Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-10-07
n. scott's Progress and En-
thusiastic Reception.

liaysriHe. kg Sept. 25.--Thc steamboat
Sciota started from Portsmouth with about $50
passengers. including the different delegations
from Lancaster, Lewis, and Sciotn. Coy's gun
squad, with artle, S~~d two hands Of music,
were also on board The progress along the
river was marked by demonstrations at every
landing.
At Concord large number Of persons as
sembled, lining the banks of the river. When
the boat reached the landing. citizens of Ken
lucky crowded on board, and the boat was com
PEELED 90 stop half an hour. Many soldiers came
ON board aud one old soldier. who had fought
under Scott through two wars. was much affect
cd when lac shook hands with his old commander
st Manchester, Ohio, the greatest domonstra
ton took place. lhe boat reached that place at
half an hour before dusk. The banks we're
crowded with people. and cannon sent back the
roar of artillery un board. Across the landing
was spread a broad banner bearing the inscrp-
ton;
100 Cheers jor Oh Chppeca
Delegations came on board, inviting General
Scott 10 land, which he did. Gen. Scott said
Citizens OF Manchester am not travelling
about making speeches, nor for political purpos-
cs, but as a citizen OF our common country, cm-
poyed, as have ever been. actively In her ser.
vice but when my heart is touched. nv lips re.
fuse to remain silent The banner set before
my eyes, calls up memories which always affect
one, scenes which know many of Won your
selves have witnessed. and events in which you
have borne honorable parts. Ny time IS brief
but from my heart thank you for the kind wei
come you have given a traveller and an old sol
der, who has spent many years in the service Of
bis country.
An old man, 90 years Of age, who was one Of
ihc earliest settlers in this section OF Ohio was
! here introduced TO Gen. Scott. lie said
General hope God viii spare my life long
enough for the last vote ! shall ever cast 20 as
sist TO place the Hero of his country in the high
est office she has TO 5esiow
( The General appeared much touched at these
remarks.
About half past eight he reached Maysvillc
whore the demonstrations were very cnthusias
tic. Fires were lighted at dozen dincrcn
points, and all the hotels aud dwellings along
The banks of the river were brilliantly Hiumina
ted, giving magnificent cilcct TO the scene
Several bands Of music, and numerous cannon
were placed along the heights and as the boa
neared The shcrc, the sweet trains of music. an,
TIE roar Of cannon gave notice Of the heros APP
proach
Several thousand persons tlronged TO tn,
landing, compelling the coftegc TO 6gh: its wal
through to the Hotel.
Gov. AloicalG Of Kentucky and Gen. Morgan
with the delegation, came ON bourd and receiver
Gen. Scott from the Portsmouth dcogalion.-
The General addressed few words of thank
20 his Ohio friends, took leave OF thcm, and the
proceeded DO land with The kentucky delegation
Immediately on reaching the shore the corteg
was met hy the Hon. wan. ii. Wordsworth
President of the City Council who welcome
the old hero n short and pertinent address, q
which Gen. Scott REPLIED