Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-10-07
political.
From the Cleveland Herald Of The 22d ult
Gen. Scott among the People of
Ohio.

Gen. Scott among the People of
Ohio.
September 2lst was proud day for the
People Of Ohio, and proud day for WIN
rieLp ScoTr The General left Cleveland
IN the o'clock train for Columbus, and
al every stopping station on the route, the
people flocked To greet and welcome the
man who has filed the measure OF his coun.
tvs glory. His progress was iriumphal
march and the intensity of interest mani
tested at every point 20 see aud take by the
hand the Hero who had often led his couu-
uymen to victory and who j, now the Peo-
.e's candidate for the highest Office Ia their
ch, reminded Us of the Old Iippecanoe
tines, when The freemen Of OHIO rallied
wlh Overwhelming enthusiasm to the support
Of lhe yhfed aud good Harrison. and bore
him iu triumph from hls humble North Bend
C.bu TO the White House Gen. Scott
I'd. quail claims aud an equal hold upon
tie affections of the people OF our great
State and Dos accidental visit among them,
upon public mission of charity under O.
aa of Congress. has called forth express
saus OF regard and attachment from those
Of lhe masses who have been so fortunate
Is To see him on has hNug trip, such az
might well make proud the mightiest mon
aich. They have been the spontaneous Of
ierngs Of free people to distinguish SER
wees and lliustrious worth, dWested Of all
the cIap-trap Of politicians and arts Of dem
agogucs. plain, honest, brave old SOL
der, Gen. Scott met the Buckeyes as coun-
tvpen and equals, aud TO their loud huz-
1ls pended again aud again, the sincere
God bless you 70 Of grateful heart
Al Jacksonville. Gen. Scott shook hands
rom Dee car with all who could approach
bum during the brief stop, and at Yelling
lon be was heartily cheered as his tail, ven
efa5le form appeared upon the platform -
Gen $ briefly thanked his countymen for
their kind greeting, aud shook hands with
those who eagerly crowded around him AT
New London the people greeted him with
Ike cordially, and at Shelby be was re-
ceNed with the roaring Of cannon and the
shouts of welcome from mass meeting
multitude. The scene was a most ANNA.
ting one. Three trains black with people
met. and the platforms and grounds around
Tue great Depot we're crowded with men
Women and children, all eager to catch a
gIiapse of the Couqueror Of Mexico
The Gun Squad from Mansfield
and the Mansfield Band, sweled the
notes of graduation. So closely did tho
people press around the old veteran that b
was with difficulty he could reach the DIN
ing ball from the cars, aud ahen he left ih'
hai and stood upon the platform, sea o
grathed countenauces beamed upon hIn
/ all A foe o. b.t
subsidized, Gen. Scott with great feeling
said
My CouNrRYMEN II am very graelu
TO YOU for this enthusiastic demonstration O
YOUR regard, aud especially as do not ar
rarate to myself the iiaiterIug belief tha
this large assemblage Is composed exclu
syelv Of persons who agree with me IN pc
Hica sentiment You have come, no, a
Wings not as Democrats, not as Free Sol
ers. neither as Foreign or Native born CT,
Gems, but as Americans, to greet kindly a
old soldier, nearly worn out, who is passln
through your nourishing country Nor NJ
coUntFymen, do receive your salutatloT
as a politician. | have not come to sole
your votes. ! 90 on mission OF publi
charity, in obediance to an act OF Congres
to select a site for an Asylum for our wol
cut and disabled soldiers; but althouG
travelling on this public mission, shou
be false Ia my heart were to intimate tn
| am not deeply affected by these honei
unprepared aud generous expressions
Kindness from these cheerful and lntellige
faces before me.
My Counirymen, such evidences as the
Of Your appreciation, are far greater
ward than ! deserve; and whatever NAV
the future. can proudly regard myself
amply compensated for whatever OF hai
ship and toll may have encountered IN
service of my country
am most happy to have met with
some of my old brother soldiers, and c
only regret that am hurried away wIlh'
an opportunity 10 exchange salulauons
them more fully; for to them our coun
Is much more indebted for the success
our armies than to any services OF NINE
And must limit myself 10 what ! b
already said, and to a renewal OF my
found thanks for the great honor you h
done me on this occasion. God bless y
God bless you
At Gallon and Cardington the people
all classes shouted their welcome, and
briefly addressed by the object of their
gard. At Delaware station the woods
alive with the Delawares, and the b
speech of the General produced the VIII
hurrahs Such was the eagerness to sil
hands and exchange God bless 20
that the people chung upon the cars unit
dangerous motion. All along the line
people, old aud young, male and leu
seemed unwilling to part with Gen. ,
on so brief stay.
AT Columbus, the reception was as q
nlgcent as it was spontaneous. The ex
sIve depot and grounds were crowded
people, who made the welkn ring as ii