The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-22
THE REPUBLIC.
Movements OF General Scott.
From the Netp York Times.

from Me Nep fOrk Tunes,
DEPARTURE FOB NEwARK-ANp THE RECEPTION
deputaton of the citizens Of Newark were in
troduced to the General who shook them most cor
/ daily by the hand. After inquiring about the
Generals health, and complimenting him on his
robust appearance, they escorted him to their city
in the mail trains. Upon reaching Newark, the
depot was surrounded by thousands of people, who
raised vociferous cheers. There were two military
companies, with bands of music; and the General
was esco rted through the streets to the Park in the
interior Of the city, where he was received by ex-
Governor PENNISaToS, whose remarks were elo-
quent. and brought forth echoes Of applause. Gov
P. spoke as follows
"GENERAL ScoTT You have, we know, adopt
ed our State long since as the home OF yourself
and family, and that adoption, can say, has been
an honor conferred upon us. Your brilliant vic
tories in the defence Of your country instilled
upon us throughout the United States, and we feel
therefore feel confident we will crown you with
victory the second day Of November next,
when you will be chosen to preside over the desti.
MES OF this great country: You, we all know,
stood up for US in trying times, and we tpiU now
stand up for you. Long and loud cheers.l We
regard you with feelings of no ordinary charac-
ter II affords US the most infinite pleasure when
we behold you, and observe that old age makes no
inroad upon your bold and noble 'front.' Tcheers;l
and God grant you may long live IN enjoy the
came good health we find you in to- day. We re-
gard you, General, as a true and unflinching
friend of the Constitution and the Union; and
from your past career in the battles of our coun-
try no human being for a moment doubt your
adherence to all that is dear to the people of this
great and glorious Republic. The name Of Win.
Held Scott, my dear sir, Is emblazoned on the
stars and stripes Of our country. [Cheers Now,
felow-citizens, will conclude my remarks, and
introduce to you the General who ia one Of Anne
rica's brightest stars in existence"
The Ex-Governor was oheered repeatedly, and as
| he wi he tha
platform; and he advanced the air rung with
cheers, and cries of"Go on, go on, General"
| THs GESERAL's REPLY.-At the conclusion of
the eloquent speakers remarks, the crowd had
largely increased in numbers, and as the old hero
came forward he was greeted with three cheers
which were unanimously given. The General then
drew near to the front Of the platform, and ad-
dressed the vast conc OF people in clear, dis
tnct tone, as follows:
"MY FRIENDS AND FFLLow. CITIZENS OF THE
STATE OF New JERSEY: am inspired with
the feelings Of home, and sweet home is not far
distant; these feelings cannot resist giving vent
to. ! am now within five miles of my adopted
home, where my family are surrounded by kind
friends and neighbors. ] have, you know just
been addressed by your powerful and eloquent fell
low. citizen, TO whom you are so warmly attached;
and say how shall reply to his able remarks, and
address your gladdened: looking countenances I"
| The speaker alluded to the Constitution and the
| Union as follows 81 would say that have always
been devoted servant of my country, and have
been ready to die by the Constitution, laws, and
| institutions Of this great and glorious nation, and
have always protested my devotion to the Union,
tohich haze been ready and oilling to Defend
! [Vociferous cheers, and cries of Yes, We know
that As to the services, dear friends. to my
country, they were commenced at early manhood,
| when made slight vow to God that, if spared,
| would do something for the welfare of this great
country. Since then have labored hard and dill.
gently for the best interests of this nation, and
feel as if had done something when such troops
Of friends appear spontaneously before me. This
| 10 inspiring, and a suitable soldiers reward If
on my death-bed, | would feel that my services
were appreciated by my fellow men, and also that
had been amply rewarded by the feeling shown
Inc far and near. But enough of this, esteemed
| friends. have been on tour, but not political
| one, for ! mingle not with politics; and, fellow
citizens, allow Inc TO offer you thousand thanks
Tor the kind, spontaneous greeting shown me to-
| day.
| The General stood erect and firm, and closed
| with beautiful eulogy on the fine soldierly ap-
pearanoe of the German Rfemen' and the "Con-
| tinentals," who were before him.
| Cheers Tor General WINFIELD ScoTT and Scorr
and GRAHAM were freely given by the dense
crowd; and tho General then escorted to q
close carriage by the gentlemen before named,
and proceeded to visit the families of Mayor Quinn
| by, ex Governor Pennington, and others, in vari-
Gus parts of the city
About three O'Clock in the afternoon the General
dined at the Mayors mansion, and at four O'Clock
took his departure for the residence of bis family
in Ellzabethtown, whittier he proceeded in an open
barouche, drawn by four beautiful horses, and was
escorted by cavalry and large body of citizens
foot and horseback.
Reception at Philadelphia.