The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-04

~ General Scott at Frankfort, Ky.
| FRANKFoRr, September 30-5 p. m.-General
Scorr and suite left Lexington at O'Clock p. M
by the railroad for Frankfort, where he arrived ut
81 O'Clock. As the train reached Frankfort, guns
were fred and other demonstrations Of rejoicing
were evinced by the people assembled at the depot
Immediately the cars stopped Hon. James Harlan
and a committee of the citizens entered the car
riage and received General Scott from the hands of
the committee which had accompanied him from
Lexington. The Scott Guards of Georgetown, and
the Governors Guards of Frankfort, were on the
ground, and admirable order was preserved.
The line was then formed and marched to the
Capitol. Generals ScoTT and Wool accompanied
by the committee ascended the steps, when the
Hon. James Harlan spoke as follows
| "GEN. ScoTT AND GEN. Wool: In accord
| ance with a act of Congress imposing upon you
the important duty of selecting site for asylum
for inirm and disabled soldiers, you have Visited
| this State. In anticipation Of the honor and plea
sure Of meeting their distinguished fellow. citizens,
this vast assemblage OF your admiring countrymen
have come forth with willing hearts to give you a
| warm and cordial reception. In their behalf, and
as their honored organ, tender you sincere wei
come 10 their inequalities. We rejoice to see you,
| many glorious events with which your history ia
identified. Indeed you have been upon the active
theatre OF life for years, rendering valuable and pa
trloic services to your country.
$50 long as the history of the last with g treat
Britain and that Of the late war with Mexico exists,
your names will ever be remembered with pride.
Kentucky has been called 'the dark and bloody
ground Seventy years ago, on the very spot
you have just visited at the Lower Blue Licks,
the early settlers of this country were engaged
in the most sangunary battle known in the his
hundred and sixty of as brave men as ever shout.
dered a rifle were left dead the field. Fatal as
that day was to our people, the survivors psrse.
vered and finally drove the savages to the far
| nd
which little MORE st,sA half century ago was a
vast wilderness! The associations, gentlemen, of
your pas. lives are pleasing to Us as KentGckisns
feeling just pride in whatever contributes to the
glory and greatness Of our common country; and
our admiration is confined not alone to the Incl
dents Of your public career, but extends to the
commendable purity Of your course as citizens in
private life. Gentlemen, permit me to say there
but one feeling which pervades the breasts OF the
people of this Commonwealth, and that ia to the
Constitution and the Union of these States.
"Political parties may differ questions of
State and national policy, but whenever the iden-
tity of the Union is threatened either BY domestic
traitors foreign foes, party lines will be effaced
and all will be ready to rally around the flag OF
their common country and do battle in her cause.
"Honored as we are by your visit and rejoicing
and county and Of the persons here assembled. !
tender you q cordial welcome to the capital Of
Kentucky"
To which General ScoTr replied
FELLow-clTEENs AND MY FAIR COUNTRY
WOMEN: Happy indeed am l to find myself in
your midst. II ia proud moment in my history
in which stand upon the threshold of the capital
of Kentucky, surrounded by such a vast Assem-
blage Of her intelligent and patriotic citizens, and
thus receive the spontaneous greeting extended to
, me through your eloquent organ, in whom, am
proud to say, recognise an ancient and a valued
friend.
"Need cay that all these events fill me with
delight? Need | say that my obligations to Ken
lucky are as great as my remembrances Of Ken.
, lucky are fraught with qualification? Her State
abounds with patriots and heroes, and pre-emi-
. nently she stands among her sister States, from
9 the time Of Daniel Boone, through the eras Of
. Shelby and the glorious Scott mean Gov
ernor Scott, the hero famed in the Revolution
Q airy war-down to my own time, down to the
days when had the honor Of the advantage of
standing side by side with Kentucky's valiant sons,
opposed to British regulars and to Mexican myri.
ads Yes, Kentucky's cons have ever done their
whole duty; have ever proved themselves equal to
any emergency, and capable Of contending with
any troops in the world. 1t has been my lot to
serve with them among others, and never will
line.
81 need not, however, refer to the deeds of your
: valiant sons in Mexico-deeds which are familiar
to you ALL need not speak of that bloody field on
] which 30 many Of your relatives were slain; /
seed nos speak If Buena Vista, for one is here who
s p engage9 on ,nat that ne w
i2n ITO VII speak Of ihs hs5ocs who ffll on tia!
has been my lot to serve upon other occasions with
kentucky rs valiant sons. may refer with swell
ing heart to her gallant Campbell, by whose side
fought, and whose eyes, alas, l closed with my
e own hands in death.
t "But why dwell upon these scenes It does not
need words Of mine to prove that Kentucky is the
fret State in war; the first State in peace and al
ways the first in devotion to our glorious Union.
That devotion pervades all classes Of her citizens
1t is evident in her soldiers and in her statesmen
and it was embodied in all its fervor and depth in
the person OF that most eminent of her soma, the
great orator and statesman who has SO recently
taken his departure from these of EARTH and
left sadness in the hearts Of the of Kentucky
And he has left blank in the councils of the naton;
and who is there here that does not love this glo-
, rous Union with deep and lasting an ffec,ion?
, Not one. And !, too, am an humble servant and
devotee of that Union. l. too, would stand firmly
by her side, whether thr eatened by domestic trait.
ors or foreign foes. have not, perhaps, the pow
er to say that this Union shall not DO dissolved
while survive; but can say that it shall not be
overthrow and leave me survivor. To the last
hour of my life will defend it alike from northern
and southern fanaticsm. say this no idle boast.
have said it in the hour of darkness and of peril,
and therefore may repeat it in these hours of
peace, Of enjoyment, and prosperity. But my
friends ! must conclude. For this reception I
thank you all, my countrymen; and by this term
, permit me to say, include all classes-Democrats
Wings, native born and adopted citizens; for have
no doubt men OF all parties here who have
come forward to welcome two old soldiers to your
midst. General Wool is a moderate Democr rat,
: and am not bgoted or infatuated Wing. may
then address you all when return you thanks, as
now do sincerely and truly, for your kindness
Thanks, my fellow-citizens-thanks to and
all 1"
Loud cheers were given as the General con-
cluded; and General Wool was then called forth
and made few very happy remarks in response.
, General Scott then proceeded to the cemetery,
preceded BY the military and followed by numer.
Gus citizens. The cemetery is a most beautiful
spot. After driving round the great Kentucky
monument aud viewing the graves where Daniel
Boone and wife rest side by side, General Scott re-
turned, being much fatigued. General Wool was
taken in charge by a large body of Democrats,
who retain him as their guest. General Lawson
proceeded on with his personal friends to Louisville
Cannons continue firing, and great enthusiasm ia
fe1hibited in the streets. Wing meeting is to be
held this evening in the Capitol, at which Governor
Metcalf and others speak. Democratic meet
ing ia also to be held, presided over by Governor
Powell.