The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-14
Gen. Scott at Niagara.
INCIDENTS ON THE ROUTE-sPEECH AT THE FALLs-
THE GENERAL EXCITED AT THE CATARACT's
ROAR, ETC.

INCIDENTS ON THE RoUTE-sPEECH AT THE FALLS
THE GENERAL EXCITED AT THE CATARACT's
ROAR, ETC.
NIAGARA FALLS, Oct. 13, 1852
Gen. Scott left Buffalo for Niagara, in special train,
this noon Along the route the citizens gathered to
greet him. and at each station he spoke few words to
the crowd.
At Black Rock Dam in answer to an observation Of
some outside Gen. Scott taid "Yes am indeed
familiar with the ground roundabout here but particu
laIy the other side of the river. l knew 1t many
years ago: perhaps before many here born; and
when oil this forest where there now railroads
and villages
At Tonawanda, quite number Of persons were assem-
bled. whom Gen. Scott addressed from the platform
He stated that the frontier called up many pleasing
membranes His mind was familiar with these scenes
in 1872 though they looked strange A in the
crowd, pointing to flag with such inscription, said
"see General, much in favor Of a ship canal
and barhor improvements OF Sc5tt and Graham .,
"ssais right friend, answered Scott, II go dead for
all 1sess {"
At Niagara not many persons we're assembled as the
town quite drained of visiters dinner was pto
vded at the Cataract House. of which the guests partoo
In the of conversation, General scott alluded to
the fact of having in 1872 the first steamboat which
entered Chicago harbor, vent out to the Black Hawk
commanded by Capt Wa ker The steamers William
Penn Capt White, and Henry Clay, Capt Norton sailed
In company, carry ing troops.
After dinner Harowe Love, ESD proposed the health
Ct General Scott and in the OF his remarks said
lie hoped the country would do him honor
SPEECH
General So0Tr said bIy friead, the country has done
honor There is not portion OF the country which
has not done me honor and as have had aon 20 say
dozen times Of late If to die TO- night aud had bat
breath sufficient left to breathe few sentences they
would declare that the country had been infinitely CRATE
full and kind to for my desire aud efforts to her
have received honors from tho country houors from the
govern ment and what is dearer and BETTER have
met the aectonate greetings OF my countrymen in all
parts Of the country New Orleans blaine, from
the shores Of the Atlantic 20 the head lakes and waters of
the Missouri My country then, owes me no debt. l
feel n my heart the debt has been amply paid Perhaps
/ hive said enough but L cannot near the roar Of
yoDdsr cataract without feeling deeply excited rush
OF feeling comes over Nheneyer listen It's voice.
heard it FRI than forty years ago and said to my
sef then il circumstances and especially il Providence.
favored me. | would try to connect my name for
short period Of time at least for one generation and
perhaps tso with the Of that mighty fall Of waters
II you will look, friends, at address made to by
chief many years ago worthy citizen OF this
State and Union-Daniei d. Tompkns -yeu Will find
that singular sentence passed his lips ON the occasion
OF presenting sword 1T may not bs remembered per-
tap by at this table, but It was teptence OF Buce
btauty that 1t will die and 1t associates my
with this mighty cataract. may not venture to repeat
it Tor it Is couched in language too mpmentary
TO myself (Crias OF .et have it y No friends
but luds to it, But may not say that my ambition has
been fully realized by subsequent results have said
could approach this grand without feeling deep
excitement and who Is there that can II is the ad
piration OF the world Travellers from Europe the
vast Atlantic to gaze upon It, and they Will cross
from Asia and from furthermost India to visit
tie mighty scene. My nsmo being thus con-
nected with that scene, fills UP the measure OF my
ambition. and may add glory. will but add obser
walton tbs spot eight years ago in lS4t,
and then entertained at the hopitsbe board of
dear friend companion living close by. He
citizen Of the greatest worth and patriot OF the highest
He isked all he had in this world for his country,
In 1912 aud down to the end Of the aude that
gallant soldier and dstng he'd man my friend in pri.
yate life and brother IN Major p. B. Porter Since
then 10 has TO his long home where in the
Of nature. all must follow. ask you then to drink
quietly ana mouInully drop of wine to the emory Of
that pure patriot and gallant man.
This address excited much applause from those around
the table.
Gen Scott afterwards visited the bridge and the grave
Of Gen Porter.
lie leaves here in the morning FOR Rochester via Lock-
port.
PREPARATIONS At SYRACUSE.
SYRACUSE. Oct 13. 1852.
A public meeting the subject Of General Scotts
reception held here this afternoon. committee Of
thirteen appointed act with the Common Council
In making arrangements. lie is expected to be here
Er;.I. MI Sat- raao