Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-29
PRESENTATION OF THE MEDAL TO
GEN. SCOTT,

On Saturday last, at the City Hail. in the presence Of
large assemblage Of persons among whom we recog-
Missed the Hon. G. M. Conrad Secretary of War, lhss
Hon. Lewis Cass land other distinguished citizens and
several officers OF the army, the medal of Virginia was
presented to Major General Wngfeld Scott by the
hand otW. M Burwel, Esq, chairman OF the commit
tee OF the Virginia Legislature
words:
GENERAL: The distinguished services which you
have rendered the Republic have received the graft
world.
Entrusted with the organization and command of an
army OF INVASION we have the debarcation ofyour
troops-the investment OF fortified citythe approach
es-he seige-the capituation 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 obedience of your olders
has evnced an implicit confidence in their commando
er. With an army numerically unequal to that which
opposed you have penetrated country in which
every mountain wasa rampant, and every defIe
ditch fortified by military skill and defended with pa
triotc desperation: The progress of your arms was
traced in toll and blood; and emerging from terrible
and proracted struggle amid deeds OF exalted hero
the citadel OF her foe.
You rested from the conflict to achieve the higher
glory OF moderation in the hour Of conquest You
granted to PROSTATE nation terms in which triumnh
was tempered with mercy, and the interests OF your
country made to accord with the dictates of your heart
GU have subjected by your vaor the proude and the
by race long rival to your own; but the scroll OF your
renown will be unSained by the blood of people tor
ured Tor gain, or scourged at the command of mer.
CHESS superstition.
The story Of your conquest will revive with its bril-
liant successes the memories of the past; the lover of
cvalrous adventure will read with enhusla ;m the pro,-
d.gles OF American valor which it records Whilst liz
plan progress, and contamination of your can,paiy
detailed in your des2atehts, will be studied with in-
struction by the slrategs and the statesman.
General your fame will be eternal for it is entwned
with the honor OF your country UNIVERSAL for has
received the applause OF the civ LIKED world.
Yet, to those who know your heart that fame would
eincompete without the approba ion OF the State that
gave you birth. The maternal approval of Virginia
will commend to your heart the acquisitions OF yourge
MUS. GU will appreciate her sincerity Tor she has ne.
spoken the language OF aduaon; and treasure her
affection, for she has never forgotten her sons.
We are here In the name and " it'll the voice of Vir-
GINA, to confirm the honors which others have be-
slowed. She does not, like the republics OF the past
welcome you with a tfumphal train, Bound captives
weep not at your prowess-nor does the tribute gold of
ravaged cities insult your counymen by appealing 10
their cupdity-no votive victims heap the altar to ask
OF the gods their approval OF your actons-nor does the
glded arch or the imperial title lure you to forfeit for
empty fame, the solid honors which you have won
so wei and won SO noby.
But recognizing in your matured renown the conir-
nation OF your earlier promise, Virginia regards with
pride The added evidences OF her capacity contribute
to the Republic the services of the hero and the sage
nor deems it evt ence that this capacity is exhausted
because she has in your person united the attributes of
both.
Geaeral Virginia bids US offer you this gift Its
sculpued surface bears faint impress of the scenes of
your glory. Its motto is significant of your saga iily
and OF your success. is gift inadequate to express
your worth or her affection. But the gift embo lies
and embams the emotions with which she regad dc your
virtues and your deeds. Receive tn medal, and pre-
serve it. as the gift OF devoted mother 10 cherished
Nv Of this address, Gen. Scott re-
acknowledgement Of the enaQmiuina.
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