Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1852-10-30
GEN. scott inBnffalo.

procession. lie was received Oy the mayor
in brief speech, in which he alluded to the
various affairs on the frontier in the neighbor-
hood, and which Gen. Scott had distinguished
himself and won an undying name.
To which Gen. Scott replied:
NY Fellow CITIZENS OF BuFFALo:-I am
happy to be able to feel that am not
stranger among you. Its now 40 years and
one week since first visited this plsce-since
| FIRST caught view Of the mighty in
land ocean which now lies spread before me-
1t is upwards of forthy years, since l was cal
led upon to form a camp ofinstruction in this
neighbOrhood; and since the army FIRST or
ganized here aad prepared for those great
battles which our conntrymen do not now
choose should be forgotten. Applause.
well recellect the scenes which were en-
acted in this neighborhood at that period.
They are brought back forcibly to my mind
this morning when behold some of my fel-
low actors in those scenes; for although so
many have passed away, thank God that =
few still remain of my old campanions of
1912. In the space of time which has inter-
vened since then, Buffalo has passed from a
hamlet, to a mighty city. Thanks to the
enterprise and intelligence of its inhabitants,
an impor-
tant city now rises where then all was desola-
ton. Buffalo was burned in the winter of
l3I3,-l4. Twas at along distance from this
place at the time Of the burning, and the
whole frontier was in state Of despondency
of despair
AT that period was sent here by the gov
ernment to form a new army and to endeavor
70 b Al,
the army remained, and / am proud to say
they rendered good service. the inhabitants
took courage-they returned to the smoul-
dsring rnins where once had stood their dwell
ings, and commenced rebuilding Whilst l
remained had the pleasure of seeing their
labors progress, Of beholding their hous es rise
from the foundation to the crowning roof
had also the satisfaction of hiring out volun-
teers to assist them in their work from
amongst the mechanics who had enlisted in
the ranks of the army-and brave. noble
soldier they were. They aided the inhabitants
in their work, and constructed all in their
power to their relief These are the recol-
lections which make this spot most interest
ing, and render the present moment one Of
the proudest of my life.
There are other associates, too, more per-
sonal, with which these scenes are connected.
do not forget that it was in this neighbor-
hood, forty years and four days ago on this very
day, that heard the report of the FIRST can
non and muSket that ever heard fred in war.
loud cheers.) l well remember-never. in
deed can Iforget-the valuable assistance
which the brave and patriotic citizens Of this
vicinity gave to the army oftheir country in
securing the victories which followed. re-
member the assistance, indeed, received from
the inhabitants on the entire frontier, who
came to the aid of the regular troops and
and helped not little in achieving the victo-
ries which Ghenceforth crowned our arms
l thank you then, heartily, my country
men Of all parties, for this welcome. l make
no distinction, and thrust none is made by
any one on this occasion, between Wings and
Democrats. have made, and l make no
Allusion to party topics; | say TO ak my coun-
trymeu. whether of this or that party
whether born upon soil or adopted by their
own voluntary acts-I thank you for this
greeting, and am proud, too, to claim your
great State Of New York as my home for
thirty odd years.
| am happy to belong to the great and
glorious Union, of which this is the Empire
State. | am proud and happy to owe allie
glance to that UnioD-to owe devotion to the
Constitution, and to all the compromises Of
the Constitution. In this day Of prosperity
and sunshine, there is little merit in boasting
that like you, have been ready at all times,
to lay down my life in the support of that
Union and Constitution. But may not hope
that my past life. in darker hours, has proved
my sincerity, and is sufficient to guarantee
that partake Of your devotion to the best in
terests OF our common country.
My friends, being debarred from all party
resolved not in any instance to
touch upon such subjects-I have little more
to add, except my hearty thanks, the thanks
Of an old soldier, for the honor you have this
day done him. The occurrence Of this day
will be added to my other pleasing recollec-
tions Of your city, and cherished the remain
of ihy llfe-a life already extended to the
usual span. and which cannot last more
than fifteen or twenty years longer. Accept,
then, my friends. my hearty thanks for
the warmth and sincerity of your welcome,
and may God bless and prosper you all.
There were loud and enthusiastic cheers
when the General had finished this happy |
address, and the effect of his quiet, but
earnest manner of delivery was great upon
the assemblage. Every man appeared de-
lighted with the old warrior. and they who
had been accustomed to believe that he was
an awkward and bungling orator, stared at
each other in astonshment The Scott glee
club Of Buffalo, then advanced to the front Of
the balcony, while the General stood back,
and sang two of their songs in style difficult
to equal and impossible to excel. The Gener-
al was evidently delighted at beautiful songs |
pf the Club, and when they had concluded,
he shook all the members by the hand, as
suring them that during his lifetime. he had
never heard the songs they had favored him
with; executed in better style. The General
then withdrew to the drawing rooms, and re-
ceived the visits of his friends, who soon filled |
The spacious rooms TO overhOwing. He leaves |
Town, we believeon tomorrow mornings train
for the East. Buffalo Com.