Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1852-10-02
Reception of General scott.
70. s. JOurnal.

Reception of General Scott.
A telegraphic dispatch announced to our
citizens that General Scott left Cleveland in
in the cars, yesterday morning for this city,
and that he would arrive in the express train
about five O'Clock. Steps were Immediately
taken to give him a cordial reception. A
committee consisting Of Messrs. English. May
or. Mccoy. President of the City Council,
Hon. Joseph Ridgeway. Col. Noble, VIM
Armstrong, Gen. olmsted. N. H. Swayne,
Robt. Mel, H. B. Darlington, T. v. Hyde,
and John Chance, we're selected to do the
honOrs Of the occasion.
The artillery squad was on the ground
ready for salute. Machold's Brass Band,
and the Chippewa Glee Club. were also there.
An immense throng of citizens filed the de-
pot. and surrounded the buildings on all sides.
About Eve O'Clock. the discharge of cannon
annouced the approach of the train contain
ing the illustrious Hero and patriot As the
cars entered the depot long, loud. and en-
thusiastic shout went up. The Band struck
up "Hail Columbia and amid great excite
ment and enthusiasm. General Scott descen-
ded from the cars and entered the carriage
prepared for his reception. The appearance
Of the General on the outside, was a signal
for anther enthusiastic shout OF welcome.
A procession was formed and the vast con-
course took up the line of march for the Neil
House Arriving. the General dismounted
and assembled to tie balcony. The music
ceased. when another general and enthusias-
lis shout of welcome went up to heaven.
General Scott then addressed the assem-
bled multitude as follows
FELLOW CoUNTRYMEN.--I cannot find
words to express the emotioions which feel
on receiving such welcome from the citizens
OF the capital Of Ohio. The cheers, the de-
monstrations of such a vast assembla2e of
men as that now see before me. in the heart
OF the Empire State Of the West, might itly
be bestowed on the first man of the age. l
can claim no merit to enGtle me to such honors.
1t is true, during long public life of more
than forty years have taken part in many
transactions of national Importance. and it
would be an unpardonable affectation in me
to assume that had not rendered some ser
vice TO my country which might excite the
appreciation of my countrymen. From my
earliest youth, dnring my whole life, it has
been my aim-my ambition so to serve my
country as to merit its appreciation. must
receive this demonstration as an indication
that in some degree my efforts have been sue
cessfnl. Great cheering.I
Ny friends, do not intend to speak to you
on political topics. In the large assemblAge
before me there are doubtless many who diff
fer from me in political sentiments. | am
proud to receive their welcome.-I would
not on any occasion like the present introduce
subjects which might be unpleasant to any.
The object of my Journey is not ola political
character. 1t relates to the public service, and
the public charity.-It is to select site in
Kentucky, and near Cincinnati, of an Asylum
for the worn out and in6rm soldiers, both Of
the regular and vonunteer force.
Having no other subject to speak of than
to thank you for your great kindness, may
say from the depths of my heart. that for all
have done in public life, for my hardshiPs
or suffering | may have endured in the SER
vice of my country, am amply repaid in the
appreciation of my countrymen.
Again. my countrymen, thank you for
such manifestation on this. to me, great
and glorious occasion. Immense cheering.
After bowing again he retired, when he was
introduced to the multitude who were crow
ding around him, eager to grasp the hand of
the brave old veteran. who for forty years has
periled his life in the defence Of his country's
aag.
The evening was spent in the free and
friendly social intercourse with our citizens.
All the stories about his aristocracy. his
pride, his naughty bearing, are forever scat
tered to the winds in this city. Thousands
now see him for the first time, and there is but
one expression of admiration at the unusually
proper ard happy manner in which he has
discharged the delicate duties imposed on
him by his position.
To-day General Scott proceeds TO Chilli
cothe, on his road to Maysville, kentucky,
where he is to meet General Wool, and =
Commission. for the purpose of locating
military Hospital, His visit to Columbus
will long be remembered.
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