Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-09-21
MARSHAL BERTRAND.

General Bertrand, one Of Bona2arte' S
most distinguished soldiers, accompanied
by his son, Napoleon Bertrand, arrived
nj New Orleans on he 9Th instant, in the
French brig of war Mercure. His recep-
ton in New Oreans was very na.teling.
The CITY of New O leans is paying
due honors to its gallant visiter, Marshal
Bertrand, On the evening Of the 9Th he
was visited by the Veterans Of IA Is,
and the officers Of the First Division OF
Louisiana Militia, including those Of The
Legion, the Washington Battalion and
Louisiana Volunteers.
They met him (says the Picayune)
in the bathroom Of the ST. Louis Exchange,
TO winch he was conducted in company
with his son, by select escort. At tho
Yves, end OF the room thero was well
PAINTED portrait of Bonaparte, and on Ell
lher side Of il the French and American
ousigus hung in graceful folds. The
Veterans were the first who marched in,
and when the officers, who came after
them, in their rich and gorgeous uniforms,
fled round the room, the tout ensemble
was highly imposing. The Marshal com
nenced an interchange OF cordial and
respectful compliments with the Veterans,
and thus went through the line, shaking
of each a passing pertinent question.
Few could believe that so many years
subsequent to the era Of his glory, aud SO
many thousand miles from lis theatre, he
woulI meet so many who had shared in
his perlls, though moving in a less
distinguish sphere-in his fame. Yet
so it was. In the eye of many n war.
worn veteran there, did the tear start; as
he shook the hand Of Bonaplrte's lavorjte
chief and remembered Saragossn, Boda-
jaz or Fontainbeau, where, before the
present meeting, he had seen Bertrand.
Gen. Lewis took his place at the head
OF the officers. When the Marshal ap-
preached, he said;
"General--On the part Of the officers
of the First Division of Louisiana Militia,
| bid YOU Welcomed soldiers welcome.
We feel honored by visit from one so
distinguished in the military annals of his
country, and take this mode of testiIying
It. You will find among US, General,
many Of your comPatrlos, who fought IN
vour ranks for the glory Of France, and
many who fought for the Liberty Of Anne.
RIGA. 10 their name again, and in the
name ofthe citizens end soldiers of the
State, bid YOU welcome"
The Marshal briefly replied, and pro
cecdel to receive their CALCULATIONS sever
ally; after which they escorted him to
his lodgings.
On the 9th. says he Picuyune, Mar
shall Bertrand, accompanied by the May
or, MIR. Where, Recorder Baldwin Al
drrman Caldwell and some other gentle
men, visited tie Battle Ground. Arrived
there, Mr.. Where octsd as cicerone to the
Marshal, aud with great succinciness. rx.
planned to HIM Il c excit ng cvenjs of the
9Th OF Jaruary-pIinted Out The position
OF the cont"ndiug armies whore ran the
American lires-wbere were drawn IN
the British forces-lhe place from which
Jackson issued his ders, and the spot
wLe-e Packenham fell. The Marshal,
as he told il, seemed TO "devour up his
discourse" Having seen the Battle
Ground, and heard, Wilde standing on lis
memorable ground, rs tale Of glory, the
pauy adjourned 10 the mansion of Mr.,
Where, who're the distinguished stranger
ami these with him partook Of the hosfl'