Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08

Sept. 99th.-There are large number of pee
pie in town to-day. Last night public bal
was given, which Gen. Scott attended. He
was receiving visitors all thi. morning till
O'clock when he went out to the fair groun Is.
He leaves at o'clock for Lexington, where he
will arrive at dusk receiving torch light pro.
cession. His health is tolerably good, but the
weather is oppressive.
SrcoSD Erenng There was
an immense assemblage present on the grounds,
which was varously estimated at from 10000
to 10000 persons, large proportion being la
dies. A vast circle was formed on the grounds,
the ladies inside. IL deep, with platform in
the centre, to which the General and his suite
were conducted. On reaching the stand, the
Hon. G. w. Williams in behalf of the Bour-
bon Agricultural Society, spoke as follows :
Fellow cizens--gentlemen of the Bourbon
Agricultural Society, and ladies-The aCreea-
bic duty devolves on me to introduce to your
acquaintance Generals Scott Wool and Law
son. These are The men who, by their illustr
Gus deeds, have !lumlned the pages of our ma
tOnal history, and whose names are as famll-
lar to us as household words In war, in the
hardest fought battles for their country's rights,
they have won distinction for military skill
and herolsm. challenging world to excel. In
their place as private citizens they have been
as celebrated for their virtues. AS patriots and
statesmen, they deserve to wear, and do wear
the civic wreath. With us, to be permitted TO
ENJOY their Presence in the DIST OF the tar
handiwork of our wives and daughters, and Of
the evidences Of our skill as agricutursts, it
is and ought to be a source Of price and delight
Generals. in behalf of the Bourbon Agricultur-
nj society rrect Won with 4 warm and heart
felt welcome-ipreat entnusiasm)-and b,u
you welcome TO onr hosptali,y. SO far as we
can extend it to Won on an occasion of this
cbaracter We trust that il NAV prove well
come, and that YOU NAV find that which NAV
proye that we are not belind the are in which
we live, in that pursuit TO which we have de-
voted our ives-,he cultivation of the soil.
/ After the applause had subsided. Gen, Scott
arose. and was greeted by hearty outburst OF
enthusiasm. lie said. Mr.. President and
Gentlemen Directors. nv fair countrywomen
and fellow citizens of Kentucky in General
|tis proud thiuo for me. as well as for my as
sociatrs in arms. to stand before YOU on an oc.
casion Ike the present. 1t is the most aprepa.
HE incident of NV lite that CHANGED to be here
at this time, for until approached this imme-
diafc vicinity. was not aware of the grand as
scmbly about to take p,ace in this central par
Of Bourbon county. The pleasure being un
eXnected is 50 much tic more gratifying to u,
t eHnrs. In rcspec. to the eloquent addrej
lust su5ken in honor Of nv associates and NV
self. il is enonuh TO say. we are grateful ant
most thankful for the hospitality extended /,
us. have known something Of the events O
Kentucky before now. Your eloquent Pros.
l,Icut has alluded TO the deeds of arms of Tn
,tAre. old soldiers who are now before you-
:. Gentlemen. Kentucky is not the place in whc
10 rrouul claims to extraordinary distinction il
depls Of arms: military honors are too genera
lornonr her c tizens. TurOuuh the wars wit
G,ea, Bri,,jr. and more recently with Mexico
they have haen DISTINGUISHED on every field G
battle. and have lv laelr valor contribute
crsallv to the success Of the American arm,
Irpon this soil. then. and in such an ascend
AS his. il is vain tcrany soldier to lay claim L
unusual distinction for deeds of arms. | nee
not make any reference TO my poor facultie. a
a Cub,ic speaker, faculties which have neve
had AN oppor,urIty or inclination to cutivl',
NuaIn am ! reminded that am now betur
citizens who excel all others in their power
ofa,ory. AMI in their able and stateslnan.!ik
cua'i,Ies. II is indeed happy thing to tan
ourselves in the midst of a presence such Il
this in Kentucky. celebrated for the beauty
her forests. for the fertility of her soil; 81,
tratel in fact. for everything great in III
Growth of ca,tie--great in growth of womc
and men Of the first emincnce and worth Ga
had some Of those gifts Of elOQuenCc VIII &