Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-25

two smaller ones The outside Of the build.
ing and the inside of the arches were GOV.
cred with evergreen boughs, which were
so lhickly placed as to form almost a solid
mass Of verdure. The word "Welcome,"
in large gilt letters, was placed upon the
arch sprung from the roof of the building,
while around the sides the memorable
names of Buena Vista, Monterey, Palo
Alto and Resaca de Ia Palma, were emilia.
zoned. The whole was surmounted by an
immense gilt eagle. A flag staff was erect.
ed upon the roof, from which fioated the
stars and stripes, while smaller flags were
hung out from each corner of the building.
The whole building was decorated in the
finest taste.
The formal reception of the General
took place Immediately under this mag.
nificent arch. The address of the Mayor
and the reply of the General were so brief
that we give them entire. The following
were the remarks Of his honor the Mayor:
General In behalf OF the city Of New Or
leans. which have the honor to represent on
this occasion, it is my pleasing office to wei
come your happy return to your country and
your home; and in behalf Of the Municipal
Councils, | tender to you the hospitality OF this
city whilst it is your pleasure to remain among
US.
No circumstance could have filled our hearts
with more Joy than we now feel in having the
opportunity 10 express 10 you our gratitude Tor
the distinguished services you have rendered our
country. The brilliant achievements performed
in Mexico by the fearless and daring band that
you have led on from victory to victory. have
inspired US with feelings which no language is
sufficiently powerful to convey. For such
achievements, General, every true American heart,
from one extremity TO the other OF this Republic.
is filled with gratitude and admiration. Where
ever you direct your steps, upon any spot where
the star.spanged banner triumphantly expands
it's folds 10 the breeze, you will find nations
love 10 greet YOU you will hear whole PEG
Piles spontaneous applause 10 extol the splendor
OF your deeds, which your modesty would in
vain endeavor TO weaken in your own eyes.
Again, General bid you a hearty welcome
10 the name OF all The citizens Of New Orleans.
To this the General responded briefly
thus:
Mr.. Mayor The welcome which meet this
day from the people OF New Orleans, am
nounced by you, their honored representative,
overwhelms me with feelings which no words
can express.
You have been pleased 10 qualify, with terms
army which have had the honor to command
in Mexico Cond those brave officers and
soldiers whose gallsntry achieved the successes
10 which you refer be present on this occasion,
and witness the grand ou,pouring Of gratitude
which their devotion has elected, the measure
Of my satisfaction would be complete. For
them and for myself. thank. from my heart,
the people OF New Orleans, and accept, Mr..
Mayor the offer Of their hospitality.
The reception over. the General emerged
from beneath the arch and proceeded, uncovered
and on foot, towards the Cathedral. Perhaps at
this point Of time the ceremonies oil the day
touched their ighes, point Of interest and even
grandeur. The greater part Of the troops which
were TO form the escort were drawn up within
the Place d'ArnteS from which the multitude
was excluded; but around the square and in ell
the streets which lead 10 it, as far as the eye
could reach, every foot Of ground was occupied.
Tens Of thousands were here congregated 10
geher, ell breathing spirit. all animated by
the single desire to manifest to Ger. Taylor their
respect for his character and their sff.clionate
gratitude for his services. To elicit such de.
monsiralion Of enthusiasm. so generous and so
pure, repays The labor Of lifetime.
1t is somewhat surprising 10 US that in so
immense throng OF people no accident should
have occurred or disturbance taken place. The
pressure was necessarily excessive. and al times
fearful; the people formed one heavng mass Of
humsny, but we could not learn that any one
was harmed. 1t was The desire OF every heart
10 obtain as near view as possible OF the Gen
erals person, and as the crowd caught sight oil
him as he emerged from the arch and proceeded
TO the Cathedral, the eagerness 10 approach him
more closely could with difficulty be restrained
He was encompassed by the mass. as if by the
sea. which al one time we feared would over
whelm him. And such shouts as rem, the all!
|. is utterly impossible TO describe them, or lc
tell all their eloquent effect.
With some difficulty the General and the at
tending party reached the Cathedral. No soone,
were the doors thrown open than the edf re was
crowded 10 It's utmost capacity; il was but the
work OF an instant. Thousands were dsap
pointed in obtaining access to The church. Here
the bishop made az appropriate address 10 the
General, after which the Is Deum was sung
This portion OF the ceremonies Of the day We
were not 20 fortunate as 10 see; 10 obtain admit
tance to the church was next 10 impossible, save
by accident We are assured that The address O
The bishop was particularly fe1ici,ous. His re
marks upon the humanity with which the wa
has been carried on on our part, and which ha
been especially displayed by Gen. TAYLOR
,ou"hed SO seneibly the feelings OF The Genera
that he made an inslsn. though brief reply TO Ii
bishop. responding warmly 10 his earnest aspra
tons lha, peace nigh. be speedily secured
These proceedings in the Cathedral occupie
about half an hour.