New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-10-15
NUM- REK a9a.

stances, have | braved d0nger in more sLanes
than one, and thus alone can account for The
| honors, the overwhelming honors which you 10
cheerfully bestow upon me. | am aware that
now have the honor to stand upon the soil d
indiana one Of the great northwestern States
which compose so important a portion Of the
Lnon--one Of the States most devoted to the
Union, the happy Union Of the glorious thirty
one States. In Indiana, in Illinois, IN Kentucl<v
and other northwestern States, are combine
the most precious elements Of that Union Tho
are IT. main props and supports, and while tn.
remain true and faithfnl. as heretofore the.
nave ever been, that Union cannot fail to l-
rpetuated-that Union must endure.
am aware that now stand in the citynarns T
after the venarated Madison and although I
lfst received my commission from Thomas JET
ferson, the predecessor Of Madison, yet my first
services to my country were rendered under
the administration Of Madison, one Of the wisest
men that ever governed n free country-one of
the abiest statesmen it has ever fallen to my
lot to know personally or to read Of in the pages
OF history. saw that ilustrious man in Tie
most difficult crisis Of his eventful life-I saw
hlm III the darkest period Of the war of 1892
when was called to Washington, although then
a cripple, to organize a body Of volunteers. At
that period I had opportunity Of observing
well the course, and Of marking well the char
aeter Of the second Father Of Ills Country, and
curing those days Of gloom, Of suffering and
dlsmay, boheld him firm, unshaken and re-
solved. heard him breathe but one desire-T
heard hlm make but one determination-to de-
fend his country to the last
The prospect darkened-W Wilmington was
buried and shortly afterwards conferred with
him upon the disheartening event. He was the
same collected and determined man, with the
same resoiute will to strike to the last for his
country. Nobly was he backed by the Ameri-
can people, from end to end Of the Union. and
BY none more nobly than by the people of the
Western Ierritory-for you were not then a
state They focked to the ranks of tie north
western army in the black swamp, and on many
bloody battle field. The western people
poured out their numbers and their blood in de-
renee OF them country 1t is with no ordinary
feelings then that stand now upon the soil OF
that western territory, and received the greet
ings Of its citizens. Ny fellow -citizens-I am
now On journey OF professional business--I am
not among you to make speeches, and did not
know when | left the city Of Washington that |
Should Mt any time, or at any place, meet with
more than thirty OF forty Of my countrymen at
one time.
did not then dream OF receiving any of those
honors which have been received by me during
my progress through the Valley of the Ohio
Those honors have been grateful to me, for
know that they have been rendered spontaneous
ly alike by all classes and all denominations
know that am at the present moment address
ing myself to democrats as well as whigs and
am proud that it is so. for | desire to make no
distinction between my count ymen. / have
also heard several times since | landed on your
shores, the rich brogue of the Irish and the
foreign accent Of the German citizens. They
are welcome to my ear, for they remind me of
many well fought and hard won field, on which
l have been well supported by the sons Of Ger
many and of Ireland, and never shall cease to
be grateful TO that portion of my countrymen
for the aid they have rendered us-the native
born citi2ens--on the field of battle Receive.
then. my countrymen, the warm thanks Of an
old soldiers heart for the welcome extended
him this day, and may God bless ySi ali.
Immense cheering followed the conclusion of
the Generals speech, and it was evident that it
had touched the hearts of the hearers, uttered,
as 1t was, with much depth Of feeling. The cit
izens then hocked to the hotel to speak few
words aud shake hands with him, and guns were
firing and bands playing beneath the windows OF
the Madison House
Numbers are in from the country. and Indiana
is fairly aroused, The town is pretty equally
divided between the democrats and the wings.
but all appear anxious TO do honor to their guest,
and party feeling is entirely laid aside
Col kelso, a well known democrat has lust
been making Scott speech declaring his inten-
ton to vote for him tor President. He is man
''l llutN influence.
ARRIVAL AT CINCINNATI-GREAr DEMoNsTRA-
TToNs-SICKNEss OF TIRE GENERAL, ETC--Ci7,-
ci7tNati, Oct Gen. Scott left Madison, Indi.
ana, last evening, at half-past seven o'clock, on
board the Steamer Lady, Franklin, Captain
Iusker, for Cincinnati The citizens of Madison
conducted Scott to the boat in large numbers
and the embarkation was made midst the firing
OF cannon and the music of several bands
Much enthusiasm was manifested in Indiana all
along the shore.
Among those on board the boat was Governor
Letchcr, of Kentucky, lately from Mexico, and
on his way to Washington, and the Hon J. Clio
yer, late l, 5, Consul to Mexico also on the road
10 Washington. A large number of citizens
from Louisville, and Il deputation from the Gin
cnnnti Committee, who went to Louisville after
Gen. Scott left, were also on board
At several points along shore bonfres were
lighted, Illuminating Ohio almost the entire
distance to Carrolton When We reached Car
roton, Ky. dense fog had descended and ii
was found imprnctcable to go further that
night Indeed, the lights of the numerous
torches and bontres OH shore and at the landing
alone prevented the boat from running on the
bank. On reaching the wharf, it was found to
contain nearly thousand people, assembled to
greet General Scott The General had retired
10 rest, and nndressed but so loud We're the
calls Of the people, that he awoke, and came out
IN deck in his dressing gown, to address few
words of thanks to the citizens. Having been in
ais first sleep, the fog had a very bad effect On
him, and rendered him quite rnwell to. day so
much so as to prevent his receiving welcome
from, or addressing his thanks to, the citizens of
Iarrolton.
The boat laid over at CaIrolton all night and
left early this morning as soon MS The fog lifted
AT Warsaw, Aurora, and several other ports AT |
which the boat touched, very large numbers Of
citizens assembled, all of whom were most en- |
thusiastic in their reception of General Scott. |
Towards the afternoon, the indisposition of |
the General grew more serious, and it was found |
ut last to be imprudent for him to 90 on deck
md address the people along the shore. Gov. |
4etcher therefore addressed the various gather
ngs on behalf Of the General, informing them
# his sudden illness.
About five miles from Cincinnati the mail boat
ike, with many Cincinnatans on board, came |
llongside. when they were transferred to the |
lady Franklin. Shortly after, another boat, |
oaded to the waters edge with passengers, and |
for the occasion met and joined the |
ompany. Nearer the city third boat, also |
rowded, came up, turned and struck into line |
IN nearing the city, the rs commenced peal |
NJ forth salutes, and the .evec and buildings |
we're discovered completely covered with dense
mass of human beings The streets also ap-
,eared thronged, as viewed in perspective from
he river. The troops were drawn up, music |
'laying, colors flying, and every boat along the
evee deckcd out with flags, and covered with
m latt No,