The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-04-12

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sembled to witness the distinguishes officer
About nine O'Clock the steamer was snnosnoed
by salute from the Red artillery, and the
crowd rushed precipitately to the waters edge
and the surrounding boats. AS the steamer
approached, the tall form of General Scott, in
full military dress, was observed standing for.
ward on the hurricane deck. His appearance
was the signal for an outburst Of enthusiastic
welcome.
The general advanccd and raised from his
head his military hat, which was responded to
by long, loud and yocferous acclamalions. AT.
ter recognizing the enthusiasm of this voluntary
reception from the people, he proceeded from
the boat to TX, and was conveyed to the
Burnett House, followed by an immense crowd
of citizens eager for sight of the great chief
whose battles have won him a reputation world
wide and time enduring. Here he was received
by Mr.. Coleman in beitting manner, and after
few moments repose, he was called upon the
terrace to receive the congratulations of the
multitude who We're there aud desired to see
him. He advanced and briefly and pertinentIy
thanked the citizens assembled, for the appreci-
ated evidences of appreciation and favor by
which he was wei .omed.
Retiring to a private parlor, several ladies'
were introduced, who were received with grent
pOliteness by the brave old chief, who evinced
that he was -as familiar with the graces Of the
drawing-rOom as the dangers Of the battle field.
He was now surrounded by all classes of cti-
zens young and old, who grasped his hand, and
with whom he conversed Familiarity
Athalfpast ten O'Clock two military companies
paraded on Vine street, in front Of the Burnet
House. The general appeared in the open win
dow and made short speech expressive of his
gratitude for the military compliment paid him
on that OCCASION He then withdrew to the re-
ception rom, where he was completely wedged
in by the immense crowd which pressed upon
him wherever he could be found The enthu-
siasm continued undated during the day.
General Scott is accompanied by Gen. Jones
of the army, and Surgeon General LAWSON who,
we believe, form portion of the Board Of Com
missioners for the selection Of site for the
military asylum. Major General Twiggs was,
by appointment, to have met the board here, but
a telegraphc despatch had been received an
nouncing his illness at New Orleans, and conse
quently his inability to meet his engagement
General Scott and the gentlemen forming the
Board of Commissioners, will remain for several
days in the city and vicinity, for the purpose of
consulting upon the advantages of this region
for the establishment of the proposed asylum
The region back of Newport and Covington is
favorably considered from the comparative cheap
ness Of the lands on that side of the river Both
sides will however be visited by the board
About one hundred acres Of land are desired,
combining the advantages Of accessibly, health,
and provisional facilities sufficient for the com
Portable maintenance of between six hundred
and one thousand persons. General Scott ex-
pressed favorable opinions Of the advantages
possessed by this vicinity
1t is expected that General Scott WILL at an
early hour review the United States troops at
the barracks.
The general appears to be in excellent keep
ing. His height is about six feet four and a
half inches-weight two hundred forty pounds.
His 6gnre is full and we'll developed head not
large, but well shaped-hair grey and slightly
thin. He speaks distinctly and evlnces the
greatest urbanity of manner in his intercourse
with those around him.
The reception it is true, was not organized,
but it is not to be regretted, as it was full, en-
thusastic, heart felt tribute of admiration from
the people, irrespective ofparty.
GEN. SCOTT, HIS ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION
Gen. ScoTT arrived on the steamer Messenger.
yesterday morning, about half past 8 O'Clock.
The general had been duly advised that CON-
mittee of reception had been appointed and
would receive him on his arrival at this place.
The general, dressed in full military uniform,
waited on the boat about an hour and a half,
without seeing any committee. At 10 o'clock
the Union" and the Red Artillery" compa
MES fired a salute of one hundred and twenty
five guns, but without soaring up the committee
of reception After the salute had been fred.
the general was put by the captain of the boat
in hack which frequents the wharf, and in it,
was conveyed TO the furnet House Even
there, he found no committee to receive him.
beyond the standing committee of that estab
lishment, who is always on hand 10 welcome
guests to his house: we mean the polite and af-
fable COLEMAN. After the general had left the
hack, the boys who had formed a cortege, and
who seemed to think that he hackman was not
the proper person to be entrusted with so dis
tnguished soldier, turned in and stoned the
proud Jehu from the neighborhood of the
house. The general was then brought on the
east balcony and introduced to the crowd by
Mr.. COLEMAN. After a few remarks, inaudible
where we stood, the general DISAPPEARED in the
ladies' parior Whether the committee has vet
heard of his arrival we are not informed Can
it be that the Fillmore influence here had any
thing to do with this treatment of the general:
: Cincinnati Enquirer.
CONFINEMENT OF FREE ooLoREp sEAmEY AT
THE SoUTH.--The New Oaleaus Delta of the
2sth of March publishes correspondence be-
tween Capt. Porter Of the steamship Georgia
and Recorder Genois Of the First Municipality.
Capt. Porter claims exemption for the Georgia
from the law of Louisiana relative to the con-
hnemcnt in prison of colored members of
crew until the time for the vessel TO sail. He
POUNDS this claim upon the fact that the Geor-