The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-10
DEPARTURE OF GEN. SCOTT FOR EUROPE.

Hc Leaves without any Public Demon
trafion-The Leave Taking at the Brc-
WORT House and Pier 81 North River.
The late Commander Chief our United States forces
took leave Of our shores board Of tho steamship
Arago, for Europe O'Clock yesterday His depar
tare was not characterized by any domonaton Of pub
lie character, by special request of tho General himself
The General left tho Brevoort House In private car
riage at about nine O'Clock yesterday morning Before
leaving he bade farewell to his aids, Colones Cullum,
Townsend, Wright and Hamilton, in Of the rooms Of
the hoc requesting them not TO accompany HIM TO the
steamer c refused pass out through tho main
hall Of the hotel, where considerable crowd OF his
immediate friends had congregated to give him
parting cheer and went out through the private door in
Eighth street. Accompanying him in the carriage
Colonel Scott his son wife and son. together with
Mt and Mrs Hyatt. The carriage containing its honored
burden then droye of to pier 81 North river where the
steamship Arago was lying.
None knew as that carriage passed through
horoughares that IL contained tho hero OF so many hard
fought battes we'll tho unwavering honest patriot
and statesman No pageant escort surrounded him as
he hurried through the streets Of the American metro.
polls, which had often rung out with the
acclamatons Of popuace who burning to do him
honor 1t was probably tho good taste Of General Scott
that prevented him from accepting any public honors
AS ucPoisuio Hom tuo VuNcu oVhteh, loT Win tno
country etrugging in the Of bloody rebellion
the public mind couded with the Of the
holy strife, he not willing to obsrude himself (f Il
may be called obtruson) upon the public gaze at so in
auspicious M hour.
On arriving at tho pier General Scott alghted from the
carriage and supported to the gangway OF the
steamer by Captain Butts Of the police and others
On going aboard he Immediately went below and lay
down In his berth. perfectly exhausted from the
tons which he had been making.
In consequence Of tho nclement state OF tho weather
there but fow hundred persons pier Mt the
time the steamer got under way General Scott occupies
sateroom No 16 designated from the others by wreath
of laurel over the door.
At ten minutes past the steamer got fairly under
way and put out from tho dock amid the cheers OF those
who thcro assembled
God speed tho Arago, and may she have safe and
prosperous voyage. With the oldest warrior Of the
American board may she overcome tho storm
and the bosteros he has the enemies
Of his country's flag and honor.
On board Of tho steamer with General Scott goes
out Thurlow Weed and other distinguished pcrsonagcs
LETTER FROM GOVERNOR MORGAN TO GEN. SCOTT.
The following letter from Governor Morgan was re-.
ceived by Lieutenant General Scott on Friday
STATE OF New York, EXECUTIVE DErARrMESr,l
ALBANY Nov. 2, 1861. I
GENERAi--lt IL Win ueep BorToW
ing through the public press your request be placed
the list Of army officers retired from active service
Your distinguished military OF half centuryso
intimately connected 1t has bcen with the country q
history in every period Of its riashas identified your
with tho great republic that your withdrawal now
seems like the taking Of main pillar from the govern
mental ediGce.
The people Of this State will receive the intelligence
with all tho depth and kccnness of personal sorrow and
though your bodily nfrmities are, IN yonr opinion.
serious 10 render your retirement necessary in
event, tho country will turn 70 in its hour Of
peril for wise counsel long will be permitted to do
SO; and, while will not thoughessy trespass upon
your retirement, shalt hereafter heretofore, desire
TO appeal TO you in all emergencies for advice.
In thus regretng your withdrawal from position
which has been made iusrious by yonr atrotism, no
less than by your character soldier IT is scarcely
necessary for to you that the people Of tho
whole state proud 10 welcome yon back, covered
you with nations honors and blessings. In their
name then and in conformity with the dictates Of my
own heart, welcome your return to the state Of New
York and hope that you may long remain 10 honor 1t
your residence and To enjoy in quietude the fruits Of
lirstrous life wholly spent in the conntrys service
am, dear General, with great respect, your obedcn,
servant. Il. u. MORGAN.
Lieut.. Cen WINFIELD scoTT, New York city