Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
Reception Of Gen. Scott.

ton at Cleveland was magnificent af-
fair. The whole military of Ohio City
and Cleveland were out in splendid ar
ray. Tile artillery company fired a sa-
lutte from The whole battery on his arri-
val, and the welkin rang with long, loud
and hearty cheers, as the towering form
of the noble old chieftain was seen emei-
ging from the cars. From the moment
he WIS seated in his carriage until he
reached his apartments at the American,
the streets were ,hronged with an excl.
tee and enthusiastic mass of men, and
shout after shout rent the air. After he
was escorted TO his rooms by the militia
~, and committees of citizens, lie ap-
peared on the balcony of the American,
and addressed the immense crowd, in
his plain, unaffected manner, in brief
speech. He thanked the citizens of
Cleveland, for the demonstrations Of res
pect shown him, and paid handsome
compliment 10 the military, for The hon.
or received at their hands, and on their
soldier,like bearing and appearance.
He distinctly ayowed to the multi.
tude tina, he was on no political mission,
that he neither sought nor desired popu-
10 hut
through the State, quietly and rapidly,
TO discharge duty pursuant to an order
from Congress, to locate Western Mil.
itary Asy lum at Blue Lick Springs, in
Kentucky. After he had Withdrawn
from the balcony, says The Forest City,
from which we take this account, a tre-
mendous rush was. made TO gel shake
Of his hand. The American was filled
in a few moments. The sturdy sons OF
the "Gem of the sea" rushed in by the
hundred, and fiocked around him.
Their rich Irish broguc was heard giving
him cordial and heartfelt welcome.
The remnant of his gallan! Cherubusco
boys, in Cleveland, were introduced to
him. He received them with the warmth
and affection Of father, Immediately
recognizing the faces of these gallant
men who shared with him the dangers,
fatigue and glory of his great campaign
in Mexico. During the evening, he re-
ceiyed hundreds of citizens, both civil
and military, IN the most cordial and at.
fable manner. The General appeared
TO be in fine health and spirits. His
towering form, eagle eye, and Roman
courtenance, mark him man among
men. The spontaneous outburst of en-
thusiasm which greeted him, bespoke in
stronger language than words, that the
great popular hear, was enlisted in be-
half of Americas defender, and would
be satisfied with nothing shor, of placing
him in the White House next March.
Thursday afternoon at five o'clock the
Old General was received at Columbus
by very large assemblage, and was sa-
lutcd by the discharge of cannon and
the cheers of the people. He was con-
Quoted by the people to the Mel House,
where he briefly addressed the assembly,
but made no allusion to politics. He
lief, Columbus on Wednesday morning
for Chilicothie and Portsmouth.
We find in the Journal the following
report of the Generals remarks in CO.
lumbus:
FELLOW Communicable cannot find
words to express the emotions which |
feel on receiving such welcome from
the citIzons of the capital of Ohio.
The cheers, the demonstrations of such
a vast assemblage of men as that now
see before me, in the heart of the En-
rirc State of the West, might fifty be
bestowed on the first man of the age
can claim no merit TO enti,le me to
such honors. Il is true, during a long
public life of more than forty years
have taken part in many transactions of
national importance, and it would be an
objectionable affectation in me to assume
that had not rendered some service TO
my country which might excite the APP
probation of my countrymen. From
my earliest youth, during my whole life.
il has been my aim-my ambition SO TO
serve my country as to merit lis appror
baton. | must receive this demonstra-
ton as an indication that in some degree
my efforts have been successful. Great
cheering.
My friends, | do not mean TO speak to
you on political topics. In the large as
semblage before me there are doubtless
many who differ from me in political senti-
ments. am proud to receive,their well
come. | would not on an occasion like
the present introduce subjects which
nigh. be unpleasant to any. The objec.
of my journey is not of a political char
acter. Ii relates to the public service.
and the public charity. tits to select
site in Kentucky. and near CINCINNATI,
OF an Asylum for the worn out and infrm
eoldiarc hath of tho rarular nj ,,oI,ntaar