American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-12
[From the Troy Daily Times, September A.
HOnors to Cen. Wool.

august 20, 1851. PHILos
From the Troy Daily Times, September A.
Honors to Gen. Wool.
Previous to General Wool's recent visit to
Buffalo, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted by the Common
Council of that city:
By Alderman Park.-The Common Council
having learned that Major General John E.
Wool is expected to visit Buffalo, upon an invi-
tation-to review the 65th Regiment, deem it, on
the part of this frontier city, almost within
sight of the glorious battle-felds which reflect
imperishable renown upon the veteran General
and his compatriots in arms, an appropriate
occasion to pay some suitable tribute of respect
to the Hero of Queenston, Beekmantown, Platts-
burg, and Buena Vista,
Resolued, That the highest honors and noblest
mead of praise are due to the patriot and war
worn soldier, Major General Wool, for his
chivalric and gallant conduct at the battle of
Queenston Heights, in taking possession of that
formidable position in the face of superior
British force,-for his bravery and heroic
achievements in the battle of Beekmantown,-
for his cool courage and soldier-hke intrepidity
in driving back the British invaders at Platts-
burg,--for his valor and indomitable energy in
organizing with unprecedented celebrity twelve
thousand volunteers in 1916, and in achieving q
rapid march through an enemy's territory, Sc
curing for our nations arms an early triumph
over q Mexican foe,-and for his ability and
military science in discipliuIng the troops and
planning the battle of 7 Vista, and his
gallantry and eminent pr displayed in that
brilliant victory.
Resolred, That in view Of his arduous and
distinguished services, the public authorities of
Buffalo take pleasure in manifesting their high
| appreciation of the merits of the illustrious
chieftain, and in rendering to him the hospital
ties of the city; and that bis honor the Mayor,
and the Common Council will, upon his arrival,
receive and welcome Major General Wool, as
the city's guest.
On the 30th of August ultimo, after the re-
view of the troops at Camp Randall, accom-
panied by the mayor and aldermen Gen. Wool
was escorted by all the military, (including
Major General Randall and staff, and General
Brace, Inspector General,l to the American
Hotel, where he was addressed, in the presence
Of the military and large concourse Of citi-
zens by Mayor Wadsworth, as follows:
GENERAL: The military pageant, of which
your presence has formed so interesting part,
is drawing to o close, and the civic authorities,
who were so proud to greet you at your com
ing, again present their most respectful saluta-
tions as the hour of your departure approaches.
by your VISIT and at this hour meet together to
receive your parting words.
The soldier is grateful for the approving voice
with which, in yonder camp, you just now spoke
Of their discipline, and, with the earnest elo-
quence of experienced nge strove to keep alive
the martial spirit in their hearts.
The citizen is grateful TO the war worn vete-
ran who has passed thirty-nine years of his life
in the military service of his countrywide has
perfected the discipline of many an army
planned many o battle, and executed what he
planned with almost unvarying success.
General-Our soldiers win not forget this, to
them most delightful yisit--our citizens will not
forget it-and for that long, long past, when the
hand, the head and the heart stroye together
for the peace and honor Of the nation, fear not ;
for history has already taken you to herself and
chronicled your labors for your countrys good
| in her safe and ample depository
General-The best wishes of all our citizens
will forever attend you.
To these pertinent and eloquent remarks,
Gen. Wool replied as follows:
| When accepted the call Of my friends, Mai
Gen. Randall and Col. Scroggs, to review the
65th Regiment, did not expect to meet this
vast assemblage, this enthusiastic greeting, and
this kind welcome to Buffalo welcome that
has filled me with the deepest emotion, and
which viii never be effaced from my memory.
To what may attribute this generous and hos
pitable receptionf Certainly not to any merits
Of my own, but to some personal partiality,
some feeling of private friendship, and to that
sympathy which is ever found to beat in the
hearts of kindred spirits.
1t is nearly thirty-nine years since l first
visited Buffalo. 1t was shortly after tho battle
fof Queenston. At that time it was a small vii
lage, but afterwards wholly destroyed, and the
| frontier from this to Niagara was laid waste by
those with whom we we're contending Such,
| regret to say, are the fruits Of war.
But Buffalo, phGnix-like, rose from her
ashes, and has become beautiful and prosper
GUS city. At the period of her destruction,
except here and there a spot, from this to Utica
was a wilderness, covered with dense forests
How is it now? The forests have given way
before the axe of the sturdy yeoman, and in
their stead we behold cultivated fields, numer-
GUS focks and herds, fine and comfortable
dwellings, and large storehouses well filled with
the fruits of the earth.
| Having traversed again and again the United
States, save that which has recently been an
nexed, if should be asked where shall | find a
district Of country unsurpassed for intelligence,
enterprise, comfort, and happiness, | would
uuhesitatingly point to that lying between the
Hudson and Lakes Erie and Ontario No part
of our extended empire, Of the same dimen-
sions, has less waste land, and with its hydrau-