The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

both braL ches Of Virginia Legislature and account
of his reception thus reported in the Richmond papers,
IN THE SENATE.
General Scott entered the Senate chamber at about
O'Clock Long before his the seats Of senator's
were nearly filled BY ladies' to whom ~ courtesy tnsy
door he hailed with loud applause both from the
densey crowded gallery and the floor Of the chamber
He led forward by Senator THOMPSON, who intro
duced him to the President, as follows:
Mr. President have the pleasure OF introducing TO you
Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott, gallant soldier, who can
also add is an honor to his country, Virginia.
and al Lopor to his native OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
HE PRESIDENT Of the Senate spoke foows:-Iieut.
Cen Scott the presiding officer of this body, my
agreeable duty to welcome you to the hall OF the Senate OF
Virginia The people Of native State, through their
in the Senate rect you and bid vel
come. In doing honor our whole country, rs well
as yourself will not indicate N your presence tne
mortal The history Of your country will be your most
eloquent euogy It's, indeed, source OF patriotic pride
that we have in country such distinguished soldier
and eminent patriot TO participate with Us in the nangurs-
ton the equestrian statue OF the Father OF his Country
As the organ OF the Senate therefore most cordially
Gen ScorT seemed TO labor under some emotion and
after moments silence replied foliows:-Mr Presi
dent Senator's cannot give expression 10 the deep
emotions Of pleasure experience at this reception In my
native State Little did expectto meet with such honors
here and from you ] find myself in the midst OF my
country men-my dear country men-naves OF the State
which the cradle Of my FIRST hopes, my first smbi
its length than its briancy-I have felt the respou
sbility inherited by my birth have always said, what
will Virginia say OF meY And when, IN the course On
portant points that bore portion OF her honor on my
shoulders have said that proved recreant would
be doubly damned in her estimation and that Of
the country. II in the school OF Virginia that I
imbbed those principles which have guided mo
through life and Is by the example OF her washngoa,
and other great vrenians, that inspired with the de-
sire TO be remembered by my State. That desire has
been accomplished far beyond most ssnsune expecta
tops Honor upon honors she has heaped upoo me- and
could not II would, ever forget her favors Al the
end Of the Of 1912 Is. she presented me with the
h.. 10 -
her counties and after the lapse OF third OF century,
when my little services might be supposed TO have been
forgotten she honored with vote OF thanks and .
gold medal sllude TO these things in spirit Of graft
tude and not OF vanity The time has passed away for
that have arrived at that age when the passions arc
mellowed, and the imagination 10 be aery and
reeua-an Of quiet and enjoy ent and the OF
this day will OH me with grateful memories, and Will
bear recoectons with TO that final resting place to
which In the OF nature | rapidly tending.
With virginia heart tender to all vrgnians my graz,
AMER the applause following the speech had sub,dd
the President Of the Senate Introduced General Scot. %
the members OF the body Many OF the ladies present
also sought and obtained introductions.
IN THE HOUSE,.
on motion OF Mr.. EpNuSps, committee OF six was APP
pointed TO make suitable arrangements for the reception
OF Lieutenant General Scott
subsequently Mr. Preston, from the committee, pre-
scented areport embracing plan OF arrangements for tho
reception Of Lieut. General Scott, which was agreed 70
unanimously. In pursuance thereof Lieut. General Scott
conducted into the Hall, at one O'Clock, by Mr. Ed
munds and the other members Of the committee.
Mr.. EDxuSDs saio-Mr. Speaker, I have the honor 10
prcsen, 10 you and the House Lieut. General Scott GreAi
aPplausel -,
said: Gen Scot- sfords great pleasure sir, 10 vel
come you this Hall, aud introduce you TO gentlemen
comprising the popular branch Of the Legislature OF Viz
gina ~ 10 extend 10 you for them and through them
for the people Of this commonwealth, hearty welcome 70
yT S xs Tse s AZ roaa an sUpe do voeoos 70
your CALAMITY, q. did 40, include the ladies' who
assembled here to day in this cordial assurance OF vel
come You have returned 10 Virginia on this occasion 70
unite ir demonstrators OF respect 10 all deght
to esteem and honorto unite In the Inauguration Of you
emblem comm, uorave Of min who was first In peace,
fret war, and first in the hearts Of his country mon"
(Appsuse We have before sir In person, the
hero Of Chippewa and Of Lundy's lane. (Applsuse We
have the conqueror Of Mexico (aenewed applause) We
have, short cir the rt captain Of the Continued
appause SIR, am sure that your own noble hear, win
appreciate the declaration, when 10 you, a.
feel authorized 10 do thai you occupy place 10 the heart
Of every yrgnisn In usion, cir permit 10 say,
that will ever be most ri, asng recollection that have
bad the honor perform this most agreeable duty
extend this most cordial welcome. (Loud applause
General soo,r said, in substances Mr.. Speaker, Am
somewhat accidentally the capital Of Virginia could
not allow the interesting which about 10 be
performed the public grounds, TO pass by without
being press the ,ccsson and came here, sir, 10
witness the demonstrations honor OF the father Of his
Courtry but, instead CT being mere spectator OF uat
scene, a. bad expec,eda mere locker OIL am met ~
the assembled representatives OF the commonwealth;
and have been honored by them with cordislity and
kindness which could not have expected. Virginia mas
always taken lively interest in those OF her sous who
have endeavored well in the OF tbe sommop-
wealth. II has been my fortune 10 be benefited "
that maternal feeling have had COT TERED upon me nxn
honors the recollection OF which have ever cherished
Soon after the end Of the Of 1915, ] had con
ferred upon me by the Legislature 81 this state =
sword Of bonor-a beautiful token OF approval which,
regret to say have not with at this time The sw.ro
have on IL Louisiana sword, and happened 10 oe .o
only one within reach when left Washington Mssuo
sequent period Virginia did the honor TO COME, upon
gold medal, which would set forth the as'lnc.ony
which had gained the appreciation OF the
81 state that am proud town az ny oesI oi ~ -
Later they conferred another honor Up M Y pesus
highly Complementary resolutions; aud nov, lorty ior
wears after "a, Gat honor which was bestowed upon ne
NV Inc cgsa,utc O, virginia. am received here with
warmth and cordially which make me iel that tbs honor
Is The proudesl 81 them all. Applause WGen react
up ali these estm )nals OF regard, may SAL Nh'ut
arrogance tht my life has not been entirety 10 vain
r,crn nv earliest youth fred with atleut desire
10 prove myself worthy Of this commonwealth aud now
m receive such generous applause, truly gratifying N
INV feelings 10 will cheer the remaining days Of life "
will lighter my path to the grave.
After few more remarks Of similar purpori, General
Scott concluded by reeratng his thanks Tor the hooors
which bad been conferred upon him.
The SPRAKsR then vacated the chair and introduced the
illustrious guest 10 the membss aud others.