iile lure
you forfeit for empty fame the solid honors which you
have well, and worn 30 molly.
But recognising In your ma;urcd renown the conirma-
fon your earlier PROMISE Virginia regards with pride the
added evidences of her capacity contribute TO the Repub-
the services OF the hero and the sage nor deems EVIL
ence that this capacity exhausted because she has in
person united tho attributes of both.
General Virginia bids offer you this gift Its sculpured
surface bears faint impress of The of your glory It's
Is significant OF your sogacy and OF your SUCCESS
But the Gift em5odes and enb4lns the emotions with which
she regards deeds Receive this medal
and it, a, The gift OF devoted mother TO- cherished
and illustrious
During the delivery Of hl, address, General ScoTT re-
pea,edy bowed in acknowledgment of the cncomium.
ferred upon hm and at it. conclusion replied:
GES-.smES ar THE CoAMI7rEG: II was apohegm of
Pcrices ere the atest reHdrds are gren to puottc
pirfue TIER. The bss: Of patriots eW be found
This kim OF more than ancient republic may also be
claimed by native State, tho honored Commonwealth OF
Virginia Iadeed her LOYALTY glorious Union has from
The been conspicuous in the honoIs she has
been prompt estow upon all her who have devoted
themselves the service OF Countrywide Uni
ted States Of America Of those sons and who
directly held commission fom her, have in pursu
ance OF her generous police 10 stimulate by reu1rds
object o. hs distinguished paav. A, the end of the
cond war with Great ain, Virginia besides giving my
name 10 county presented with splendid sword Of
honor often with PRIDE and shall transmit
with affections
If"swes a-e the usss of adversy"-and have expert
cnced tho trials and which all public
are sualec-so prosperity, the glory of this
,n.n teach lrssoa OF humility This beautiful obcc, o
art with Elementary device and insctipons-h
audience that honors the OCCASION and the eloquent bn
Aaitens address delivered the and in behalf OF
great cor,monwsal;h certainly look like fame and make Il
Impossible tina; In respect Ia distinction,
have wholly bu, when contrast my career
fonu ra;!ons OF youth spngng from the stud,
of great of vue and usefulness in ancient ane
modern history Including the history Of America, am made
humble By the sense Of my n,ediocrliy.
Gentlemen Of committee, most gratefully accept this
Stae. 1t will daily remind me and my postery that
with God worship, each has also country to love- u
honor: and 10 obey.
The other members Of the committee, Messrs Aylet
Brne Darlington, and Barbour then individually pre-
scented General Scott also large number of IN
ladies and gentlemen present The General in full uni
FORM and so also several officers OF his staff In al
tendance.