The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-10-20
From ihe Troy Budget.
Gen. Wool and Gen. scott.

How beautiful is the contrast shown in the actions of
the two generals-Woo and Scott--in the West While
the former declines all public receptions demonstrations
on Of his official business the latter on The con-
tray rather seeks the same, tina, he ride his
hobby whereby 10 blarney lhe foreigners We publish
below the correspondence that passed between The de-
mocracy OF Cincinnati and Gen Wool. which we find in
fhe Daily Citizen Of the 29h ult The invitation was
signed BY eighty-iwo citizens. including the mayor,
sheriff, and judges OF the common pleas. large number
OF the members OF the BAR and the editorial fraternity
The reply OF G,n. Wool is manly and honorable ey
dence that he regards his official duties as calling upon
him TO devote his time aud attention to the business
which he has in hand
CINCINNATI, Sept. 81, 1852.
SIR The undersigned, on behalf OF The democracy Of
this city, bsg leave proer you public dinner such
time as il may be specified by yourself.
Il is earnestly hoped you may be able to accede TO our
request Highly as the important services you have
rendered the country are appr ciated in other portions OF
more lively and grateful recollection OF your distinguish
ed public than the people OF Cincinnati We
cognlse ~ yon faithful con OF the republic, who
through long series OF years, has discharged with
summate skill and gaantry the varied and important
trusts committed 10 your care.
In the recent with Mexico especially. permit me TO
cay, not in words of hollow compliment, but, in the
language prompted by the genuine warmth of The west
ern heart that your patriotism and genius were equal 10
all emergencies, and shed an enduring halo American
arms.
Trusting, sir most sincerely, that il may not be incom
pable with your other arrangements TO accept our invi
tation. subscribe ourselves with high regard, &c
Major General JOHN f. Wool, United States army.
BLUE LICK, Ky.,) Sept. 25, 1852
GENTLEMEN | received your communication OF the
2ls inst, last evening rendering to me in behalf OF the
democracy OF Cincinnati public dinner, at such time
might meet my convenience.
For the honor thus Unexpectedly rendered me, would
present my grateful Acknowledgements, with the
that nothing could afford greater pleasure
than 10 pariake of the proered hospitality of The denoc
racy OF the city OF Cincinnati, whom have found
ready 10 defend the honor the interests and the rights o
our country. But regret, deeply regret, that
my official duties will allow tina, pleasure. Hav-
ing already been absent longer than anticipated shall
be compelled, soon the business which called me
10 Kentucky is completed my headquarters,
where duty awaits my special attention
In reply TO much OF your communication refers
10 my services in behalf OF the republic. allow say
that soace is grateful TO the feelings of vet
soldier than the approving voice of his country
and if in forty years devotion TO the Union have
been fortunate TO command The appreciation OF the
people, more Than compensated for The toll, hard
ships, and dangers 10 which have been exposed for
assure you that their good opinion is precious 10
me than all else that could be proHered
With the hore that my return from this place to my
headquarters opportunity will be afforded to exchange
personally saluations with you and other Of my friends
in Cincinnati, have the honor to subscribe SELF with
considerations OF the highest respect your obedent
want. JOHN f.. WOOL
To Messrs C. J. Helm, w Mclean. w. n. Lytle, II.
H Robinson, ]. J. Farau, J. W. keenan,, and others,
citizens OF Cincinnati