The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-23

and Canals The petition from citizens of lroquos and
Will counties, for reform in the present land system
erred 10 the Committee on Public Lands.
From the Montgomery (Ala) Flag, Dec. IL
General shioldss Reception by the Legislature Of
Alabama.
When both houses were assembled in the Representa-
tive Hail. the sound of music heard approaching
while the lobby and gallery of the house began to fill
rapidly with people In few moments General Shields
entered the hail. ushered in by the marshals, Coils Will
son and Raiford; when both houses rose, and the hall
became filled with t1muuous cheers which lasei for
several minutes When the applause subsidized Col. Nc
Chung, the part of both houses addressed the gallant
General in the following terms:
General Shields The pleasing duty Of greeting you
your return from The glorious campaign through which you
FORE greet you IN the name OF the State OF Alabama.
in the oil the people in their majesty Loud cheers
The applause that rings in is sufficient TO inform
received yesterday wharf with the thundes art
ery Last evening shared IN the hospitality OF those
OF their eehgs towards you In ancient times, various
modes were adopted for rewardng public merit among
But here this OCCASION the people pour out from
their hearts, the warm feelings OF their graitude for the
Which you have performed. Loud cheers When first
appointed to perform this dny, thought that would st
appear most suitable to the occasion but when
began TO carry this intention out the language looked
impulse of the moment for the uerance of such language
as the ieengsof my heart should prompt loud
be marc of triumph; for you viii everywhere be met
with warm reception from proud and grateful people
The fair daughters OF State are here to greet
and by the diamond in hereyes you may plainly
see how deeply their feelings participate in this public rib
OF the truth OF the old saying that none but the brave de-
serve the fair Woman last at the cross and first at the
grave, ready reward the gallant services OF the
patriot [Loud cheers.l
You came from the Emerald Isle, and landed upon these
the oppression consequent upon bad government and
to this land, which has been home TO the oppressed
You came hthe with heart devoted To LIBERTY TO battle
in the cause OF freedom 1t is the instructive feeling OF
rshna-and for this, therefore, you deserve no credit
various distinguished offices; and IN all you secured lo
yourself reputation for ability and integrity You We're
appointed To command in the army shortly after The com
distinguished yourself in the field has proved how iecous
fought in which you personally engaged, you have
noby done duty We WIN forget the other battles
rey and Buena VISTA the gallant officers and soldiers
who achieved them Loud cheersl Their mention can
Churubusco and Chaputepec You, sir, well afford
TO listen to The OF those Names and can well spare
participated so largely. Loud cheers.l
There is action of yours during the late campaign
that cannot pass in silence this occasion gene
will share his money with those who need but
when did soldier throw away, say broadcast,
secured for himself The manner in which you declined
assuming the command General Smith in attack
Contreras while you CALAMITY seconded his
evnced magnanimy upon your par, that merits mper
ishabe honor ICheers,l There is another circum
be mentioned here. 1t is said that in the Land of
Flowers, Mexico has been called daughter of the eau
cassan about TO be sold into slavery and that
contributed from your purse, strike oil he Dmana
cle and release her from captivity 1t is Characteristic
in distress. [Cheersl heard you yesterday alude to
the Children of the Sunthe sunny souhwhere, accord
ing some, 'genius sickens and fancy dies" II
may differ from each other in politics. and be divided into
pariies but there is none among that would rob the
here that would refuse unite in the funeral honors paid
remains of the gallant Lincoln and there none
fba phpi h,,I
our brother who dead and is alive again, who
lost and is found" Welcome thrice welcomes generous
soldier.
General Shields spoke nearly as follows:
regret that the of my is such as prevents
from replying to the very handsome and eloquent adj
honor that has been paid me- in the manner that should
desire. am deeply sensible am proud of the high
gallant people received here by the legislature Of
the State of Alabama, not mere adventurer; but,
find words sufficiently strong express the state Of my
feelings upon the present OCCASION 1t remarked by
is, in itself great lesson the world 1t is evidence
of the superiority OF free government, under which
merit. lrshmen have fought for England, and their blood
has served ierlize the aure that make up the wreath
Of her national glory Yet she has conferred bene
fits upon their country Would it be hard then, if
lshmen would not fight for glorious free America, whom
glad that ] had an opportunity of showing amid the
dangers of the battle field. my gratitude for the
ment my country has received from the noble gener-
ushearted people of America, and, though hitherto
unknown among you, have received me, on my turn,
American general. am vain enough TO sup
pose that the proud honor which you have conferred
upon me has been paid to mo personally but rather
an officer of army, every of whom is brave.
This the very spirit that makes your army nvncibe
the consciousness the part of the soldier that a
home he forgotten, his merits overlooked. The
notice taken of my conduct towards General Smith,
worthy and gallant officer, is sufficient proof OF the
high toned character of people who appreciate so
whether could have derived more credit Tor anything that
might have done by assuming that command, lan have
already received from having declined doing
have suffered much, but the reception which | have
this day met is sufficient TO repay me for all that may
have suffered. Nay, mpre-=much as have suffered,
would be willing suffer the again for siml
cepon Your Kindness will have the effect Of ma
ing me- hcnceforward devoted IT possible, to the
glorious flag that belongs brave, so generous so mag
unanimous people.
During the delivery of both addresses, the hall rang
with loud enthusiastic, and long continued cheers
There were quite number of ladies inside the bar of the
house TO most OF whom, believe, the gallant General
was introduced after the speaking over When the
baoting for United States senator commenced General
Shields occupied seat with the president and speaker
and remained for short time. As he to leave both
houses rose and cheerel until he had left the hall.
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