Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18

have been scene of grandeur seldom II ever surpassed
The heart Of New Orleans (says the Mercury of that city,
was bounding with exuItaton at his approach, and enhus
asic was the welcome she gave him. II reception such
great and free people alone could give grand and inn
posing, without pomp show, and respectful without for
malty. The which presented itself when the Mary
Kingsand neaed the wharf affecting from its subimity
Along the shores of the Mississippi far the eye could
reach, gay seamers oaed the breeze from ships Of every
nation, and the water of the tossed in foam from
Lafayette TO the iurhes extremity Of the city by the immune
rable steamboats, which then running in every direction
The ship America, that had moved Immediately after the
Mary kingsand in the aquatic procession, foated slowly
down the river and the music which borne to the
from the deck of every steamboat was occasionally unheard
the loud boom of the and the wild shouts from the
shore The Streets houseops, and the decks and yards Of
every vessel within sight darkeneA with human fo
and high above the of heads umphal arch in
the Place dArmes with the sunbeams playing the words
/ "Wecome and "Buena VISTA which were inscribed in
| letters of gold.
When Gen. Taylor landed, the cheers which pealcd from
the assembled thousands eectryng, and the Committee
Of Arrangements who had attered themselves that they could
procession after the General scattered mo-
among the crowd who evinced the greatest anxiety
touch the old heos clothes, to him. There
welcome beamng every face that looked upon him. and he
conducted TO the rumpha arch where he by
the Mayor, amid accamaons which actually deafenng
The Mayor addressed him thus
sGEsERAL In behalf of the city of New Orleans which
have the honor represent this OCCASION pleas
ing Office to welcome your happy your country and
your home and in behalf of the Municipal Councils tender
the hospitality of this city whilst is pleasure to
remain among
Joy than feel in having the opportunity express 10
you gratitude for the distinguished service you have
dered country The brilliant achievements performed in
Mexico by the fearless and daring band that you have led
from victory victory, have inspired with feelings which
no language is sufficiently powerful to For such
achievements General every American heart from
extremity the other Of this Republic is filled with gratitude
and admiration Wherever you direct your steps upon any
spot where the spanged banner trumphany expands It's
folds 10 the breeze will find anatons love to greet you
you will hear whole peoples spontaneous applause to exto
the spendor Of your deeds which your modesy would in vain
endeavor to weaken in your eyes.
"Again General bid you a hearty welcome in the name
Of all the citizens of New Orleans"
To this the General responded briefly thus
"Mr. MAroR The welcome which meet this day from
the people of New Orleans announced by you their honoed
representative, overwhems with feelings which words
| express.
You have been pleased qualify with of the high
est appreciation the services of the army which have had the
honor command in Mexico Could those officers
and soldiers whose gantry achieved the which
refer be present this occasion, and witness the grand
outPsung 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 Or
leans, and accept, Mr. Mayor the offer of their hospitality
proceeded the Cathedral where Bishop BLANC addressed
him briefly and appropriately, during which he alluded to the
humanity well the glory with which the old hero
Quoted the war, and concluded by expressing hope of
speedy and honorable peace which Gen. Taylor ieengy
replied and warmly responded the aspirations
bishop that peace might be speedily secured. When Gen.
Taylor appeared again before the people, he
his famous charger Old Whitley. The excitement at this
stage of the proceedings intense and the cheers almost
amounted to phrenzed enthusiasm.
Arrived the ST. Charles, Gen Taylor stood the colon
made and the whole procession passed before him. The order
of the rank anl file forgotten, and citizens and soldiers
mingled in the crowd who cheeed him they passed
II would require the pencil Of Vandyke portray chang
ing aspect OF the old mans face, with cap hand he wit
messed this closing in the great drama Of the day
The Of the ST. Charles suddenly became one
blaze of light about O'clock the evening" and the streets
leading densey crowded by persons every cond
hon in society Between the pillars Of the colonnade in front
the building suspended large vaegaed lanterns under
chapes Of live oak In front Of the ladies' pao was trans
pency the General in the old brown coat with the MOTTO
"a little grape Capt Bragg :" In front of the gentle
mems paor another transparency Of the General with
the words 81 have reinorcemens give you but Major
Bliss and will support you !" In various parts Of the build
ing there other appropriate ansparencies and devices
adding much the general effect The Orleans Theatre
and Of the buildings adjoining and opposite wcrc
Illuminated
About o'clock the Mayor conducted General Taylor
the dining followed by his staff Governor Johnson and
suite, officers Of the army, and other invited guests
After the cloth removed regular toas were given
The third in order "Majo General Zachary Taylor" in
response which
The General with appearance Of diidence and
tmdy, which all knew he felt in the presence
enemies, and replied pertnenty and appropriately lie said
it difficult for him express his Of the hono which
showered upon him by the citizens Of New Orleans
bat Of oil the trophies he received the approving smiles and
waving handkerchefs OF the fair daughters of Louisiana a
eced him the most and deaer than thousand viso
es the battlefield They trumphs peculiarly gra
lyng him, for they unalloyed by pain and left
sting behind He knew not how others felt but for himself
how 50 he might forget in the hour Of battle the sad
consequences Of the ~ they always rushed upon his mind
afterwards making his heart sink, and causing him feel
like child He hoped to have done more for his country
than he did he though he might have been enabled
comphsh speedy and honorable peacean essential to
the welfare Of both countries, and particularly
but although he did accomplish much he desired
ne always endcavorcd to perform his duty and he
than gratsd that the people Of Louisiana with whom he