, 1859-10-28

cIsco.-We copy the following account o
the reception of Gen. SCOTT in San Fran
cisco, from the Daily National, of the It'll
inst:
Yesterday morning about ten o'clock
the arrival Of the steamship Golden Age
with Lieut.. General Winfield Scott and
suit on board, was heralded by salutes from
various vessels in our harbor. Every
available vehicle was at once in request
and was soon down at Folsom street wharf
As tllesteamship came alongside, every eye
was strained to catch sight of the gallant
old veteran, but be was no where to be
seem The rush Of our citizens being so
tremendous, it was deemed advisable to
shut the wharf gate, and for some two
hours the crowd was kept anxiously await
ing the appearance Of the military chief
tain. AT last he came on deck, and cheer
after cheer rent the air, which we're accom-
panied by salutes from the artillery of the
First California Guards. He waved his
hat in recognition of these salutes, and then
in company with his suite, which comprised
Assstant-Adjutant General Thomas, Lieu.
tenant-Colonel G. W. Lay, and Assistant
Surgeon Charles II. Crane, and with Brig
adier-General Haven, he walked ashore
amid renewed cheering. Previous to this,
however, General Scott had declined to re-
ceive the honor Of an ovation on the Sab
bath, but his scruples had been overcome
by the pressing invitations Of his California
friends. Various neat little speeches were
also made. The Commander-in.C Chief was
escorted to a fne barouche which drove on.
Another barouche containing Gov. Wei
Ter and Gen. Clarke, u S. A., following
close behind. The old hero stood up in
his carriage, which was drawn by four milk
white horses, and driven by Mr.. Bowman,
Of the Pioneer Omnibus Line, and courte-
ously bowed on either side as the vehicle
passed through the lines Of military COM
panes, who presented arms to the distin-
gushed soldier. As the vehicle left the
wharf gates, the deafening shouts Of thous-
ands again arose, and procession formed
and marched through the principal streets
to the Oriental Hotel.
In this order the procession marched up
Folsom street to First, along First street
to Howard, from thence to Second street,
thence to Market, along Montgomery tc
Clay, thence pp Clay to the Plaza, thenct
along Kearney to Washington, thence uF
to Stockton, thence along Stockton tc
U lion, up Union to Powell, thence along
to jackson, thence down to Montgomery,
along which it marched to California, then
down to Battery and along Bush to the
Oriental Hotel
Everywhere along the route, the gallant
old hero of Lundy's Lane was received
with the most vociferous aeclamations Of
delight. The house tops, windows. and
streets were densely packed with our clti-
zens,. who all seemed eager to get glimpse
OF the war worn warrior. Boquets were
showered upon him in abundance, and as
he passed beneath the triumphal arch erec'
ted OH Montgomery street, q wreath Of
laurels and flowers, which depended from
its centre, fell over and encircled his mar
tial form. On reaching the Plaza a grand
salute Of thirty-three guns was cred by the
Monumentals, under the direction Of Geo.
Hossefross. The old General seemed to
.'snuif the smoke Of battle with real gus
to, as its blue clouds rolled over the grass
square towards him. In fact, throughout
the whole proceedings, he seemed delight
ed, although the continued exertion OF bow
ing to the multitude must have fatigued
him somewhat. 1t was a complete ovation
and triumphal entry which must have been
as gratifying as unexpected to him.
Speeches were then made by the Com
mauder in.chief Of the U. s. Army, Gov
ernor Weller and others, brief but pointed
Lieut.. General Scott apologized for not ap'
pearing in regimentals, bat the whole affair
was so unexpected that he had not prepar'
ed himself He said be was delighted at
his reception, but regretted that il musi
necessarily have been on the Sabbath, as II
interfered with bis going to church, which
he had not omitted for forty years. He
felt glow of undisguised pleasure when be
saw around him so many Of his old gallant
companions in arms through the Mexicar
campaign.
Governor Weller followed with q few re
marks, welcoming the gallant old chieitain
and rejoicing that the people Of Caliiornia
had given. him such reception.
General Clarke, Of the Pacific Depart
ment said in substance: II am no speak
er. 1t is one Of the happiest days Of my
life to welcome my superior in arms 70 Cal
ifornia. God bless you all-you all know
what l would say" He seemed very muct
affected.
Col E. D. Baker then came forward
but had to renounce his intention, merely
saying, my heart is too full for utterance.
The sssemblage then dispersed aud Genera
Scott retired to the apartments, which haC
been provided for himself and suit
~ The French government have de
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