New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-11

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US hean,fu and touching pciden;, and evoked t7e-
rnepdous cheers from the assembled multitude. Here
the enthusiasm seemed 70 reach ne climax. The
thronS gathered about the barouehe, chung 70 the
wheels shouted and every way .es,ined TO tneI
nIeasure az seeing the brave old cheitain In various
nlaces there were appropriate notices and hags,
especially in the vicinity Of the 'riupha arch and =,
Winters paint-shop Washington street, above Du-
mont. The day was particularly beautifnl-not TOO
,rncb wind and clear blue sky. Vehicles and horse
men abounded az the procession was in motion when
the churches were dismissed the throngs were proper
onay increased by the presence OF the people dressed
in their best.
ARRIVAL AT The ORIENTAL HOTEL.
At2o o'clock the proceFsion reached the Oriental Ho-
tel where forming in line, the tarouehe passed by
receiving a salute a la nfHdire The General then
aighied and passed into the hotel where ne was con-
Quoted 10 the parlors.
Al the urgent and repeated calls of the assembsge
the old hero appeared upon the lower balcony OF the
hotel and made short address We We're at too great
q distance when he commenced speaking to hear the
first of bis remarks He alluded, feengly, TO the
compliments which had thus been paid him by his ie
Iow-citizens He saw around him many with whom
he had had the honor 10 serve az soldier.
Among these, he signalized General Clarke, for
whom three cheers were given. He alluded also 10
Governor Weller who had served likewise in Mexico
with him. and who had done him the honor TO partic-
pate in these cvilties The General regretted that be
had been circumsanced as to be Obliged to land ON
Sunday. " am" be said, "a church-gOing
have not failed 10 90 to church Sunday for forty
years, whenever it possible 70 attend. | am al
WAYS cory 10 stay away from Divine service. But
perhaps the better day the better deed thank you
all from my heart for the honor which you have ex-
tended 10 me, in welcoming me among you. May
prosperity attend you all God bless and reward YOU
The voice of the veteran was somewhat enfeeOied
we thought, with age but his mien was majestic ana
erect. He gesticnlated with much suayty and dignity
of manner, now and then bowling and laying his hand
his heart, like true gentleman of the old school
The audience hung on his words, if they doilzed
the old man who had CALAMITY borne the American
flag to honor and victory.
On bis retiring which he did amid prolonged cheer
ing Gov. Weller called for and said that IN intro
ducng Gen. Scott to them he did not think necessary
10 say who he He had been identified with the
glory and military renOwn of America IN nearly every
great battle since the days Of the Revolution His deeds
of gallantry engraved the hearts of his eoun-
trymen and will be commemorated in all history; and
long after he has gone 10 brighter and better sphere
Americans would make a pilgrimage to his TOMB and
there recount his worth and renew his fame. He was
glad that il had been his good fortune 10 welcome the
General 10 California. No matter what difference OF
opinion might exist, all could sincerely unite to do
honor TO the old cheftan. God grant, continued the
speaker that he may long live to be the recipient of
continued honors from his fellow-countrymen. No
has done much as be toward the acquisition OF
the beautiful country we now occupy. HE General
has reminded ne that il is Sunday. 'You had better
"be employed in your respective churches than listen
cling TO me in the balcony OF a hotel. voices
"Nopl Well, then, that is an honest difference OF
opinion"
Three cheers were given for the Governor az he re-
tired Col Baker was then called upon, who adj
dressed the hrong in few pertinent and happy re-
marks when Gen. Clarke was loudly called for and
three rousng cheers given for him as he appeared lie
briefly thanked the assembage for the honor, ana was
most happy be present 10 mngle with the testimonial
to Gen. Scott. For what attentions had been shown to
him. he again returned his thanks, and begging his a
ditors TO excuse him from making speech, ne with
drew, but not before the gallant old officer mad been
4 rr-sfh UrclaF afrah. lasL.
Last evening the General received some visitors, but
being wearied with his voyage and the excitement Of
the day, he retired early.
INCIDENTS AND ITEMS OF THE DAY.
man, whose name are unable TO learn, was
blown into the bay by the premature discharge OF
gun board the steamer Northerner, during the sa-
lutte fired in honor of Gen. Scott. He was picked up
ard carried to the United States Marine Hospital IL
is supposed be will have lose his right arm which s
half shattered Ii for some time difficult TO lind
any one TO carry him TO the hospital, until carman
known as Dutchey," kindly performed the service.
A gentleman had his pocket picked OF a watch, on
Second street, in the crowd.
horses attached carriage took fright at the passing
procession, and, in their curvelng, threw boy out
nto the street, somewhat injurng him.
In passing down Jackson street, bevy OF Mexican
beauties stood gazing at the old General when one OF
them screamed out in her native language; Look,
look there's the King of Mexico. Good save the
good old man !"-aluding doubtless to the fact known
TO many that proposition was made 10 the General,
while in Mexico, TO take the supreme charge of that
country.
The General stated after his arrival at the Oriental
Hotel that his reception WIS as unexpected IA 1t was
hattering and gratifying 10 him. He had but FAINT
idea of how fine city had grown up here in the last
ten years and though aware of the population he was
unprepared 10 many well-dressed people and
such evidence of wealth, prosperity, and social adj
yapcement On arriving at the hotel he shed tears at
the unlooked-for compliments that had been PAID to
him.
just before the disbanding Of the Mexican cam
paigners on the motion of Col. L. ID. Baker, CON-
nittee of three consisting Of Major Daniels, Captains
Freelon and Duscan, was appointed TO tender
complimentary dinner to General Scott at such times
as he may designate. This must of course, be after
bis return from the North, he leaves for Victoria
and Oregon in the Northerner
II is estimated that more than forty thousand people
stood along the route of the procession 10 welcome the
old hero TO California.
Letters from the Secretary of State at Washington
have been received by Capt Pease Of the Revenue
cutter VIM. H. Marcy, and by the commander OF the
United States steamer Shubrick, TO place themselves
under the exclusive orders Of Gen. Scott during his
stay upon the Pacific coast The ShubTlck, we under-
stand is already under sailing orders for Puget Sound
1t quite evident from these facts well as from the
tone of the Eastern papers, that greater degree OF
importance is attached TO the San Juan Island affair
than has been the on this side of the continent
Statutes were fired during the day by the Monu-
mental Engine Company the Plaza, Fort Point Al
catraz Island, and by ships in the harbor.
CIVIC AND MILITARY VISIT.
In pursuance OF an order issued by Brigader-Gen.
j. p. Haven, the commissioned officers of the Second
Brigade, Second Division California Militia, assembled
at the quarters OF Gen. Haven when they were joined
by the President and members of the Board OF Super
ysors. The officers formed and acted escort 10
the Board, who proceeded to the quarters of Gen.
Scott at the Oriental Hotel where they paid their re-
spects TO the distinguished chief After the reception
tie officers and members of the Board of Supervisors
accepted collation. at the Union Club, rendered by
Mr. Teschemacher, President of the Board.