The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
HIS ARRIVAL AT BALTIMORE.

II having been understood that Gen Scott would leave
Washington yesterday afternoon his way West in the
discharge of official duty imposed upon him rs the
head Of the Army Board number of the Whg Central
Committee. with other whg gentlemen assembled at the
depot in the evening for the purpose Of receiving him
On the arrival Of the he met by Dr. II Thomas
Capt. France Mesrs Lnckete, Travers ard others of
the Central Committee and by them Introduced to the
people who had esgery gathered around with many of
whom be exchanged cordial personal greetings onleav
ing depot the City Hotel the crowd knitted ia hear
cheers for OF Lundys Lane On his arrival at
the hotel becoming known Of our citizens embraced
the opor unity OF being presented to him. and hundreds
with agentlemanly urbapiy and kindness which seemed
10 be and no doubt was highly appreciated pleasant
incident the presentation Of large number of gem
t from North Carolina, guests ut the hotel, who
gladly a,aied themselves Of the opportunity Of calling
upon Gen. Scott and assuring him of the devotion of
In the evening the Central Scott Club assembled at
their quarters and to the number Of several hundred,
the hotel where they presented 10 Gen
Scott who received them cordially and expressed his
qualification in exchanging greetings with them Before
leaving the club Joined in three hearty cheers for Gen
Scott During the whole evening and up to late hour
when the General retired from exhaustion the throng Of
those anxious to be presented continued unaoated and
the most gratifying enthusiasm and good feeling was
manifested. Among those present were many gentlemen
from the Southern states, now in our city
Several of these who had served in the Mary Reg
ment under Gen. Scott in Mexico. were introduced aud
the evident pleasure with which they hailed their old
General and the interest which he manifesed in the in
quiries he made Of them formed pleasant episodes which
highly enjoyed by all who witnessed them. All
received by Gen Scott with dgnifcd yet cordial
pest impression upon the many who for the first time,
had the opportunity ofpaying their respects to the dis
ting uisbed commander.
At q late hour in the night AT the instance Of the
State Central Committee General Scott serenaded by
yolandts full band. who assembled opposite his apart
performed several appropriate airs in their usual
masterly style The Scott Campaign Club were also
present and sung a numberof songs The occasion at
tracred large attendance of enthusiastic wings whose
hearty cheers not wanting in doing honor to their
nominee.
General Scott goes West far Cincinnati aud the
Blue Lick Springs, Kentucky the object OF his journey
being the election Of site for the proposed Western MI
litary Hospital provision for which was made by Con
eress during its late session General Wool aud Brga
der General Lawson associated with him in the dis
charge Of this duty He will leave here in the train this
morning by way Of the Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail-
rosd for Pittsburg where he will arrive Friday and
from thence be will proceed to Cleveland and Columbus
lie will probably be absent from Washington ten or
twelve days returning by of the Lakes and stopping
at West Point.
DEPARTURE FROM BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, September 10 1852.
General Scott left this morning for the West by way OF
Pittsburg His reception here quite enthusiastic He
will consent to public receptions on his route