Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-09

II the patriotism which ought to burn in the breast Of
every ruehearted citizen should have become faded and
worn out in the hackneyed labor of everyday fe such
journey could not fail TO rekndle il in all the brightness
with which 1t ever burns in the youthful breast
hays experienced higher qualification during my Jour-
neyns In any part OF the world than that which have
felt IN my present trip on your splendid river N
frdiow-ctzens Of New Albany return you my warm
est thanks for the welcome you have extended TO
welcome sofu of kind feelings so full of heart that my
own heart Is touched with sentiments Of the profoundest
gratitude IL has indeed, fallen to my lot as your elo
quent speaker has said to play active part in Of
the stirring events of life for the last forty five years
have appeared many theatre of action and trust
not without doing my duty to the people and to my cou
try; but if had performed ten times as much have
seen enough in the last three weeks compensate
iuy Tor all the tolls have endured and all the perils
have encountered and truly say that nowhere has the
welcome OF my counrymen been heartily extended
TO me, or grateful my feelings than is here In
New Albany Permit me, then, to my thanks and
10 make my humble Acknowledgements for your
great kindness. -
The General then proceeded to the hotel where he
ceived the visits of citizens and after partakng of the
handsome repast which had been prepared returned
Louisville, accompanied by number of persons. i
Enthusiastic Reception an Indiana and Kentucku--
HIS Arrioat at Cincianah-GraHd Demonstration.
II, +fltts CIScIssATI, OCTOBER s..
Gen. ScoTT left Madison Indiana last evening" at half
past clock, board the steamer Lady Franklin, for
Cincinnati The citizens of Madison conducted General
Soorr the boat in large numbers and the embarkapn
made amidst the firing Of cannon and the music Of Sc
veral bands Much enthusiasm manifested in Indiana
all along the shore. ~ 9
II Among those board the boat Gov. LETcHER of
Kentucky, lately from Mexico and his way to Wash
ngton, and the Hon. j. GLOVER late United States Con-
sui to Mexico, also the road to Washington. large
number Of citizens from Louisville and adeputation from
the Cincinnati committee, who went TO Louisville after
Gen. Scott left, were also on board. s,
At several points along shore bonfres lighted,
illuminating the Ohio almost the entire distance to Car
rolton When reached Carrolton, Kentucky, dense
fog had descended, and it found mpraccable go
further that night Indeed, the lights of tho
bonfres and torches shore and at the landing alsne
prevented the boat from ruanjng on the bank
On reaching the wharf, it was found to contain nearly
one thousand people, assembled greet Gen. Scott The
General had retired to rest and undressed but loud
the calls OF the people that he came out on deck IN
his to address few words OF thanks to
them Having been in his first sleep, the fog had very
bad effect on him. and rendered him quite unwe to-day
much prevent his receiving welcome from,
addressing his thanks to the citizens Of Cincinnati.
The boat laid at Carroon all night and left early
this morning, the fog lifted. AT Warsaw, Au
rora and several other ports at which the boat touched
very large numbers of citizens assembled, all of whom
most enthusiastic in their reception Of Gen. Scott
Towards afternoon the ndisposon of the General grew
serious, and found at last to be imprudent
for him 60 deck and address the people assembled
along the shore. Governor LETcHER th~- aaaassa
the various gatherings on behalf Of the General informing
taem OF his sudden illness
About five miles from Cincinnati the mailboat Pike,
with many Cincinnatans board, alongside when
they were transferred to the Lady Franklin Shortly af
ter another boat loaded to the waters edge with passen
gers and chartered for the OCCASION and Joined the
company. Nearer the city third boat also crowded
came up turned and struck into line On nearing the
city the guns commenced peang forth sautes and the
evee and buildings were observed to be completely
cred with q dense mass of human beings
The streets also appeared thronged, viewed in per-
spective from the river The troops drawn up
sic playing, coors flying and every boat along the evee
decked out with flags, and covered with human beings
The entire was one Of the greatest excitement and
spendor. Every thoroughfare seemed alive with
ing thousands and there could not have been less than
hundred thousand people onfoot The demonstration
certainly the yastes and most enthusiastic witnessed
for many a day.
When the boat neared the levee the shout of the multi
tude high with wild and deafening roar and the
scene was very imposing. So closely was the leyee
crowded that the entire bank appeared like black and
rolling sea- the multitude swayed to and fro, in the
common anxiety to push forward toward the landing
place The military however kept admirable order and
formed line to the carriages provided for the General
and visitors The people had been waiting hours
in expectation of his arrival being ignorant of the boats
detention by the fog Gen. Scotts health such that
was deemed mprudent for him take part in the pro-
cession arranged, for formal reception, and the
riage drove straight the Burnet house. greatly the
disappointment Of thousands, but amidst deafening
cheers The General proceeded at to his rooms and
has received but very few calls lie intends recruiting
his health by good nights rest and will receive the
citizens welcome and visits in the morning. H3
The demonstration here decidedly the greatest
the route Thousands have been pouring in from all the
surrounding country during the day, and the city is
crowded with strangers
Ohio appears fairly aroused and Populations from half
dozen different towns the spot eager to pre-
vail upon the General to visit their respective localities
The movements Of tomorrow viii depend entirely upon
the health Of General Scott