The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-18
Movements OF General Scott.
Retention at Rockefeller

Monroe county, went to Lockport this morning to
meet General SCOTT, and escort him to this city.
Before leaving Lockport, General Scott visited
the Union school, where he was received by three
hundred pupils, who sang, at his entrance, "Hail
Columbia" He addressed them as follows:
"GENTLEMEN, TEACHERS, AND YoUNa LADIES
AND Yoyss GEsTLEmEN OF THE LocKPoRT UNION
SCHOOL: have seen in my life many pleasant
things, but rarely 30 pleasing sight as that now
before me-so large and interesting body of the
| rising generation, placed here in pursuit of that
knowledge which makes them useful in this world.
The greatness of a nation depends not upon its
great men, or it's great Deeds but upon the careful
early education OF the youth The mothers les
sons continue often to advanced age but the les
fons received in the public school in science, mo-
rails literature, and above all, religion, constitute
true national greatness. With such an education
| we may hope to see our Union rise to the greatest
| eminence. Thrice honored the Empire State that
takes such care of her children. salute the risin
generation as parent and a grand parent God
bless the children. God bless the boys and their
parents. Would that could shower all the bless
ings that crave upon the heads Of the children
God bless you ALL"
| General Scott was then introduced to the teach
ers, some twelve or fifteen in all. The school then
joined in the song, "Farewell, farewell, tits a
lonely sound" In bidding them adieu General
Scott said: "My friends, God trust will give you
a welcome to an eternal home. From the bottom
of my heart say God bless you all, and farewell"
The concourse at the depot was large. The school
children gathered about the cars, and were affec.
tionately greeted by the General. On the route to
this city, at the villages of Mddeport Medina, AL
| bion, Brockport, and Spencerport, large assem-
| blages were collected at the depots, who greeted
General Scott with vocierous cheers discharges OF
cannon, and the ringing Of bells. At Spencerport
General John A. Granger and Hon. Francis Gran
ger, of Canandaigua, were in waiting, and they
came on thence with General Scott.
The gathering in Browne square, Rochester,
was immense. As the cars came in, the multitude
thronged about them, and sent up shouts of well
come when they saw the General. The procession
formed. consisting of the military and fremen,
and a number Of carriages, in the first of which
General Scott rode. The streets were lined with
people, who rent the air with cheers. At the City
Hall square General Scott was intoduced to the
people, and addressed by DR.. ALEXANDER KELSEY
as follows:
"The embarrassing but agreeable duty devolves
upon me, General Scott, of rendering to you sin
and cordial welcome to this youthful city; and
in doing should do injustice to those have the
honor to represent if failed to say that the thou
sands before you feel highly honored in being per-
United to receive one who has done 80 much for
the glory and welfare Of our common country.
the thanks of the nation through it's official repre-
sentatves, yet we trust you will not be insensible
to this voluntary homage from the centre and
| heart of Western New York. We remember, sir,
feelings of our people all along this frontier came
near involving US in war with the greatest power
| on earth. We remember, too, with grateful emo.
tons, your success in settling the difficulties con
not forgotten the gentleness by which you won
back a revolted State to duty and to peace. Many
of US remember, too, with pride, your youthful but
glorious achievements at Fort George, at Chippe.
| - Avybn and all
triumphal progress from Vera Cruz to the Halls oil
| the Montezumas Your brilliant achievements and
military renown have called forth the spontaneous
shouts Of admiring millions. 1t is needless to
count your triumphs They have been written by
your conquering sword in the annals Of nations
and will be handed down with exuItation to our
| chldren's children.
| "Sir, welcome you not the chieftain or
civilian, but for that generous and lofty spirit
commanding alike admiration Of the peaceful and
humane, and inspiring your comrades with that
unbounded confidence which taught them to feel
that the day of battle was the day Of victory ANY
allusion to the thrilling events which have charac-
terized your history calls forth the most patriotic
emotons; and we feel proud that such a name
must ever stand forth in bold relief among the no.
blest of freedoms sons as one who, in sunshine
and in storm, stood ready to sacrifice himself fol
the Union and that Constitution which has made
Us great, prosperous, and happy nation. Again
permit me to repeat that we welcome you mos
cordially, and hope your short stay among us viii
be as acceptable to you as it is to U.S.
/ General SCOTT replied, briefly, as follows:
"FELLow. CITIzENs OF RocHEsTER Standing ir
this assembled multitude, am disposed to ash
| where am? Am ], sir, in the centre Of Philadel
| porium of commerce? l am lost in wonder ane
amazement at the population Of Rochester. I hav.
long known the spot on which now stand.
knew it many years ago, before many of you wer'
born. In the year 1913 marched from landlord
landing, through this place, which was then calico
Rochester, to Sackett's Harbor. There might hav,
been three chimneys on this spot. Now there is
Sty filled with great population
these things before me, / am impelled to ask
where am l? Whence these cheers and this grea
gathering? l receive these az tokens of you
partially. ! am an old soldier-one who ha
plause] -endeavoring to do something for 20,
that might be commemorated by posterity. ! an
disposed to say in your hearing, and before God
that if were to die tonight might return thank
to God for what have done in the cause of my
country. [Applause.] My countrymen, and il
this l include all, whether born here or adopted
citzens-and there are many such in this Assem-
blage-or those intending to become citizens
make no distinction. There are many present, NJ
doubt, who differ widely from me on political sub
jects; but am equally proud Of all, no matter t.
be citizen Of the United States am not abroas
for the purpose of making political speeches.
am travelling on public business, on the usua
routes of travel, and am returning to my place o
TebluenCe. Dut ~ 10 ZIG ndppleSt tudt nave met
this general expression-"Well done, faithful ser
want" [Cheers.l Thus reap my reward. ha,
not expected when left home gathering of thi
sort. l would not have attended q political gath
ering. These spontaneous meetings touch m,
heart, and warm it into thankfulness to you all
my fellow citizens, and to God and my fair fellow
countrywomen, many of whom see here present
q see beyond the sound of my voice.) They vii
please accept my thanks for the honor they hav
done me; and may God bless them all.''
In conclusion, the General thanked the multi
tude for their kindness and their respect for OIL
public servant
The gathering in this city was one of the larges
ever seen here. The city was crowded with pee
ple and it was wonder to all where 30 many coul
have come from.
! General ScoTr, after the address, was escorted
his quarters at the Eagle Hotel, where he dinee
In the evening, bonfres kindled in conspicu
GUS parts of tho city, and fireworks let off 0
all sides. About O'Clock the General left for tn
2 East. He will spend the night with Hon. Franci
Granger at Canandaigua, and proceed to-morro,
to Syracuse, which place he will reach at p m.
From Rochester to Auburn and Syracuse.