Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-09
GENERAL SCOTT IN KENTUCKY


ed Louisville The progress Of the General between
these points was but repetition of the hearty well
come which he has received at nearly every step of
his westward tour. In speech to the citizens of
Frankfort, the General affirmed his devotion to the
Union, and took occasion to compliment the State
OF Kentucky upon her devotion to the best interests
OF the country He also alluded in feeling terms to
the death Of HENRY CLAY. At Louisville, Gen.
SCOTT was first welcomed by Mayor SPEED and
afterward BY Mr. CRITTENDEN, and replied briefly,
making passing alluson to the Presidential canvass
su6loin photographic report of these interesting
proceedings: itaa N-
FRANKFoRr, THURSDAY, Sept. 80.
Gen. scorr and suite left Lexington at o'clock NJ,
by railroad for Frankfort where be arrived at 81 o'clock
AS the train reached Frakfort, guns were fired, and
other demonstrations of rejoicing were evinced by the
people assembled at the depot. -FAdi
AS soon as the stopped, Hon. JAMES HARLAN and
Committee Of the citizens entered the carriage and
oeved Gen. ScoTr from the hands Of the Committee which
had accompanied him from Lexington. fsa
The Scott Guards, Of Georgetown and the Governors
Guards, of Frankfort the ground and admirable
order was observed. The line was then formed and
marched to the Capitol - Ell Esq ton -ieE
Generals scorr and Wool, accompanied by the Com
mittee, assembled the steps
When Hon. JAMES HARLAN spoke as follows:
GENERAL ScorT GENERAL WooL In accordance
WIN an act Congress- imposing upon the important
duty OF selecting site for asylum for infrm and dis
abled soldiers you have visited this State. In antcpa
ton Of the honor and pleasure Of meeting their dstin
guished this vast assembage Of your nd
hiring countrymen have forth with willing hearts to
give you warm and cordial reception. In their behalf
and their honored organ, tender you sincere welcome
p their Inequalities, We rejoice to see you for thus
before eyes you bring minds the many glorious
with which your history is identified Indeed you
have been upon the active theatre of life for years
derng valuable and patriotic services your country So
long the history of the last with Great Britain and
that of the late with Mexico exists, your names win
ever be remembered with pride Kentucky has been
called the dark and bloody ground. Seventy years
the very spot you have just visited OF the Lower
Blue Lcks the early settlers of this country engaged
in the sanguinary battle known in the history Of In
dian warfare The bodies of about hundred and sixty
as brave shouldered rifle left dead
the field Fatal that day to our people, the sur
yvors persevered and finally drove the savages to the far
West, and you behold prosperous country which
little than hafa century ago was vast wilderness
The associations gentlemen of your past lives pleas
ing Kentuckians admiring, we do your bril-
liant qualities, and feeling just pride in whatever con-
tributes to the glory and greatness Of
try and admiration is confined not alone the Incl
dents Of your public career but extends to the
dabe purity of your course citizens in private lfe
Gentlemen, permit to say there is feeling which
pervades the breasts of the people of this
and that is the Constitution and the Union Of these
States Political parties may differ questions of State
and National policy but, whenever the identity of the
Union is threatened either by domestic traitors or foreign
foes party lines will be eaced and all will be ready to
rally around the flag of their common country and do
battle in her Honored we by your visit,
and rejoicing to you, in the Of the citizens OF
this city and county and Of the persons here assembled
tender you cordial welcome to the capital of Kentucky
To which Gen. ScoTT replied o ''t1g
FELLOW CITIZENS AND NY FAIR CoUyTRYwoMEY Happy
indeed am to find myself in your midst 1t is proud
moment in my history in which stand upon the threshold
of the capital of Kentucky, surrounded by such vast
assemblage Of her intelligent and patriotic citizens and
thus receive The spontaneous greeting extended to me
through your eloquent organ, in whom, am proud to
say, recognise ancient and a valued friend Need
say that all these events fill with delight Need
say that my obligations to Kentucky great as my
remembrances of Kentucky are fraugh with gratfca-
ton Her State abounds with patriots and heroes and
preeminenty she stands among her sister States from
the time of Daniel Boone through the Of Shelby and
the glorious ScottI mean Governor Scott, the hero
famed in the Revolutionary war---down to my time
down the days when had the honor Of the advantage
of standing side by side with Kentuckys valiant sons
opposed to British regulars and to Mexican myrads.
Yes, Kentuckys have done their whole duty,
have proved themselves equal to any emergency and
capable of conending with any troops in the world
has been my lot to with Them among others and
will fail to bear witness to their yaor and their
discipline. need not however refer to the deeds OF
your valiant in Mexco-deeds which funiliar to
you all need not speak of that bloody fedo which
many of your relatives slain. need not speak
OF Buena VISTA Tor one IS was actively engaged
that occasion He will tell you Of the zeal Of Ken
uckians that occasion. He viii speak of the heroes
who fell that glorious day But may say, with PRIDE
that il has been lot to upon other occasions with
Kentucky's valiant may refer, with swelling
heart her gallant Campbell, by whose side fought,
and whose eyes, alas closed with my own hands in
/ death
| But why dwell upon these scenes? 1t does not need
words of mine to prove that Kentucky is the first State
in war; the first State in peace and always the first in
devotion 10 glorious Union That devotion peryades
n classes Of her citizens it evident in her soldiers and
in her statesmen and in it embodied in all its ervor
depth in the person Of that most eminent of her sons
the great and who has recently taken
his departure from these of EARTH and left sad
ness the hearts If the Of Kentucky And he has
left blank in the councils Of the nation And who is
there here that does not love this glorious Union with
deep and lasting Affection Not one. And l. too,
an humble and devotee of that Union. l. too,
would stand firmly by her side, whether threatened by
domestic traitors foreign foes. have not, perhaps,
the power say that this Union shall not be dissolved
while survive; but say that it shall not be
thrown and leave survivor To the last hour Of my
life will defend it, alike from Northern and Southern
fanatcism. | say this idle boast have said il
in the hour of darkness and Of peril and therefore may
repeat in these hours Of peace of enjoyment and pros
perity. Rgt
But my friends must conclude. For this reception
thank you all, my countrymen and by this term, per-
NIT say, include all classes Democrats, Wings,
native born and adopted citizens for have doubt
Of all parties here who have come forward welcome
old soldiers to your midst Gen. Wool moderate
Democrat, and not bigoted or infatuated Wing
may then address you ALL when return you thanks, as
do sincerely and truly for your kindness Thanks
my fellow citizens, thanks to one and all.
Loud cheers given the General concluded, and
Gen. Wool then called forth, and made a few very
happy remarks in response
Gen SooTT then proceeded the cemetery. preceded