Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-16
GEN. SCOTT AT sANDUsKY.-[Br TELEGRAPH. ]

GEN. SCOTT AT sANDUsKY.-[BY TELEGRAPH
stNDUsKY, ONO, OCTOBER Before the General left
Tifn this morning delegates commenced arriving from
the surrounding towns, and detained the cars for more
than two hours beyond the appointed time. Gen. Scorr
addressed the people complimentary speech, doing
more, however, than thanking them for their warm
ception, In the course Of his speech he said:
"My friends am much exhausted / am greatly "a
gued by the very kindness of my friends and thank God
for the institution of the Sabbath Tomorrow will be to
me, indeed, day Of rest"
The various delegations formed magnificent show;
and the enthusiasm evnced by the people of Seneca
ty cannot be expressed in words The gatherings APP
peared to be entirely free from political bias, and mem
Of all parties participated in the proceedings Seneca
county is Democratic by large majority.
The delegation from Rome formed line Of carriages
and wagons half mile length Delegations were also
present from Memore Oregon, Wyandott and Sycamore
Thousands pouring into town. In procession
was large bearing the inscription Scott Boys of
Sycamore" followed by another filed with young ladies
carrying banner which inscribed Scott Girls
of Sycamore" Republic sent splendid delegation, con-
ssng of some hundred vehicles headed by party Of la
dies and gentlemen horseback, all dressed alike The
entire line of procession took than hours pass
ing the railroad cars where they received by Gen.
ScoTT The road to Sandusky repetition of the
of yesterday and throughout the entire line
a blaze of enthusiasm.
The train stopped at Republic, where large number
of people assembled General Scott in addressing
Them said "he had delegation from their place
at Tiffn, among whom young ladies whose
charms likely to be destructive to the hearts
Of young than armed troops could be to enemy
At Bellevue the train stopped and there was quite
spirited demonstration. Cannon fred and bands
played Here also three old soldiers the war
1872 One Of them asked GENERAL Scott If he knew him.
General Scott replied no," first but looking HIM
attentiyely suddenly exclaimed do. Your name il
Baker. You brought despatch to Rock Island
which informed Of the capture Of Black Hawk Ant
SO it was He carried the despatch from Gaena, went
down the river in with Frenchmen, and then
landed in swamp and proceeded foot He swan the
river and delivered the despatch in safety Short adj
dresses delivered by General Scott and E. Cook Of
Sandusky, who down from Tin meet the General
At the depot in Sandusky large number of persons
gathered despite the RAIN which poured in torrents
General Scott met at the depot by the City Guards
and addressed by Hon. E. Cook who in the
of his remarks said
Living do in the midst of the great Northwest dis
gracefully surrendered by Hull glorousy reclaimed by
heroic vor the bloody frontier Of Niagara we should be
the last forget the debt and the last refuse
its liquidation The whole region from Lake Ontario to
ST. Louis lay Naked deenceess and exposed the uncrbed
erocy and of the savage foe Danger encred
and death urke every path Panic had seized the nation
and the whole land lay under cloud At this trying crisis
our country full of responsibility and peril who shall
espouse her and fight her battles and shield her bleed
ing rights? Who shall regain her conquered trophies repair
her ampled honor and restore her captured territory His
tory has told us sir and she has added her record tha
to which age furnish brighter or more glorious
page
After dwelling the military services of Gen. Scott
Mr.. Cook proceeded:
If you have impershable in the field our
greatest warrior have less established claims
calmest sage successful negoator and the
ghened friend of peace, of the Union, and OF humanity
is the possession of these double virtues which entwne the
red aur of glory deathess wreath with the olive and
the palm around your brow while it makes fame whittier
if possible than il brilliant and strongly endeared to
country General it is the possession of these virtues
shining out in blazing prominence upon the long series OF
patriotic services embracing the entire period Of your
public fe that here, in behalf Of the assembled
thousands of native and adopted citizens well in be-
half Of the authorities Of the Bay City Of the lakes TO bid
welcome, welcome, thrice welcomed
Gen. soorT replied briefly He would not keep people
waiting in the rain. He said:
stand now at the northern gate Of the great Empire
State of the West about embark upon the bosom OF
the vast sheet which lies spread out before
and which will bear onward to my home. To meet SC
assemhage in the midst Of storm like that which
now RACES my felow-counrymen, anxious under
such unfortunate circumstances to is honor
you from Of my heart for this testimonial
your regard and esteem. Whatever may have done
merit this spontaneous expression of your approval fee
to have been than repaid for my humble but homes
services in support of the cherished institutions of
beloved country
The procession then formed consisting of the mtar
companies four fire companies, and several vehicles,
proceeded to the Exchange Hotel, where dinner
given to the visiters and invited guests.
The town is now illuminated with bonfres, &C., bu
the rain is pouring down in torrents