The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-22
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as one of themselves as he ,vos M C--,
never puts on any airs, but behaves Ike sonaihi
man, he is; and thus it is that the os ~,
people who know him, like him. VI 'no
He walked the gang plank with as firm a ston .s
many younger man, mounted the narrow Iaddar
amidst the crowd of baggage passengers and snec
tators as if he wasn't of any consequence than
anybody else, turning, he was obliged to do or
eaSlonally, to acknowledge the hearty cheers which
lolIoWed hlm at every step
Inc builders of the Star of the West evidently
nerer th Inought OF such tall men as he for he was
Obliged to dot his beaver in order to steer clear Of
the beams. Finding it mnossihla to stand with bis
nat on, he hnally sat down, af'ectionateIy taking
near MN his little grandson, in whom he seems 10
take so much pride. ~
The crowd that passed around to catch q glimnse
OF him was dense, and finally it became nacassarv
to form lines and let each take his turn Amonr
those who greeted him were Major General Wooi
captain ID. Floyd Jones, Colonel H. L. Scott, Major
Deas, d. Myer, Street Commissioner smith nd
Deputy Dovel Colonel A. Duryee and Others of
equal note. In this way the members of the Scott
Life Guard were introduced, the veteran oivinr
every man hearty shake of the hand and a kind
word, being greeted by each with some hone for bio
safe voyage and pleasant return in good time 10 his
nome and friends. Many eye filled, and MANY
bosom heaved, as when gazing upon the furrowed
cheeks which had withstood the storms of three
quarters of a century, and the thought WOuld in
voluntarily arise-will he live to come back again
Certain it is that whether his imposing form is ever
seen here again in life not, the memory of his
services will live in the hearts of his countrymen
and the remembrances of their children when mOnu-
ments have crumbled into dust. 1t NAV truly be
said of him that he first in peace as well as first
IN war. Who shall say he is not among the first in
the hearts Of his countrymen But we are getting
sentimental, and although the scene NAV account
for it. we may not be excused.
Within few minutes of the steamers leaving,
the General mounted to the upper deck and at his
own request was left alone seated at the stern gaz
ing at the crowds on shore, and wrapt apparently
mpdltatION wi pvnr nc hooA i
to him, the flag of his country waved gavlv as if
IN tacit acknowledgment of the hero beneath. As
at length the last word was given the last man had
made his appearance and got on board Mt the immi-
nent risk of his neck, the last shower of oranges
mad fallen, the last adcus of weeping friends and
relatives had been interrupted by the harsh gong
and "all ashore that's going" the last hackman
had eXtored his last dollar from another unfortu-
nate last man VINO just got there in time to be too
late the steamer moved maiestically Off amid the
deaienng plaudits from on shore, the General ap-
peared to awaken from his reverie and rising from
his seat, he gracefully removed his hat with his
right hand, and gracefully stretched out his left
toward tne "eceding shore, if to wave an adieu
tS All, Cheer anon cheer gun upon gun from the
~ nrelShoorinS vessels reechoed again and again as
tne deeply treighted vessel moved ont into the
Stream, and as long as that towering form could be
distinguished. the arewes continued to fill the
air, dazzling the eyes and deafening the ears and
lied the demonstration. BY order of Major Gene
raj Wool, commanding the Eastern division, the
Commander-in-Chief was greeted with appropriate
sautes from the forts in the harbor and as far as
the eye could reach the salutes and responses could
be seen and heard.