New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-28
VERMoNT.-The Opposition hold Stat
Convention at Burlington, July 8.
General Scott and Gov. Tompkins.

After the glorious battles Of Gen. Scott
during the last war with England, the Legislature
of Newly rk presented him with a sword in token
Of the Oh admiration entertained for him by the
Empire State. He was apprised of this intention
by the following letter from Daniel ID. Tompklns
then Governor Of the State:
NEw.YoRK, December "a, 1914.
erR. Asa testimonial of the high sense which the
Senate aud Assembly of the State OF Newborn enter
tain of your talents patriotism and brilliant exploits
they have unanimous resolved to present you with
sword end have also instructed me to communicate
AN Acknowledgement Of their gratitude TO you and 10
the officers ana soldiers whom you have so often led &c
victory. .
ug to YOU the sword in the meantime beg you 70 be
assured of my personal regard and oil my exalted Opn-
ion of your conduct and eminent services
Major General Scott. DANIEL u. loAFklN@
Gov. ToMPKINs, upon presenting the sword
said:
avail myself of an anniversary in commemoratiOn
of the exploits OF foethers TO performthe pleasing
duly of proclaiDg the gratitude Of the people OF tnls
State to these descendants OF the heroes OF the Revou
on whose services in the late war have contributed 50
mainly to perpetuate The independence which our yene
rated ancestors achieved and 10 advance the glory OF
the American nation ,,. l.,
would be sufficient 10 say that all occasions you have
display ed the highest military accomplishments the
most ardent TO the rights add honor OF your
couutry and the most intrepid eXeru0ns 10 tner sup
mort A rapid and unprecedented succession OF promo
lions AT an early age has been the welearned fruit Of
your talenu This distinguished notice by your Goy.
ernmen IL the best encomium on your Character ana
the highest reward 10 which the yilous and the great
% aspire. ,-,..o ..,., ..,.,;
But Sir your military career Is repete with splendid
events WihOut descending 10 too much minuteness
may briefly refer % your exploits 10 me most interest
ps portion Of the American continent. The shores OF
NagArs from Enc Ontario are inscribed with your
Isme and with the names OF your brave companions
The defeat Of the enemy at Fort George Will not De Tor
item This memorable conflict on the plains OF CHIP
pewa and the appalling hight battle on the nights oil Nj
aear are events which have added new celebrity 70 the
tpot where they happened, and heightened the majesty
81 the stUpendous cataract oy comonlhg win S na!u
raj al the force of the moral sublime. The admirers
ri he rreat in nature from all quarters OF the globe
will forever visit the theater Of your achievements
Tbey will bear 10 their dtsnt homes the idea OF this
mighty display OF nature aud will associate With II the
desc Of YOU and your brothers Ia arms and so long ss
the beautiful aud sublime shall be objects Of admiration
among men-so long as the whelming waters OF Ene
shall be tumbed into tie awful depths OF NasaTa-so
long shall the splened actions In which you have had
so conspicuous a share endure IN the memory OF man.
Accept Sir the sword presented 10 you oy the PEG
pie Of this state pledge Of their affection and grat'
tude for your distinguished services, and may the re-
msirder Of your life be serene and happy your
early days have been useful aud glorious.
GENERAL sCorT's REPLY.
SIR: have heretofore had the honor 70 express 10
the Legislature Of the state OF Me-" lork ufOIsn pu
ExceleDcy, my high sense OF The distinguished eonPI
ment conferred on me by that honorable body Ia IA
resolution on tie subject of my military services, and
In its vote of the swori handsomely presented
by your Excelepcy. On an occasion Ike this DE-
cLABATIoNs would but feebly express the sJlema
Obligation contracted.
Permi, me to asure your Exceleney, and throusa
YOU the Legislature of the proud state OF New ora
that am sensibly alive ~ the duties OF re- naLan
sOdier armed by the hands Of bis cOuntrymen, 10 sup
pert and defend The national honor aud iadepenielSe
and If my personal services bad been more worthy OF
Tie distinction bestowed should have 90 wish let me
ct this moment but that the glory AND the liberties OF
the Republic might be eternal.