Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
GIVEN AN OVATION.
Scott, Fillmore and Webster sere.
naded.

In the Courier of July s, 1852, is Civ
en- an account of an enthusiastic dem
onstration given to General Winfield
Scott, who was that year the Whig
nominee for the presidency, President
Willard Fillmore and Daniel Webster,
the defeated candidates for the nomin-
alton The affair was a sort of an
ovation, several thousand people
marched headed by band of music
first to the home of General Scott who
the continued cheering and addressed
the assemblage as follows:
Gentleman: This is the first politi-
cal greeting l have ever received. This
manifestation of your kindness touches
my heart deeply, coming as it does
| from my near neighbors and friends.
My residence in the city of Washing
ton has been very agreeable to myself.
| This city was laid out under the eye
and direction of the immortal Wash
ington and trust the prosperity of the
city will continue to advance with the
growth OF the Union until it becomes
in every respect worthy of the Union,
and of him whose name it bears.
trust that so long as l continue
amongst you the same friendly rela-
lions will be cultivated, whether | con-
tinue to occupy the position of a sol
der or shall be elevated to that of
chief magistrate.
! Gentlemen: The high honor which
the Baltimore convention has confer
red upon me, over my illustrious riv-
als-the chief magistrate and secre-
tary of the state, already known to
fame, was wholly unmerited, and will
be the cause for my making still great
er effort to merit the appreciation of
my country and of that convention.
know that much anxiety and many
trials are to be passed through before
the ratification of the people shall be
heard. Whether it shall confirm the
action of the convention or not, shall
be satisfied, for know that it will be
conferred upon man deserving your
. kindness and support. If | should be
elevated to that distinguished position
: for which / have been named, shall
seek so to conduct myself as to merit
the kindness you have so kindly be
slowed upon me, in advance. Gentle
men you find me greatly fatigued and
exhausted, and for the present | car
only thank you for this kind congratu
lation, the first which have ever re
. ceived, and bid you all good night"
President Fillmore.
After enthusiastic cheers the process
sion proceeded to President Fillmore.
where after some beautiful music by
: the band. he appeared at one of the
/, windows and said.
Fellow Citizens: Permit me to re
turn to you my hearty thanks for thi!
unexpected visit. You have indeed
taken me by surprise, as l was fas
}, asleep when you drum aroused me
: Great laughter and cheers.) Never
I. theless, fellow citizens, this compli
ment is none the less welcome to m.
5 heart because it was unexpected. / re
!, turn you thousand, thousand thanks
|, But, gentlemen, these honors are du
. to the rising, not the setting, sun
/ Whether rising or setting, however
/ my heart is always with you, no mat
e ter who may be your standard bearer
Q Again, fellow citizens, permit me t.
o return my most cordial thanks for thi
t attention, and request you to bestoy
your honors upon General Scott.
Daniel Webster Talks.
/ Daniel Webster was then visited. H
had retired, but opened the windo,
t and said: You have iBsen engSged Il
the performance of great public
/ the selection Of man for the offic
q of president of the United States. I
ed had happened my name was bef6fe tn