The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-14

the honors which showsred upon him BY the ctI-
ceived the approving smiles and waving Of handler
chiefs OF the fair daughters of Louisiana affected him
the most and were deArsr than thousand victories
the battle field They triumphs peculiarly graft
tying to him, for they unsoyed by pain and left
no sting behind He knew not how others felt hut
battle the sad consequences Of the strife they always
rushed upon his mind afterwards-making his heart TO
sink, and causing him to feel like child He had
hoped to have for his country than he did
he thought he might have been enabled to accomplish
welfare Of both countries and particularly our
own but though he did not accomplish much he
desired he always endeavored to perform his duty and
he han gratifsd that the people Louisiana
with whom he considered himself identified, con-
tented with his conduct General Taylor terminated by
Offering the following toast.
The citizens Of New Oileans- Unsurpassd for intel
igence, patriotism and enterprise of every kind.
lowed suit, unable to report the toasts which
were given during the remaining festivities Of the
ing
Gen Taylor held levee this morning In the recs ption
ofthe St Charles Crowds thronged to himsnd
e the old mans hands will not retain the impress OF
those who grasp them to-day the impression Of the
scene cannot be soon effaced from his heart.
TRIUMpHAL ARCH.
From the New Orleans Times, Dec
Inc committee or arrangements, with n tuste that
really bI ought forth burst admiration from all
who contemplated their work. had caused 10 be con-
structed, in honor of the OCCASION q trumpha arch in
the middle of the Place dAr1es seemingly on the model
of those far famed arches OF antiquity the monuments
Of the glory taste and the sciences Of past and
of dimensions, judge equsl to the colossal
vi tho kind at Paris at the Barrier de pEo
The summit crowned with eagle richly gilt; in
front and just under the entabature extending
the VIII 10 length the words welcomed and, OH
the other parts the names of the great battles which
General Taylos had from the opening of the pre-
sent The American flag of course, hoated from
the summit; profusien of brush or evergreen gave
placed erect the top, fankng the glorious
stars and stripes Through the central arch the hero
was conveyed to thu cathedral modesty expressing his
deep sense OF the attachment OF his citizens thus
so conspicuously evnced.
VISIT THE THEATRES
Gen Taylor, accompanied by considerable number
tees sc visited successfully the St Charles the Ameri
and the Orleans Theatres, where he was enthusi-
sstcaly received by crowded audiences The orchestra
az eech place Of Amusement played the natior airs
The ladies' for here they ia their appropriate places
IN point Of display for grace and the thousand name
less charms incident to beauty In fun costume dis
pensed their applause without stint, the veteran
champion Of their cline aud race.
The Delta, noticing the visit to the ST. Charles
The taet-the exquisite yet peculiar French polite
ness Of Nj lie Dinner as he took his seat in the ~
Charles, indeed deserving Of all praise The brave
old General paid much attention TO her poetry of
notion and the execution of favorte pirouette
threw to lsr the ssgsa bouquet which he held In
his hand. The aniable young French woman deter
mined not to be outdonxn courtesy, selected onethe
best from shower Of bouquets flung the stage and
with respectful courtesy presented 1t the laureled
chief He looked at the moment as If he had gained
Buena Vista victory on the field Of beauty
THE FERMENTATION OF THE SWORD TO GEN. TAy.
GOVERNOR.
tFrom the New Orleans Delta, Dec 81
The presentation efthe sword voted to General Taylor
by the Legislature OF ouiana took place yesterday and
most mpcsng and touching ceremony It wac 1t con
sued appropriate and beautiful finale to the mani
fsstation with which New Orleans and Louisiana have
! greeted tho veteran hero and patriot.
About IL O'Clock, Major Gen Lewis, Gems Laoosts
| and Augustin, Adult Gen Rowley, Col Oakley, of
the 22d, with their respective aids and de-
puta,on from the volunteer companies consulting
Crescent Hussars, and Of nearly all the commissioned
officers Of the legion, all in full uniform marched to
. bv his me band
and his staff consisting of Coils Pairey Winthrop and
Stewart, and civic procession composed, hrst of
representation of that shattered band of relics
the glory Of l94n the Governor eoquently refer
red TO theuand next of the officers of the State 60
vernment including the Treasurer, Gen. Walker; Hon
Chas Gayarre Secretary Of seral of Judges
and other dgntsrie8 The procession formed under
the direction of Col H. w. Parey who eyin led exc,l
lent and judgment in all his arrangements First
the veterans preceded by the band aud followed
by the Governor Major Gen Lewis, and the other off,
then the varou, State officers, and lastIy
many citizens, who wished witness the ceremony fell
into the ranks and extended the line of proccssiop
Arrived the St Charles the procession was halted
for few moments in the portco after which 1t
ed into the genemens parlor, to the music of lively
air. Here Gen Taylor and his staff, supported by his
| Honor the Meyor and by Recorder Baldwin, with q
number OF Officers of our army and many ctizsns
drawn in line in toe centre OF the paror The
cessiou MED OF around the room, and forming circle
the Governor advanced into the centre and saiutips
Cen Taylor, addressed him In truly eloquent and i'm
pressve speech which have taken great pains to
port literally as followsa task of some difficulty, his
Exercncy always makes extemp oraneous speeches. md
II easy matter TO keep up with the rapid aud fer
yid dow Of feeling and ideas which characterized the
Governor public hpeeches
soaa, Were to a,tsp to zee al he deeds which
moality aud ognowa yournlme snculd do violence
M mgdesty whsh' no less THAI SaGl bl'ias feature IN
imposed by the Legislature. fofego lew br,ef aliu
tory. saig age General amd,t the gloomy soltu des
lar aud ghnst the WHY yea Of cur foesyou
.ueiN IfSts the
h've reelected much luse Under trying
a.loypg smiles Of your couary Fac exciting drama
Of to revealed those traits of ch,rac-
geaia ,uluenee and ON extended acyn
have united IL forming la beautiful naiinony the model of
Yeats 70 led The soldiers Of country epos,d on
Like others Of brave soldiers. ue1sra had but
:, You %a
srived tie full maturity oil years when iagacous gov.
deeds You proper leader Of troops IN The
ss "S % w" aon S1.y. the . .i's u
tK, hobs redeemed the honor OF and obte
aud ryig Indian wa,eaic did DOT ful distinctly
and csn5 max al Ga5 ehaaesi IS %sy ma. aaa
hate Of nstoa h, 'ssuIs. 81 your great mry .x9e
inactivity. Tor the,r ioi exercise and dev.l-
| opment could lot long be de'aysd
of the peop,e of that noble te State could ,en,i
the cause icur tray copnymes VIII thu. boldly proclaim
Ell American Independence ~ ,orelgI and Aud hen 'hs
|
the galaxy of Upon could Intimately resist
prom ting returning relative THU
the Je usY Of called SISTER ublc aroused The
lone star gh.e,a INTO position sud mingled her bnphtaess
with the blaze Of on ie eai constellation hen the spcck Of
began be visible the distance and d. rker
aud bigger settled with lowering aspec. the west
Of newly scqui ed ter tory some regarded
e.ey momentary mrsee-a mere yapor shich would
pass away Others viewed II a, venable sign OF sp
preaching hositi-s aud this belief growing into apPrchen
SION imp with sensr Of MS duIy
anticipate any ertory ANY ndgniy 10
national character ,, .
new nnd bright prospect opered 10 the miiry amb
ton The country. eHce the Organization Of that noble
band heroes The my of Occupation For It's command
Geper h OF former exploits had des gnsted you
ia The duties that mland VISITED
and ha ago and well do remember the eadly greeting
and good Wi then exchanged IN tho Of his
Grr Y,p hra raised through city, aud
Of dunes " III the unqus,d, but subdued
rs,cm Of Tor
m,ny vir sodiedt qualities Tie striking contrast OF
opr pon Yesterday toad tale Of glory
moe ,loqneuy han tell describe la the
pIbic ald enthusiastic manifestation Of yesterday, all classes
Of our people participated r ladies' God Die, those
mnsterrg Angels quick TO discover and