Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-14

with his escort. 1t seems miracle how he
was ever forced through such crowd, though
a strong military force used all their efforts to
check and restrain the crowd.
| Escorted by the Committee and a detach-
mert of the Legion, the General entered the
Place dArmes under salute of the Legion,
which turned out ia great strength. Major
Gullys Artillery Battalion, particularly, made
a very splendid appearance. The big guns
were made to below forth their loudest thun-
ders ON this occasion. The cavalry corps, also,
looked very beautiful ndeffective-especially
the Hussars, under Captain, formerly Colonel
walton, which company, on account of its
lnpmbers and the splendor Gifts uniform, was
selected as The Guard of Honor of Gen. TAYLOR.
Gen. Taylor was received by the Mayor, sup
ported by the Recorders of the three Munich
paliiies, beneath Triumphal Arch erected for
the occasion in the Place dArmes This arch
was the conception of one of the gentlemen of
the Committee, and was highly creditable to
the taste of the Committee, as well as to the
skill and judgment of Capt. Mondelli, who
erectedit. The arch was about sixty feet high,
by forty feet in width, and was composed of
network, interlaced with evergreen branches,
with two small and one large avenues. On
the summit OF the arch was splendid gold ca
gle, holding in its bill crown of laurel. The
tdcddc fronting the river was inscribed, in large
letters of gold, with the word "WELcoME," and
underneath this with the word sBuenG Vista p
on the sides were ''Palo Alto" and "Resacu
de tc Palma" and opposite to the Cathedral
was the name of "1IOHterey." We intend to
have cut made of this beautiful arch for our
Sunday paper. We trust the authorities will
permit it to remain some days longer, that our
whole people may have an opportunity of view
inu it.
His Honor the Mayor received the General
with great warmth, rendering him the hospi-
talities of the city, in the following words:
GENERAL-In behalf of the city of New Orleans.
which have the honor represent on this occasion
It is my pleasing office TO welcome your happy re-
turn TO your country and your home; and in behalf
OF the Municipal Councils tender 10 you the hosp-
tiliiy OF this city whilst is your pleasure remain
among us.
No circumstance could have filled our hearts with
more Joy than we now feel in having the opportunity
TO express to you our gratitude for the distinguished
services you have rendered our country. The brill
lant achievements performed in Mexico by the fear
III a Tfet6 P5. have insured . n. vii, "a riSs
language ID sufficiently powerful to convey For such
from extremity TO the other ot this kepubc, i
filled with gratitude and admiration Wherever you
direct your steps upon any spot where the StarSpa-
gled Banner triumphantly expands its folds TO the
breeze, you will find nations love 10 greet you you
will hear whole peoples spontaneous applause 10
extol the spendor of your deeds, which your modes
Again, General, bid you a hearty welcome in the
name of all the citizens of New Orleans.
To which Gen. Taylor replied as follows;
| Mr.. MAYoR1The welcome which meet this day
from the people Of New Orleans, announced by you
their honOred representative, Overwhem me with feel
| ings which no words can express.
You have been pleased to qualify, with terms OF the
highest appreciation, the services of the army which
| | have had the honor to command in Mexico. CoulC
Il brave
achieved the to which you refer, be presen
on this OCCASION and witness the grand outpouring
gratitude which their devotion has ELECTED, the meas
ure of my satisfaction would be complete or then
and for myself, thank, from my heart, the people
New Orleans, and accept Mr.. Mayor, the offe2 o
their hospitality.
This ceremony being over, the General was
escorted into the old Cathedral. As he entered
this venerable building, the choir struck up
splendid anthem. Tc DeuHr was then chaunt
ed by the large body of the Holy Priesthood
who, with the Right Rev. Bishop Blanc, oiti
ciated on the occasion.
The religious rites being concluded, the pro
cession was formed in the following order:-
First came a detachment of horse andintantry
next came Gen. Taylor, mounted on the oil
war-horse he rode at Buena Vista, familiaTl
called cold Whitley" and supported by hi
! E1cellency Gov. Johnson on the right. ant
, Mai Gen. Lewis on the left. The Stalls OF IN
!, Governor and the Major General followed, e.
corting the Aids of Gen. Taylor, all mounte
! on splendid chargers, and making very fin
, appearance Then followed the Mayor an
Recorders in splendid barouche with six ne
\ bic grey horses, richly comparisoned, and dnV
r en- by that incompatible ''whip," Mr.. Sticknel
: the members of the various councils, IN coache
Then followed the Firemen, who, ever tort
!, most on great occasions OF patnouc manlfest
: ton, turned out in immense numbers. Att
the Firemen came the Masons and Odd Fellow
A whose appearance was very impressive; mex
q the Sons of Temperance, withneatwhlte badge
! headed by the sold Native" that sturdy cham
n ion of the cause of temperance; next, the Ge
man Benevolent Society and, lastly. the II
% bernian and Shamrock Societies. All these VI
:, rious bodies turned out in great strength, al
Il gave great interest and variety to the proce
Of sion.
i The almost interminable line moved throue
If our principal streets, but was frequently cor
e PEELED to halt on account of the immense crow
as of people which filled all the main streets, al
n every cross street oravenue running into ther
to In the balconies and windows of the hous
he were clustered in lovely and smiling ARA
of the beauty and grace of our city. Tho
. sands of lovely faces beamed admiration Il
IN on the brave veteran, and waved their snow
d. handkerchiefs in cheering applause OF his gre
n deeds and virtues. And the little childre
re too, stretched their little forms forward, a
he raised themselves upon some elevation,
m catch glimpse of the grey haired hero, the
ed cital of whose exploits had so often stirred