Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14

THE PAGEANT AT NEW ORLEANS.
Gen. Taylor lett New Orleans on Sunday, the
5,h iust, on board the splendid steamer Missouri,
for The quiet OF his plantation on The Mississippi
river. He made his adeu amidst the shouts OF
the people and The roar Of artillery. We have
before us The copious and thrilling descriptions in
the New Orleans papers of The ma enifcenl scenes
in The Crescent City, than which the Union con
tains none more patriotic or more JEALOUS in stand
ing by The honor Of The country, or in showing gra
,itude to its gallant defenders. Wemay hereafter
find little space Tor summary OF the striking
events during Gen. Tayol's reception. The ad.
dress OF Gov Johnson, in presenting the sword 10
Gen. Taylor, is a noble composition, and SETS
forth in strong light the brilliant conduct OF Ge-
neral T. iii faithfully carrying GU, The policy which
"a sense oil its duly" justified the Government in
setting on foot. Gov. J. said truly to Gen. T.,
"rhe sequel Of your efforts fully justified The cen
fl !cnce OF the Government and the expectations
of your fellow citizens"
We pass over The moving ocean Of human be-
ines who received tie old hero--Ihe military pa.
eeanl-the smiling welcome OF The ladies-the
grand dinner al the 81. Charles Ho,el-'he visit
10 the Theatres, al one Of which (he 81. Charles)
the old soldier accepted, in Storm of applause, a
bouquet, gracefully presented by Madmslle. Di
mier, the elegant. dan&ne. We cannot. however,
refrain from squeezing into our columns the germ
o.; an address delivered 10 General 7. by Bishop
Blanc, in The venerable Moorish. looking calhe-
dial Attended by his clergy in rich pontihcal
robes, The Bishop addressed The cily's guest, as
follows, when he reached The loot OF The altar
He arly compares the present scene with the re-
ceplion OF Gen. jackson, The Deliverer OF New
/ ORLEANS, some years since. We are indebted 10
The Picayune for the address. How much nobler
in sentiment aud more faithful 10 The ruth are the
words Of This "holy man." hanthe daily denuncia-
ions, by the protesting political friends Of The old
! hero, Of the war as "miseTatle, atrocious, God
athorred'! We ask men of al parties 10 study
and appreciate every word OF lh. venerable preach
! Ell:
GsxEaAL-When The late ilIusrious hero Of
! Chameue, alter his miraculous victory, was tTi
! umphan!ly received in our ely, he came into This
! holy temple as You do this day, 10 pay an humble
! tribute OF thanks 10 Him who Calls himself, in The
! Holy Writ, 'ihe God OF Hosts" thus aoknowledg
! ing, as You now do that il is God alone who dis.
! pcnses victories. according the nnsearchable
! designs Of his al-wise providence. On HE pre-
sent, as well as on the former occasion, General
such chrislian.lke sentiments could not but elioiI
on the part OF the Catholic clergy of New Or
| leans, cheerful and fervent co operation in the
discharge OF The solemn duIy for which we are
| all convened here But while as Christian mi
nis.ers We will give glory TO God for the brilliant
success of our arms in The Mexican war, We may
be permitted 10 join with our iellow-clizens in
The expression OF their admiration for The magma
nimous hero who raising with frm hand the
glorious banner Of our country, traced The way Ii
our undaunted band, aRd led Them through The
hardships OF glorious war, TO The victories o
Palo Airo, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey and
Buena Visa. Our admiration, however, SHOULD