Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-13
the best wishes of the citizens of Madison, will
out distinction ofparty, who will ever remember

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SUI THE following is an account of the interview
at Paris, between Gen. Scott and tile "Scott
Guards" of Georgetown, one of the handsomest
and best drilled uniform companies, we have eyer
seen: tS.l E
cFro,n the Louisville Couricr.)
GEN. SCOTT AND THE '"SCOTT GUARDS"
After being received by the town authorities,
the distinguished guests were escorted TO the
Bourbon House, Thousands were there assem-
bed to pay their respects, and 10 obtnin one look
at the Great American .l.s.ss.s.zsz
* most beautiful and elegantly drilled company
fsom Georgetown. The Scott Guards We're also
presented. They were introduced to the old hero
by Capt. Simms, as follows:
- CAPT. sIMMs' SPEECH.
Feliut,- citizens, and gentlemen Of The Scott
ouainiauce three of The ouest and most distin-
ruislcd of American Soldiers now llvme--thc he
Ioes of four wars. Men whose deeds OF Va!cr have
shed an mperishable lustrc upon oar coun'ry's
arms more brilliant than any that ever dazzied the
throne of the cDnqueror in the OF rapacity and
oppression.
They have been actors iii all the grand and mem
orabe events of war and peace, that make up the
history of the nation for more than forty years.
When the great and mighty race of warriors and
statesmen tina: figured in our revolutionary period
had passed and were passing away; when The war
so nmauspiciS,isy Legun, yet 50 gOTouSry cOnclu-
dcd, had established iorus independence and ma
tionali,y, it was then that these now distinguished
and dedicated 10 It's service, their youth, their hon
or, their lives. 1t were needless for Inc here to
say in what manner they have acquitted them.
selves of the responsibilities then assumed, or
what place III the history Of their country, It's
chronicle will assign to them. There isnot a bat
tie field from the bloody heights Of Queenstown,
the plans of Chippewa and Niagara, to the fall Of
the Mexican capital, but what tells some deed of
noble daIiI5, some act ofmghty yalor, worthy Of
the cause in which they were rendered, worthy Of
the heroes who achieved them, worthy Of Tie ccun-
Try that now claims them These have be-
cuu:c the legaccS of the nation, and will ever fill
the brightest pages of its history. Thei! fame is
perennial their task Of service is done; their acts
i,ayc passed into history, and the world has pro-
nOuhced upon them tlc judgement OF applause
No casualty can now dim OF obscure the bright
sheen Of EOnor which mankind have awarded to
| tiICm and no CEron!clcr can write the history OF
the ir county, and 9void Il record Of their .cls
and deeds, without rubbing postcrity of theirproud
eSl and richest inheritance. 1t is our high pTivi-
lege upon this oct asion 10 give some proof oil our
gratitude these distinguished beneactors and de-
Tenders of cu;lntryS rights, and we here greet
tleID today with warm hearts and honorable well
come, 10 all the Inequalities Of our noble old State
May they long live to enjoy I'll. confidence and cS
| teen of their countrynlen; and as we turn from
this occasion and look back 10 TIE great events III
| " hich they have been actors, aad set how well
they have performed their part, may we not be en-
| comraged also To look forward Ill pleasing hope to
the future, and be checrcd with the prospect, That
some now living, and others yet unborn, inspired
by their illuStr:ouS example, may rise up 10 fill
their places, when they shall have passed from
| the scenes of public life!
have the honor, fellow citizens to present Maj
Gen. Scott, Mai. Gen. Wool and Brig. Gen. Law
son, of the army of the United States. After loud
and continued cheering Gen. Scott rose and said: