The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16


CITY HALL, jan. b. 1859. (
Wnsrcas Official Information has reached this ofce that
Iaeui- Gen Winfield Scott VIII arrive IN our city at
The Mayor accompanied by the Committee OF Arrange.
menis OF The Common Council, together with the Major
General Comm aldpg the First division OF louisiana mill
t.a and officers OF the division VIII at proceed TO
tnc Iont OF debsfkaoD where the Mayor will invite the
dh.neushed chiettaD TO become the guest of the city
aho paitake OF hs hospta. itiee.
national salute viii be fred the arrival Of the dis
guest OF the city at the PentchartraIn Railroad
otFot whence he viii be escorted 10 his quarters at the
weed.
On the approach Of the distr guest to his qua
ters. another salute will be fired on Cana, street
Inc masters OF all vessels in port and the keepers OF
az puoc Places, are requested TO display their flags
On the glorious eighth of Januarya day peculiar to
tne people OF New Orlenns-our citizens generally, to-
getner Sh the military, are invited TO unite with the city
authorities IN honoring distinguished visitor with
reception alike characteristic OF people and worthy
'he most renowned military chieitaln now living.
GERARD SfTTH, Mayor
The California Captain Hutchins, arrived bring
ing the city guest at its landing about halfpast
hve this morning. Each arrival Of cars at the lake
enc brought some Of the city officers and citizens
VINO desired to pay suitable honors to the veteran
ofiicer whose history forms so important portion
OF our national annals.
Az nine O'Clock the committees of Council, head
Cd Dy the Mayor, were introduced TO the General,
when the Mayor addressed him as follows;--
GESsRAi-i s my pleasing duty inform you that the
~. In rendering 10 You this token Of public regard can
but briefly revert your distinguished public services
since uDheraided by fame young captain Of light
t1efy you first visited New Orleans The recollection Of
Tsr nsoi%s anu pa'Ioic eohduc' OF the young
in wears and fams '"8 ,ha, ~, me veteran
mis-; 10 the n,esent r;,srsss T., nonors :" PIP
has been illuminated by deeds which make nation
illusuiona. Queenstown, Fort George, Chippewa and
Ishdy's Lane, are lasting monuments Of your early
cbivaiy, vaior and military skill; Chicago and Rock
Island OF your seif:denai and humanity and Fort Moui
n I11p hero af haiti
in iSs otrame ne heroe humanity 1857 and OF Union
"anss e. . sH We owe .he peservaon o! .he
on aChevson "n vsu nhh one oeoa
contested fields The bscso Of this ctv recognize in yon
military energy and daring combined with The snr;t Of
the Christian phianthopist Your fame in war is equal
led by yQr success as ben,fac,or and friend Of man.
kind Inthe rpeness OF your renowu welcome you to
the city where you first commenced your Of useful
ness and honor To you, Who By purity Of private life
Of nnS s; %snn auu ~ e aaihs'fasoh
who INV tho Nov ssod ns @ % ., tne eooa
succession Of brilliant VICTORIES from the captuIe Of Eo
George to the capitua,ion Of Mexico have given us
cha, acter among the nations as a people Of military
prowess; who, by moderation and generosity Of
snaiae'ei uhted with prudence and wisdom in action,
M % % as rch IN DEMENT'S as the
'encer this testimonial Of their respect and appreciation
The General replied in very feeling manner to
this cordial and earnest invitation He returned
thanks TO the Mayor for the manner in which,
while communicating the resolutions of the council
he had alluded to his past services
The allusion to his early visit to New Orleans re-
called the most pleasant recollectons His first
advent in public life was made in New Orleans.
When young man, scarcely of age he was de-
ached duty TO this CITY, and his recoections of
the period spent here were forcibly recalled by the
happy illusions Just made.
expected reception that he was met by de-
scendant of friend of his early days, in the chief
executive officer of this great commercial empo-
rium He was intimately acquainted with the
And the welcome he had received on this occa-
sion revived, in all their freshness, the recollec
hons OF his boyhood and youth.
Inc presence OF Ten; Lewis was also souvenir
service, he was made an intimate of the family
Si WY 'enefai, anu cherished tle it,ehashlp then
formed he claimed TO recognise the General as
an oo lrlena.
ne remarked mat ne would reserve points OF in
teresnng history Tor a more public occasion, and
mou,s. .,ose is REMARKS W again returning tnanks
Ior Ine natlerlng nohor rendered 70 NM and espe-
caIiy ,or tne hino manner III winch IT mad been
communicated.
a salute was hred as the city authorities with
t ~ guest amp Lieut. Col Lay left the boat for
"a Tar ,, So"sa Mhere breakfast was prepar
s sI 'ol % mve my seats i sat down Ct r.
ue az u WI" s"c anu hsn anu '"e oehcacles
" ' Ttor tSe r.ros, rvos sr;s,oa .oos.o
~. slie .opa'. "as nniSnSu toasts aliu hapPy
IesPoases were llaue oy those comphmented.
the ho,aI party a''ouineu ~ Tue s'''ing room OF
a1,,Io il, A.
p'g T ,,ouea ~ occurred az the private
ra,a Fvnr, ti.e os y, ae aa H ss he GENERA
,rraaooa III E noaa .eapeu on iI2 me engine
SSn ,e| ro, no =, Ms, manu-, saying, served
IauS you ~ meAco, near!y grasp OF the
h;nSir ofor ha h,. anu Tenela ncott quiIed
proa;ao4 LEI 's Iea aI vo'ed once loI you lor
GOOD ae;d h.sto ,nI s'oseT ala pu. II aia nun no
Sever forget nv Canarai ra,,i;od ~ ooI. Gun
u fsrvo uyo = fspi'eu the stokef Win
snsech ""'0n sno"e" HIS heart was Ill the
Ppornara Nor;,r,, r..
,ha IN "'cocL nnSs Isqy aIlWeu al li,e hoteI on
ho ontereT the rno, anu t aseu lolwaro as soon as
arc and ;nArn,;tios a, ~, unus1ai aiacry or MS
IS. :" WaIn,o 80 NJ e n, 'he ueherii, say
.nsnos or ny, nortb Wv VIieans-you revive the
set Soy v t9cyeter diu tne TWO yehefabie men
t%sv mot d,y;nm tha anu lene1lseu me adventures
My n gs uuiA,g me year General scott was IN
young again in recalling lie Incidents " si'"
AZ eleven Tho antbso ~ ,n' o..I
co,ted tLe General 20 t,a nor au , ssn',ei s %
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