Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-10-16
j, GEN. scOtt's speech 1H
At THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY sHow, KENTUCKY.

After the applause had subsidized, Gen.
SCOTT rose, and was greeted by a hearty
outburst Of enthusiasm. lie said: Mr..
President and Gentlemen Directors, my
fair couutry-women and fellow-ci,izens Of
Kentucky in generate is a proud thing
for me, as well as my associates in arms.
to stand before you on an occasion like the
present. II is one of the most agreeable
incidents Of my life that / CHANGED to be
here at this time for, until I approach.
ed this immediate vicinity, I was not
aware Of the grand assemblage about to
take place in this central part Of Bourbon
county. The pleasure being unexpected.
is 80 much the more gratifying to my feel
ings. In respect to the eloquent address
just spoken in honor Of my associates and
myself, 1t Is enough TO say we are grateful
and most thankful for the hospitality ex.
tended to us.
/ have known something OF the events
Of Kentucky before now. Your eloquent
president has alluded to the deeds of arms
Of the three old soldiers who are now
before you. Gentlemen, Kentucky 10 not
the place in which TO ground claims to
extraordinary distinction in deeds of arms.
Military heroes are too general among her
citizens. Through the wars with Great
Britain, and more recently with Mexico.
they have been distinguished on every
field. and have, by their valor, contributed
greatly to the success Of the American
arms. Upon this soil, then, and in such
an assembly as this, it is vain for any SOL
der to lay claim to unusual distinction
among men who are born to arms, and
ever great in deeds Of rms. / need not
make any reference to my poor faculties
as a public speaker-faculties which I
have never had opportunity or inclination
to cultivate.
Again / am reminded that l now before
citizens who excel all others in their pow
er of oratory, and instheir able statesmen
like qualities. It is indeed a happy thing
to find ourselves in the midst of presence
such as this in Kentucky, celebrated for
the beauty of her forests, for the fertility Of
her soil; celebrated. in fact, for. every
thing; great in the growth of cattle, great
in the growth Of horses, and still greater
in the growth Of women and men Of the
first eminence ard worth. Oh, that / had
a voice to reach you all. Oh, that I had
some of those gifts Of ~eloquence which
would enable me to convey TO you the
warmth and sincerity Of my feelings. My
conntrywomen and countrynen now III
my view, will, however, understand and
appreciate these feelings, and receive my
heartfelt thanks for the kindness they hare
extended 10 me. W
The General concluded amidst very EN-.
thusiastic cheers.
Gen. Wool was called for and said il
was not characteristic Of him to be taken
by surprise, as he certainly, was on this
occasion, not on account Of the hospitality
Of K~entnckians. whom he knew to be 40
generous as brave, but because of mex
pected honors conferred upon him. These
he attributed 10 the fact Of his being now
travelling on pubic business. in company
with one so distinguished IS their chief.
He alluded briefly and happily % "HARRx
OF the West" and other brilliant names ~
history oflhe State, and was much applaud
ed Throughout his address.
The exhibition of articles in domestic
industry offered for premiums was then
proceeded with The display was unusually
fine for this State, and spoke well for tho
Industry and taste Of the Kentucky ladies'.
Gen. ScoTT aud suite remain OH the
ground. and are engaged in viewing art.-
cic- and receiving iIitroductions.