The New York herald., 1862-04-20
GENERAL SCOTT AT HIS HOME.

GENERAL SCOTT At HIS HOME.
Hts Reception, and Incidents ut ahe Man
sion Since His Arrival-Address of the
Joint Presbyteries OF Elizabeth and
Passaic-The Generals Repfy-Grand
serenade-The Opinion of General Scott
OF Mcclellan and Halleck, &C., Sc.
The return OF this veteran warrior the family man.
sion in Elizabeth NJ j., has caused spirit of enthusiasm
10 be evoked which has not for long time bscn the case
and every day IL becomes more and more increased, a.
the Of his arrival reaches the surrounding country
That readers may have the facts laid before them
q full report Is given from ths day Of his arrival until
yesterday.
Ga Wednesday last. In tho afternoon the Red Jacket
steamer, plying between Ezabethport and New York.
arrived bearing portion Of her valuable cargo the
renowned General; and although he had intended "
travel in his carriage to the mansion In the most ncog
nito manner possible, yet it became known that
he was on board. The intelligence spread rapidly aa
lightning and before the necessary arrangements were
completed for him to leave the vessel three hurdrcd
gentlemen, well mounted, and headed by Mr.. J. W.
Woodruff the Marshal, ready TO escort him 10 his
homo.
Previous leaving the place thousands Of pedes
rans had assembled aud before they started from the
port salute Of thirty -four guns red In honor Of
Americas bravest OF heroes Everything being readt
ness the cavalcads led the way, at which time the
dense throng had increased that tho streots were
regularly jammed; yet it is satisfactory to state
that not slightest accident occurred The cheering
and enthusiastic feelings which were manifested
were beyond description and the old and venerated
rior was overcome with the kindness and sympathy
exhibited by the popuacs that ho could not utter
word hts arrival at his residence, beyond these I'm
pressive and aectionats words "I thank all from
the bottom of my heart, )" and retired.
AS the evening advanced the excitement still kept
up and ore and all felt that they only paying .
mark Of profound respect to noble minded man and
determined and courageous soldier who had shed ustrs
his country by his gallant daring and the chivaros
exploits he had enacted which honorably recorded
in history.
The mansion itself is = very plain and substantial
structure boea erected upwards Of hundrsd
and fty years by the ancestors Of the family. 10
very chasts in Its interior and well furnished. The
library ia magnificent one, and abounds with works Of
ancient and modern history.
THURSDAY.
This day. also, was another joyous one, and might b
called jubilee day. From early hour groups gath
cred from all parts Of the city and country to get
glimpse at the veteran One remarkable and very
striking feature displayed itself this occasion. The
Presbyteriss Of Elizabeth and Passaic happened, by
curious coincidence be in session the arrival Of the
General butt owing TO tho fatgued state which he was
in-although having previously determined TO do So
deferred presenting address However early hurs
day this object carried out by unanimous resoaa
ton Of both Prosbyteics and DR.. Magic entrusted
with the responsibility Of making the address. Il was
IS follows:--
pleasure pay you cordial respects. Your
name which we love to pronounce, and your ~.
hearts We have hong regarded you as undor God,
OF tho rmest pillars OF national strength and in
whom we felt that we could repose tho fullest confidence
Your services your country in the terrible struggle IN
which she is now engaged deserve 70 be hold IN as:ine
every side and II was almost impossible to toll whom
to trust, you sir. constituted rsllying point around
which loyal hearts felt that they could safely gather
honored you the instrument OF unsPoakabie
good to beloved land The clouds which have been
hanging dArky US are, wc think. beginning -
break and earnest prayer that you may live y
peace and prosperity restored We thank you vens
our for your character and tho
we feel In your welfare
To this address the General responded In terms full q
tender and cordial feeling
ries have done very great and unexpected honor
This is more than could have anticipated. Nothing
could have been grateful TO my feelings feel the
hvhes. respect denomination Of Christians which
you and but feel thankful FOR such ex
pressons Of respect and confidence II have been Of
praise feel my dependence on Hun for bodily ana
mental vigor Again allow me 70 thank you ssn"emeo'
aud give you cofdia al greeting
Dr. Magic thon introduced tho ministers and elders To
the General by ono to nearly every one Of whom he
said some pleasant word. II especially gratifying 70
mark the interest which the veteran took in colored
preacher present He took him by the hand and inquired
where he abored spoke Of another coored minister
in whom he had been interested.
After this part OF the proceedings had terminated
bursts Of applause rent the air. and cheer followed
cheer for the gallant good and venerable General Scott
7, ,bo cran m on n
tho loading citizens of Elizabeth and tho Country round
participated and which kept up until late hour.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
On these days the old warrior rccreated himself by
aying personal visit through lhecly to many Of his
% and valuable friends, with whom be conversed and
shook hands heartily.
co Saturday particularly hc and General Swift, st
Brooklyn who about eighty years Of ago, being Gen.
sootts guest received many visitors, to whom be gave
hearty welcome. great number OF ladies were also
,t the mansion paying their compliments, won -
many private gentlemen from Jersey City. Railway.
Newark, &c.
Stripes float proudly In the bFsezs, and tho flag being
avery large conspicuous attracts much attention
This General Scott ordered 10 be The long
he continues AZ the mansion
Tho General receives all his visitors In the library and
mosts them In the warmestmanner possible.
On this day also Of reporters was honorsd wh
an intsrview To him the venerable soldier spoke with
frankpsss He stated that he fast bearing down
under tho scenes and trials Of seventysix years.
although said General Scott "rny bodily ailments prsss
severely upon me- yet thank God tina, onjoy excelsni
health. nv limbs are fast giving way and this frame
must soon yield 10 the call OF nature Yot trust hsa
the A,miqhsy will spare TO see country more
restored 10 ,s former greatness and political grandeur
can read and write well AZ when In my younger
years. and my mental faculties are in no way mpairod.'
The Word Of Cod lies uesrsst 10 him upon the library
cable and he takes great satisfaction In perusing
In speaking OF Generals Mcclellan and Haleck the
General said-"Thcre two mon who can be depend
cd upon undor all circumstances and In every
emertcucy--I mean General Mcclellan and General
uallots There 10 doubt they must take