Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-06
From the New YORK Tribune, Nov. I

From the New York Tribune, Nov. Al
The II eturn of General IScOtt-ImprOmptu
OvaIiODs by the Way SRlutes with Can.
non and GFeeIinss by CrOwds-A WOrn-
out Veterans Return Home.
In painful contrast with the acclamations
with which the warrior Winfield Scott was
hailed as he rode through the city on the
occasion of bis departure for Mexico, fifteen
years ago, was the return of an old, decrepit
veteran, on Saturday night, who feebly
walked with totterng steps to his carriage,
and was rapidly driven through the city.
For years and years lie has been a resident
of New York, and his martial form, tower
ing above those of ordinary men, never
failed to attract the attention of citizens or
strangers. But with all the prestige which
his battles and career attached TO him, he
was never watched with more reverence and
affection than on Saturday night by the
hundreds of people who braved the pelting
storm to see his last return home from the
seat of war; and among the crowd many an
eye moisteped, and many a kind greeting
was uttered as the feeble old map, upheld by
two servants, and followed by some of the
highest dignitaries Of the land, came out of
the car and entered his carriage.
Lieutenant General Scott, Commander-in-
Chief of the Army, in his full physical vigor,
inspired respect and awe; but, retired from
all official station, enfeebled by age, and
dragging his limbs weafisomely along, the
worn-out warrior moved all hearts with
sympathy and affection. Whatever his
shortcomings or his political weaknesses may
have been, his bitterest enemies, if there
were any in that crowd, could hardly have
failed to regard him as the self-sacrifcing
patriot, the wise councillor, whose words,
deeds and example have been's tower of
strength TO the nation since the outbreak of
this wicked rebellion, and the shout of well
come with which be was hailed was as hearty
and honest ss ever was given to mortal man.
1t was the universal opinion that the General
would have been compelled by the violent
storm TO stop at Harrisburg or some other
place on his route, else, instead of some
hundreds, many thousands of people would
have met him in Jersey City and in New
York. a.rr
On Saturday morning, at five o'clock,
General Scott left Washington in a special
train, in company with his staff, the Secre-
taries of War and the Treasury, and num-
ber of other distinguished gentlemen: Ma
jor. General Mcclellan, with his staff, went
to the depot to take leave of him; and the
scene of leave taking is described as having
been very affecting. The train consisted of
a passenger sleeping. car and one baggage.
car, both, as well as the engine, being taste.
fully decorated with flags. At Baltimore no
stoppage was made, beyond what was ne
cessary TO transfer the train by horse power
from one part of the city to the other. The
iRggage car was drawn by four fine horses,
and the passenger-car by six splendid ami
mails, all of them being decked out with lit-
tie flags. A fne collation. was served up in
the car on the route TO Baltimore, of which
the General partOOk to a very moderate eX.
tent. From Baltimore to Harrisburg the
people turned out at every station, and sa-
luted the train with cannon and enthusiastic
cheers. Frequently the popular ciamor rose
so high that the General was carried to the
platform 10 bow his acknowledgements
The train reached Harrisburg at halfpsst
eleven O'clock, and the whole party, except
the General, went to the house of Mr.. Gam
eron's brother TO dine. A great popular dem
oDstTation was made, and the General was
Obliged 10 be carried out once more TO the
door 60 that the throDg could catch part
ing glimpse of him. at twelve o'clock the
train started, very slowly and carefully, to
avoid crushing some of the people who
crowded all about the cars, and, with parting
salVOs of artillery laundering after it, got
clear of the town. The rain, which had
commenced on Friday afternoon at Wash
ingtoD, poured in torrents all day, but the
General, sunken in lethargic Blumber, paid
little heed 10 the war Of the elements
throughout the journey. Once in while h'
would arouse himself and address few
WOtuB 10 some OF lHe pdTtJi Dut III mom0u
sink back TO rest Conversation in the ca
was carried on in snbdued tones, from deli
cate considerations for his TepOse.
At Reading there was turnout Of mill
tary, more cheering, and more sal lutes, and
the same press of the crowd about the engine
and cars. The conductors certainly deserve
great praise for the care which they took tC
avoid accident throughout. At every towI
on the Lebigh Valley and New Jersey Cen
trail Roads there were demonstrations o.
affection, and, in fact, the thing was 80 otter
repeated that, in spite of the high speed a
which the train was run, it was impossible
TO reach town in time to connect with the
Boston train, as it had been expected theJ
would. at Elizabeth the party changed
cars, taking special car on the New JERSEY
Railroad attached TO the regular aecommo
dation train to Jersey City. Arrived at Jer
eey City, the General was put in carriage
driven across the ferry, and taken 70 the res
ideDce of his daughter, where be seeks 40
solute privacy and repqse.
a portion OF the escort entered three othe
carriages, but the remainder crossed on foo
And took convey anCe on this side to tn