The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-10-19

Il seen SCOTS misfortune that the late election
had made him desperate Il is his fani, that had made
him dsmsatsd Such is plainly totally unfit for the
highest civil trust but the country knows that already,
and he might have signhed without bringing upon him
sell and his whole party the odum and dscredit Of his
unparalleled behavior al Auburn
New Herald.
Movements Of General Seot-IYslcome TO Aabarn.-1he
Generals Speech, &c.
AUBURN, October 10, 1852
General Scott arrived from Rochester this morning. at ten
o'clock, and escorted the Western Exchange where
he met by thousands eager get sight at the old
hero.
lie was welcomed by Mayor Hall. in behalf of the cld-
Gems. In an eloquent speech.
General Scott replied follows;
/" CiTzESs AuBuRS have just listened to most elo
quen address from your excellent Mayor In your be-
half and the cheers Of appreciation which fill my over
whem me with gratitude aud delight. remember Au-
burn she thirty in the words OF Gold
smith, the ovelies village OF the plain After this lapse
OF time find instead OF deserted village thriving and
beautiful city filled with men OF stout hands and stout
hearts, and eminent patriotism. loud cheers.l The
wonderful transformation see is difficult to realize and
com prehend. Ii is glorious and inspires my heart al
ready oveiaowing with unbounded pride for my conn-
try. ICheersl Gentlemen, l am not on party or
political mission, but have been on military mission
a distant State am my way home, II, indeed, the
and gratifying demonstrations thatm me al
every point will allow to reach my home shall not
Introduce into my speech any party topics II is
my feelings and unbecomng the OCCASION recognise
around persons OF different parties OF different ceeds
and of different countries. proud TO address native
and adopted Anne rcan citizens lCheers am proud to
belong the country with you all. lCheers.1 de-
in those cheers gentlemen, bfogue am always hap
by TO hear have been in many tight places in my life,
but been deceiyej betrayed by that brogue
[Cheersl have always been sustained by the natives OF
glorious Emerald Ise They have always been at hand
in every emergency. We had goodly number of Irish
soldiers who ough bravely in the Mexican war and as
said they ne YER dsa ppon,ed me-aways brave and faith
full forget them load and prolonged cheers
have aid is my intention to alade TO party topics
hut be allowed speak here OF miserable SANDER
which understand Is circulating among II is said
tina, have misused Irshmeu. Whsever this cal
jimmy lies cheersl and call upon my Irish friends around
me to give the lie whenever they meet it, [Cheers have
said that shman turned his back upon tho enemy
or ever deserted his friends. For this declaration have
also been abused and vied II is said, however, that
hung some Irshmen in Mexico without cause that would
justify the This story my friends, was started
by some person without the heart Of ishman Ame
can. AT Churnbusco took some deserters. We had
three thousand lrishmen in army, and they, in their
native wished these deseers pieces
my much esteemed friend General Shields told them
would dispense me If they should offer any violence,
and they iorboe account OF wishes Here the
facts and beg Of you u consult OF every lrshman who
was in Mex as the truth Of my statement leave
now your judgment, although my feelings have been
ply wounded by the foul SANDER have thus alluded
But genemen The weather il Indictment. and am greatly
a,iQned. [Pr ,onged cheers and cries of 10 go
The spontaneous and hearty cheers welcome old
soldiers heart am unworthy such grateful demonsrra-
tons have been in action, ii is true, in of the
scenes OF connuy's history; but feel only as
common citizen among you'll am more than your
equal lCheers As old esldier. feel rewarded in
those cheers for all my pryatons, all abor all my
suffering the Of our beloved country. my
hearty thanks. must bid you farewell. God bless YOU
RI. L..
made ring again with the cheers of the multitude.
The General bowed his Acknowledgements for the compl.
me nj, and then escorted TO his room.
Spscch from Senator Ssuard.
+ Governor Seward, having been loudly called for, ap.
peared the balcony and, after being greeted with cheers
said Ny neighbon and friends this is not time
occasion lof speak you IA voice. "Why no, TT
Becsuse II Is unnecessary. | will make single refec-
lion Scarcely four months ago we gathered at the depot
par the last tribute OF respect and affection to the
remains OF the greatest of American statesmen then
their way their final resting place at Ashland lCheers
To-day receive among ourselves, in fall life stature,
proportions and health (cheers the greatest ofAmercan
heroes since the revolutionary age. tCheers SO
passelh away and another Let all good men and
patriots take courage thsn and be assured that II we. the
American people, preserve virtue, the OF public
beneiscors cannot become extinct
Speeches from Hon. Carts. Morgan, &C.
When Nj Seward retired, loud calls made for
Hon. Christopher Morgan, who appeared and addressed
a few weIimed remarks to the crowd. He was loudly
cheered.
After he had concluded. calls made for Cen Law
renee of Syracuse. The gentleman replied In short but
pertinent speech, which well received.
Cal upon Senator Stoard Dinner, etc.
General Scott then took the carriage and called at the
OF Gov Seward and Hon. Christopher Morgan,
after which lie was escorted back the Exchange Hotel
where dinner waiting.
Gov Seward presided at the table. On his right Gen.
Scott was seatsd and his left the Hon b. F Hall,
worthy mayer
Aer Tho company bad psrtaken Of the rich repas, pro-
yded by mine host Wood, ofthe Exchange, the cloth
was removed and Gov. Seward gave the following
toasti
Winfield scottThe defender and exsndc OF his country
The sentiment was received with loud applause and
Gen Scott offered the following
Anbnrn-Late a lovely village, and now a deserted
village, but a popuous and toohshng city
Aar the ceremonies the dinner table over Gen
Scott was introduced the committee from Syracuse,
Who in company with large number OF our citizens,
escorted the General the depot where he babe adeu
the people OF Auburn and proceeded on his journey
The escort committee OF Syrnouse, upon their arrival
ham proceeded 10 the residence OF Gov Seward for the
purpose OF paying their respects to him They were
daily received.
Ohio.
We have compared very carefully the vote cast on the