New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-04

Official station, enfeebled by age, and dragging hi
hmbs wearisomely along, the worn-out warrior
moved all hearts with sympathy and adsc
: ton. Whatever his shortcomings or his political
weaknesses may have BEEN his btterest eren,iss, il
! there were any in that crowd could hardly hive
failed to regard him as the ssfsacfifcing patriot tho
wise councillor, whose words, deeds and example
have been tower Of strength TO the nation since The
outbreak of this wicked rebellion and the shout Of
welcome with which he was hailed was as hearty
and honest as ever was given to mortal man. Itwas
the universal opinion that the General would havs
been compelled by the violent storm to stop at Hsr
risburg other place bis route, else instead
OF some hundreds, many thousands of people would
have met him in jersey City and in New-York.
On Saturday morning, at o'clock, Gen. Scott left
Washington in special train, in company with his
staff, the Secretaries of War and the Treasury, and
a number Of other distinguished gentlemen. Major
Gen. Mcclellan, with bis staff, went TO the depot to
take leave Of him. and the scene of eaye-taking is
described as having been very affecting. The train
consisted OF passenger seeping-car and one bag
gage-car, both, as well as the engine, being taste
fully decorated with fags. At Baltimore no stop
page was made, beyond what was necessary to ,
transfer the train by horsepower from one part Of ,
the city TO the other. The baggage car was drawn
by four fine horses, and the psssenger-car by six
splendid animals all Of them being decked out with
little fage. A fine collation. was served up in the ,
car on the route to Baltimore of which the General
partook to a very moderate extent. From Baltimore
to Harrisburg the people turned out at every
station, and saluted the train with cannon
and enthusiastic cheers. Frequently the pop
ular clamor rose so high that the General
was carried to the platform to bow his acknowledg,
ments. The train reached Harrisburg at about III
o'clock, and the whole party except the General,
went to the house Of Mr.. Cameron's brother 10
dine. great popular demonstration was made, and
the General was obliged to be carried out once more
to the door that the throng could catch parting
glimpse Of him. At II o'clock the train started, very
slowly and carefully, to avoid crushing Of the
people who crowded all about the cars, and, with
parting salvOs Of artillery laundering after it. gos
clear Of the town. The rain, which had commenced
on Friday afternoon at Washington poured in tor
rents all day. but the General, sunken in lethsrgic
slumber paid little heed to the Of the eemonts
throughout the journey. Once in q while, he would
arouse himself, and address few words to some Of
he party, but in moment sink back to rest. Con-
yersation in the Car was carried in subdued toned,
rom delicate consideration for his repose.
At Reading there was a turnout of military, nsev~
cheering and more saiues and the same press Of the
crowd about the engine and cars. The conductorsa
certainly deserve great praise for the which they
took to avoid accident throughout. At every town
on the Lebigh Valley and New-Jersey Central
Roads there were demonstrations of affection, ana, LII
fact the thing was often repeated that IN spite OIL
the high speed at which the train was run, 1t was
impossible 10 reach town in time to connect with the
Boston train, az it had been expected they would.
At Elizabeth the party changedesrs taking special
car on the New-Jersey Railroad attached to the reg
ular accommodation train 10 Jersey City. Arrived
al jersey CITY, the General was put IN carriage,
driven across the ferry, and taken TO the residence oil
bis daughter, where he seeks absolute privacy and
repose portion Of the escort entered three other
carfiages but the remainder crossed foot and toos
conveyances on this side to the Astor House. where.
they now are. The Generals escort was composed
Of the following persons: The Hon. Simon Cameron,
Secretary Of War and two daughters the Hon. 5. r
Cbase. Secretary Of the Treasury; Gov. Sprague Vt
Rhode Island Gen. l.. Thomas, Adjutaut-Genersl,
and daughter; Gen. Ripley, Gen. b. F. Butler, MAJ
Bruce Cameron, Mr. Donald Cameron, Gen. Van
yliet Col S. p. Sanford of Gov Spragues staff; Mr..
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w. G. Moore j. b. Reed, and number Of servants,
the whole party numbering twenty mine persons.
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL SCOTT AT HARRISBURG
GREETING BY THE PEOPLE.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. 2, 1861.
Gen. Scott, accompanied by bis staff the Secretary
of War and others, including several ladies, arrived
from Washington at ten o'clock this morning. The
whole party with the exception of Gen. Scott, whose
infrmties prevented it, were Immediately driven to
the residence of Donald Cameron, con OF simon
Cameron, Gen. Scott remaining, meanwhile, In tho
car Notwithstanding the incemency of the weather,
an immense crowd gathered around 10 catch glimpse
of the old hero. In order to crafty the curiosity OF
the people, the General stepped upon the PLATFORM
when he was greeted with most enthusiastic cheers.
few were fortunate enough to shake his hand Tho
party started for NewYork, via Reading and Eastop.
at one o'clock, P. m.
ARMY AND NAVY.
Tn army recruiting matters there is nothing new TO
report. The business done during the week was