The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-13

sent war. The American Flag, of course foated
from the summit; profison Of brush, evergreen,
gave II beautiful, verdant appearance; and some
ySoang pines Were placed erect on the sSP thanking
central arch the hero conveyed to the Cathedral
modesty expressing his deep Of the attachment
Of his felowciiizens, thus conspcuously evinced
The Ffre Works.-At night, in each square of the
three municipalities, grand exhibition Of fire works
took place, which attracted thousands Of our fellow
citizens Of both sexes aording an apt conclusion to
most brilliant day such as free people, proud in
accord to public benefactor.
Visa to he Iheafre.--Gen. Taylor, accompanied
by considerable number Of friends, including his
staff members Of the COMMITTEES, &C. visited success
sively the ST. Charles, the American and the Orleans
Theatres, where he enthusiastically received by
crowded audiences The Orchestra at each plnce of
amusement played the national airs. The ladies' for
they are in their appropriate places, in point of dis
play, for grace and the thousand nameless charms
incident to beauty in full costume dispensed their
applause without stint. on the veteran champion OF
their cline and race.
The Delta, noticing his visit to- the st. Charles
Theatre, says:
The tact--the exquisite yet peculiar French polite
ness-of Mile Dimier he took his scat in the st.
| Charles, was indeed, deserving Of all praise. The
| brave old General paid much attention to her "poe
try of notion" and, on the execution Of favorie
pirouete, threw to her on the stage bouquet which
he held in his hand. The amiable young French wo-
man. determined not to be outdone in courtesy, Sc
| to her on the stage, and with respectful cour-
tesy, presented il to the laureled chief He looked
at the moment as II he had gained Buena Vista VIC
tory on the field of Beauty.
GOVERNOR In accepting the magnificent sword OF
honor which It has pleased the State Of Louisiana,
through her representatives, to confer upon me, am
sensible that no form Of words can give adequate ex
preston to my feelings. To receive from any quar-
Ter testimonial conveying such high appreciation Of
services rendered. would be reward enough for the
highest ambition-but there are circumstances which
give this peculiar value. The name of louisiana is
Identified with the signal victory which crowned our
arms at the close of the Of 1872 1t again appears
in bright relief in the Florida war-and among the
many associations connected with the victories which
call up the glorious enthusiasm of the Louisiana Vol
unteers. Ifanything could add weight to these con-
sderations, il would be that, in Louisiana, have
many cherished personal friends and that this tribute
OF respect seems to come, not from strangers, but
from those whom have known from youth. II shall
be preserved BY me and BY my children us posses
sion beyond all prce.-Gen. Taylor's speech on re-
| ceiving the Louisiana sword
| SHIPwREcK OF THE STEPHEN WHIrNEy--At the
moment when safety appeared all but certain, she
struck, with tremendous crash, ut quarter TO 10
| o'clock, p. NJ, upon the west side of Calf Island
West the cliff at this time being perpendicular Ifor
some forty or fifty feet above water, and some 20
| fathoms below, on which tremendous sea beats at
all seasons of the year. Having recoied short dis
lance from the conclusion, she was again dashed
broadside against the rock with violence that clear
y told she could not hold together more than few
minutes. All those on deck were in the utmost dis
may and the captain, mate second mate, third mate
crew, and such passengers had got on deck imme.
diately removed their clothes expecting to have to
swim for life
On the vessel striking third time, the immense
mass OF strong timber quivered, and shook like q
reed, and gave evident signs of immediate break
Ing up. The captain, mates and some of the sailors
got over the lee-side and hung hy the chains for
about minute, when the captain said he would drop
into the water, and endeavor to swim TO the rock.
and before the mate had time to prevent him, he |
jumped into the sea, but was almost Immediately
killed BY stroke of the sea dashing him against the
rock. When he had disappeared, the mate perceived
that the bottom of the noble vessel was gone as he
felt the deck sinking downs and the same time he
conceived he saw ships boat lying, bottom up and
forming bridge between the deck and the rock |
On scrambing toward II, he found 1t wasYa prorud-
ing piece of cliff which was driven some feet into
the side of the vessel and by which he clambered on
to place of safety. Here he turned to look on the |
scene OF destruction and death beneath and he dis
covered he was followed in the course he had taken
by a few OF his companions in misery while beneath
them he saw, by the light of Crookhayen tower n |
vast number IN the water crushed to death by The
tmbers of the ship they fell In quick succession
from her sides. This dreadful scene lasted about
three minutes and from the time the ship first struck
until every timber Of her had been broken into small
pieces, not more Than twelve minutes elapsed The
mate then proceeded to collect those who had es-
capped, and seeing there was no others to whom he
could give assistance they proceeded to chamber TO
the summit Of the cliff Liverpool Mercury.
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