The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-15

H1ovsnAents Of Gea. Sect.
ARRIVAL AT LoCKPORr- GREAT EHrHysIAsN
LocKronr. Got IL 1859
Cen Scott arrived at this place this morning. In the
eight O'Clock train " cars from the Pals Thousands Of
Our ctlreAs had assembled at the depot and their reos
cd sh outs, with tbs firing OF eannoH announced bis A.
rival
The General, accompanied BY the Committee Of Wei
come proceeded In carriage to the American Hotel In
front Of which an immense people number
ing at isast Eve thousand, were assembled.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, and the air was
rent with cheers the hero aghted from the carriage
He proceeded to the balcony, where no welcomed In
an eloquent and neat address by T. I. Plager, Esd
THE GENERALS SPEECH
General Soorr replied fellows: My friends and Eel
low citizens II Lockport- nave not becu in your towa
befsr for many years and am happy TO suh marx
I'd evidence OF prosperity and rapid growth Its bat
lev since the pioneers OF this country pitched their
tents in wilderness: aud before the fruits
Of industry and which characterized those
carly settlers There "Reminiscences connected with
your countryside country OF Niaears-whoh serve to
kinde within my bosom sentiments Of gratitude 1t
your frontier forty odd years ago that
gagged ~ sanguisafy conflict with many Of your citizens
10 the defence Of our .countrys rights; and can.
not forget the valuable assis auce rendered
4 q
nent OF lasting fsme-a great work Of internal i'm
provement passing through the bed Ut granite rocks
upeu which your beautiful town il built. Tha rapid
ohspges which eeem to mark ward progress are
truly astonishing indeed TO know aud appreciate your
position would KEEN necessary to pay you visit every
i've Fix years. l have OF this beautiful
country Of the West / basc just passed through the
great ate Of Ohio have there witnessed ike
prog cyeryihiD which tends to besutfy the
country ADD ean0ble its nhnbltsus But do appear
before you for the purpose Of making speech stand
fore you as traveller returning from the discharge OF
hts stai AMI "a nnrn
OF my fellow citizens This OCCASION happy for the
honor you have this day done me, grateful tho
eloquent manner in which this welcome has been ex-
tenacd by yolr speaker 1 thank you all my country
Of all par he's whether wings democrats for this
oS A0T come o 20 pay your RESPECTS 70 AZ
trust that distinction Is made this occssioa
tween wings and democrats. have nothing to say Of
party topics but. my couDtrsmen whether born upon
this soil adopted for your home thank you for this
friendly greeting aud proud to call you my couatry
l am proud OF the State Of New York the Emprs
State OF this glorious Union for it my hsme for
thirty years. join With you all with the most fervent
Accept my fsods the hearty thanks Of an old soldier
for this kino and sincere welcome and God bless and
Gerersi SCOTT then amidst the cheers OF the crowd
below, withdrew to the drawing OF the American
Hotel where be was introduced to the cit1cns, who
crowded around eager TO grasp the hand Of the old war
After taking short ride through the principal streets
Of the village he departed on the IL O'Clock train of
for Rochester.
THE GENERALS VISIT AND ADDRESS TO THE SCHOOL
CHILDREN OF LOCKPORT-AIEIvAL AT ROCKIES
TER, ETC.
ROCHESTER,, Oct Ia, 1867
The Rochester delegation including the supervisors Of
Monroe county went to Lockport this morning to meet
General Scott and escort him to this city.
Before leaving Lockport, General Scott visited the
Union School where he received by three hundred
pupils, who sang. at his entrance, ''Hai Columbia"
He addressed then as follows :-Gentlemen teachers.
and Young ladies and young gentlemen lockport
Union scheol have seen, in my lite mauy pleasant
things but rarely 80 spectacle rs that now be-
fore me-so large and interesting body Of the rising
eeEcrsicn placed here in pursuit of that knowledge
which makes them useful in this world The greatness Of
nation depends not upon its great men its great
deeds, but upon the careful early educa.io of the
youth ibe mothers lessons continue often an ad-
vanced but the lessons rece in the public school
science morals, literature and, above all religion,
stute true national greatness With such education
We may hope 70 Union rise to the greatest emil
nence Thrice honored the Umpire State that takes
such excellent care Of her children salute the Sing
generation as parent and grand parent God bless
the chldron-God bless the boys and their parents.
Would tina. could shower all the blessings that
upon the heads Of the children. God bless you all.
General Scott was then introduced to the teachers,
twelve fifteen in all Tho school then joined in
tho sopg. Farewell farewell It's a lonely sound
In bidding them adieu General Scott said Ny friends
-Ged trust will give you welcome to an eternal
home From tho bottom of my heart l say God bless
you all. FAREWELL
The concourse at the depo. was large The school
children gather cd about the cars and were additionally
greeted by the General
r.
On the route to this city at the villages OF Mddcport
Medina, Albion BrockpoIt and Spenccrport large
Scott with voc,ferous cheers discharges Of cannon aud
the ringing of bells.
: At spenoerport General John A. Granger and Hon.
Francis Granger Of Canandaigua. in waiting aud
they came on thence with Ger eral Scott.
EIcoME ROCHESTER,.
The gathering In Browns square, Rochester i'm
meDse. As the cars came in, the multitude thronged
about them and sent up shouts Of welcome when they
saw the General.
The procession formed consisting of the military
ard hIemen and numocr of carriages In the first Of
which General SCOTT rode. The streets lined with
people. who rent the heavens with cheers.
AT the City Hsu square General Scott was introduced
to the people.
sry us oilowsrhe embarrassing but agreeable duty
wolves upon ne General Scott Of rendering you sin
ce,e and cordial welcome TO this youthful city; and
so doing should do injustice to those have the honor
TO represent f failed say TINT the Thousands before
you feel highly honord in being permitted receive
who has done much for the glory and welfare Of
common country. We know that you have again aud
again received the thanks of the nation through official
representatives. yet trust you will not be insensble
10 this voluntary homage from the centre aud heart Of
Western New lo1k No remember sir your timely and
pacific when the angry feelings OF people all
along this frontier, involving us in with
the greatest power On earth. We remember, too With
grateful emocns your in settling The difficulties
connected with our Northeastern boundary, AMI nave
not forpo ten the eebtieness by which you back
Ievolted state to duty ana to Many OF Us
bel too With pride your youthful but glorious achieve
ments at Port George, at Chippewa and at Luniys
lane and all remember your triumphl progress from
NetaCiu TO the IaIis or the MonteSuma9 Your brill
liant achievements and military rcnova have called
forth the spontaneous shouts Of admiring millions
1t Is needless to recount your triuolphs. They
have been written by your conqusring sword in
the annals Of nations and will he handed down.
with eNuitation, to cur ohdIens children. Sir, we
welcome you not tire chiefain civilian but for that
generous and Lofty spirit commanding alike the aimira
ton OF the peaceful aud the humane npiring your
comrades with that unbounded copadeno. witch taught
them TO feel that the day Of battle the day Of DRY
Any aliuson TO the thrilling events which have charao
teizcd your history calls forth the patriotic emo.
tioDs, aud feel proud that such name must ever
stand forth in hold leef among the Of freedoms
fons-as one who in suLshne ana in storm stood ready
TO sccri6ce himself for the Union and that constitution
which hss made great pro porous happy nat co.
Again permit me TO repeat that welcome you most
cordially aud hope your short stay among as Will be as
acceptable 20 you a. it liz 10 us.
GENERAL SCOTT.
Gen ScorT replied briefly follows Fellow citizens
Of Rochester- Standing in this assembled multitude am
disposed 10 whore am Am 1, the centre Of Phi