Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-10-07
VOL. X---NO. 6
Gen. Scott at Cleveland.

Gen. Scott at Cleveland
We copy from the Cleveland Herald The fol-
lowing account Of Gen. Scott's reception at that
place:
Reception Of General Scotf- Unparalleled En-
Ifhusidsm. Where's the enthusiasm for Sco,t?"
was a question which was answered yesterday
very unsaiisfactorily to the Locofocos of Cieye-
Hand Il is in the hearts OF grateful people,
and whenever the defender Of his country sp-
pears, it is manifested in that heartfelt, sponta-
neous- and cheering applause. which, while it
must be most gratifying TO General Scott, is a
striking evidence that the people Of at least one
republic are not ungratefuF.
! In the midst os drenching rain Yesterday,
thousands waited for an hour the arrival Of the
peoples favorite. The bank Of the lake for
three quarters Of mile, from The Marine Hos-
1pital TO Water street, was lined with men anx-
iouS TO catch a glimpse Of the man who nows
more thaa any other, is " first in the hearts Of
his cOuntryTHcB.n
At length the salute Of the light artillery Of
Cleveland and Ohio cities, three guns in battery,
spoke yse!ccnac; and as Winfield Scott passed
from the cars TO carriage, cheer after cheer
rang out
I Aproeession was formed under the escort Of
1.-THE Artillery, the Hibernians The Yagers, the
A German City Guards, and the Cherubusco boys,
idilui q CIONu WHICH iAshlC wafer sbICeb
almost impossible, General Scott was borne to
his quarters at the American Hotel, where, in
ANSWER TO the demands of the people. he imme-
Idiately appeared on the balcony, and briefly ad-
dressed the thousands gathered below. He
said t'i-ia
/ Fellow citizens - And when say fellow
lcitizens, mean native and adopted citizens, AZ
well as all who intend TO become citizens Of
lths great and glorious country, thank you for
the enthusiastic reception you have given me.
Cheers.
4 But there IS one thing that regret in visiting
this beautiful city, and that is Tie rain. / was
Ipained that, while was comfortable and shell
tered in covered carriage, you should have
been exposed to rain and mud, During my
military campaigns, and at other times in the
discharge Of the duties of my Office land during
a great part of my life have been on the march
and in the camp), have always been aecus-
toned to expose myself to the weather and other
linconveniences Of camp life, in common with
the brave soldiers Of the army; and am panied
at this time TO see you Put to such inconve"
lpience on nav account. EGreat cheering.l
Fellow ciiizens;] have thought that man
could hardly call himself citizen OF this great
country without passing over these great lakes
these mighty thorOughfares, at least As often
eight years sISS srsS W IIvI5- Vfsst. Efu-nirs
wel.ome. here" from an Irishman.] d.. =.
4 hear that rich brogue. love TO hear It. IL
makes me remember the noblest deeds oil ine
IIri<hmen, many Of whom | have often leu 10
battle and TO victory. Great cheering.I
Fellow citizens :-7-l do not intena 70 lnaNe
sneeob, am not on a journey for that pui-
p.a T am travelling for the purpose 0. select
ing Site for military hospital. ! SIMPLY
{ came ont at your call, TO thank you JOE TINS
greeting. You have seen fit to greet me cor
$ Idially. So would you greet any Of your coun,
i trv's Generals. accept it as an eyldenee o.
i, lpatrfotism; it cohvinces me OF your esNO'''N
/ and love 10 your country. ICheers:l
will not detain YOU longer. You are we
5 and covered with mud. / repeat my thanks 10
II iihis enthusiastic reception. Great cheering.
!, Amid deafening applause Gen. Scott re'ire,
v from the balcony TO meet |" hre In the rear
j. for the spacious halls Of the American weI
,e flied with people, anxious to pay tnelf lesPe0'
n 10 the hero OF an hundred pailies'
:. trbov crowded around him, and in brie
to sncecb he said that his tour not an election
G. err;ng one. but of duty, imposed upon HIM .
n oct of Congress the location ~ Blue nic
nd ,Snrinps, Kentucky, of Military Asylum
US General Scott was yeeiferously cheered wni
of l..,eaL;ue. aud on retiring 10 his room. AIU
nj ir,npar many members OF the military eoislP
in pies called upon the General, who welcOm
~. a,eu, in few well timed and appropriate =
10 marks, which were enthusiastically received.
Ich '''' About midnight Leiand's band gave nc
led DELIGHTFUL screnade, upon the balcony OF
ted American, and, as Jacks first bugle no.es -
sed out light appeared at the GeneIais oeu-,vS
and window, and his tall form bowed nT ~
of ment of the compliment. The ehgie eau III 4.
A lFlIo3 ~ arouse him in times of strife and d'
ON. Ger and in time Of peace it could not fall UNI
pws lticed upon his ear. as, c.n.
He This morning hundreds called upon Gene
old Scott, and at ii o'clock he LEFT in the cars
ne Columbus, amid the cheers of thousands, ana
that roar OF cannon.
Her a., oo,,n,yz are YOU not, 81
'r IN oid a dandy clerk. in bookstore to a hon
Jrsssed Quaker, who had given him some u
ne lie eyes" swell, here's an essay on
Sc of o,ar;n, Of calves" "That, said Anihidab,