New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-16

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for the compliment, and then escorted to his
room.
Gov Seward having been loudly called for,
appeared the balcony, and nf,er being greeeed with
chcere sud: Ny neghbors AMI friends this il not
time nor occesion for 10 spcak 70 you. IA Voice:
Why noti Because il il unnecessary. ! Will make
single reflection. Scarcely four months ago gathered
at the depot to pay TIE tribute Of respect ana affection
to the mortal remains 4 the greatest Of American
Statement ieu their way TO their final Resin pace
at Ashlend-ICheers for TIC memory Of Henry Clay.
To-day receive among Ourselves in full lire, stature
and proportions end health fcheersl the greatest Of
American heroes since the Revolutionary age. lCheers
SO one passeth away end another comes Let all good
men and patriots ke courage then, and be assured that
II the American people, preserve virtue, the
race OF public benefactors cannot become extinct
When Mr. Seward retired, loui calls were
made for Hon Christopher Morgan, who appeared and
addressed few weltimed remarks TO the crowd b.
Loudly cheered After be had concluded calls were
made for Gen Lawrence of Syracuse TIE gentleman
replied in short but pertinent speech, which waswell
received
The General then took the carriage and call
ed at the rcfidonccs Of Gov Seward and Hon Christie
pher Morcan after which he escorted back 70 the
Exchange Hotel, whore dinner wa waiting Governor
Seward prc sided the table On hs night Cen Scott
was seated and his left the Hon. b. r. Hail. our wor-
tv Mayor After the company had partoken Of the rich
reptst provided ny mine host Gen. Wood Of the Ex-
chenge the cloth removed and Gov. Seward gave
the following toast Wtnted Sc0t-Ihc ds'ehder ana
extender Of his country.
The sentiment was received with loud ap-
plause and Gen Scott offered the following;
"4ubmn-Late lovely VILLAGE, and now not a deserted
/ village but pOpulOus and fourishlng CITY,
After the ceremonies at the dinner table
were over Gen Scott introduced to the Committee
from Syracuse whom company with large number oil
citizens escorted the General 10 the depot
where he babe adieu 10 the people OF AuDurf ana pro
cce6ed On bis journey.
The demonstration in this city was marked
throughout by spirit of enthusiasm WHICH we never,
On any occasion surpassed. Notwithstanding the
] hat ed
morning there was large representation OF people In
attendance from the different towns in the county Ey-
eIyhing passed of in good order, and we believe with
10 accident
The Escort Committee from Syracuse, upon
their arrival here proceeded the residence OF Gov
Seward for the purpose Of paying their respects to him
They were cordially received Ill. ~. 1870
Long before the period of the arrival large
crowd had assembled nj the railroad depot 10 give
hearty reception. Delegations from Oswego and nu,
merOus other places in attendance, and heightened
the general enthu asm The workshops were deserted
and the stores empty all attention being directed
toward another quarter. The military were drawn up
On Market-square. where also multitude were assem-
bled Owing TO some unknown hndrance the train was
delayed till 800 O'clock when the ringing OF the bell an
nounced their approach salute was imueda.ey dis
charged and the military escort headed by Cen Brown,
proceeded 10 the in which Gen. Scott was seated
As he made his appearance he greeted with deaen-
ing applause and was conducted to stand before the
City Hall
The MayOr then addressed him as follows
General Scott NY fellow citizens have conferred on
the honor and the pleasure OF receiving you and In
their behalf give you heartfelt and cordial welcome
TO city In behalf OF my fellow citizens extend 10
YOU hearty welcome For many years you have occu
pied elevated position among the distinguished men
Ofour country whose fame Is the common property OF
the nation IN The tented field you have attracted the
attention and gained the plauds of your cOuntryman
without distinction of party or sect All have
been ready to yield you the NEED OF praise
for The important and arluOus duties that the
pxiOp of
imposed upon you. learn with great satisfaction that
YOU are on your return from your errand tor selecnng
site for military hospital and decrepd sodiers-0ne OF
the nobest works in which our Government can be en-
gogcd / would also acknowledge our obligatons TO you
for the opportunity which you have given us 70 take you
by the hand and express our approval OF your lathlu
and devoted in your country service May your
future life be pleasant and agreeable IA your past mas
been credtabe TO your country Permit me- III conciu
sion TO welcome you midst, and 70 express the
hope that your visit viii be mad pleasant and agreeable
TO which Gen. Scott replied
Mr. Mayor and fellow citizens of Syracuse: In The
midst OF this city and of this vast population which
see around me, again behold miracle which could
be beheld by traveller going round the world cx-
copt in America. | have passed through here wnen
hardly house was be seen in this neighborhood
passed along again. and few houses greeted the NieW'
and now civ covers the ground This Is growth al
most beyond companion. In Europe there IS not cty
OF this size which has not been the growth OF centuries
Here your city sprung though II were IRON the very
earth on which it Glands But fellow citizens, the wealth
er is Indictment and will not detan you many minutes
return YOU my thanks, my heartfelt thanks for THIS
greetng-this spontaneous gfeetmg Oh respecl loI an
old soldier. ] return you my thanks my couhrymrh'
and YOU my fair countrywomen, who are here 10 unte
in this greeting To you, also tender my achnowI-
edgements citizen soldiers Of Syracuse, Tor your pres
enCe Your military appearance does yO1 hohOIi WIN
YOU il were easy to win field too, was volunteer
commenced my career as a highprvate. must now
conclude as am nearly exhausted, and am not OUT 10
make speeches have not turned 10 the night or 10 the
left TO attend public meetings but have been met with
spontaneous assCmblngs of people all along my route
people coming cut to greet an old public servant reI
nit wish the richest blessings on YOU uOu oiess
you all. Farewell 60,
He was constantly interrupted with loud APP
plause
AS the General closed. his eve fell upon Aaron
Byrd, who had served, end been wounded, at Lundy
! Lane Bridgewater and Queenstown The Chief and
the soldier intcrchanged greetings amidst the synpa-
/ thetc cheers OF the audience
! A procession was then formed, and marched
through the principal streets stopping nj the Syracuse
/ House The Military Companies were then drawn up,
and the General appeared on the balcony and spoke as
| follows:
Ihave been much delight with the appearance OF the
milutly Companies present this OCCASION Your ap
peerai ce slows that yCu have studied tactics ami
should not be ashamed 70 exhibit you in contrast wh
any military Company in Ncw'York fhladsiphla Q.
Boston | am thankful for your attendance, Dut must
/ bid you adiCu Tor the present Happiness DC your
! present and future portion. Farewell!
On entering the house, the General was
waited upcn by John C. Rice, Of Oswego, VINO intro
duced the Oswcgo and Fulton observation-disclosures
him thus e -
General Scott Allow me Sir, the pleasure OF pre-
scptinr 10 you delegation Of citizens from Oswego
I County We come, Sir, as citizens OF common coun
ry to ray respects to citizen soldier VINO mas won
our admiration by long lie devoted TO his country
service We Sir from the shores ot Lake ONTARIO
With the stirring and thrilling scenes enacted IN its vi
ciniiy yCu are acknowledgements, Queenstown ana
/ Lundys Lane with are "househod words. Inc
honor they gave county Is common property We
should net be unnindul OF him whose energy and skill
cCntril utcd much raise the tagging spirits OF our
devoted soldcry and who first ght them the practical
lesson that British bayoncts invncblc We re-
member You only the leader Of our arIn against
| foreign fee, lut remember yOu a. a statesman
and colder by your presence and counsel restoring
peace and quiet On cur Northern frontier We should
have been most happy had your engagements permitted
Won 10 iurn rom Your 10 visit 10 have greeted
ION Nv cu- own fir side We rc-11t that "a a