The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-11

become the guest Of the democratic party, while
at Frankfort. and stating that deputstion, headed
by the Governor Of the State, would meet him
at the cars, and conduct him to his quarters
We left Lexington quietly by the morning
train, snd proceeded to. Frankfort. There was a
large crowd assembled at this place. two distinct
demonstrations being In progress-the one to vel
come General Scott, comprising, OF course, all the
whige Of the town and surrounding country, and the
other in honor of Wool, got up Independently by the
democracy of the city There was the usual amount
of speech making, General Scott returning thanks,
according to the rule laid down. to 'all bis country
men wings and democrats, native born or adopted"
the ufual amount of firing, singing shouting and
qusrrelling There were two political meetings.
whig and one den ouratic. and both well at
tendtd-tbere was the usual eflervescence OF enthu.
sasm, created by an al bauD, application of strong
diinks-and then every decent person went ID bed,
and as many us were able went TO sleep. These lat
ter, however, formed but an Insignificant fraction
OF the whole, the greater portion being kept awake
by the hdeous shIieks and ceilings OF debau ,hees
Frankfort is really beautiful place 1t is entirely
surrounded by hills. and is built beside the Ken
lucky river The cemetery is Of the most sp!oa-
oid spots ever behed, and itch in interesting
sociations upon which dare not touch at least io
the present letter, lest ] encroach too hberaAy
upon your always valuable spaca.
From Frankfort we proceeded by rail to Louis
vile, ut which city very stirring demonstration
was made regular procession being prepared,
and large number OF idlers turning out to
the show. Your telegraphic correspondent
is along, and ] presume, keeps you posted
in the say iDgs and dongs | need only add, there
fore, lest it should have escaped his observation
that all the rea! enthusiasm manifested was whom
General Wool appeared to respond the call Of the
people He was greeted by cheer which rose far
above any other noise made that eyentful day.
The Grant candidate and his companions put up ut
the Louisville Hotel, kept by Mr. Kean, and Of
course did the same, being fond OF politics, and
desrous OF following in the wake Of great men
In this instance, at least have my ward for the
house splendid one and conducted in xception-
able style Shortly after our arrival here, it became
evident that Wool was again going 20 monopolze
the lions share of public ate ntion This vas too
much for the Commander-in- Chief to endure, and
so the subordinate straightway received marching
orders, and PEELED put out for other parts
Wool accordingly started on Friday evenings boat
for Cincinnati, leaving the field clear for Scott.
fatality, however, appears to attend the present
movement. Here, as at every other stopping place,
Scott is progressing backwards" He has been
of Louisville, and every man destitute of white
vest and gold fob chain has been excluded. This
has cos HIM host of good sturdy votes, which
might otherwise have been cast for him in Novem-
Der. desperate strain after capital was made on
Sunday it is true, but some what too bareficed to
succeed. General Scott attended divine worship Mt
the Catholic Church, This great condescension
appears however only to have awakened ;adgnation
in the breasts Of the Irish population, who detest
above all things that their religion should be made
a subject of rdicule overheard one son of the
had passed, "ATrah, sure, an he's smart but he
can't come Irish over a rale Paddy, be Jabers!"
But my letter grows too lengthy. From this place
Scott proceeded to stump part of Indiana, and then
goes on to Cincinnati, from which point you shall
hear from me again. SPECTATOR.