The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-19

follows is hut meagre and disconnected sketch
Of his truly eloquent and exceedingly appropriate
remarks. When General Scorr came forward
the immense crowd commenced cheering, until
three times three were given.
Order being restored. he said he looked upon this
as great-a very great event in his long life IL
was an honor which he hoped he fully appreciated
trymen, and he was highly gratifed to find them
here this evening-al denominations and par
ties-both Democrats and Whigs-for whether
they were Wings or Democrats, they were equally
his countrymen. He referred to the fact VI his
being permitted to stand in the porch Of the CAPT.
tol in which the members Of the Legislature on
two occasions had passed resolutions OF honor to
him for his services to his country. On one OF
those occasions they had voted him q sword-a
sword which he now had, and which he would
transmit to his posterity as one OF the most Valua'
BILE Iegacies he could leave them. His presence
here, he said, reminded him OF acquaintances
he revered. He referred to General Solomon Van
Rensselaer,, who shed his blood with him in the
battle Of Niagara; General Stephen Van Rensse--
aer,. the great D. D. Tompkins, Chief Justice
on the bench of the aiiedu Sio1o SRnE9lRa Court;
II was these men who ND 20 Nun, -
years ago, when he passed through this city,
go on, young man, strike blow that will re-
received with the ringing Of bells and the firing of
guns" He had gone on, and in the heat OF battle
he remembered their words. These men had pass
ed away, but he thanked God that one other whom
he remembered was still living, and whom he had
the pleasure this evening of meeting with here; and
this was Judge John Woodwork. He then thank
cd his friend, Mr. Spencer, for the complimentary
remarks which he had been pleased to bestow upon
him; but he recognised in that gentleman an old
and intimate friend-one who had endeared himself
to him personally in former years. In the dis
charge Of the duties Of his Office he had met with
him often as Secretary Of War, while he General
AT IF Akna
recolections of their intercourse were Of the most
agreeable kind What had been said to him that
evening by such a friend he was happy to hear;
but at the same time he would be cautious in &C
cepting more than he considered was due to him.
He complained Of having been almost killed with
kindness during the past few weeks by his coun.
trymen. He was fatigued, and asked to be excused
from making a long address, however much 1t was
due to their generous nature in thus welcoming
him to their city. He then went into brief review
Of the different battles in which he had taken part,
and extolled the bravery of the American soldiers,
awarding the highest credit to them and the officers
associated with him. He closed by thanking the
citizens of Albany for their kind, their noble well
come; and bid them good night.
The General then retired, amid perfect storm
of cheers, into the Capitol where he was conducted
into the Governors room. He was most Hospitality
received by his excellency Governor Hunt. After
a few moments, the General, accompanied by the
Governor, reappeared in the hall. shook hands
with the Worth Guards, and the people generally.
He then took leave of the people in the Capitol,
and with the Governor, Mr.. Spencer, Colonel Tenn
pie, and others Of the committee, proceeded to the
quarters prepared for him at Congress Hail.
He will pass the Sabbath in this city, and on
Monday will leave for West Point, If his family is
there, and if not, for New York.
The General appears to be in perfect health,
active and robust.