The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-20

Tor the Pacthcs
PREPARATIONS FOR HIS DEPARTuRE-THE SCOTT LIFE
GUARD TO PARADE AND FIRE sALUTE-sALUTEs
TO BE FIRED ALSO AT GOVERNORS ISLAND, FORT
HAMILTON, FORT COLUMBUS AND FORT WASHING
1DN-A FREE PASSAGE RENDERED THE GENERAL
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE GENERAL IN THIS
CITY, ETC., ETC.
Lieutenant General Scott arrived from Washington
Saturday, and Immediately proceeded to West Point,
where he remained with his daughter inaw Mrs Coone
Scott until yesterday when he returned to this city pre-
paratory to his trip to the Pacific
During the whole of yesterday great deal Of excite.
ment, occasoned by the announcement in the HERALD
that the brave old warrior would arrive in town during
the day. existed in the vicinity Of the Generals headquar
ters where immense Of people Of all classes
had assembled the hope Of getting view Of the
hero who has often indicated the honor Of his
try's flag the hour Of difficulty and danger and who Is
again about to repair on new mission in which his
eminent abilities as pacifcaor WILL is hoped, the
country from another encounter with Great Britain
good number of citizens had also assembled on the
dock where the conveying him expected to
land, and waited patiently for his arrival. Tho
steamboat did not reach the city expected,
owing to some delay West Point and consequently
good deal Of disappointment visible in the counte.
nanccs of ALL hour after hour passed by, and still no
indication Of the distinguished soldier arrival afford
ed. AT last just abo1 two o'clock, when many were
beginning to make up their minds for downright dsap
poinmcnt, cry raised that the steamboat in
sight and few moments thereafter in fact, the vessel
reached the DOCK amid the most enthusiastic cheers Of
the admirers Of the distinguished passenger
The Gcneral-who, by the way, looks healthy and
erect as he did ten years ago-immediately appeared
tall and stately above the crowd, and quickly
minded, which the signal for still more
deafcnng paudts from all sides The crowd pressed To-
wards him. albeit in respectful manner, and expressed
their delight while the General himself advanced forward
well as he could through the dense assemblage, and
procured a carriage in which he was conveyed to bis
quarters.
To-day al two O'Clock p NJ, he will leave for California
and Oregon the steamship Star of the West accoma
MED by Col. l.. Thomas Asst. Adj Gen and Col. G. w.
Lay, Military Secretary.
The Scott Life Guard, Capt j. H. Hobart Ward, com.
posed exclusively Of the several companies during
the Mexican war; will parade artilcrss, and DIRE
lutte on the departure Of the General.
When the steamer with the General board is passing
down the bay, salutes will be fred from Governor
Isand Fort Hamilton and Fort Columbus and Is hoped
that Captain Harrson-as certain he wl--will
hcnvc TO, order that full expression may be given
this official tribute to the veteran leader and statesman
AS proof Of the respect in which the General is held
and Of the feeling of gratitude evoked by his prompt pa
riotism in undertaking this mission, we may mention
that the New York merchants had intended to have a
large ota Of steamboats, in order TO accompany him
sea- but forced to abandon the idea, as the
would not permit them to organize it in such manner
they wished.
We may further add, also, in this connection THAI free
passage rendered to the General and his staff by
Pacific Steamship Company, but the handsome offer was
gracousy declined. The company, nevertheless insisted
that the General himself should accept so small comp
mcut at their hands.