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hand in every emergency. We had a goodly num-
Der of Irish soldiers who fought bravely in the
Mexican war, and. as said. they never disappont
| forget them. Loud and prolonged cheers.l
81 have said It was not my intention to allude to
party topics; but must be allowed to speak here
Irishmen. Whoever utters this ealumny lies,
(cheers; and would advise my Irish friends around
msto give i the lie whenever they meetit Cheers
have said that no Irishman ever turned his back
upon the enemy or ever deserted his friends. For
this declaration have also been abused and viled.
| 1t is said, however, that hung some Irishmen in
Mexico without cause that would seem to justify
the act. This story, my friends, was started by
some person without the heart of an Irishman or
American. At Churubusco we took some deserters.
We had 5000 lrishmen in our army, and they
in their native enthusiasm wished to tear these de.
| serters in pieces. But my much esteemed friend,
General Shields, told them il would displease mo
If they should offer any violence, and they fore
bore on account Of my wishes. These the
facts, and beg of you to consult every Irishman
who was in Mexico as to the truth of my state
| ment. leave it now to your judgment, although
my feelings have been deeply wounded by the foul
Islander have thus alluded to. But, gentlemen,
| the weather ia Indictment, and am greatly ia
tigued. Prolonged cheers, and cries of eco on"
Ego on u The spontaneous and hearty cheers
| are welcome to an old soldiers heart. ! am un-
worthy such grateful demonstrations. have not
been Inactive it is true, in of the scenes of
our country's history, but feel only as a common
equal [Cheers:1 AS an old soldier feel reward
ed in these cheers for all my privations all my la
bors, and all my sufferings in the cause of be-
loved country, ] return my hearty thanks. must
bid you farewell. God bless you.''
At the conclusion of General ScoTr's remarks,
the wekn was made to ring again with the cheers
Of the multitude. The General bowed his acknow-
Judgments for the compliment, and was then
corted to his room
At Syracuse.
SYRACUSE, Friday, October l5-Long before
the period of the arrival of the cars large crowd
had assembled at the railroad depot to give
hearty reception. Delegations from Oswego and
numerous other places were in attendance, and
heightened the general enthusiasm. The work
shops were deserted, and the stores were empty,
all attention being directed towards another quar-
ter. The military were drawn up on Market
square, where also a multitude assembled.
Owing to some unknown hindrance the train
delayed till twenty minutes past O'Clock, when
the ringing Of the bell announced the approach.
| A salute was Immediately discharged, and the
military escort, headed by General BRowN, pro-
ceeded to the in which General ScoTT was
seated. AS he made his appearance he was greet
ed with deafening applause, and was conducted to
stand before the City Hall.
The Mayor then addressed him as follows:
GENERAL ScoTT: My felow-citizcns have con.
erred on me the honor and the pleasure of receiving
you. and in their behalf give you heartfelt and
cordial welcome to our city. In behalf of my fellow
citizens extend to you hearty welcome For
| many years you have occupied an elevated posi-.
| ton among the distinguished men of our country,
whose fame is the common property Of the nation.
In the tented field you have attracted the attention
| and gained the plaudits of your countrymen.
ready to yield you the need of praise for the i'm
portant and arduous duties that the exigencies Of
| the country have at various times imposed upon
you learn with great satisfaction that you are
on your return from your GRAND of selecting site
for military hospital for the reception of aged and
| decrepid soldiers-one of the noblest works in
| which our Government can be engaged l would
also acknowledge our obligations to you for the
| opportunity which you have given us to take you
| BY the hand, and express our approval OF your
faithful and devoted career in your country's SER
vice. May your future life be as pleasant and
agreeable as your past has been creditable to your
| country. Permit me, in conclusion, to welcome
you to midst, and to express the hope that your
visit will be made pleasant and agreeable"
To which General SCOTT replied:
"MR. MAYOR AND Fellow. CITIZENS OF SYRACUSE:
In the midst of this city and of this vast population
| which see around me again behold a miracle,
| which could not be behed by traveller going
round the world except in America. have passed
| through here when barely q house was to be seen
in this neighborhood. passed along again, and
few houses greeted the view, and now city covers
the ground. This is growth almost beyond com
parison. In Europe there is not city of this size
| which has not been the growth Of centuries. Here
now city springs up as though it were from the
very earth which it stands. But, fellow citizens,
the weather is inclement, and will not detain you
heartfelt thanks for this greeting this spontaneous
greeting of respect for an old soldier. return you
my thanks, my countrymen, and you, my fair
countrywomen, who are here to unite in this greet
| ing. To you, also, tender my Acknowledgements,
| citizen soldiers Of Syracuse. for your presence.
Your military appearance does you honor; with
you it were easy to win field. l. too, was a vol
| unteer. ] commenced my career a high. private.
l must now conclude, as am nearly exhausted,
and am not out to make speeches. have not
turned to the right to the left to attend public
| meetings, but have met spontaneous assemblings
OF people all along my route-People coming out
to greet an old public servant Permit me to wish
the richest blessings on you. God bless you all.
Farewell"
He was constantly interrupted with loud ap-
plause. As the General closed, his eye fell upon
| Aaron Byrd who had served and been wounded at
Lundy's Lane, Bridgewater, and Queenstown.
The chief and the soldier interchanged greetings,
amidst the sympathetic cheers of the audience.
A procession then formed, and marched
through the principal streets, stopping at the Sy-
| racuse House. The military companies were then
drawn up, and the General appeared on the balco-
ny, and spoke as follows:
81 have been much delighted with the appear
ance Of the military companies present on this oc-
casion. Your appearance shows that you have
studied tactics; and l should not be ashamed to
exhibit you in contrast with any military company
in New York, Philadelphia, or Boston. am thank,
full for your attendance but must bid you adieu for
the present Happiness be your present and fu-
ture portion. Farewell"
On entering the house the General was waited
upon by JOHN c. RICE, of Oswego, who introduced
the Oswego and Fulton delegations, addressing
him thus:
| "GENERAL ScorT: Allow me, sir, the pleasure
of fkesenting to you delegation of citizens from
Oswego county. We come, sir, citizens of o
common country, to pay our respects to citizen
soldier, who has won our admiration by long life
devoted to his country's service We come, sir
, from the shores of Lake Ontario. With the stirring
and thrilling scenes enacted in it's vicinity you
: familiar; Chippewa, Queenstown, and Lundy'f
Lane with US are "househod words" The honor
they gave our country ia common property. W.
, should not be unmindful of him whose energy and
skill contributed so much to raise the tagging spirits
of our devoted soldiery, and who first taught them
the practical lesson that British bayonets are not in
vincibe. We remember you not only as the lead
er of our armies against q foreign foe, but we re-
member you as q statesman and soldier, by YOU