Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-09-24
: Gen. scctf and the Peorle.

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the route of travel pursued by him, shows
that he holds place in their affections far
beyond that accorded to any man now living.
At Hollidaysburg he remained several hours,
and during that time he was visited by an
immense number Of yeomanry, who looked in
vain to discern trace of that naughty arro-
gance in his manly face that locofoco dema-
gogues and scribblers ascribe to him. At
Pittsburg, on Saturday, he was addressed by
Captain Naylor in the presence of a tremen-
doua outpouring of the bone and sinew, to
which the General responded by thanking
his fellow counrynen for the high honor
they paid to him by this public demonstra-
ton, which, however unworthy of it he might
feel, was exceedingly grateful to his feelings.
He disclaimed all right of appropriating to
himself one-tenth of the glowing eulogy of
his old intimate and eloquent friend, Captain
Naylor, but it was a proud recollection to HIM
that he had under the Providence of God,
been able TO do anything in the service of his
country to merit the appreciation OF his tel
low-citizens He said that, in early life, it
had been his secret and cherished desire to do
something for his country which would prove
of advantage to it. and would call forth the
appreciation of his countrymen, and TO do ii
in such way as to make it harmonize with
the well being of the whole family of man.
Under the blessing Of Heaven, (for which he
had devoutly prayed and the favor Of his
tellOU-CitiZens, he had been in some measure
successful, but not to the extent of his youth
Iul aspiration, or 10 that Of the fattering
tribute Of his valued friend and gallant com
- =.
This city. lie then spoke of Pennsylvania,
and expressed his grateful emotions for the
signal manner in which she had always man
ifested her friendship for the humble soldier
who had been so frequently honored in lead
ing her gallant citizens to battle. He revert
cd to the gallant soldiers of Pennsylvania
both regulars and volunteers, who had stood
by him with unfaitering fidelity and bravery
on the fields Of Canada, and the heights Of
Mexico, and pointed the assembled thrang to
some Of those who stood around him, who had
shared with him in the fatigues and nerils of
campaigns OF former Years. This glorious
old Commonwealth was the keystone Of the
Federal Arch, and she had always been true
TO the Union and while she remained SO. and
he felt assured she alwaVs would the Union
was safe in the midst Of all the shocks which
might ever be reasonably hurled against il
He loved Pennsylvania ;or this, as we'll as her
many other great virtues. Tor he was him mself
. Union man; not a pplsat;on Of his heart
bat beat for the Union. tn whol Union, the
great and giGriuls nation, which opght and
ever would remei2 oue GEd ndlVlsible. Ills
obligations were aIsp greet - Pennsylvania
for the unsolicited hosOr 4 portion Of her
people had conferred upon him by SO united
II and heartily promoting his nomination to
the sufirages OF his fellow citizens for the au-
gust Office for which he was now a candidate
and if he ever reached that exalted position,
IT must be by the vote of this gallant State.
In conclusion, he announced his intention
of remaining until Monday, and expressed
his tEankfulness that the discharge of his Of
iieial dutics had given linn the pleasure Of
meeting bis trQe-hearted connTymcn Of Pitts
iu-at on this occasion Ii his official duty
had not required it, he should not have taken
Z Journey during the Presidential contest; he
regretted that he was obliged 70 make such a
tourney; but it had been made, it was his
duty 10 make it, and the spontaneous action
0f the people here was a source Of unal!oyed
Qualification, and you'd forever be cherished
amongst his dearest recollections. lie n-
roked the blessings Of Heasen upon the peo-
pie, and took his leave Of them amidst their
loud and enthusiastic huzzas.
The enthusiasm manifested in this State
seems TO be eclipged in the west, the fol-
lowing dq8patch, which we cut from the
ledger viii show:
CLEVELAND, Sept 2l.-Gcncral Scott re
ccption at this city yesterday, was the most
grand, imposing ard enthusiastic demonstra-
lion ever bcheld, The banks Of the Lake,
for miles, were lined with people, notwith-
standing drencliEe fall OF rain Waiting the
arrival of the Old Hero; and when the sa-
lutes from the Ohio City" and from CleTe-
land announced his approach, cheer after
rhecr resounded from e=cly quarter, aad were
kent up until he was escorted 10 hls quarters
at the American Hotel by the military and
the immense mass Of citizens.
After he had retired for a few minutes, he
appeared on the balcony, in answer to the
prolonged cheers OF the popn!ace, and made
:. brief address, expressing the pleasure he
experienced in visiting cnce more. alter
lapse. of eight years, the beautiful city ct
Cleveland, and thanking tie citizens for their
kind and cordial reception After he had
closed his address, he retired to the hall with
IN. which was crowded by persons eager 10
pay their individual respects 10 their dlstln-
guished guest.
st midnight grand serenade was given,
and the General again appeared and acknowl-
edged the compliment. This morning hum
dreds called upon him, at an early hour
About IL o'clock he left for Columbus, amid
prolonged cheers and firing of guns.