The New York Herald Newspaper, May 27, 1848, Page 2

EW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR " AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. EBATRE—Ivrnigue—Box axp Cox—Vienwoise Pat BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—ileyry IV—Barriue OF Mexico. CHATHAM THEATER, Chatham street.—Cuacs 1s Come Agaiy—New You as lr [+—Loviax, PANORAMA LL PANORAMA OF THE Broadway, near Houston—BawvaRy’s xasmastr rs, at Sand 7%, P.M. MECHAN\OS HALL, Rroadwsy, near Broome Cunisry’s 4 the circumstances in which the providence of God Muvere mi. Simcixe—BuRLrsque Danouwe, &e MELODEON, Bowory—Vinoivia Miverxta, Bo, oe OPERA HOUSE, Chambers street—More: An- } eee New Yark, Saturday, May 27, 1848. Actual Circulation of the Herald. May 26. Friday. .......6 The publication of the Herald commenced at 15 minutes past 4, and finished at 8 0 clock. ‘The Baltimore Nominations.—State of Partics. The nomination of General Cass and General | Butler has caused a considerable effervescence | among political circles in this metropolis. A large | portion of the democratic party in this city, as far as we can learn, decidedly approve of the ecandi- dates. All those who join in this approbation may not be strictly called old Hunkers, although they belong to that section of the democracy. The Barnburners have a small clique here, but no very great or strong party. The principal influence of | the democracy is found among the men who are | connected with the holding of office, under the administration of the city, the State, or the general government. The nominated candidates will, | therefore, after the thing 1s settled, be supported by | the backbone of the democracy in this city—the | active men’ who live on office, and luxuriate on the spoils. The nomination of Gen. Cass, of Michigan, for 1 the Presidency, and Gen. Butler, of Kentucky, | who is now at the head of our armies in Mexico, | for the Vice.Presidency, may be considered a much stronger nomination, in the present condi- | tion of the country, than that which Polk and Dal- | las presented four years ago. General Cass is a | Northern man, and also a Western man—the first | north-western candidate ever selected for the Pre- | sidency. He passed through military life in his | early career, and performed praiseworthy services | during the last war with England. As a politi- | eian and statesman, ke is well known to the coun- try, having occupied several high posts under e veral of the recent Presidencies. His views, how- ever, have been hitherto rather vascillating and unsteady on certain great public questions; but of) late they have assumed an ultra aspect, and accord- | ing to his declarations and tendencies, Gen. Cass | may be set downin favor of the annexation of all | Mexico, Canada, Cuba, Jamaica, and everything | else; and most probably is not opposed to assist the French republic, should she be in want of aid, in some shape or form, in the event of a general war | in Europe. General Cass is a thorough-going de- | mocrat, of the most ultra school, and, in this re- spect, he must not be sneezed at, for he is a can- | didate calculated to take votes, General Butleralso possesses the odor of military | glory. He was aid-de-camp to General Jackson at | the battle of New Orleans, fought valiantly and | nobly at the capture of Monterey, and is now at the head of our army in Mexico. Both of these gentlemen will form a strong ticket, and no mis- take. The whole force of the administration, of the democracy, and of the office-holders through- out the Union, backed by the prospect of $150,000,- 000 in spoils, will be united in support of this ticket. They command the vantage ground in the move- ments of the public mind ; for we verily believe | that the issue of the annexation of the whole of | Mexico will be now presented to the American people for their solution, besides other important | and ultra questions. | The nominations at Baltimore have been receiv: | ed with varying symptoms by the journals of the day, and particularly by those of the Opposite party. One portion believe that General Cass is unpopulu: that his conduct as Secretary of War, and as mi- nisterto Paris, willinjure his cause, as soon as that condact shall be developed to the American peop! He is charged with being vascill ating, unsafe, un- steady, and popularity-hanting. But in addition to these charges against him, it is believed that te divisious among the democracy in this State, ing out of the Wilmot proviso, will entirely pre the Baltimore nominations from receiving a single electoral vote of New York. ] These views prevail among the whigs toa cer- | tain extent; but if they intend to underrate the strength and popularity of the Baltimore ticket, as a whole, they may find themselves mistaken, when it may be too late to repair the blunder. The de- fection of the Barnburners, unless they act with great promptitude, and with some tact and deci- sion, will soon be overcome by the general popu- | larity of the ticket, and the movement on which General Cass and General Butler are placed. There | is a political discipline in the camp of the deme- } | oracy which 1s almost equal to military discipl on the field of battle. The Van Buren rebels, as , called by the old Hunkers, unless the : force and promptitude to take a strong posi- tion throughout the Northern States, under some | positive standard, will be utterly scattered, routed, and shot down, like the vericst dogs. The ery of | all Mexice, the tish West Indi exation of Cuba and the Br together with the utter extine- | tion of British power on thiscontinent, from North | to South, which will now be raised to a certain | extent, will create a greater flame throughout the | country than many of the sober whig politicians | imagine. The revolutionary condition of Europe will also favor the democratic ticket of Cass and | Butler. Affairs beyond the water are shaping | themselves into a general war, and in this war the | French republic will take the lead on the one side, | and the British government, aided and assisted by Russia and the other remnants of monarchy | in Europe, will take the command on the | other side. It will be the great and final | struggle between democracy and monarchy, and | in such struggle nothing can prevent the | United States, from its various connections with | Europe, from taking some very important part. ‘ ‘ | The democrats will go into this political campaign with a declaration, a burning declaration, on their | lips, that, at the hazard of a war on the Atlantic, | they will assist the French republic against the | last effort of the British aristocracy, in the old world. The old, miserable, and’worn-out questions of tariff, and treasury, and public lands, and inter nal improvements, and, very likely, the slave ques- | tion, and the Wilmot proviso, will all be overborne | and swept out of the recollection of the masses. | This is the real contest into which the two par- | ties are preparing to enter. If the whig party no- minate a weak or unpopular man, they will be ut- | terly swept from the face of the land, and routed | as they have ever been, with one exception, and | that was under the flag of General Harrison. | There is no safety for them, as far as we can un- derstand the signs of the times, but in the nomina- tion of aman whose popularity and power among the masses, will at le ifficiently strong to counteract that of Generais Cass and Butler, f ot whom have distinguished themselves on the field of battle in defence of their country, and in other high and distinguished posts in the yovern- ment. (Creneral Taylor or General Scott seem to be the only reserve left to the whigs to fly to for French Presbyterian clergy country for some time past, endeavoring to pro- mote the colleetion of moneys to be expended in the advancement of the cause of Protestanism in France, now that that country is a republic, and all religions creeds are placed on un equality | good deal of agitationand lachymose entreaty DAxorne—PLeavant Naiexnn, | gentleman prevailed upon s#eral clergymen in | this city to issue the following pious and poeticay prouunciamente on the subject :— | door ** ‘A Revorove Money nan has been in this After a that To the American Churches. The undersigned feel constrained to address their fellow Christians of every name, ona subject of great interest and pressing urgeucy. The seeming arro- ance of so doing, they hope will not be overlooked has placed them. The signs of the times cannot well be misunder- stood, Recent events which have occurred in agita- ted Europe, prosent a crisis in the history of the world which indicates that He who is the Governor among | the nations is coming out of His place ‘: to shake ter- ribly the earth.” It is He who governs the world, and not another ; * dominion is with him.’ While, in the accomplishment of Hix purposes, He honors hu- man instrumentality, yet does He pour contempt upon the pride of man He «peaks, and it if done. Sceptres wither and thrones pass away. We look for them, and they are gone ; we see only the deserted habitation of their greatness, and the empty place where their pride cen. We hope it is not with unhallowed emotions that, in such a day as this, we the permanence which the God of Heaven and King of the Universe has as- signed to our own favored land. It is a remarkable fact that the revolutionary nations are looking with hope to the American peopie. The people whom they have watched with solicitude and apprehension they are now lookiyg to, with confidence in their institutions and with tionate solicitude for their help. Thoy address us ag men, as citizens, and moze especially as Christian men and brethren of the common faith and the common charity. The appeal comes more emphatically from France, and especially Paris—the land of the Huguenots, where the oppressor has fallen. Long have tl ugh: vain what the God of their fathers now gives them, ° liberty wherewith Christ makes us free.” Not for ages has the gospel lad free course in France; now, the “word of God is vot bound,” even in the land which hax been “drunk with the blood of the saints.”” derful interposition of God's Almighty Providence ! The people af that entire land are now accessible to the pure gospel in every form, ‘no man forbidding it,” and no civil enactment embarrassing its progress. Pro- testuniam has an oqual footing with her once favored enemy ; her affecting cry is, Come over and help us.” God sets before the American churches “an open If tho call be promptly answered, it will remain open. until France shall have become beautified with His salvation. Through her highly agteemed messenger, now in this city, she solicits the Word of God, and at a period when a little leaven may diffuse itself through the mass ofher fermenting population. She solicits the means of increasing her diminished and sustaining her im- poverished ministry in the faithful proclamation of that gospel without which, we well know, she cannot be free. With Christian salutation, (Signed,) GARDINER SPRING, STEPHEN H. TYNG, WILLIAM ADAMS, WM. R. WILLIAMS, THOMAS DE WITT, NATHAN BANGS. New Yorn. May 25, 1848. Moneys collected for this object may be transmitted tothe Mechanics’ Bank, — to the order of the Rev. Louis Bridel ; and tele oped they will be trans- mitted without delay. If we wished to insult the French nation and the French people, such a movement as this, provided it were general, would be the best method of ef- fecting it. The French people have in their midst asmany men of the highest enlightenment, the most gifted eloquence, and of the soundest learn- ing, in proportion to their population, if not more, than any other civilized country ; and 1f such men choose to remain Catholics, it is their business, and theirs alone. Any interference with their religious principles would be impertinent. The French people do not want-our charity for any purpose, whatever, political or religious. They may not despise our alms, but they are as able to contribute as much, and as competent to judge of the correct- ness of the views of the several Christian sects, as the people in this or any other country are, not ex- cepting the gifted gentlemen who have signed this religious pronunciamento. As well might the peo- ple of France solicit subscriptions for the militia of the United States, to enable them to defend the se- veral States in which they live—a degradation certainly that we would not submit to. Another word on this subject. There is about as much vice, immorality and sinfulness of every description, in this city of New York, as in any other Christian city in the whole world, in propor- tion to its size and the number of its churches. Such immorality is not confined to the poor, but it pervades to some extent other classes of society— | Protestants and Catholics, church goers and non- church goers. If these gentlemen, with their over- flowing solicitude for the French people, would look nearer home, at the city of New York, aye, and into their own congreg tions, who loll and roll on their velvet cushions on Sundays, and cheat the widow and the orphan the other six days of the wee y would find abundance of room for the exer their philan- thropy. Let them first Christranise aud purify their own flocks; and when that shall hive been done, it will be time enough to think of extending their Chnstian charity to foreign lands, and making pseudo converts at the rate of five thousand dollars each. —th Tur Frexcn Rervatic—Une Leaistarure Np Tunex Consvis.—The newspapers are xpeculating on the form of government which the National | Convention of France will give to that country. A single assembly and a numerous executive seem to be execrated by our contemporaries very gene- rally, We differ in opinion on this matter. The practical advantage of a single executive | and two legislative assemblies does not appear so positive in an enlightened age. Itis a mere matter of paper complication. Nominally, the executive power in this country, and also among the mo- narchies of Europe, is exercised by a single in- dividual, but really and truly it is wielded by a | humerous executive, in the shape of ministers and | "ke the part of cabinets. in some rare instances, is influenced or controlled by his cabinet, who are the heads of the diferent factions into which political parties may be divided. The executive power in England, and in some parts of the Continent, is nominal. The ministry, comprehending the heads of the different partics and aristocratic cliques, form the real executive, In England, the real executive power is wielded by ten or twelve persons. Now, if the French National Convention adopt a numerous executive, of either three, five, seven or nine, we don’t conceive that it makes much dif- ference, provided they be elected annually, so as to be always under the practical control of public opinion. ‘The legislative power in a single chamber, 1s al- so inuch better for practical purposes than a double legislature of two chambers, with a great deal of complication and inconsistent machinery. It must be recollected that in this age of the world, the newspaper press, in connection with the telegraph and railroads, prepares the public mind, on all pub- lie measures, long before almost any qu-stion can be introduced into the Legislature or cabinet. There is no necessity, therefore, for complica- | tion in the form of government. Aa executive of | three persons, and a single assembly, elected annu- | | ally by the universal suffrages of the French peo- ple, would give a more efficient, intelligent and energetic government—one that would secure all rights, and take care of the public interests-—than any other form that could be adopted. The Queen’s eabinet and the House of Commons are the govern- ment of England. More Literary ATING.”"—That high- ly conscientious and religious paper, the Commer- cial Advertiser, of this city, appropriated our report of Gen, Scott's remarks at Castle Garden, on oth ‘Thursday last, without crediting the source from which it took it. Call you th Mexican Arrarrs.—All confusion—all contra- | diction—problably leading to the necessity of final safety and protection in the trem us CON ia i between the two great parties, into which eacretecnt: occ — Union is divided. “The Batabjarners, unt Yucatan Aprar Il war—all blood all are quick, are on the of utter and fiaul ex- ' murder, No government—no peace— 10 treaty— nection. Now the gredt-battle begins. Look out for jualle, probably leading to fiaal annexation to the United States, ‘ The President in this country, unless | jife, should not fail to witness the performance this | kplendid cit v | &e., | loneel thing in the shape of humanity, who can afford it, is about to retreat to the country, either to water- ing places, which are abominable, or to private chateaux, which are pleasant and agreeable. We understand that a number of new chateaux are building, repairing and preparing on the banks of the North River, for some of the great ones, in theatrical, editorial, medical, and poetical life. Poet Morris, who is both a soldier and a song writer, is very busy furnishing up his chateau, called Undercliff, opposite West Point. Editor Webb is busy building a chateau in the neighborhood of Tarrytown, near the country residence of Wash- ington Irving. Player Forrest, the eminent tra- gedian, is also building a Gothic castle, somewhere near Yonkers, and about half way between the famous Dr. Kellinger’s country house and the eqnally famous Minstrel, Christy, who has just purchased a place near Mr. Forrest, and is also going to build a splendid Gothic castle. Editor Bennett has taken the chateau at Has- tings, that beautiful and picturesque village opposite the Pallisades, which was formerly occupied by M. de la Forrest, French Consul. Poet Willis has taken a beautiful chateau in Fairy land, on the banks of Fairy river, and has paid for it in poetical coin, for which payment he can pro- duce a certificate from Apollo and the nine muses, as he once did in the case of his tailor’s bills. In short, all our fashionable people are very busy preparing to leave town, and go in the country. Tue TevnorarH aND THE NOMINATION OF A CanpipaTE For THE Preswency.—On Thursday afternoon, General Cass was nominated by the democratic convention at Baltimore, for the Pre- sidency, andthe next morning the intelligence reached as far south as Charleston, S. C., as far west as St. Louis, Missouri, and as far north as Montreal, Canada; and had it not been for the at- mospheric electricity being unusually great,it would have reached Portland, Maine, at the same time. It is am extraordinary fact, that not only had the news reached, but was printed and published in the newspapers at the places mentioned, as well as in all the intermediate towns and cities. We will, however, give even a more extraordinary instance of the value of telegraphs, when the election for the Presidency takes place in November next. Tue Parry Newsrarers oN THE BALTIMORE Convention.—The Albany Argus, True Sun, and other old Hunker papers, have all come out for the Baltimore nominations of Cass and Butler. The Globe, Evening Post, and other papers in the in- terest of the Barnburners, are out against them. Evrorean News of one week’s later date than we are inpossession of, is on its way to this coun- try in the steamship Hibernia, from Liverpool. That vessel is in her fourteenth day, and may be expected to arrive at this port to-day or to-morrow. Santa Anna at Jamaica.—By an arrival at New Orleans, from Kingston, Jamaica, we learn that Gen. Santa Aana had arrived at that place on the afternoon of the 2d inst. He had a passage of cighteen days from Vera Cruz. A Lares FLeet.— At one time yesterday, the captain of one of our fine towing steamers, counted near Sandy Hook, thirty three square-rigged vessels, all inward bound. Among them was a British bark dismasted. We shall probably have the most of them in port to-day. Later rrom Yucatan.—The bark Wave, Capt. Finly, arrived last night from Sisal, with dates to the 8th inst. Capt. F. reports Yucatan to be ina very unsettled state, and that the cessation of hos- tilities which had previously taken place between the whites and Indians, was merely for the pur- pose of recruiting, and preparing for further opera- tions, Capt. F. confirms all the previous accounts of the horrible massacres by the Indians, and states that it is the opinion of the Yucatecoes that, if they do not receive speedy succor from the United States, they will be annihilated. Theatrical and Musicat. Panx Tueatne.—Although the weather was highly unfavorable to theatricals last evening, still the Park Theatre was filled with highly respectable and fash- ionable asrembly, drawn thither by the attractions offered in the programme for the evening, which com- prised two comedies, a farce. and a variety of dances by the fuiry-like Viennoise children, Theo interesting little creatures performed the “ Pas Hongroi “Savages and the Mirror.’ and tle most fase all the dances, the “Pas des Fiews. to the astonish- ment and delight of all who witnessed them. They increase in favor every successive night of their stay. and are sure to fill the house at any time. They have improved wonderfully since they were here last year, and will yet reach perfection. Between the dances, the comedy of Box and Cox" was performed, in which Messrs. Bans and Georgo Andrews kept the house ina continual roar, On the whole, those who attended the Park Theatre last evening, had a pleasant time, and were abundantly repaid fur braving the woather. Bowrry Turatre.—Shakepenre’s play of “Henry the Fourth,” was performed hore last evening, in which | the character of “Sir John Falstaff was personated | by Mr. Lynne. His conception and delineations throughout, were an excellent embodiment of this cre- ation of the immortal bard of Avon; which may be termed sui generis—for there is no character in his works that can compare with the peculiarities of habit «d manner, and those eccentric traits that distinguish this redoubtable personage, as depicted in this play, by the graphic pen of the great Shakspeare. Mr. L. was | particularly appy in his readings of the part. and in \h is interviews with the “Prince of Wales,” (Clark,) | and the * Hostess,” (Mrs, Stickney,) he displayed con- | siderable ability. | Mr. L., since his engagement here, | has won golden opinions. The part of « Hotspur,” by Mr. Marshall, was well sustained; and Mr. W. C. | Clark’s * Henry, Prince of Wales,? was an excellent | personntion, "We would remind the patrons and admirers of Mr, Lynne, that his benefit is fixed for this | evening. on which occasion the play of “ Henry the Fourth” will be repeated, in which Mr. L. will again Jobn Falstaff.” Those who wish to see this extraordinary character represented to the evening The ‘*Battle of Mexico’ will also be pre- vented. The bill will, therefore, be found highly attract- ive, and will draw a jam house. Cuatnam Turatns,—The house was crowded again last evening, and the usual amount of applause was bestowed on the performances, Mr. W. Taylor pers forms most admirably the part of the decrepid old pau- per in “New York as it ix.” It ie but a short part, but what he has to say is delivered with great effect. Poor old wretch that he personates, is it possible that, in this such unfortunate beings are to be found! An Moto says, “it makes ws feel kind of sorry to hear folks talk of starvntion,”’ among #0 much luxary as we in New York. To-night, the performances will be varied and amusing. We refer to the advertise. ment for particulars. Bawvanv's Paxonama will be exhibited twice te-day, iv: at 3 and 7%. P. M.; thus affording families, schools, n opportunity to visit it during the day time, We have so often cxpressed our admiration of this great work,that we now will only remark—that every- one ought to go and see it. Cunisty’s Minstaets.—The town is now eompara- tively quiet, and a good many folks are about to leave for the summer; before going, if there are auy who are so far behind the age as not to have heard Christy's band. let them repair sach an omission at once, and immediately go and listen to their delightful singing, &e. They are the Napoleons of negro minstreley. Mriooxox.—To-day two performancos will be given at this house—in the afternoon and evening; and on hoth occasions the most favorite songs of the Virginia | Minstrels ‘and Miss Reynaldson, will be aung. ‘This house is a most delightful and genteel place of resort Paixto's Orena Hovse.—To-night a long list of scenes will be enacted by the model artists. Mose figures large among them, and creates much amuse- ment. Banxey Wittiams, the Irish comedian, is very suo- cessful in Albany—he ix playing to crowded houses every night. We are not surprised at this, as Mr. W. is deeldedly the bestlow comedian, in Irish character, at resent performing in thie country. Independent of Rinabilities as an actor, he is a geod son, boing the main support of his parents ; and, therefore, deserv | tho success he enjoys. Stoxont Borresin1, Anprtt, ano Desvensive.—Those three artists, the two first of whom are so well known to the dilettanti of our elty, for the brilliant concerts | they gave last summer with’ the Havana Company, ar- | rived yesterday from New Orleans. where they Intel gave several musical soirées, and were received wit deserved applause, Everybody remembers Bottesini , and his double bass, from which he drew sounds so | sweet to the oar as to cause it to forget violin or vi Every true amateur of the violin has still in his memory the charming talent of Signor Arditt, whose remarkable compositions were executed by Bottesini | and himself during the short pansage of the Habaneros “AND MOVEM or GENERAL SCOTT. DINNER TO GENERAL SCOTL, BY THE MILITARY OF NEW YORK. The illustrious military chieftain, the victorious it the great- after passing through the fatigues of the day in the grand reception given to him by the military and Corporation New York on his return, covered with laurels, from the Halls of the Montezumas, alighted from his horse, in the midst of a splendid cortege of noble looking military men, at the front door of the Astor Heuse. An im- mense crowd filled the street, the place, and every # ue; and the General, to reach the steps of the hotel, passed through a dense lane of living beings, forming one compact, solid mass. Loud cheers resounded on all sides, innumerable hands were stretched out to salute him as he alighted; and shaking hands and bowing to the people, who thronged around him, the Geno- ral, wi difficulty, at last reached the entrauce and was ushered, with the military men of New York around him, into an upper drawing room of this splen- did house. It was pleasing to see a reception so warm and enthusiastic of a General so distinguished and il- lustrious. Indeed, the American le would have been unzratefuliy regardless of the yo deeds of their brave brothers who #o bravely fought their way, inch by inch, from Vera Crus to the city of Mexico—they would have been uomindful of all the bright daz- cling deeds our grand army has achieved, if they cou! have been apathetic on such an eccasion, and not ex- hibit an outburst of feeling at the sight of the great hero who .ed that army of heroes om to victory. Ac- cordingly, the reception given to Gen. Winfield Scott, on his return home from the land of the Incas, by the people of New York, has boon such as, in the opinion of all who saw it, never has been witnessed in this me- tropolis since the famous reception given to Gen. Jack- son. Seated in the drawing room, the General was immediately surrounded with other fous who pressed forward to greet him. Besut and interesti bildren, and o number of ladies, formed a pleasing — as they preased round the General. merge yth oer boys—and our Amerian boys are really so beautiful that the words of Pope Adrian, might be justly mapliea to them; * Angeli essent si cte.”"—wore particularly to be be noticed, anxious to get a view of the hero; and already inflamed with mi- litary ambition and spirit, innate to American repub- licaus, they betrayed the dormant spirit within them as they handled the swords and played with the plumes of feathers on the table, like as Achilles was found out in his disguise at the court of Adrastus, when Uylesses artfully brought arms and weapons of war before him. So these young and now delicate and tender creatur: betrayed the nascent hero in the animation of their bright eyes at the sight of military acoutrements, and proved a fact not indeed to be doubted, that they are “chips of the old blocks.” At eight o'clock, Gene- ral Sandford, with his brothers in arms, conducted their distinguished guest down stairs through the long, de- lightfal corridors of Astor House to the splendid dining room, where the presiding genius of the establishment, Mr. Stetson, of whose skill, courtesy, and gentlemanly deportment words can convey but a faint idea, had prepared, with but short notice, s magnificent repast and table such as befitted the entertainment of such a uest, by such @ company of generous New York fi'wouid be idle to give an account of the wines and yiands prepared for consumption on this memorable eccasion—memorable because the military men of New York received as their guest the hero representative of anarmy of American heroes. Happily, in this highly favored land, these things are in a measure shared by all, and familiar now and then to every body, As soon as the cloth was removed, General Sandford rose and addressed the company ;— General SANvroR» observed that he did not rise for the pur- pose of making a speech—the occasion did not require it, The ame he was about to mention to the company wanted no shecch es to commend it, or toasts to make it known. The plains of Chippewa—the battle of Lundy's Lane—the whole frontier of our country; on every side, had already immortalized the name he ‘was about to propose tothem. Those famous events formed titles for their guest; and were to eve ane Pes they would not allow of it, and ho felt himself incompetent to do jus- tice to the subject, Tv was sat ion, however, which he should in common with all whom he saw around him, to bo able to give © small portion ofthe grateful feoling of aa admiring, people to the returning hero, who is now among us after a glorious my anni ith loud cheora Gene’ Oy “euoral Peron ‘Smith.’ By General Morris— Medical Staff of the Dr. Saveus replied in & neat and oloquent addross. Licut, Hamiztos said— 1 Grarynaas The eal of the Mellal Sia of Ue U.S.A. :aving boon propesed, Lennnot refrain frou PPtaRUle dllanindiineen CaAGenE Iiicne ail Ce patient in the hands of poor doctors, is a case Il hope, but L can proudly say that I was sub- ted ill and tenderness of four times four surgeons of the U.S. Mes ‘Staff, and | am a living witness to their skill And tendernegs, Gentlemen, L need say nothing more. By Colonel Wanp:— “Phe memory of the gallant dead.” By Colonel Srosronn :— “Old Virginia—The birthplace of the gallant Scott.” By Jonx Jacon Aston, Jun. which he Introduced Wine Gates mat Diretone arias bag jantor nt * Lieut. L; Hasticrow, aud Lieut Keanxey severally returned thanks in a brief speech. After some other toasts with much enthusiasm, and many remarks, sprinkled with attie-salt, from many a hero, the gallant guest, the Commander-in-chief of the American army arose, and made his bow. the company broke up, and the military chieftains, with their dang- ling, rattling swords, wended their several ways along the Astor corridors to their several homes. ‘THE RECEPTION AT CITY HALL—PRESENTATION OF” A MEDAL—VISIT TO THE BLIND, AND DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTES—HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE crry. In consequence of the violent rain yesterday morn- ing, General Scott kept his room, until about ten o'clock, receiving no com; , when he was called upon by Ald. Franklin and Crolius, who informed him that a carriage was in attendance to convey him to the place of reception. At half-past ten o'clock, General Scott was con- ducted to the Governor's room, where very few persons had assembled, no doubt in consequence of un- pleasantness of the morning. Entering the room, Alderman Crolius addressed the General as follows :— General Scott—In performing the duty which has devolved uy me a3 Chairman of the Committee of Reception, I cannot with- hold the expression of the gratification I feel, as one born in the clty, and who bag grown up with its growth, ‘and all whose i tervsts aro identified with It—T cannot but hail in you one who ia Justly regarded ag the first living soldier of or country, the espe- cial advocate and champion of peace. It is in this respect that this city, whose welfary is mainly dependent upon the proserv tion of friendly relations with all the world, especially _welcom You; prefersing, as we do, to the brightest laurels of war,,the olive branch of ‘peace, " Gexenar Scorr then briefly roplied— Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Common Council—My chllgations to the clty of Now York are known to you all: bat the kind reception of the Common Council, and of the inhabitants of this great emporium of commerce, has bound me to it for ever, Had my life been twico as long—had my services been treble what they have been—had ny euferngs been multiplied, no matter by what figuro—all would have been more than compensated by the generous weleome you have given me, In the growth of this great city Thave felt mysolf much interested. It may not be known to many of you present, that since the termination of the last war With Great Britain, now thirty-four years, 1 have resided a portion of every year, with exception of four or fire, among you. Tain identified with ite welfare. It was on the fron: Mier of your Stato that T first drew my maiden, blade. first honors I ever received, wore from the hands of tho legislature of this Empire State; well, then, may it be believed, that every vulantion of my heart beats in unaon with her well being, “Map, Now York las secured her own prosperity, by the industry of ownintelligent inhahitants, Her natural advantages are, in- deed, unsurpassed. The broad ocean in front—a wide river pene- trating through mountains, deep into her interior—her net work of, railroads ‘and canals cheoquering her surface; while on the other hand, the vast lakes stretching to the heart of the great and growing West, secure to her an indetinite and almost unlimited Progress. An’extongion of theso advantages, by the further aid of iuternal improvements, (Illinois has already done her part) some little aid from the general government which 1s duo tosuch efforts, and New York _- challenge the world for rival. This is with the preservation of peace, that is necessary to complete her greatness, ‘Though Lam a soldier, and therefore supposed to be fond of fighting, [abhor war, except when fonce of our, country, of for the Preservation of ite honor, oF of some great, important, nay, cai interes old war to be a great i pede fy good and substantial reasons, for no forved or false pretext, however plausibly set forth, that war gam Warrantably ‘be: warod, or that can Jastfy one max. in sbed- ding “the lood of his feliow being. ‘Tho interests, of New York aud of our whole country, are {identified with peace and with every duty of Christian morality, 1 doubt ff there beany member of that respectable body of our fellow i Friends, who is a more zealous advocate for peace. Unhappily, tos much of my life has been spent on the field of battle. “Let ux, then, maintain our peace by all honorable efforts—by such effurts'as Washington, the father of our country, made, to establish and to proserve a system of eq i tem which some of his most distinguished succes- of brilliant victories, unsurpassed in all the annals of | neutrality—a s; See tee. thea week happeded, im the Ristory of mili- | sors, evea to. focent feriod, have commended with the entire ap- tary affairs that one single battle had brotight fame and reputation | provation of the American yooplo, And now’ Mr. Chairman, toa general, Now sucoces in one battle anigut be owing & offering again my thanks to your Common Council, and to the and other circumstances, more to or talent of the | inhabitants of your city, which have made an old soldier's heart commander; but the campaign from which their illustrious guest | to throb with gratitude, and caused him to forget all his toils, all had returned victorious, was not one battle—it was not one victo- picnaeaine, ‘all his suffering of mind and body, I desire to ac - ry—it was a continued series of battles—a ed continuation | knowledge to yourself, especially, and to the gentlemen of both ot viotori {im ‘applause followed this sentiment, so just | Boards, who compose your Committee, the obligations you hat in itself, and #0 ily expressed by theable and amiable r.} } imposed upon me by your kind and gracious attentions. "Thai His career at evory step in the eneny’s country had been marked | iny warmest thanks, I return through you to tho inhabitants by caution, by skilful plans, and incessant calculation, In all, “he hed suececded—be hed gained a victory whorover ho fouight, and had been obliged to fight almost. wherever he yas None of his, plans oF caleulations “lad” miscarried. From the waters which bathed tho hattlemonts of the impregna- bie city of Vora Cruz, before even he had put enemy's land, down to the victorious moment entered in the triumph of a conqueror, the rich and groat city of Mexico; all had been on his ¢ deeds and the results of pra- dence, forethought, skilful plan, profound calculation, and hard £ (Rapturous applaase.} | ld Et = ‘Such a camj t 1, Un] pg Sie and feeling manner, to ex] his admiration of the American heroes, both volunteers and rei th iiustrous guest, had achieved such deeds and accomplished xploits; and concluded by offering the following toust :— Major General Winfield Scott—The gallant, humane, and chi. valrio soldier, the skilful and accomplished’ commander—E achievements will ever adorn the bright-st pages of our military history. We welcome with heartfolt emotions his safe retura froin the most brilliant campaign of mvdern warfare.” The speaker and the toast were both greeted with his foot upon the when he proudly rapturous bursts of applaure; indeed. there never was, | and hardly could be. a more animated and enthusia: tic meeting and reception than was witnessed on thi occasion. honor upon the gallant New Yorkers, by whom it was shown, inasmuc! to appreciate noble and great deeds, with genuine feeling, is as noble and honorable almo: to perform them. ‘When the tumult of applause produced by the lars, who, under the command of If was such as to reflect. in our view, much | this city. Shouts of applause followed the remarks of General Soott, who seemed fully to appreciate the kindly feel- ing entertained for him by those present, and very courteously bowed in acknowledgment of the honor conferred upon him. ‘The business then procecded, Aldermen Crolius act- ing as master of ceremonies; and the crowd continued to imeresse, all pressing forward to take the hand of tho hero of Mexieo, who, it was announced, would loave the city at five o'clock in the afternoon. Many old and personal friends were recognized by General Scott, among whom was a Mr. French, who fought un- der him at tho memorable battle of Lundy's Lane. This was a most cordial meeting; and each embracing the other invoked the blessing of hearen. A voluntect from Mexico, who supported himself upon # crutch, having lost his leg in the battle of Cerro Gordo, then presented himself, The General pressed his hand, and bade him come to see him, Just after the maimed | man, whose very appearance excited universal sympa- thy. had passed away. an Irishman, who looked as though he had just landed, rushed up to General Scott, and holding up two tickets, which had been imposed upon him by some runner. exclaimed. “Och, be Jasus, and divil the bit will they take me out of the city; an’ it’s mes If that’s jist paid a pound sterling for the bits of paper. Misther General, an’ can't you git me mo- ney agin, for it's not a bit I have!’? Aiderman Frank- speech and toast of General Sandford had subsided, | lin’ despatched him to the Mayor's office, where he General Scott rose to return thanks; and the sight | of his tall, towering person, standin, before the | his wrongs. Mr. Burke, brother to Capt. Burke, was might have a chance to make arrangements to redre: company, was a signal for the renewal, for a time, | introduced to General Scott, who spoke in the highest in still louder re; a temporary silence. It was like as when upon a sul- try summer's day. the lond thunder is heard rolling at a distance, but quickly afterwards approaching nearer, the loud claps are suddenly heard with fearful in- crease of rattling noise, following each other in quick succession, louder and thon louder still. Meautimo tho room presented alively apectacle of animation ; its syveral doors were open. an immense crowd stood thei pouring into the room like a picture of a cornuc at every aperture. and all eyes were bent upon the ro that stood before them, and all cars man nounce. General Scott,in a plain and unaffected style and manner, said : Prieads and Brethren, Follow Soldiers and Fellow Citizen: this greatcity—All I can say, I do say from my heart—I thank yo {oct aud spoptaueouschesting. ‘The exprowions of your kin nees have touched myheart; they have deeply affected me. [Fo moment or two, the General paused, overcome by his emotions Your kindness, and the enthusiasm of your reception this da: have penetrated my heart. After a groat deal of hardship, troi ble, and distress through which [ have passed, this kindness from you, which I fe met with this di is A sweet, a great, a too Hattering rewal Allow me to say ‘in, 1 thank you. The scene of this day has recalled to my mind the scenes of days long ince gone by, which I remember having witnessed in yout arent city, before many of you were born, of your cradles,” I had then the hon on the ny of your City i of New York pass iv revi as ithas this day. On ‘that occasion I had the honor of standing by the side of that noble and devoted citizen who has long since e home, that great and excellent oltizen, Daniel D. Tomnpkine, (Applause.) Gene & here gave a brief of New York was threatened by a forvign foe, and spoke of the patriotism, modesty and talent of Goveraor Tompkins, who Revened nica fGen. 8) on from salsimore, to, predits over the defence of this great emporium. Advert id wn to various periods, when New York had been threatened by a foreign enemy, Gen, ott went on to sl how the bravery avd gallantry of the volunteors had deterred te enemy from their designs, he to the New York volunteers of the preseot day—men worthy of thelr fathers—and gave them in glowing lan- guage an eulogy warm from the heart. Gen. 8. ten dex after speaking of the importance of New York, and of ite defence inany war, ax being always in his view a primary necessity, to ” ar in the t terms of the volunteers in genoral from all |, and seeing the pride 2 tat oncluded with an ardent, glowing ewlogium upon tho American army and its brave officers, all companions with him in the same dangers and the same glories, General Scott having sat down. the hall, id the passages to it again rung with the loud cheers and ap- plause of the company and the spectators General Storms, as soon as brody ‘was restored, then rose, and after a few appropriate and happy re- marks, gave the following toast :— “The Staff of Major General Seott, Well tried, brave, officient, intrepid, their, brows are crowned with laurels, which time iteelt ‘cannot wither.” Lieutenant S. Hamitton, on behalf of the Staff, re- plied as follows Gentlemon—Being one of the sons of New York, I feel it my duty to make a fow remarks on this ocension. 1 bog to aay that, por the sympathy, of friends, many things have toon said complimentary to her sous, I'repent—I bog to way, that Jest tho mention of tira ‘Who, bearing the nanaeed of to the gatos of Mexico, and lost hisarm in that sorvice, ton higher pinnacie of glo it had. pre viously known. Ihope I may be excrsed, en, when I say, tho good right arm that bore that standard, when the battle was over knew not what the good left rm had doue, I mean Capt. Kearney, U, 8, Dragoons. Captain Kranxey being callod up, briefly replied, in a few appropriate and pertinent remarks : Ge jognss, being called upon for a ventiment, rose Ho had listoned to the re marks of Ma freatert, pleasure, and wart. To the great qualities countrymen now, and the historian and ample justice ; but thore were traita in hi of so unobtrusive a nature, g' and si jor Gen, Sandford with the his ier, and his fidelity ar afriend. Ho ior, and a faithte. fr a ¢ to eulogize our gues: ; he does not ik for themselves, and m fore the world, and it matters little what opinion so humble an individual as myself may entertain. Gen. Mornis then recited some beautiful verses of his own, written for the occasion, which were received with the mort vociferous applause, and concluded with the following tonrt:— “The hero whose name is firet at home, first abroad, and first in Tlalls of the Montezumas,” Major Woonwontnt then rose, and after a brief and pertinent address, proposed the following, which was drunk with great applause :— “Our brave little army in Mexico, regulars and volunteers, who have so nobly aust dat Vera Cruz, at Molino del Rey, Charu- Museo, Corre Gordo, at the city of Moxien, the claim of their imptismal appellation, Win-fleld Seott, for |, indeed, win fields wherever they encountered the enetny. Major Newrox then offered the following \— “Weet Point Academy—tho cradle of science,” Ganeral SaxvronD hereupon proposed nine chers for Wost Point, which wore cordially given by the whole company. Italians, Signor Desvernine. the third star of this ar- tistical pleiad. performs on the piano forte. We nover heard this gentleman, but from the eulogies written upon him which we have read in the newspapers of New Orleans. we are certain that he is worthy to be one of the assooiates of ees tally of talent. ‘Thi travellipg artists will soon give a concert, we hope, and BO doubt it will be well attended, Gsneral Ewe then rose, and after a few brief and elo went remarks, gave— Wee distingnt he cam viten, fotley natly hit country, and of the whole American eral Scott replied in a brief and happy manner following toasts were also given :— tition, of the rapturousapplause and loud cheering which had a moment before hushed into | 'y eager to catch the sounds which he might pro- ount of the dangers of that time when the city | terms of the gallantry and heroic daring of Capt. B., and expressed great satisfaction that he fell foremost in the battle, Alderman Cro.ivs remarked, that it was twelve o’clock. and Alderman Franklin would now present General Scott with a silver medal. General Scott took his position in the east end of the room. the crowd being kept back by the efficient police force in attendance, when Alderman Franklin appeared. and holding the medal in his hand, said :— General Scott—I am requested, on bebalf of the Common Coun- cil of our city, to present for your acceptancs 4 medal, which they caused to be prepared, commemorative of the battles of Chapulte- pee, Churubusco, Cerro Gonto, and Vera Cruz, to he presented to the’ survivors of that gallant’ hand of volunteers from our own, State, who, under your command, wore eminently | maintaining the honor of ont flaz, and achi hant victories, We present this to y not on account of trinsic value which it possesses, but in the hops that, when your eye reste upon this memento of our confidence and esteem, it imay serve to call up recollections which will bring around you the noble spirits of those who, with yourself, sacrificed the comiforts of home, and all the endearments of domestic life, and, listening only to the call of duty and their country, rallied around the standard which you have gloriously sustained, and which now floats in tri- umph along the route of your victorious mai ir, and retain it as an evidence that the peo how to appreciate the conduct of those who have done good set. vice in their cause; and who, by the blessing of an overruling Pro. vidence, have been preserved from dangers upon the right hand | and upon the left, and are again permitted to mingle in their no- dome tie relations, Keep it, sir, so long as y be spared to a grateful and ‘admiring people; your last battle shall have heen fought, and you are ob Tender to the king of terrors, transmit it to your children as an nrance that the people of our eity hold in grateful remembrance the many valiant exploits which their parent chieved, that they may cherish with recollections of filial gratitu memory of his virtnes and his worth, When Alderman Franklin concluded, there was a general burst of applause. General Scorr, taking the medal, replied :— Mr. PR b Tt is with s of groat pleasure tit I receive this memento of Your esteem and respect for the services which have been render- ed by an old soldier. 1 shall keep it and prize it more than gold and precious stones. I thank you for all the kindness you have ehown ye; and will again say tht you have more than dompensated me for all my services, In the Tate campaign, it was my good fortune to command the victorious army—a large portion of which was from this city—who fought bravely, and rushed on to vietory.— ‘They were a brave and patriotic band, and proved themselves worthy of their country’s honor. From’ this day you may enrol ine asn New York volunteer, for 1 am, indeed, x Now York vor lunteer, I take this medal, sit, and will wear it next my heart, General Scorr was thon conducted to a private room, in the City Hall, to wait the arrival of the vee hicle which was to convey him to the public instita- tions. Meantime a large crowd assembled in front of the Hall to catch another glimpse of him as he passed to his carriage. VISIT TO THE BLIND INSTITUTE, At half past twelve o'clock, a barouche, drawn by four splendid grey horses, appeared in front of the Hall, and General Scott was conducted through the crowd, from which issued a continued huzga until he was seated in the carriage. The committee of reception lod the way in a carriago—the members of the Common Council bringing up the rear in three handsome stages, each drawn by four horses. Leaving the Hall. the ve- hiclos proceeded up Broadway to Fourteenth street, thenee through 9th avenue totho Institute of tho Blind, Arriving at the Institute, General Scott was conduct- cd through the beautiful flower. yard. to the building. on the right of the door of which was a band. composed of sightless mus cians, who played * Hail Columbia, ‘After the ceremony of introduction to the officers of the institution, the doors of a large room in the north ond of the building were thrown open, and the General walked in, where were about fifty of the members of the institution busily engaged—some in basket work, while the girls were making band-boxes, bead baskets, and knitting lace, He was introduced to most of them; and, after making some inquiries about a young lady of the institution, with whom he once met in Washing- ton, was conducted to the Chapel. Hero was a most interesting and imposing sight. Not less than three hundred blind persons were waiting, as many of them expressed themselves, “to soo Goneral Scott. The room was beautifully decorated. On tho large organ. in the east ond, was a banner, on which was inscribed: ——— Take it, then, of our city know xcuL Mexico. i WeLcoME To GENERAL scort. i *-9900000000 000000000000000000000000, A small organ in the west ond of the room waa hand- somely decorated, with the Amerroan flag on each side, while in the contre waa the American eagle, bearing in his beak a soroll, with the insoription: inna es | On the wails aronnd the room wore stars, bearing the names of the different States of the Union. General Scott was conducted to a platform. in the apol, where he was introduced to the ) President of the Institute My pupils and frlenda—TI have the honor of to one ofthe most distinguished taen of the ach, Pawaaming to You it, Allow io, si, on Uehalf of tho managsrs, te oer, and the pupils of this {institution to bid you a sinvero aud cordial’ wol- ome. Although cut off from many sources of information eu- eyed by our fellow countrymen, wi history of your Jataiaiea as ic is with some of the brightest: ‘otour county's fame, we are not unacquain od. We ave of Fort Erle, aud of tho heights of | won; of the plains of Chippewa, and ihe sanguinary contest of Lundy's Lane. we have Vern Unto tothe sapiare oF Mage me ee a Cruz to the ure of jexico you have ‘to trium) tind to-glory; and we Mave heard, tao, that. when, the Was won,” aud patriotism bad shoathed her vic.otious sw: claims of humanity were not forgomen. We have heard same heart. which in the iron tempest of battle was firm as ada. wounded and the dying. Al ila air'we hats. Bosed sata wounded and the we havo Wwe have not admired the hero leu we have loves the’ tans more, At is for this, sir, that we cherish the name of Winfield Scott, one of the noblest names that Fame has ever inseribed upon our na- tional escutcheon. “One of the few, the immortal names, ‘That were not born to die.” But I am reminded that of these precious momenta, but very few can be accorded to ns, and before we bid you adieu, I would have one boon in behalf of my sightless charge. Some of these, when You shall have filled up the measure of your fai and to You the praise and the censure of nan, shall be alike indifferent, will survive; and when they shail recount your achievments and tell to coming generations of Chippawa, and of Cerro and of Contreras, and the many other tlelds where you have covered the proud flag of our country wtth saperistable ‘lory, 1 would jove igoy- te 4 gS no} once, at a it —, diate fortune to iaten to the tones t voice, whose word of command was ever to the brave the talisman of assured victory. General Scorr, very much affected at the sight be- fore him, replied:— Mr, Principal, friends, and ing ladies and tlomen—I am deoply affecctal while standing in this place. I have stood upon the battle field, when the cries of the wounded went up from every quarter, nuit death made desolation nks; but they failed to create the feeling which I now have. Iknow’ not that I have ever been so deeply affected as 1 now am, while stan the midst of this tened though ai Assembly, Some years i sig o while in Washington, in the House of Representatives, Fig saw several of the ‘pupils of this institution and ir work, which excited my wonder and approbation, — My young friends, you have ‘eachers, that have: shown you the the Christian religion, and 1 know you have drunk, from that pure spring, I uve’ stood upon the Held when a, bat in all my relations of life I have never forgot ten my duties to my God. I would, way more, but’ am overcome: Tam ‘too much affected. May God you all, my young and sightlans friends, Again, T aay, God blew you all ‘The band, whieh’ had taken a position in the oppo- site end of the chapel, then played @ beautiful martial air, after which the following song, composed by Miss Frances J. Crosby, one of the pupils of the institute, and dedicated to General Scott, was sung by all the pupils:— Hark! hark! what merry shouts of joy Proclaim a conqueror near ; He comes, a noble hero comes; ‘Oh, bid’ aim welcome here, Brave General, thou hast nobly fought; Rost from thy toils awhile, "eS ‘Thy native land her arms extends, And greets thee with a smile, Yes, sheatho thy sword, for gentlo poace Degryse tron thou to meet thy country’s foe, A fearless band hast ed.” ad Hurrah, hurrah, for General Scott. His name we'll proudly sing, ‘The north, the south, the east, the west, ‘Shall with his triumph ring, Two little girls were then conducted to the platform, who recited a dialogue, which had such a relation to their misfortune, that, on looking around, big tear drops were seen stealing down the time-furrowed fuc © of General Scott, and upon taking a generat survey of the visiters, every eye was bathed in tears, It was a most affecting eight, and calculated to break up tho secret tender feelings of the heart, and excite a feeling of thankfulness in every breast whose pathway was lighted by the blessing of sight. A little boy, by the name of Edwin Corey, presented himself, and Funning hix hand over his book, whtoh was printed in raised letters, read several paragraphs with great accura y- Miss Crosby said to General Scott, that she was among the number who ‘saw’ him in Washington, and was very glad to‘‘see’ him again. She then ad- dressed him in the following beautiful poetical style, composed by herself:— Hall, son of Columbia ! the patriot flame Burns ht in each breast while we tell of thy fame; ave heard of tho deeds thou so nobly hast done— have heard of thy battles, so foarl won, ‘Thou hast carried our flag to a far distant shore; Now it streams from its towers—San Juan d'Ulloa: And the eagle bath perched on those battlements high, To rest in ils course through the blue ether sky. When tho war-cloud hi dark, ‘twan voice that inspired, And the hearts of a liers with phe fired ; The foremost in battle, the fearless in ght, While thy lance in the sunbeam was glittering bright. In the halls of Mont’zuma now revel the brave, ‘Tis thine arm thst hath conquered the Mexican slave; ‘Thou hast buried thy sword in the enemy's breast ; They quailed at thy glance—thou hast laid them at rest. A prey to the vultures that thirsted for gore, ‘They Toll by its town, St. Juan d’Ulloa; And the ravens wild screech wilt their requiem be, Whilo around them is floating the song of the free, The bugle is hushed, and the cannon’s loud roar Suall wake theo from slumber to battle no more; Thy hand we now grasp, and we hail thee with pride— ‘Husa for the hecoos who fought by thy side. Thy trntmpio eo glorious aiall neer'be hagot = ‘triumphs ¢o glorious, shall ne'er ira for our patriot, the brave General Seott, Goneral Scott, deeply, affected at the manner in which the above was recited, said to her that his men did not revel in the halls of Montezuma, but on single meal each, and with prayer they sought blessing of God, and He had protected them throug! out the whole ci : A lad, named Edward Kawski, then took his seat at the piano, and played a beautiful quick step, composed by himself, and dedicated to General Scott. The tim paris arrived for hii Uren General Scott bade them farewell, saying, “if | cannot give you all my “and, I leave my heart with you. God bless you all, my dear young friends.” The band then played ‘Yankee Doodle,” while the company moved out of the room, Gen. Scott in front, under 8 heavy shower of rain, and was soon seated again in the car- riage, toextend his VISIT TO THE DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE. At three o'clock, General Scott, with the committe al invited guests, arrived at the Institute ‘and Dumb, and after having been introduced to the ladies, was conducted to the chapel, where were d two hundred mutes. So soon as he entered, the girls waved their handkerchiefs, and the boys clapped their hands. After silence was restored, which was very quickly done by a sign, the principal addressed General Scott as follows Gon. Scorr—I am happy to avail myself of the opportunity afforded by the invitation of the Common Council to vist our oity, to tender to yon, in behalf of the institution with which Lhave the honor to be connected, & sincere and cordial weloome. We this community, are separated, both by necessity and choice from the direful trade of war, and devoted to the acquisition of know: lodge, aud the cultivation of the domestic and social virtues, We nevertheless, participate in the admiration. ex by your fel- low citizens, for the brilliant exploits achieved by the army of Mexico, under your direction and control, The victories you have won, in the whole line of your march from Vern Cruz to your trimmphal entranee into the city of Mexico, great and splen- id as they are, and hereafter to be aasociated with. the spirit stir: ring memories aroused by the mention of Bunker Hill, and Tren- tonand Yorktown, do not of themselves constitute’ the only claitn to our respect and gratitude, The science and skiH u- ployed in arranging and conducting the caimpaign which resulted in such brilliant success, the solicitude and care to protect and preserve the lives of your men, the humanity ex- Mitel for the sick und the “wotinded. ‘and the ‘consutomate wisdom displayed, in halti yor enthusiastic columns before the city of Mexico, tho great object of their desires, when flushed with victory, lest by any excesses they might tarnish their well-oarned glory, iave won for you the conlidence of the army, the respect and love of ountrymen, and cannot fail to enhance your historic fame. Your visit here to-day, will make an epoch in the lives of these children and youth, It will form a topic of conver- sation, and an item of intelligence to their friends, and will servo to increase their interest in General Scorr replied : come sinee my return which has af tisfuction than that which T now recel and have just received, It is here that civilization shin forth in all the Wwauties of Christianity, I am deeply affect with the proceedings of the day, and return my hearty thanks j# kind reception on the part this interesting: bert! not ngetting the ladies, who welcomed me with the waving of theit handkerchiefs, The day growing late, and General Scott having been ordered to Frederick. in such haste that his im- mediate departure from New York was necessary, very few exercises were gone through with, Several young ladies and gentlemen exercised on the black-board,and with good taste in their compositions The following conundrum was presented to General Scott by Mr. Gamage, one of the mutes :—" Why did General Scott never lose a battle?’ A, Because tho fates christened him Win-field. He also expressed the various passions by signs to such perfection that words were superflous, Gen. Scott expressed himself as being perfectly do- lighted, and taking @ position near the door, all the mutes passed out, shaking him by the hand. and the little girls kissing him. He was then conducted down stairs, into # large room, where a splendid and tuous repast was prepared, and which was most heartily partaken off. At five o'clock the carriages were drawu up in front of the door, and the General sought his lodgings. to prepare for HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE CITY. After having partaken of a collation with his family at Julien’s Hotel, he started for the Courtlandt-strect ferry, in a private carriage, which arrived at the ferry at a quarter before six o'clock. The fact not being generally known that he would leave at that time, there were no more persons at the boat than on ordi- nary occasions, and he passed quietly ove to Jersey city, where three cheers were given him, for which he bowed in acknowledgment. ‘The train started at ten minutes after six o'clock, for Elizabethtown, his place of residence. To-morrow he will go on to Maryland he history of your achievements, EDITOR WEBB AND GENERAL SCOTT, The most active and zealous eo-operator in the pro- ceedings on board the St. Nicholas to do honor to the re- coption of General Seott, on Thu was Editor Webb long since of the regular army. His motiver—he being the first to hail the General at the wharf on the « port" at Elizabothtown—were the subject of some sly ro- marks from several on board, who stated that the Colonel was inclined to turn tail on Gen. Taylor. It will be observed that we predicted something of this kind in alate number of this journal, in relation to the Wall street Taylor clique. ‘Quero : Have our pre- dictions been verified ? OFFICIAL COURTESY. We feel it duo to Alderman Crolius to ace knowledge tho courtexy extended by him towards this office, in permitting one of our corps of te: ‘ters, whom we had pecially despatched the evon- previous to Elizabethtown, t# pass into the steamer which conveyed General Scott to this city on Thurs. day, without a card or pass. Our acknowledgments are due in this regard, particularly when we contrast this act of gentlemanly courtosy with the acts of somo of your green grocera and tobaeconists, who get smuggled into the Board of Common Council. and then impudently insult the Press, through gentlemen of intelligence and education, in whore company they could not hold rational converse for five minutes, The steamer Free Trader, lately arrived at Toledo, from Montreal.via the Welland canal, She has capacity for the storage of 5,500 bbls flour, is propelled by an engine of 75 horse power, and hor speed 112 miles per hour; her engine is placed {1 Ree to pase tt rn in the stern #0 as to onal