Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
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whom all honorcd. and balconies. doors ard
windows were ihronged with ladies in all Tie
gay and brilliant drapery of fashion. who III
vailed in enthusiasm the crowd that cheertd
and rolled on below.
Arrived al the st. Charles, Gen. Tayicr
stood on the colorado and the whole process
sion passed before him. The order OF the
rank and file was forgotten. and citizens and
and soldiers were mingled in the crowd. who
cheered him as they passed II would require
the pencil ola Yandyke to portray the chang
ing aspect OF the old mans face. as with cap
10 hand, he witnessed this closing scene Of
great drama Of the day.
THE ILLUMINATION.
The vast extent Of the ST. Charles suddenly
became the blaze Of light about six O'Clock in
the evening. and the streets leading 10 il
were densely crowded BY persons ofesery con-
dition in society. Between the pillars Of the
coilonade in front OF the building were suspen-
ded large variegated lanterns under chaplels of
liveoak. Ia frontofihe ladies' parlor was atrans-
parency OF the General. in the old brown coat.
with the moi,o--"A little more grape. Captain
BraggW In front OF the genilemen's parlor
was another transparency oil the General, with
the words--"I have no reiniorcements to give
vou. but Major Bliss and wllsupport you'll"
In various parts OF the building there were
other appropriate transparencies and devices,
adding much to the general effect The Or
leans theatre. and some Of the buildings adj
joining and opposite, were also illuminated.
THE DINNER.
About seven o'clock, the Mayor conducted
Gen. Taylor into the dining room, followed by
his staff, Gov. johnson and suite, officers OF
the army. and other invited guests. among
them some OF our most distinguished civil Dig
niiares.
! The appearance of the dining room wa
such as would have made even hungry mai
pause 'ere the work of destruction conmen.
ced Every thing which could tempt The
taste Of the most fastidious, was 10 album
dance on the table, and the rich oder Of choice
wine was mingled with the fragrant breath OF
flowers. LehmaE's brass band played in an
adjoining room, and all was arranged in
manner highly creditable TO Messrs. Nudge
& Wilson, under whose superintendence the
dinner was prepared.
When the cloth was removed the following
regular toasis were given by his Honor the
Mayor, and was drunk with enthusiastic
cheers, or in silence, as the nature 81 the sem
ment suggested:
|. The President OF the United States. lMu-
sic, Hail Columba."]
2. Our Country-M she always be Right;
but, Right or Wrong, our Country. Music,
'.Star Spangled Banner.''l
! 8. Major General Zachary Taylor. (Afr
sic, 'Hall to the Chiel."l
A. The Army Of the United States. Mu-
sic, "W ashing,on's March,
g. The Navy OF the United States. (Mu-
sic, .TY ankee Doodle"l
TIL. C~.-. r ~..:.;..~ rNf.....
'Jacsson's March,
T. Major General Scott. Music, General
SCOTS March,"
s. The Hero Of Contreras--Louisiana's ia.
vorite son, Gen. Persiior +. Smith. Music,
go where Glory waits ihee."
8. The Memory Of Washington. Music,
''Dead March in SAUL
TO- The Heroes Of the Revolution. [Mu.
sic. Aud Lang Syne.'
H. The Memory Of Gen. Jackson. [Mu-
sic, "Marseilles Hymn."l
IL. The Memory Of the gallant Officers
and Soldiers who have fallen IN the Battles Of
Mexico. Music, 'Rossiyn Castle"
49, The Ladies. Music, "Home, Sweet
Home"
/ When the toast to Gen. Taylor was given.
the shouts with which i, was received were
undisputed evidence of the feeling from the
subject of the sentiment.
The old man rose with an appearance Of
ldiilidence and tmIdiiy, which all knew he ne
yer felt in the presence Of our enemies, and
replied pertinently and appropriately. He
said il was difficult for him to express his
sense ofthe honors which were showered up
on him by the citizens of New Orleans but
OF all the trophies he received. the approving
smiles and waving handkerchiels Of the far
daughters OF Louisiana affected him the most,
and were dearer than thousand victories on
the battle field. They were triumphs pecu
| liarly gratifying 10 him, for they were unal.
1 Logged by pain, and left no sting behind--he
/ knew no, how others felt, but for himself, how
much soeyer he might forget ip the hour Of
battle, the sad consequence Of the strife, they
always rushed upon his mind afterwards
making his heart 10 sink, and causing him TO
feel like a child. He had hoped TO have done
more for his country than he did--he thought
he might have been enabled 10 accom-
plish speedy and honorable peace--an event
essential 10 the welfare Of both countries, and
particularly so 10 our own--but though he did
not accomplish MS much as he desired, he al
ways endeavored TO perform his duly, and he
was more than granhed. that the people Of
Louisiana, with whom he considered himself
identihed. We're conteDted with his conduct
General Taylor terminated by offering the fol-
lowing toast;
.sfhe Citizens Of New Orlcans''--Unsur-
passed for intelligence, patriotism, and enter
prise of every kind.
Gen. Tayor then left for the theatre. and.
as we followed suit. we are unable TO report
the ioasts which were given during the re-
naming festivities OF the evening.
Gen. Taylor held Leyee this morning in
the reception room OF the ST. Chorles.---
Crowds ihrongs to see him. and iflheold mans
hands will moi retain the impress Of those who
grasp them TO day. the impression oflhe scene
cannot be soon efaced from his heart.
GEN. TAYLoR's DEPARruRE.--Gen. T. left
New Orleans in the steamer Missouri, on the
9Th inst, going direct 10 his plantation at Ba.
ton Rouge, where he will pass few days in
quiet with his family. He will then visit lis
country seat in Mississippi, where private bus
mess calls him. He will keep mean the Mis-
sissippi River, so il needed in Mexico, he can
return Immediately.
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