The national Republican., 1861-11-11
GENERAL sCoTT's DEPARTURES FON
EUROPE.


i,is speech 90 the Chamber OF Com-
merce-Ciosing Scenes.
On Friday morning, General Scott wac waited
upon by the deputations from the Chamber OF
Commerce and Union Defence Committee, Of
New York, and, in answer to an address from
the two bodies, delivered the following speecb
al go, gentlemen, across the ocean for u short
period, and for a special purpose-for the
chance of getting rid of this dizziness, which
perpleXes me almost every moment-and IN
the houe of finding some relief for the inhm.
ties have labored under for many years, and
which have been greatly increased by the vi.
ceasing labors of the last ten or eleven
months.
at is my expectation to return again to that
country to which am, like yourselves. nobly
commenced with the good old thirteen States,
| hope will soon be made up again to its thirty.
four. Although have been compelled to re.
tire from the field, have the consolation to be
able to assure you that the command of the
army is in competent hands. My opinion on
the subject may have some weight with you.
81 leave in the field generals OF great ability
Major Generals Mcclellan and Halleck-of u
high order of intellect, of scientific attachments,
If much ability in all military affairs, and Of
excellent judgment and discretion. Under their
command, and those of the brigadier generals,
have no doubt the arms Of the country will
be led to victory. have no doubt that in their
hands the destines of the country will be safe;
and have no doubt that they will achieve Il
successful and honorable peace within few
months, and that the great blessings Of peace
will again be restored to us within reasonable
period.
81 have considerable confidence in the Ad.
mnistration Of the country. do not speak of
party confidence, for have long ceased to be
party man. have great confidence in the
President He Is man OF genius, untiring zeal,
and conscentiousneSs. 1t Is due from me to
say that he Is not President OF my making; ]
had no part nor lot in his election. confess
that he has agreeaby disappointed me. He Is
u man Of great ability, fidelity, and patriotism.
| could speak in u similar manner of severa
members of the Cabinet, but forbear."
His DEPARTURE SCENES AT THE DRE> oORT HOUSE.
After the reception-of the deputa,ions from
the Chamber of Commerce and the UUion De.
fence Committee, Gen Scott was SO thoroughly
fatgued by the ceremonies, that he announced
his desire TO remain undsturbed in this cham.
Der till his departure for Europe. Due precau
ton was taken that he should be subjected to
no nnwelcome intrusions, and his aids, In per.
son, assisted in making the arrangement effec
| tive. Seekers for audiences, however, focked
iu formidable abundance to the vestibule o
the hotel, and presented their cards, but, o
course. were not admitted. The exception.
were President Chss King, WIN. Kemble, Esq
Hon. Samuel Hooper, of Massachusetts,, and
Collector Barney.
General Scott rose earlier than usual thi,
Saturday morning, and partook of breakfast
He said he hoped his departure would not be
accompanied by any demonstration whatever
and with that object he determined to leave the
hotel at an unexpected hour. In reply to hi
aids, he hoped they would not accompany hin
to the steamer, aud took leave of them In hi
psrlor.
At nine o'clock Saturday morning, severa
gentlemen waited in the main hall to give Gen
Scott parting cheer when he should leave tn,
hotel. When this fact was announced to him
the General, accompanied by Col. Scott ant
lady, and Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt, proceeded to th,
private door in Eighth street, and entered .
carriage that was Ia waiting there.
His aids, Colonels Townsend, Cullum, Hamil
ton, and Wright, were deterrnned to accompa
ny him, and soon followed In another vehicl,
to the pier Of the steamer Arago.
The visitorial bores in the ball were thu
outwitted. Gen. Scott's state-ro0m had a wreatl
of laurels placed over the door. He arrived
at the pier unexpectedly, and was great,
fatigued. aud had to be assisted from his car
riage. He walked up the gangway of the sh !
supported on one side by Capt. Petty, of th,
police and the first officer OF the steamer.
His movements were very feeble and h
several times CALCULATED, |, "Only little steps
only little steps,"
AS soon as he reached the cabin be retire,
to his state.room and lay down in his berth
He refused 10 see any one on bould.
The steamer left her pier at ten minutes pas
one, and was saluted as shs went down the bay
aud thus the gallant hero was borne from GU
shores