Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-04-25
General Scott I'm the West.

Our readers are aware that the hero and states
man is now on tour with several officers of
high rank, to select sites for asylums. The
Cincinnati Atlas says:
The reception given to Gen. Scott was a
stirring scene. 1t was one of those spontane-
Gus ouibursts Of enthusiasm, which the pres
ence of public favorite is aways sure to ava
ken in the West, and whch-ndcaiing uner-
ringly as they do, the beatings of the public
heart-may well be considered as among the
richest rewards OF public service The short
notice that had been received of his intended
arrival, left no time TO make preparations for a
formal welcome by committee. 1t was there
tore emphatcaly a reception by the people
themselves. The people resolved themselves
INTO committee of the whole, and did the
whole thng in their own peculiar style-hand-
somey, cordially, and enthusiastically"
1T was expected he would arrive about ten
O'Clock in the boat from Pittsburg-
Long before the appointed time, however,
the artillery at the landing began to vociferate
announcing the approach of the expected
guest. The streets leading to the river were
at once thronged with crouds hurrying to join
in the work Of welcome, and by the time the
boat had reached the landing, it is estimat ed
that some five to ten or fifteen thousand people
had assembled to receive him. The boat was
instantly thronged with visitors, all anxious to
pay their respects to one whose fame had gone
| abroad so widely, and whose deeds formed so
brilliant page in American history. The
| General stood on the hurricane deck, surroun
ded by dense throng of visitors and friends
Soon, however, the crowd opened, and tall
form was seen, standing uncovered, by the mul-
ttutc on shore. 1t was WINFIELD SCoTT.-
No sooner was he recognised by the assembled
thousands, than shout went up that made the
weIkin ring and spoke the cordial feelings Of
those who had assembled there to greet him
1t was fitting welcome from the first city Of
the West to the first Captain Of the age.
Preparations were made by the General and
his suite to lard. But this was no easy under
taking. The crowd was so dense it was i'm.
possible to proceed. Hands were thrust out
from every quarter, and words of welcome
shoWered from every direction and, for The first
time in his life, the Conqueror of Mexico had
to capitnlate. He was literally taken prisoner
separated from his suite, and borne along to his
carriage by ths enthusiastic multitude.
The General, however, surrendered grace
fully. lie shook hands cordially and rcspon-
: ded heartily to the greetings of How are you
r General 2 from those around him. Having
gained the carriage he was escorted amidst the
cheers and greetings of the throng to the Bur
net House, where another welcome awaited
him from the multitude who had assembled
, there TO witness his arrival. In few minute,
after his arrival, he made his appearance on tn,
balcony, wher he was warmly received. He
addressed those assembled in brief speech AM
t retired.
, Shortly afterwards several of the miltar,
2 and fire companies paraded themselves on Vim
5 and Third sheets, upon which the Genera
pnain oaHn IA md hrin I'D
r dressed them
During the day, the Burnett House wa,
crowded with persons DESTROYS of paying thei
respects to the brave old soldier. Among other
, who called, WIRE four men, the only remaining
l remnants OF company who had been engaged
at the stormlng of Chepuitepec. The Genera
received them with great cordaty, and as ht
! held them by The hand and spoke of the danger
they had shared together. these shattered relic
8 at that terrible scene were moved even to tear
by the Kindness and sympathy of their ole
commander.
! The military and firemen of the city emulatet
each other in their devotion to the General
many of them had fought under his command
! on fields made historical by their vaor.
The old Cincinnati Gazette gives an equally
VIVID description of the reception of this dstln
guished citizen of the Republic, and one whc
is destined to lead the Wing party of the Unlol
to glorious victory III 1852 We copy from
the Gazette:
The distinguished military Chieftain" anc
Statesman was received Yesterday by a "grounC
swell" of popular appreciation and favor. There
was no organized, formal welcomc-but spon
tancous up rising of the people to greet the ar
rival of one who has fixed and enduring pac,
in the affections of his countrymen. The Gene
raj never looked better, still he is laborin!
under an attack, familiar to himself and others
, since his and their return from Mexico.
General Scott was to stay in Cincinnati
few days. and then pursue his Journey in ac
cordance with his original design. 1t is SAT-
that the homestead of the lamented Presiden
Harrison will probably be selected as a suitable
, place for the erection of n military station.
is beautiful spot on the banks of the Ohio a
the North Bend, some ten miles below Cincin
, natl. A more appropriate place, it appears t.
, us, could not be fixed upon.
The Pittsburg Gazette, of the 9TH inst, re
pots the proceedings which took place in tina
city on the occasion of a visit made by the sur
f viving soldiers Of the war of 1912, reslden
, there, to their old commander, Gen. Scott. Thu
, introduction occurred amid the most enthu
siastic cheering, and when the multitude o
citizens assembled had become sufficient,
} quiet, Major John Wilcox addressed Genera
Scott as follows -
DEAR GEYERAL--The surviving soldiers of tn
war OF H. res dag Plttsburg are here assemble
to bid you welcome. They greet you on what ma,
be called your first visit to place OF some miar
rrnown-the site Of Fort Duquesne, Fort Pit am
Fort Fayette. My comrades and regret that yo
miss from ranks volunteer soldier OF 1872, nov
no more who was your dear and personal friend
who eloqueny defended you, when attacked be