Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-10-07

luslrlnus Hero aud Patriot lowered in thei
midst The Artillery Squad fired a salute
Machodld's Brass Band of Columbus, an,
LeIand's Brass Band of Cleveland, stTucl
up Hail Columbia" and amid great ex
element aud euihusiaam, the vast process
sion, led by the beautiful Club Flag, moved
towards the Neil House From the step,
and the windows along the line of march
beauty smiled, and white handkerchiefs lut
tered, aud from the windows of the work.
shops, bats were waved and words of vel.
come shouted. General Scott aoknowledr.
ed these tokens Of affection with the suavl.
~ and heart of an old soldier.
AT the Neil House, Gen. Scott appeared
upon the balcony, when another general
aud enthusiastic shout went up.
Gen. Scott then addressed the assembled
multitude as follows:
Fellow CoUNrRYMEN II cannot find
words to express the emotions which feel
IN receiving such a welcome from lie ctr
zens of the capital of Ohio The cheers,
the demonstrations Of such vast assem-
blage of men as that ] now see before me,
IN the heart OF the Empire State Of the
West, might fiuy be bestowed on the first
man OF the age can claim no merit to
entitle me to such honors. 1t is true. dur
ing long public life of more than forty
years ! have taken part IN many transac-
tons OF national Importance, aud it would
be an unpardonable alieciauon n me to as
sumo that had not rendered soMe service
20 my country winch might excite the APP
probation Of my counlrymen From my
earliest youth, duriug my whole life, it has
been my alm-m ambitlon--so to serve nv
country as 70 merit its appreciation. | must
receive this demonstration as an indication
that ~ some degree my efforts have been
successful (Great cheerug)
My iuends, | DO not intend to speak Ia
you on political topics. III tie large Assem-.
bagc before me, there are doubtless many
who differ from me IN political sentiments
am proud 10 receive their welcome
would not, 10 an occasion like the present
introduce subjects which might be unpleas.
ant 90 any The object of my Journey J..
not az 81 political character Il relates {,
TIE public service, and lhe public CHARITY
u is to select a site 10 Kentucky, and neal
Cincinnati, al an asylum Cor The worn uu
md uirm soldiers, both Of the regular auc
Iouuteer force.
Having no other subject to speak Of thar
TO thank you for your great Kindness, ] mas
say from the depths of az, heart, that iol
III have done N my public life, for an,
4ardshps or suffering have endured in tn,
erylce of my country, am amply repal,
"a the appreciation Of my countrymen.-
Whatever others may contemplate, | hay
NY reward.
Again, my couniymen, ! thank you 70
such a manifestation on this, to me. rrea
and glorious occasion. Immense cheer
ing)
When Gen. ScoTr retired, the multitud
called loudly for Mr. DENNIsoN, who brief
and appropriately responded, eschewng d
politics on the occasion The Bands play
ed National airs, aud the people crowde
the Neil House, to grasp the hand OF ScoTI
lie mingled freely with his countrymen on
I'll a late hour, and many affecting intel
views with his former comrades ia the ser,
ice were witnessed.
The State Journal saws
The evening was spent IN the most fire.
and friendly social intercourse with our O.
izens All The stories about hs arisiocr,
cy, hls PRIDE his naughty bearing. are TOT
ever scattered to the winds IN mis- CITY,
Thousands now see him for the first TINT
and there Is but one expression OF admire
ton at the unusually proper and happ
manner IA which he has discharged the de
lcate duties imposed upon him 10y bis pos
ton.
To-day Gen. Scott proceeds to ChIieoth
on his road to MaysuiIe, Kentucky, whei
be is to meet Gen Wool, and commi
sion, for the purpose Of locating a Miliai
Hospital HIS visit to Columbus will
long remembered.