Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-10-07
Gen, Scott in Kentucky,

PARIS. Ky. Sept. 2gih. There .szss. an i.n-
mense assemblage present on the gfounds, which
was vnriously estimated at from thirty thousand
10 forty thousand persons. large proportion be
ing ladies'. vast circle was formed on the
grounds. the Indies inside, twelve deep. with o
platform in the centre, to which the General and
his suit were conducted. Onreaching the stand,
the Hon. b. w. Williams, in behalf Of the Bour-
bon Agricultural Society, spoke as follows;
Fellow Citizens-Gentlemen Of the Bourbon
Agricultural Society, and l.adics-Thc aurcca- /
bic duty dovolvcs on me 10 Introduce 10 YOUR
acquaintance Generals Scott, Wool and Lawson. /
These are the men who 10y their illusi1ous deeds.
have Illuminated the pages of our national hsto-
ny, and whose names nrc as familiar to us as
household words. In war. n the hardest fought
battles for their country'- rights. they have won
distinction for military skill and hcrosm. chal-
longing world 10 excel. IN their place as pn
vaie citizens they have been as cclcbmt.d for
their virtues. As patriots and statesmen they
deserve 90 wear, and DO wear, the civic wreath.
With us. to be permitted to enjoy their pres
cucc n the midst of the fair handiwork of our
wives aud daughters. and Of the evidences Of
our skill ms agricsituralists 1t is and ought 20 he
a source of pride and delight. Generals, iu bee
half of the bourbon Agricultural Society greet
yon with warm and heartfelt welcome. great
cuihnsiasml--and bd you welcome to our hose
pitaliiy. $50 inr as wo can extend 10 20 You ON am
occasion of this character We trust that 10
may prove welcome and that YOU may find that
which mav prove that we are not behind the
age n which we i've, IN thai pursuit 60 which
we have devoted our Nes-the cultivation OF tie
soil.
Anor the applause had subsidized, Cen Scott
arose and was greeted TO hearty outbursi of
enthusiasm. lie said:
Mr. President Gentlemen Directors, my fair
countrywomen, and fellow citizens of Kentucky
in general-it is proud thing for me, as well as
for my associates M arms, to stand before you on
an occasion like the present 10 is the most a
gcoabo incident Of my life that ] Glanced to
be here at this time, for until approached this
immediate vicinity, was not aware of the grand
assembly about to take place IN this central part
Of Bourbon county. The pleasure being unex
pected, is SO much the more gratifying to my
feelings. IN respect 10 the eloquent address lust
spoken in honor Of my associates and myself. it
is enough 20 say, we are grateful and most thank
FIJI for the hospitality extended TO us. | have
known something of the events of Kentucky be-
fore now Your eloquent President has alluded
10 The deeds af arms Of the three old soldiers
who are now before you. Gentlemen kcntuc-
ky is mot the place n which 10 ground claims 60
extraordinary distinction IN deeds of arms; MILF
ury honors are too general among her citizons.
Through the wars with Great Britain, and more
recently with Meyico. thcy have been listing
uishcl on every field of battle, and have by their
volor contributed greatly to the Success of the
American arms. Upon this soil. then. and u
such 9u assembly as this, u IS vain for any sol
dierto lay claim to unusual distinction for deeds
of arms ! need not make any reference tie my
poor fcu'ues as a public speaker faculties
which hive never bad AN opportunity or uch-
nation 20 cultivate.
Again am reminded that am now before
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