New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-15
Movements of Gen. scott.
LocKroRr. Thursday. Oct.


their repeated shouts, with the firing OF cannon, all
nouuccd lis arrival
The General, accompanied by the Commit
tee OF Welcome proceeded IN a carriage TO the Amer
can Hotel in front Of which immense concourse "
people. numbering nj least i've thousand were As
semtled.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed. and the
sir WIS rent with cheers the hero alghet from the
carriage lc proceeded % the balcony. where ne was
welcomed in an eloquent nd neat address by l. l.
FlaglCr ESQ
Gen. Scott replied as follows:
Ny friends ard fellow citizens Of Lockpor have not
been in your town before for many years, and am
happy TO such marked evidence OF prosperity AMI
rapid growth. Il is bu' p few years since the pio
neers OF this country pitched their rents in wilder
ness and now see before me the fruits OF industry
and perseverance which characterized those early set
tiers. There "reminiscences connected with your
countTy-the country of Niacara-whch 20 knile
within my bosom sentiments OF gratitude. Il was on
your frontier some forty odd years ago that
gagged in sauguinary conflict with many ~ your
citizens in the defense Of our countrys rights anl
| cannot forget the valuable assistance rendered
me on those occasions. | see before me m0nu-
ment Of Lasting famc-a great work OF internal I'M
prOvement-passing through the bed ~ grant rocks
upon which your beautiful town i buit The rapid
changes which seem TO mark your onward progress are
truly asOnislng-iudecd, 90 know and appreciate your
position, itwoud seem necessary iopsyy Vist every
ye years. ! have seen much ~ TINS beautiful
country OF the West have lust passed through the
great state Of Ono and hHye h're Witnessed IKE on
ward progr- everything which tends ~ be1nhiy the
country and cnnoblc it, inhabitants But do not appear
before you Tor the purpose OF making speech stand
before you traveller returning from the discharge OF
hs official duties. | am happy to meet 50 msny oil
my fcllow-citizens on this occasion; happy tor the
honor YOU have this day done me. am grateful Tor me
eloquent manner in which this welcome had has been
extended by your speaker thank you ell, nv country
men, of oil parc whether Wigs or Democrats. Tor TINS
welcome You have come out 10 pay your rc'p'cS %
an old eCG!er make no aluson 10 party topics ant
| trust that distinction i made on tins occasion ne
tween Wings and Democrats have nothing - say Ut
party topics, but my couutIymcn whether born upon
the soil or adopted Tor your home thank YOU Tor thlS
friendly greeting, and am proud % call you my coun
trymen am proud Of the state OF New-forN the EN-
Uire state OF ts glorious Union, for was my hOmeiO
thirty years Join with you oll with the most ervent
devotion 10 the best interests OF our common country
Accept friends the hearty thanks OF an old soldier
for this kind and sincere welcome, and may God bless
and prosper you all
General scott then. amid the cheers Of th3 crowl
below Withdrew 10 the drawingrOOm oi the Am'ric1n
Hotel where he was introduced TO the citizens, who
crowded around eager to grasp the hand OF the old war
riOr
Before leaving Lockport Gen Scott visited
the Union school where he was received by 300 pupils
who sang nj his entrance Hail Columbia" lie al
dressed them as fellows:
Gentlemen Teachers. and young Ladies and YOUNG
Gentlemen Of the Loc<port Union school: have seen
in my lite many pleasant things, but rarely 30 pleasing
guccfacr as mat now before large end interest
ing body OF the rising generation placed here m pursa
OF that knowledge which makes them useful IN tb' worl
men or great deeds bur upon the careful early eiu
caron rhe youth. The mothers lessons continue Olten
10 an advanced but the lessons received in the pub
lie school in Science M0rals Literature aud, above an
Religion constitute true national greatness. Witl snch
an cducoon nlay hope 10 see our Union rise 10 the
greatest euincncc Thrice hOnOrcd the Empire state
that takes such excellent Of her children salute
the rising generation parent aud grand parcrf
God bless III children God bcs5 the boys AMI t1eF
parents Would rint could showrr 0ll the blessings
that crave upon the heads Of the children. God bless
you III.
Cen Scott was then introduced 10 the teach
ers. rome Twelve o. fifteen N alL Tie school theh
joined in The song Farewell! farewell ~ lon "
scund " In bidding ihom ndieu Gen. Scott SAID, Wy
friends God trust, viii give you welcome % an
e,erusl home. From the bottom o. my noari, ray,
God blcss rcu all, and farewell"
After taking short ride through the prlnc-
pal streets Of the yllare he departed the II O'Clock
tIain Of carr Tor Rochester.
The concourse at the depot was large The
school children gathered about Inc cars and were a.
fectCnatoly erected by the General
ROCHESTER Thursday, Oct II, 1872.
The Rochester delegation including the Sd
pcIy-ors of Monroe Co., wentto L0cSpou tins morning
10 meet Gen scott and escort him % this city.
On the route, at the villages OF MIddlepOrt,
Medina. Albion Brockpolt and SPencerport large rs,
scmtages were coll actcd ~ the dpots who greeted
Gen scot with yocerou cheer discharges OF cannon,
and the ringing Of bells At SpenceFport Gen John i.
Grenger and Hon. Francis Granger, Of Canlndhgus'
were in waiting, and they came on thence WIN "en'
scott
The eathe.ingin Brown s-sqaare, Rochester,
WIS immense As the cars came in, the multitude
tlronred about them. and sent up shouts OF welcome
when they tho General. The procession was
formed, consisting Of the military and nfemcn aud
NUM- er OF carrl8-e Ia the rst 81 when bfufrdl t
rode THE street, were lined with people VINO rent the
heavens with cheers At the City Hal-qusre, General
scott introduced 10 the people and addressed ny
DR.. Alexander Kelley 40 follows
The emil arra ing lat agreeable duty dev0lyes upon
me Gen scott oil rendering 90 you sincere aud corsl
welcome 20 Thu youthful city, AMI Ia 30 dong should
do injustice 10 those have the honor TO represent
failed to say that the thousands before you teei mShy
honored In being pc iited 20 receive one no has done
much for the glory and welfare Of our common cou1
~ We know that you have again and again receiver
lie Thanks d the nation through ~ Official pfstH'
-ives vet We .t you viii not be in3cniJe ~ tuis vol
unrary homage from the center anu heart Oh Ge-.efn
NeyYoik. We remember, Sir, your timely ami
rac.nc servccs when rhe angry .eelmSs o. our
people al along this frontier, came near lie
yo,ing u in war with the greatest po"e-
On earth. We remember TOO, WIN 2rateim 'ni),
ions yCur IN settling tie difficulties ccnccd
with 5ur North Eastern boundary and have no, forgot
Ten tho geuteuess by when you won back reFotld
state tO duty and 70 pence Many 81 'H remember tDO
with pride your you'niul bat glorious nchcye'nenS N
For GEORGE. ~ Chippewa and ~ Lundys Lane ana All
y -mucr Your truupial prCgrees irUnl vera Cruz %
The bal 90 ts' Nonfezumas. Your brilliant ae".5'e-
mems au. military rcuOWn haze called ortn tle pom
tauaol- shou-s Of sdmlriEg millions Il Is he5l-' ~
recovn- your triumphs laey have been "Fitten n
Your cCIGLen- sword IN tle annals " h1lJhs am wa
h handel down WIN cXIatlCn % our r-Hi rem ---
drcu >,-, we welcome yOu NOT az me cnieitlh of
civilian but tC~ -hs- generous and lOisy spu1' com
r.su,lina IKE The admiration the peace NJ ana tle
hum. uc. ami .1-yirng your cCIlrsdes WIN uEI IN
bounded confidence whlcl taught item " Zee tt ne
dcy OF ba,,ls was the day Of victory Any siu-on 70
the 'Iir- events which haze characterized your his
tory calls io,ih the most patriotic emotions AMI we
lee proud Z, % such name NUT ever stand TORN IN
bold relief among The nCblet " freedoms sons, % one
WHO in nm inc eni in storm stood ready 20 sacilce
hir.eI fey ne Union and tina. Constitution which has
made u -rea1 PrOsperUus, and happy nation. Again.
ue.m- u.c 10 repeat that we welcome you most cor
dy and L0pe your 'hor stay among Us VIII be as &C
ceptsble "a YOU p IL l. 10 u.
Gen Scott replied briefly az follows:
Fellow citizens OF MISUNDERSTANDING IN TINS assem-
He'd multitude am disposed to Ark where an. Am !,
E m lie center q Phhdclpia Or in the center OF New
York. tfC gTeat emporium of commerce.. ! am lost In