The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-04
From the Baltimore Clipper jan H.
ZRrsscnt atlon Of . 0oId Medal 20 Gen. Scott.

From the Baltimore Clipper, jan w.
<Pressnt. tion o = Gold Medal Gen. Scott.
The ceremony OF presenting gold medal TO Major
General Scott, on behalf of Virginia, his native State
took place Washington Saturday. in the presence Of
large number Of spectators We have the following
interesting account Of the ceremony from our cores
pondent:
WASHINGTON, JAN 25, 1851
This morning, in accordance with previous
ment, magnificent gold medal was presented to Major
General Scott II was "a memorial OF Vrginias munlf-
icent gratitude, The room OF the board OF common
council City Hail. the place selected for that pur-
pose, its use having been granted by his honor the
mayor In the large assembage, including distinguished
and undislingulshed men, were many ladies. Az eleven
o'clock, (the committee OF the Legislature OF Virginia
having previously entered General Scott, attended by
his aids made his appearance ~ the full costume indie
alive Of his high station Mr. Burwe the chairman OF
the committee, then addressed the General as follows
GENERAL. The distinguished services which you have
he republic have received the gratitude OF your
country men and the admiration OF the world
Entrusted with the organization and command OF an
army nvasiop have the debarkation OF your
troops~,h. investment Of fortified cy-he approaches-
the sege-he capi,uation and surrender each
oher h The regularity and precision oil programme OF
conquest On the arch you have
unbounde resource and consumnate military skin ;
whilst the enthusiastic obedience OF your soldiers has
evnced an i'm plcit con fdence in their With
an army nu ally unequal which opposed it,
you have penetrated country in which every mountain
skill and defended patriotic desperation: The prog
ess OF your arms was traced IN toll and blood and
emerging from terrible and prolracted struggle amid
exalted herosn, you have planted the banner Of
yonr country upon the citadel OF her foe
You rested from the conflict to achieve the higher glory
of moderation IN OF conquest You granted
PROSTATE nation terms in which triumph was tempered
win mercy and Of your counlry made
COZ with the dlca your heart You have subjected
your the proudes aud the most anceni CITY OF The
coniinena c,ty first conquered bya long rival To
your but scroll Of yoHs viii be unstaned
by the blood OF people tortured Tor GAIN scourgrd at
the command OF Il m rciess superstition a.
The sto " of your conquest Will revive with its brilliant
memories OF the past the lover OF chivalton
adventure win read enthusiasm the prodlges OF Amer.
vaor which records whilst the plan, and
contamination Of your campaign, detailed IN your des
paches will be studied vita instruction by the srategs
and the statesman,
General your fame will be eternal for it is entwined
with the honor of yonr country is universal for II has
received the applause oil the civilized world.
Yet. those VINO know your heart, that fame would be
without the appsobaton OF the State that
you b,rth Tue maternal approval OF Virginia will com.
mend heart the acquisitions 81 your gsnlns You
VIII appreciate her sincerity for she has never spoken The
language adua,ion, and treasure her affection, for she
has never forgotten her sons
We here IN the name aud win the voice oil Vigina,
TO confirm tie honors which others have bestowed She
does not. like the republics OF the past, welcome you
your docs the tribute gold OF ravsged elites
insult your ooun'rymen 10y appealing TO their capidiy
votlve vim the a~f to ask OF the gods their APP
prevail Of actions does tue Yded arch or the I'M
honors which you have won 50 well and won 30 nobiy
Bur- recognising la your oaturtd renown the continuation
Of your east promise, Virginia regaas WIN ~, PRIDE Ie
lie the services of the hero and the sage, deems evi
dence that this capacity exhausted because she has IN
person united the attributes OF both,
General, Virginia bids us offer you this gift Us sculp
tued surface bears faint tue scenes OF glory
Its hcant OF sagacy and OF
IS g inadequate TO express your worth or hef affection
Bot the III imbodie. and embstns the emotions with
which she regards virtues and your deeds Receive
this medal aud H. AS the g OF devoted mother
10 "a cherished and llusHous son,
General Scott advanced and received the medal. which
three and hall inches in diameter, hve-sxieenths OF
an inch thick, and containing suitable inscriptions and
devices He replied to MIR. Burwell ms follows
GgsrLrMRS COMMITTEE It apo,begn OF
Perces, where the highest honor. and rewards are
given public virtue, there the best OF pa,ios w ever
be found This of more than ancient republic
may also be claimed by my native State, the honoed
Commonwealth Of Virginia. Indeed her loyalty 10 our
glorious Union has from the FIRST been most conspicuous
the honors she has been prompt besow all
heps have devoted themselves the service OF our
hon country, the United States of America. one of
those sons-and who never directly held commits
sion from herhsve, Tin pursuance of her policy
70 stimulate by reward second time within third of
century, been made the object of her distinguished
iiay. At the end OF the second with Great Britain
Virginia, be.des giving mynsme to county, presented
me with Splendid sword of honor, which often wear
with pride, and shall transmit with my affections III
sweet the Of adversiiy and have experienced
those trials and prosecutions TO which public are sub
ject, may prosperity, the glory of this moment
esch lesson OF humility This beautiful object OF st
with its most complimentary devices and inscriptions the
audience that honos the OCCASION the eloquent but ste
ing address delivered in the and in the behalf of
great Commonwealth, certainty look like fame and make
IL impossible for tn that IN respect TO distinction,
have lived well In vain bot when1 contrast career
with the fond aspirations OF YOUTH sprngng from the study
of the examples of vue and usefulness 10 ancient
and modern history, including the history Of Amercs am
m AIDE humble by the ofmy mediocriry Gentle
Of the committee most oheeruly accept this medal
It will daily remind and my poserity that, with
God to worship each has also country to love, to honor
and to obey
These speeches Of Mr. Burwe and General Scott were
loudly applauded. The medal viewed by nearly all
who were present. and the General shook good many
hands which were exten6
SEARCH ron ras ArLAprio we learn from The Boston