New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09
HONORS To GEN. SCOTT.

The presentation of the resolutions Of the Chamber
of Commerce, and of the address of tho Union De-
fense Committee TO Gen. Scott, yesterday morning,
were most impressive ceremonies la the one case
respectful and noble tribute was paid by the asso-
citation of our leading merchants as merchants in the
other, the General was hailed as Savior of his
Country by body representing the great metropolis,
and through it the whole country. The physical
weakneas of the General was painfully apparent to
those who were present at the interviews and the
manner Of both Committees toward him was that oil
men who speak to one for the last time. The reso-
uons and address although not essentially different
from others which have been presented to other men
before, acquired solemnity and dignity which
scarcely any others could have reached. The emi.
nent public services of Gen. Scott within the past
year. Lis gigantic efforts to preserve the capital and
country from the ruin which threatened them last
Spring. his REIMBURSEMENT of military power when
his fame and power al their zenith, hls depart
ure for Europe in search of relief from his pbysical
suffering and mental lassitude, combined TO throw
around his person a dignity and interest which no
man since Washington has reached. Previous
TO making bis replies langnor pervaded
his massive frame, and be would press
his hand quickly across his brow as II
to brush away the vertigo which settled upon his
brain; but when be with difficulty rose to Lis feet,
he Strengthened himself up, and his voice. at first
mere whisper, got clearer and stronger until
smothered in emotion, and he stood erect, until over
come by sheer weakness he was obliged to seat him.
self. The address Of Judge Pierrepont in behalf OF
the Union Defense Committee was very appropriate,
aud delivered with much feeling. The reply OF Gen.
Scott considering bis condition and his total lack OF
preparation was remarkable in fact, il would have
been SO coming from a man in the full vigor Of
strength. Its tone wac hopeful. its prognoscations
cheering, its eulogiums on Generals Mcclellan and
Halleck and the President most hearty and signiii-
cant.
| The Committee Of the Chamber Of Commerce,
consisting of the President Pelatiah PERT, Messrs.
Duer, SufIerin Blunt, and Marshall, cordially
received by the General Mr.. PERT said;
MR.. PERIT's ADDRESS.
! GENERAL: We wait upon you a Committee OF
the Chamber of Commerce OF New-fork, TO present
TO yOu the resolutions adopted unanimously by that
! Board to express to you personally the respect
whiuh we entertain for you and the gratitude which,
in common with all our fellow-dtzens, we owe you
for the distinguished services which you have rem
dored TO country. . -,
We sincerely pray that your health may be speedily
restored-that you may live to the Union estab-
lished throughout all the States, and that, in the
evening of your days. you may witness in this nation
degree of prosperity and glory which has never
before been attained.
GENERAL sCorT's REPLY.
Gen. ScoTT replied:
The language of praise is sweet when it comes
from high sources OF Intelligence and moral worth;
and sweet, also, is the consciousness of having ID
bored hard through long life TO merit it. His
measure was full and oyerfiowing. The great cal
amity which has befillen the Countrywide rebellion
found him advanced far in life; aud the labOrs re-
spopsbilities, and anxielies which il had thrown |
upon hin, had broken him down. He was now but
a wreck. If the calamity had occurred three or
four years before it would have found him vigorous
and in condition TO do so some service In meeting
it; and be would have met il, be fattered himself,
successfully. Although he hOrs du combat, yet
he was happy to say-and his opinion this SUBJ |
ect might be of some value-that he had left on the
feld large and patriotic army, in which many
Of the best citizens of the country the best of Off
GERS and men, commanded by Generals of great |
merit; Generals capable of achieving victory. On
the field were young and vigorous men, competent
10 perform all the duties which the country requires
Of them. Major-Gen. Mcclellan, a man Of scisnti-
&c attainments and genius and Of respectable expe
rience; Maior-Gen. Halleck, another officer Of ge-
MUS science and discretion, who would meet all
the expectations of his Government and country and
many Brigadiefs and Colonels Of great worth.
He General Scott did not therefore despair 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 short time more he hoped that another union Of
fraternity would be reesablshed 80 firmly as 70 en-
dure forever. The Union had commanded all his
affections. The iUnion was his country, and he
knew no other. To the United States only he owed
allegiance and he meant 10 die in that allegiance.
Gen Scott further remarked that he was about 10
leave this city and the country for limited time, in
order TO repair his physical condition He had had
LII 4 hiz1tp in fi.i
lead, like vertigo but hoped, before he embarked,
to get hid of that nfirmity in the head and he did
no. doubt he would find some celebrity who might
treat successfully that complaint, and that he might
soon enjoy the pleasures of locOmotion. Then he
should return TO the city which had been his delight
ful home for 80 many months in each year for about
forty years.
He would return again TO the bosom Of that 30
ciety which had always treated hun with 30 much
personal kindness and consideration, and very hap
py should lac be in such return; and ho trusted that
happiness would come in slx or seven months, when
he might again see the City of New-York. In con-
clnson, the General thanked the Committee for the
complimentary resolutions with which they had pre-
sented bin.
The Committee then retired.
Subsequently the Union Defense Committee, rep
resented by Judge PiePont, Ex-Gov. Fish, Messrs.
BIatchford, Grinne McCurdy, A. A. Low, Gen.
Weimore, Messrs. Richards Stuart, Witthaus, and
,stor, waited upon Gen. Scott. The General was
II out to RISE but at the request of Ex-Gov Fish re-
NAMED seated. Col. Callum was present during the
interview.
JUDGE PIERPONT's ADDRESS.
GENERAL SCOTT: The Union Deionse Commit
lee Of the City o. New-York call to present 10 you
their com uliments, their homage, and their respect
alike too HIGH too profound for words to express;
they AJAX the honor to take you by the hand, and