New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09

patriots virtues; AEd II IL because you have come out
from the fiery ordeal with every gem in your pa
mot diadem mo,e bright, that we come TO do you
honor. The ssil Of thst ancient State, which nur-
tured Gen. Washington and bud Gen. Scott,
while men slept, the enemy sowed with seed oil
traitors and In your mothers house you were called
TO draw your sword against your mothers sons, be-
cause those were your countrys foes, ana you
did not tater The honoIs OF the starry nag under
which the young hero earned his dawning fame
were rs bright and dear to the old hero IN his de-
olining day as when they shown at Lundy q Lane
The advents OF true patriots and great men are
always separated by long intervals OF years; bui
few have ever appeared; and IN the whole circuit oi
the sun scarce one who had the wisdom and the coaf
age TO resign his power until Death called Tor ms
crown his scepter or his sword. 1t will be the
crowning glory of your hOnored life that, atier ie
aiming at the old soldiers post until all lmmiheht
danger to your country was oveI-unul you ia"
called brave young soldier to your hide,
instructed him In all the whdom Oh !
experienced age, placed your mantle upon
bis shoulders and called down the blessings OF Goo
upon him and your countrys canse-tbat you had
the wisdom from on high 10 retire at the fitting hour
aud thus 10 make the glOries OF your setting sun
inefably more bright for the radiant lustre wbien
they shed upon the young and dawning hope OF your
beloved land. | present To you the Union Defense
Committee, with whom you did 80 cordiaiiy CO.
operate in the early perils of this war. speak the
sentiments OF each aud all when | cay that 'heir
blessings and their prayers will follow you " upon
the great deep and into foreign lands'-your man!
battles, each of which was a victory, we need nov
here enumerte But now when your departure IL
at hand, and we know not what may beiali IA, we
an truly say at parting YOU have fought the gOou
fRht Won have kept the patriot = and the ChTsilah
fatb; on earth YOU will bear name OF miershaDie
renown, and in heaven, by Gods mercy, there VIII
await you crown OF glory which can never ihde
away.
GENTLEMEN OF THE USioS DLfLNsE COMMIT
TEE: am in poor condition TO meet you on tnis
great OCCASION am at this moment laboring under
1nnch oizzness / would wish to rise TO the hight
of The present moment but my physical ability will
cause me utterly 10 fail III my wishes. feel that
am greatly honored-honored by those to whom
honor il due feel that am not only in the bosom
of nv countrymen-of my fellow-cltizens q the
town in which have lived more or les Tor the past
forty odd vears--but feel am in the bosom Of my
friends Oh for one moment of brightness, that l
might do Justice to my feengs-some small justice
10 The dignity and weight OF this company. go,
gentlemen across the ocean for "A short PERIOD aud
for n sp.cial pu-pose-for the chance Of getting nd
OF this dizziness which perpexes me almost every
moment--and in the hope oil finding some relief Tor
the ipiruities have aboTed under for many years,
and which have been greatly increased by tue un-
ceasing abors Of the last ten or eleven months. IL
is nv expectation 20 return again to that country
TO which | am like yourselves, wholly devoted.
with the good old thirteen States. hope II VIII
soon be made up again 70 its thirty four. Although
have been compelled TO retire from the field, j
have the consolation 10 be able 10 assure you that
the command OF the army Is in competent hands.
Nv opinion on the subject may have some weight
with Won. | leave in the field generals OF great
Generuls Mcclellan aud llalleek-of
LiQh order of intellect, of scientific attainments oi
much ability in all military Affairs, and OF excellent
Judgment aud discretion. Under their command
r. n.tss Oar. 4 haxs m.
doubt tie armies of the country will be led to Vic
tory have no doubt that in their hands the desii
nies of the country will be safe, and | have no
doubt that they will achieve successful and
honorable peace within few months, and that the
great blessings OF peace will agsin be restored 10
within a reasonable period. l have considerable
confidence in the Administration of the country. 1
do not speak Of party confidence, for 1 have long
ceased TO be party man. L have great confidence
in the President. He is a man of genius, untiring
zeal and conscentiousness. IL IA due from me TO cay
that he is not a President Of my mskingi 1 bad no
part nor lot in his election. confess that he has
agreeably disappointed me. lie Is man OF
great ability, fidelity aud patiolism.
several members Of the Cabinet, but l forbeaI
| do not know as can say more. II will be my
pride as well as my pleasure to return home soon, a.
hope 10 be able to DO, where have experienced 70
much favor and kindness from Il large circle of
friends. / must take leave Of you soon, but viii
say a few more words. On the breaking out OF this
great civil war recollect the great and important
services rendered by the Union Defense Committee.
| remember how you sustained the Government in
forwarding troops for the defense Of the National
Capital-how by your zeal in equipping and sending
forward, with the means at your disposal, large
bodies of patrotc and excellent troops, which came
on ia good time, the tide Of rebellion which COM
nenced at Baltimore was turned against the enemies
,f our country. The Government had not the means
II defending itsef where they were most needed. |
IL;a came ri and nptled thu
,dy and averted the danger.
The General, in few additional words, thanked
he Committee in his own behalf-he knew il had
he sincere and most grateful thanks Of tho Govern
closed, bidding the Committee an afEec-
.onate goodbye.
At the conclusion Of the address the members Of
he Union Defense Committee were presented in |
urn by Ex-Governor Fish, and the audience was
brought TO a close.
LETTER FROM GOV. MORGAN TO GEN. SCOTT. |
The following letter from Gov. Morgan was re-
ceived by Lieut.-Ge Scott, yesterday:
srArHoE Nrw.Y YoHK, EE.euIlvE DErAsrssyr'l
GENERAL: 1t is with deep sorrow that learn this
morning. through the public press, Of your request
to be placed the list of army officers retired from
active service. Your distinguished military career
Of half century, intimately connected, az il has
been, with the countrys history in every period Of
It's trials, hns identified your name with the great
Republic that yovr withdrawal now seems like the
taking Of main pillar from the Governmental edi-
fee.
The people Of this State will receive the intelli
gence with all the depth and keenness Of personal
sorrow; and though your bodily inirmities are, in
your opinion so serious to render our retirement
yet in any event. the country will turn
TO you in its hour Of peril for wise COUNCIL long
AZ IL will be permitted TO do 80; and, while will
not thoughtlessy trespass upon your retirement
shall hereafter heretofore desire to appeal to yon
in all emergencies for advice.
In thus regretting your withdrawal from position