Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-11
sresohes Of General scotr.

-r Speeches of General Scott,
Friday morning last General Scott re-
ceived deputations from the Chamber Of
Commerce and Union Defense Committee, of
New York City, at his rooms in the Brevoort
House. The Committee of the Chamber Of
Commerce, consisting of the President (Pela.
tiah Pelit) and Messrs. Duer, Suferin, Blunt
and Marshall, were cordially received by the
General, and Mr.. Perit delivered brief ad
dress, which was replied to in the following
terms:
The language of praise is sweet when it
comes from high sources of intelligence and
moral worth; and sweet, also, is the con-
sciousness of having labored hard through a
long life to merit it. The measure (he added
was full and overfiowing. The great calanl-
ity which has befallen the countryside re.
bellion-bad found him advanced far in life;
and the labors, responsibilities and anxieties
which IL had thrown upon him, had broken
him down, He was now but wreck. If the
calamity had occurred three or four years be-
fore it would have found him vigorous, and
in a condition to do some service in meeting
it; and he would have met it, he flattered
himself successfully.
Although he was hoTS de combat yet he
was happy to say-and his opinion on this
subject might be Of some value-that he had
left on the field large and patriotic army,
in which were many of the best citizens of
the country, the best of officers and men,
commanded by generals of great merit
generals capable of maintaining and achiev-
ing victory. On the field were young and
vigorous men, competent to perform all the
duties which the country requires of them.
Major General Mcclellan, man of scientific
attsinments and genius, and of respectable
experience; Major General Halleck, another
officer of genius science and discretion, who
would meet all the expectations of his Gov.
eminent and country, and many brigadiers
and colonels of great worth. .......
He General Scott) did not therefore de-
spair of the Union; he was even confident of
the success of our cause, within limited
time, and hoped that the coming spring
| would find the rebellion suppressed. In a
short time more, he hoped that another
union of fraternity would be established
so firmly as to- endure forever, The y Union
had commanded all his affections. The
Union was his country and he knew no
other. To the United States only he owed
allegiance, and meant to die in that allegi-
aDce. .'
General Scott then remarked that he was
about to leave this city and the country tor q
| limited time, in order to repair his physical
| condition. He had had a very bad turn this
morning--a dizziness in the head, like YER
| tigo; but hoped before he emba9ked,' to gel
rid of that infrmity in the head, and he did
not doubt he would find some celebrity who
might treat successfully that complaint, anC
that he might soon enjoy the pleasures 0
locomotion. Then he should return to tht
city which had been his delightful home fol
so many months in each year for about forty
years.
He would return again to the bosom o
that society which had always treated hin
with so much personal kindness and con
sideration, and very happy should he be il
such return; and he trusted that happines
would come in six or seven months, when h
might again see the city of New York. Ii
conclusion, the General thanked the commit
tee for the complimentary resolutions witt
which they had presented him.
To the address of the Union Defense Com
mittee, by Judge Pierpon, he replied as fol
lows:
Gentlemen of the Union Defense Com
mittee: | am in poor condition to NEE
you on this great occasion. | am at thi
moment laboring under much dizziness.
would wish to rise 10 the hight OF the pres
: ent moment, but my physical ability will
cause me utterly to fail in my wishes.
feel that am greatly honored-honored b.
those to whom honor is due. I feel that
am not only in the bosom of my country
men-of my fellow. citizens of the town i
which have lived more or less for the pas
forty odd years-but feel am in the bosor
of my friends. Oh for one moment {
brightness, that might do justice to m
: feeiings--some small justice to the dignit
} and " Height of this company.
; 60, gentlemen, across the ocean for
short period, and for a special purpose-fC
the chance of getting rid of this dizzines
!. which perplexes me almost every moment
! and in the hope of finding some relief f
the infirmities | have labored under fC
many years, and which have been great
. increased by the unceasing labors of the la
ten or eleven months.
1t is my expectation to return again
that country TO which am, like yourselve
nobly devoted. All that country-I mes
the Union commenced with the good o.
} thirteen States, l hope will soon be made I
. again to its thirty-four Although | hay
Q been compelled to retire from the field, hay
7 the consolation to be able to assure you tn
t the command of the army is in compete
t hands. Ny opinion on the subject may ha'
Q some weight with you. ..
ID leave in the field Generals of great alb
ity, Major Generals Mcclellan and Hallec
}. / of high order of intellect, of scientific q
4 tainments, of much ability in all milital
affairs and of excellent judgment and di
cretion. Under their command and those
9 the Brigadier. Generals, have no doubt d
]. armies Of the country will be led to victor
have no doubt that in their hands the de
Q tinies of the country will be safe, and ha
b no doubt that they will achieve a successf
and honorable peace within few month
{ and that the great blessings of peace W
Q again be restored to us within ressonat
+ period.
= have considerable confidence in the A
il ministration of the country. do not spe
of party confidence, for | have long ceas
r TO Be a party man. ] have great conhden
8 in the President. He is a man of geniI
r untiring zeal and conscientiousness 1t
= due from me TO say that he is not Preside
0 of my makingjI 1 had no part nor lot in l
9 election. / confess that he has agreeab
IS disappointed me. He is man of great alb
n ity, fidelity and patriotism. could speak
: a similar manner of several members of 4
n Cabinet, but forbear.
e do not know as ] can say more. 1t "
d be my pride as we'll as my pleasure to retu
home soon, as | hope to be able TO do, WHIT
% have experienced so much favor and kir
e ness from large circle of friends. l mi
% take leave of you soon, but ! will say I
A. more words. On the breaking out of y
lie great civil war, l recollect the great and
10 portant services rendered by the Union
a. i tense Committee l remember how you g
of tanned the Government in forwarding troC
"a for the defense of the National Capital-h
as by your zeal in equipping and sending
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