The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-12

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General Scott passed on his way to New Orleans after
brief delay in city, yesterday by the ma steamer
California He arrived the day before without heraldng
hut far anticipated in his unostentltious
mens by OF citizens that he met by persons
of distinction at our wharves and conducted by them
bis lodgings at The Battle House, where he received the
mos, substantial and marked attentions Of our community
There was little Of mere lageantry in these testimonials
respect, and sure the distinguished travel
lerwe had like to have said guest-was but the more
erathed by these tokens OF public interest personal
tegafd as they sprung from the voluntary consideration
and admiration OF our people Short as the time OF his
stay vas nothing was left uDdobe TO make his passing
visit not only agreeable to him but worthy also OF the
honor OF city. II was known that he would arry
here longer than the FIRST opportunity of renewing his
journey, but there few hours spare at the
earnest solicitation of bis friends he yielded tncr
es and received the compliments Of the community per-
soDa calls from 10 O'Clock until the hour Of preparation
for departure summoned MIN 10 retire
This reception continued until one O'Clock when he
waited upon by Major General Mccoy and Bgader Gene
raj Butler and their staff officers together with the
mandins officers of the volunteer regiment of city
their nitary insignia. The gentlemen, the Mayor and
large number OF onr citizens escorted him the boat
At IL O'Clock the officers and marines Of the Vixen formed
line and visited him in body. Adense crowd anxious
TO demonstrate their respect for the old hero found their
way TO the reception room, when the Hon. Jones NJ
W,bes Mayor OF the city, dd the hopos of the occasion
and introduced citizens to the General the wharf
very large assembly Of the people gathered the gang
way OF the boat 10 give him cheering alden The General
bidding the multitude aieciionae and graceful fare.
we'll the signal gun the moment of depar ure
and the steamer midst the inspiring strain of military
band the waving Of hats and the vaedctory shouts Of the
people, Rded from the slip and bore HIM away the
course OF bs progress On the rat Of municipal
boritcs proper actions Of respect not wanting
though the time toe short allow the fuiment Of
all their desires The following action of hctwo Boards Of
Aldermen and Common Council will be read with plea
sure
MAYORS OFFICE, MOBILE, Jan. 4, 1850.
Pursuant to call, the Board of Aldermen assembled in
special sessor.
The President having stated the object Of the meeting,
Alderman Moolton submitted the following preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted -
Whereas, Lieutenant General Winfield Scott, of the
WhQee nj pandfa e nfad
with the brightest Incidents Of American history and who
" Justly esteemed by his countrymcn the first military
hero and commander OF the age has arrived in our city
on tour Of pubic service; therefore,
De ~ resolved, by the Board Of Aldermen and Common
Council Of the city Of Mobile. IN behalf Of all the nhabi
ants thereo That they greet with the most heartfelt
pleasure the advent Of this ilIustrous patriot and
SOLDIER to our city, and tender him with lie hospitality
her congratulations upon his great and impcrshable
BOWL and their gratitude for his long continued service to
our common country.
ro u further resolved That bis Honor the Mayor with
the President Of this Board and the President Of tho Coun
Gil be requested b. communicate these resolutions 10
Lieutenant General Sce4f,