The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-17
From the BsiHmole Amstiesp u gtstaday,
Arrival Of General Scott In baltimore.

II having been understood that General soorr
would leave Washington yesterday afternoon on.
his way West. in discharge Of official
duty imposed upon him as the head of the Army
Board, number of the Wing Central Commit :
tee, with other Wing gentlemen, assembled at the
depot in the evening for the purpose Of receiving
him., On the arrival of the cars he met by
DR. J. Thomas, Captain France, Messrs. Luck
EFT, Travers, and others OF the Central Committee,
and by them introduced to the people who had en-
gerly gathered around, with 'inany Of whom he
exchanged cordial personal greetings. On ieav-
ing the depot for the City Hotel the crowd united
In hearty cheers for the hero Of Lundy's Lane.
On his arrival at the hotel becoming known,
many Of our citizens embraced the opportunity Of
being presented to him, and hundreds. paired
through the parlor; all OF whom were received
with gentlemany urbanity and kindness, which
seemed to be, and no doubt was, highly appreci-
ated. A pleasant incident was the presentation of
large number of gentlemen from North Carolina,
guests at the hotel. who gladly availed themselves
of the opportunity of calling upon General Scott,
and assuring him of the devotion Of that staunch
Wing State. .st, ~, ..... 3.
In the evening the Central Scott Club assembled
at their quarters, and, to the number Of several
hundred, proceeded to the hotel, where they were
presented to General Scott, who received them
cordially, and expressed his qualification in
changing greetings with them. Before leaving,
the club joined in three hearty cheers for General
Scott. During the whole evening and up to late
hour, when the General retired from exhaustion,
the throng of those anxious to be presented con-
tinued undated, and the most gratifying enthusi-
asm and good feeling was manifested Among
those present were many gentlemen from South
ern States now in our city. b, s-.,,#t ta.
Several OF those who had served in the Maryland
regiment under General Scott in Mexico were in
troducei, and the evident pleasure with which
they hailed their old general, and the interest
which he manifested in the inquiries he made Of
them, formed pleasant episodes, which were highly
enjoyed by all who witnessed them. All were
ceived by General Scott with dignified yet cor
dial kindness, which was deeply felt and produced
the happiest impression upon the many who, for
the fret time had the opportunity of paying their
| respects to the distinguished commander
At late hour in the night, at the instance of
the State Central Committee, General Scott was
serenaded by Volandt's full band, who assembled
opposite his apartment and performed several ap-
propriate airs in their usual mastery style. The
Scott Campaign Club were also present and sung
a number of songs The occasion attracted large
attendance Of enthusiastic Wings, whose hearty
cheers were not wanting in doing honor to their
nominee. ,.. ..,. -. = .s .E' ..t.a 4. f.,=
General Scott goes West as far as Cincinnati
and the Blue LICK Springs, Kentucky, the object
proposed Western Military Hospital, provision for
which was made by Congress during its late ses-
| sion. General Wool and Surgeon General Law
son are associated with him in the discharge OF
this duty He will leave here in the train this
morning, by way OF the Baltimore and Susque-
hanna Railroad, !or Pittsburgh, where he will ar
rive on Friday. and from thence proceed to Cieve-
land and Columbus. lie will probably be absent
from Washington ten or twelve days, returning
by way Of the Lakes and stopping at West Point.