Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-09-30
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Movements Of Gen. Scott.

squad. with artillery, and two bands of music
accompanied US. The progress along the nv
er was marked by demonstrations at every
landing.
At Concord large number Of persons as
sembleJ, lining the banks of the river. When
the boat reached the landing citizens ofken-
tucky crowded on board, ard the boat was
compelled to stop half an hour. Many sol
diers came or board, and one old soldier who
had fought with Scott through the wars was
much affected when he sheok hands with his
old commander.
At Manchester, Ohio, the greatest demon
stration took place. The boat reached this
place at halfan hourbefore dusk. The banks
were crowded with people and nsent back
the roar of artillery OH board. Across the land
ing was spread broad banner, bearing the in.
scription-"Ono hundred cheers for Old Chip
pewn." Delegations came on board inviting
| Gen. Scott 10 land. which he did. Gen Scott
said-"Citizens Of Manchester. | am not trav-
eing about making speeches, nor tor political
purposes, but as a citizen OF our common coun-
| try employed as have ever been actively in
her service. But when my heart Is touched,
| my lips refuse TO remain sllent. The banner
spread before my eyes calls up memories
hich always affect me; and scenes which J.
know many of you yourselves have witnessed
and events in which you have borne honorable
part. My time is brief; hut from my heart
thank you for the kind welcome you have CIV
en- a traveller and an old soldier, who has
spent many years in the service of his coun
try"
An old man, o6 years of age, who was one
Of the eat liest settlers in that section OF Ohio,
was here introduced TO Gen. scott. He said--
General, hope God will spare my life long
enough for the last vote | shall ever cast--to
assist to place the hero Of his country in tho
hie hest Office she has to bestow."
The General appeared much affected at the
enthusiasm ofthe old veteran.
At about hafpast eight o'clock he reached
Maysville, where the demonstrations OF welcome
were very hearty. Fires were lighted at n
dozen different points, and all the hotels and
buildings along the banks Of tho river " ere brill
anty Illuminated, giving magnificent effect
to the whole scene. Several bands of music.
and numerous cannon were placed along the
heights, and as the boat neared the shores
tho sweet strains Of music and the roar Of the
cannon gave notice Of the hero's approach.--
Several thousand persons thronged to the land
ing, compelling the cortege to force It's way
through to the hotel.
Gov MetcaIf, of KY, and Gen. Morgan,
with the Delegation, came on board and receiv-
ed Gen. Scott from the Portsmouth delegation
The General, addressing few words Of thanks
TO his Ohio friends, took his leave OF them, and
then proceeded to land with Kentuoky delega-
ton. Immediately on reaching the shore, tho
cor,ege was met by the Hon w. IL. Wads-
worth ofMaysville, President ofthe City Coun
Gil who spoke as follows:-"Our people meet
at the threshold of the State to open the door of
all kentuckians and bid you a. cordial well
come. The people Of our little city generally
are especially gratfed and honored by this Wis
it and welcome you with all their hearts. We
must not, however, exalt ourselves too highly
by reason Of this unexpected honor, General.
since it is not voluntary, but enforced-made
in the line of a duty specially imposed. But
nothing can disturb the great happiness of be-
holding amongst us, and thanking profoundly
so long tried, so well tried, so distinguished
public servant and cneiactor, both in peace
and war. s.c4E
1--WE can only thank you, General. Devo-
ton to the country, like yours, never be
repaid Do not think Kentucky believes your
patriotic and arduous services have been over
paid d-can ever be paid. The lives of her best
sons, as well before as since that fatal battle
whose scene you arc about visiting. have been
sacrificed too freely to permit US to weigh the
blood of our defenders with gold. We do not
receive you as stranger, General. You are
known 10 every one Of US. The old have
grateful rcmembrances of you, and the young
find your name in every page of their coun-
try's history. We do not come to praise You;
but to testify our gratitude for faithful public
services, and to crafty our longing eyes to be-
hold the citizen who made his country rcnown-
ed and respected throughout the world.
Mr.. Wadsworth closed his remarks by re-
ferring to the object of Gen. SCOTS visit, en-.
arging upon his kindness to the soldiers under
ms command, rendering him warm welcome
% the hearts and homes of Kentuckians.
GenScottin reply returned his grateful thanks
Tor theimposing demonstration Of welcome with
which they had honoured him. and expressed
himself overpowered by the enthusiastic greet
ing Of the citizens OF Maysville, who had ex-
tended to him a true Kentucky welcome. he
paid high compliment to Kentucky and her
heroes. and alluded more feelingly to the gallant