Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-29

city this morning al 10 o'clock, and was met
at the depot by a large concOurse, who ESCORT
ed him to the Western Exchange, where he
. was met by another crowd, and welcomed BY
Mayor Hall, in behalf Of the citizens, IN an el-
oquent speech. to which the General replied in
an appropriate manner.
4 CuizenS - have Just listened TO a most ell
'oqnent address from your most excellent Ma
or, and the cheers Of appreciation which ill my
ears overwhelm me with delight. knew Au-
, burn as she was thirty years ago, in the words
! OF Goldsmith, the
-" loyliest village OF the plain"
4 After lapse of time, find thriving and
beautiful city, filed with women, chldrea, gen-
temen with stout hearts and filled with patriot
ism. (Cheers.) The wonderful ttaGsiotma-
ton see is difficult 10 comprehend Il il gIn.
rious and inspiring to my heart, already over
flowing with unbounded pride for my county,
(Cheeis)
h Gentlemen, am not on a party or political
mission, but have Leen on military mission
to distant State. | am on my way hume-'
b shall not introduce politics into my spe ,ch.
1t IS foreign to my feelings ard unbecomingI
the occasion. | recognize around me persons,
sof different creeds, and of different counrries. =.
L am proud TO address native and adopted ciD-
zens. (Cheers.) am proud to belong to tAe
nsame country with you all. detect IN tho4e
Ecneers a brogue. | am always happy to hear
fit. nave been in many tight places, but have,
+ never been betrayed by that brogue. have
Eaways been sustained BY the natives of tn,
EgIorous Emerald Isle. They have been a. ]
Eways at hand in every emergency. We had al
Ebravely in the Mexican war, and, "a | said
4 they never disappointed me. never can tor
EgA them. cloud and prolonged cheering
q have said it is not my intention 10 aIude
Eto party topics. but must be allowed to speak
Eo miserable sander which | understand is
kcrculat'ng among you. 1t Is said that have
gmlsu-ed lrlsimen. Whoever utters this ca =
Enmny, lies (cheer,) and ca II upon my Iu>h
Eirends around me to give 1t the lie whenever
Sthey meet il (CuPers) have sad no Ii.h-
snan rver turned his back upon The enemy, or
Eever eserled his friends. For this declaration
L have also been abused and vlhieG Ii j.. SAID
b EhowsveF, that | hung some li-nmen in Mex.
eco thout cause ttlat would serve to Justify
stte act. The story, my friends, was started
( by som person without the heart Of an I-ish.
kman Or American. AT Churubusc1 we rook
"A some d,ser;ers. We had 300 irishmen in our
Earmy. aud they in thoir native enthusiasm
hwl-hed 10 tear those dcser,crs in piece. bu'
4 my much esteemed friend, General Sheds
EtnId them it would displease me il they should
n fer any Violence, and they forbore on accounr
Eoi my wishes. Here are the facts. and beg
Eot you to consult every lri>hnan who was \
Mexico, as to the truth Of my statement
cave ii now to your jud d.emen.
Y But, gentlemen, the weather is inc emen,
u n1 IN Ir.l,'y ttIyI.l' lL,li cheers and
:res Of 90 on 90 onJ These spon,qnecus md
vel no m - y
Gaeart. | am unworthy OF such Demonstration
u have been III action. 1t Is true in some of our
HcouEtrys history. put feel only as cululnou
-Ij'.ens anong you. am no more th,n our
E Gu J. (Cheer;) As as Old soldier. feel e.
B Ydrded IN those cheers for al ~ prva ions
y bOrS, aud sutierngs for our beloved country.
Il return my hearty thanks. | must bid loI
n Ilrewell God bless you all.
2 NJ the conclusion OF his renar5 the weikin
Swas made to ring again with the cheers U! tbe
y multitude The General bowed MS acn..yw.-
4 'd-ment to the compliment and then Vas es
scorted to his room.
q The General then took the carrlsge AMI
Ec1lied at the residences of Gov. SsHard ana
= :on. {. Morgan, after which he was escorte,
Hback to the Exchange Hotel. where dinner va,
kwatlAg, when Gov. Seward prrsded-Ju A.s
srlgnt Gen. Scot. and on his left b, +. Han,
Sour worthy Mayor After the company had
EparteEen Of the rich repast provided for ,he II,
Stae cioi! weg removed, and Gov. Seward gave
Athe flowing o2st:
& IP,a6eld SeOH-Tae defender and exreuder OF
& his country.
\ Tse sentiment was received with loud ap-
plAgse, and General Scott offered the follow
ting:
.;uburn--Latc lovely Yiage and not des, rteo
XvInNge, out a populous and hour.snug clty.
3 After the ceremonies al the dinner table
swerc over, General Scott was introduced tc
ine Committee from Syracuse, who III company
Z with Il large number vi our own clu7 rs es-
corted HIM to the depot, where he btde adltu
h o the people Of Auburn and proceeded on his
EJuu.ney