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

they filed past him, as il their whole soul was IN
The business. The appearance OF the streets
through which the procession passed was parlicu
larIy Interesting. The side walks were densely
crowded, and every window, door and balcony
was filled with people. Here the ladies in their
brilliant dresses shone pre-. eminent. They joined
in the loud and general acclaim. which moved
onward in deafening roar as The procession ad'
vanced, and the General was necessarily oc.
cupied, hat in hand, in acknowledging their
presence and smiles. Upon reaching the ST.
Charles Hotel the General took his station in
front upon the coIonade. and there remained ill
the whole procession moved past. Every inch
OF room in this vicinity was occupied by the
people, and ell were struggling TO get as near 10
the General as possible. He wearied not in &C.
knowledging the incesssnt manifestation OF
regard. His face was lit up by excitement and
besmed with Enthusiasm and benevoence. No
picture can do Justice 10 bis noble features when
thus kindled When the procession had al
length filed past. the General stepped forward and
addressed his thanks 10 the officers and nsrshals
OF the day, and then withdrew amidst shouts and
cheers. which seemed to shake the very fonnda
ton OF the noble pile within whose walls he is
now entertained as the citys guest.
Soon after dark the vast St. Charles Hotel
became suddenly one blaze OF light; every win.
dow was brilliantly illuminated from top to bot,
tom. shedding strong light upon all the sur.
rounding objects, and nsking the stately pile
appear unusually large. Between the pillars OF
the colorado in front Of the building were sus
pended large variegated lanterns under chaplets
Of live oak. In front Of the ladies' parlor was
transparency Of the General, in the old brown
coat, with the motto--"A little more grape
Capt. Bragg" In front OF the genlemen's par
lor was another transparency OF the General
with the words--"l have no reinforcements to
give you, but Major Bliss and will support
you'll" 10 various parts Of the building there
were other appropriate transparences and de-.
vices. adding much TO the general effect. Crowds
of citizens assembled in the streets 10 gaze upon
the brilliant sight, and all seemed 10 enjoy it as
the bright blaze GIFTED by grateful countrymen
10 do honor 10 the brave old hero whose deeds
in arms have been so brilliant.
Early in the evening. Gov. Johnson and suite
paid their respects to the General at the 81.
Charles, and about seven o'clock his honor the
Mayor conducted the General 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 distin
gushed civil dignisaries.
THE DINNER.
The appearance OF The dinner table might
we'll call forth eulogy fom an epcure and
admiration from the mos. distinguished chef de
cuisine. Three long and spacious tables. loaded
with every luxury which The market could afford.
and sparkling with glasses, while the aroma from
rich wines, tempered with the color Of sweet
flowers. filled the air, made sight that could
not Prove uugraleful 10 the most uncomPromisins
campaigner. The repast was all that Messrs.
! T. Il. L. 10,
it was prepared. coulo desire. No breast works
were ever attacked with more enthusiasm by a
victorious army, than was the formidable array
Of good things las, night.
Increase OF appetite doth not grow by what it
feeds on. and after severe onslaught, there
was pause. during which his honor the Mayor
gave the following regular toas's, which were
drunk with enthusiastic cheers. or in silence, as
The nature Of the sentiment, required:
/. The President Of the United States. Mu
sic. Hail Columbia."l
2. Our Country May she always be right:
but, right or wrong, our County. Music, "SlaI
Spargled Banner."l
3 Major Grneral Zachary Taylor. Music
"Hai to the Che(.''l
4. The Army oil the United States Music
Nv sshington's March,
S. The Navy Of The United States. Music
yankee Doodle."l
6. The Governor Of Louisiana. I.Music
: Z, Major General Scott. Music, GENERA
SCOTS Msrrh."l
8. The Hero Of Conlreras-Lousiana' favor
lite son. General Persifor F. Smith. Music
r go where Glory waits lhee.''l
9. The Memory of Washington Music
Dead March in Saul."l
10. The Heroes Of the Revolution. Music
''Auld Lang Syne."l
II. The Memory of General Jackson. (Mu
sic, "Marseilles Hymn."l
l2. 7 he Memory Of the gallant Officers anc
Soldiers who have fallen in the Battles Of Mex
leo. Music, "Rosslyn Casie."l
10. The Ladies. Music. Home, Swee
Home.
When the toast 10 Major General Zachar!
Taylor was given, the shouts were most deal
enng. and given with dpgree Of enthusiasm
evincing the true and honest estimation in which
the suhjec, OF The sentiment is held. The Gen
ersl rose 10 reply. and in few brief remarks re
turned bis thanks for the cordial reception witt
which he had been greeted. The anxiety to hea
the Generals remarks was 80 great, tina, so mucl
confusion was created as 10 render them perfect,
inaudlble TO the reporter, but those who were for
y iunate enough 10 hear, pronounced them appro
% pirate, modest, and in mos, excellent taste.
:, Upon the sixth toast having been announced
y ard drunk, Gov Johnson rose and returned hi
. thanks for the honor OF The toast and for the en-
!, lhnsiasm with which il was received. He wa
:, proud OF such testimonial from the people Q
p" Louisiana. who knew so well how 10 welcom
back hero from the scene OF his triumpbs.