Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-11
GENERAL SCOTT IN LOUIS VILE.

| Gen, Scott, accompanied by Gen. Wool and the
remainder of his suite, arrived at Louisville ON
Friday morning. He was met, says the Louisvliie
journal, by an "mmense cortege, accompanied ny
the military companies, escorted to the coaches
CONTAINING len, Scott and Gen. Wool, from the de-
pot to the Louisville Hotel, amid the hnz2as ana
vaccinations of at least twenty Thousand persons.
We do not know that we ever before behelu such
enthusiasm in the streets OF Louisville. SIhe tIohs
filled several SQUARES and wherever the old chlei-
tain moved along, he was hailed with the widest
greetings, and thousands OF lovely countenances
beamed, and thousands OF handkerchies were waved
from the windows"
Gen. Scott and Gen. Wool, on arriving at the
hotel, were welcomed by John J. Crittenden, in
very felictous speech. Gen. Scott replied as follows
My fellouo- citi=ens Of Kentucky:
cannot be otherwise than profoundly sensible
of the honor conferred upon my distinguished friend
and fellow soldier and myself by the vast multitude
who are assembled 10 greet us. II Is now some
seven days since my foot touched the soil OF KEN
lucky its northern extremity and from That mo-
ment till the present. when stand in its metropo-
lis its noble and enthusiastic people have Sponta-
ncoIsly extended those marks of appreciation and
esteem, which will constitute the chiefconsoatons
of life devoted to the public service. That life IS
now near its close; but these manifestations oil the
esteem of viruous and intelligent people will be
the most abundant source of qualification which my
| future life can know. sf Ht FttNE
| 1t was my fortune, few days since, to attend
the great Agricultural Fair in the central portion OF
the Stlte, lntIe Ucutlu vast VI
the fair women and brave men of Aentucky-the
mothers, the children and the fathers OF the brave
children of your chivaric State, with whom have
served i'll battle.
Kentucky may not be, in fact is not, first IN the
arts Of peace, although she possesses wealthy,
industrious and progressive population; but have
long though and asserted and yet think and assert
that, in my opinion, no State of the Confederacy
has been eminent in the councils or iliustrl-
GUS in the military history my country.
STANDING before this titllQe, L do not be-
hold your prosperous city for the first time 1t has
long been known to me; the eyes oil many oil Its
citizens, my old friends and associates, are now
covered with the film of DEATH and most of the
lhronr below are wholly unknown; but l feel they
are not degenerate of the old race knew; and
under my command and that of my fellow soldier,
who stands by my side, they have proven their pa
ternity in other and far distant lands Your popu-
| latiou has Quintupled since last saw you-arts,
manufactures and wealth afford me, on every side,
the most striking proofs of your social progress and
prosperity and is with the most heartfelt sratiica-
ton witness these evidences oil your advancement
have been ordered to visit the West for the
purpose of dischargng n military duty, and, while
could not resist some response to the spontaneous
| exhibitions Of popular appreciation, by which my
friends and myself have been welcomed yet have
carefully refralnedirom touching at any point upon
any political topic whatever, and must Suil con-
fine myself strictly to the sphere OF remark here and
el>ew here, which have prescribed, and pretermlt
any illusions TO such subjects. ~
You, people of Kentucky, have to-day extended
n welcome which will be remembered during the
remnant of my life. You have extended it through
one of the most gifted and eloquent men of the
Umon, since the death of the illustrous statesman
whose loss you mourn; and shall conclude by re-
turning 10 you the thanks of an old soldiers heart
| for the honors Of this day.
After Gen. Scott had concluded, Gen. Wool re-
sponded i'll some appropriate remarks TO the vocicr-
Gus cries of the people. What he said was in sub
stance as follows:
| RrotLcrv of KcnfurEu.
| return my sincere thanks for the honor you
have offered me. am sensible that l have no
claim upon yo0r considerations. | have not the
vanity to believe that. 1t is my association with
the illustrious chefwhose glorious fame is world
wide and " hose rcvered name is upon every lip to-
day. 1t is this which brought me before you.
Still, l appreciate your kindness. | remember
your city well; Twas here i'll lS46 and organized
several regiments for the Mexican war. Three OF
these regiment distinguished themselves on the fled
| of battle. Many OF these brave men were lett on
the body plains of Buena Vista. 1t need not 10
mention to Kentuckians the names of Clay and
Mckee, and others who bravely persisted theIe.g.
| Yes, gentlemen, remember your clly ana your
State, and can only say that, so much have been
pleased while among you, if you had not adopted
me Should have adopted you.
Again tank you, gentleman, for your courtesy,
and bid you adieu.
| Gen. Wool is soldery- looking man, with an III
telgcnt countcnance and expressive features. lie
paid glowing aud appropriate compliment TO his
old CHIEF, with The CHARACTERISTIC Scheloslt! anu
| frankneSs of n soldier, and after returning his
thanks, retired amid long continued applause. AT
ter Gen. Wool concued, Col. Preston, having
been loudly called for, appeared for moment and
after few remarks, excused himself from addressing
the multitude.
The immense throng of spectators, the brilliant
| asSemblage of beauty, the spontaneous outburst OF
popular feeling with the reception OF the old and
llonored veteran has called forth, has never been
cquallcd in our city. If the feeling exists
elsewhere which is manifested in Kentucky, the
majority oil Winfield Scott will exceed those which
were given to Gen. Harrison in $40. He is receiv-
ing from his countrymen The appropriate rewards o
the llsrlous services, which, during the last forty
| years, lie has been rendering them.
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