The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-13
From this mornings Baltimore Sun.
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1flumphal Arch--Weteome 10 the city, The General
reply to ne Mayors address The Ys Deum: Desrip-
ton OF the procession.-The dinner at the S. Charles
Hotel gistto he Meatres-dppauss Of the ladies.~
a beautiful facideat-Ihe illumination, fireworks, &C.
We are in receipt by 'pony express" of New Or
leans papers OF the 18th and 5th inst, days in al
vance of the mahe latest dates from that city by mail
being to the Sd inst We are thus enabled to furnish our
readers with the description of the honors extended to the
gallant hero OF Buena Vista by the citizens OF New Or
leans.
From the New Orleans Mercury, of Saturday, the 18th
inst we copy the following graphic and soul-strring
description OF the events of the preceding day:
The manner in which Gen. Taylor was yesterday re-
ceved must have been gratifying to the Old Hero The
heart OF New Orleans was bounding with exutation at
his approach, and enthusiastic the welcome she gave
him. 1t was reception such as great and free people
alone could give-grand and imposing without pomp or
show, and respectful without formality. The scene
which presented itself when the Mary Kngsland neared
the wharf was affecting from its sublmity Along the
shores OF the mississippi far the eye could reach gay
streamers foaed on the breeze from ships of every ma
ton, and the water OF the river tossed in foam from
Lafayette to the iarhest extremity Of the city, by the
Vulnerable steamboats, which were then running in every
direction The ship America, that had moved imme.
diaely after the Mary Kngsland in the aquatic process
SON. foated slowly down the river, and the music which
borne TO the from the deck of every steamboat
was occasionally unheard in the loud boom of the can
non, and the wild shouts from the shore The streets
houseops and the decks and yards OF every vessel with
in sight, darkened with human FORMS and high
above the of heads the rumphal arch in the
Place dArmes, with the sunbeams playing on the words
"Welcome" and "Buena VISTA" which were inscribed in
letters of gold.
He whose presence had called that mighty mass TO-
geher and created such commoton on the bosom of the
Mississippi, stood calmly but evidently affected at this
glorious manifestation of the feeling which Louisiana
enertans for the distinguished citizen There was some
thing fine in the face OF the old he stood gazing
on the scenea shade bearing the sembance Of pride,
would occasionally settle on his brow but the feeling
which gave expression TO his kind and manly counte
nance and touched its every line with tenderness was
that of love and gratitude: His tolls and strife, the glory
and dangers of battle, and all which he has endured and
achieved apparently fogoten he stood before his
country with the kindness and tenderness of child in
his heart, and her arms were open TO receive him;
When the Old man landed, the cheers which pealed
from the assembled thousands were eecrying and the
committee of arrangements, who had attered themselves
that they could move IN procession after the General
were scattered in moment among the crowd who
evnced the greatest anxiety to touch the old heros
clothes, even to him. There was welcome beam.
ing in every face that looked upon him, and he
mayor, amid accamations which actually deafen
ing The mayor addressed him thus
"GENERAL In behalf of the city OF New Orleans, which
have the honor represent this OCCASION it is nv
pleasing office to welcome your happy return to your
country and your home; and in behalf Of the municipal
councils tender to you the hospitality of this city
while ii is your pleasure to remain among us
"No circumstance could have filled our hearts with
more Joy than we now feel in having the opportunity
express TO our gratitude for the distinguished services
men,s performed in Mexico by the fearless and daring
band that you have led from victory to victory have
inspired us with feelings which no language is sufficient
y powerful TO convey. For such achievements General
every true American heart from one extremity to the
other of this republic is filled with gratitude and adnira
ton Wherever you direct your steps, upon any spot
where the star spangled banner trumphantly expands
its folds to the breeze you will find naions love
greet youyou will hear whole peoples spontaneous
applause TO exto the spendor of your deeds which
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eyes.
"Again General, | bid you hearty welcome in the
name of all the citizens of New Orleans
To this the General responded briefly, thus:
" Mr.. MAYOR: The welcome which | meet this day
from the people OF New Orleans, announced by you.
their honored representative, overwhelms with feel
ings which 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 Could
those brave officers and soldiers whose gaantry achieved
cason and witness the grand outpourng of gratitude
which their devotion has elected, the measure of my
satisfaction would be complete. For them, and for my
self, thank, from my heart the people of New Oeans
and accept, Mr. Mayor, the offer of their hospitality"
This simple but interesting Formally over, General
Taylor proceeded towards the Cathedral; and opinion
to be unanimous that the scene which there pre-
sened itself the grandest of the day Every
leading 10 the church thronged with the several
cetes and fire companies, who often pushed from
their position by the notion of the mighty of peo-
pie; but there was no contention, strfe--a were
united for grand purpose, and twould have been diff
hcult to destroy the unanmity OF feeling which prevailed
The beautiful women of New Orleans graced the scene
and fair hands waved welcome to the brave When
the doors of the church thrown open filled
almost nstantaneousy and thousands were disappointed
in the hopes of admission they had entertained
Bishop Blanc addressed the General briefly and appro-
pratey during which he alluded to the humanity as well
glory with which the old hero conducted the war; and
concluded by expressing the hope of speedy and honor
able peace; to which Gen. Taylor feengy replied and
warmly responded to the earnest aspirations Of the bsh
op, that peace might be speedily secured When Gen.
Taylor appeared again before the people, he mounted
on his famous charger sold Whitley" The excitement
at this stage of the proceedings intense, and The
The crowd pressed close to sold Whitley" and he re-
ceived many kind and ahec,onate pat but the uneasy
twch which the old fellow occasionally gave made it
apparent that he being despoiled of portion OF his
flowing name and tail.
1t were vain to attempt description of the procession
All eyes were turned to him whom all honored, and bal
confess doors, and windows thenged with ladies
all the gay and brilliant dapery of fashion, who rivaed
in enthusiasm the crowd that cheeed and rolled be-
low.
Arrived at the ST. Charles General Taylor stood on the
coonnae and the whole procession passed before him.
The order of the rank and file forgotten and citizens
and soldiers mingled in the crowd, who cheered
him they passed. II would require the pencil of a
Yandyke to portray the changing aspect of the old mans
face, with cap IN hand, he witnessed this closing
scene in the great drama of the day.
The ILLuMIN AroNThe vast extent of the st Charles
suddenly became blaze of light about six O'Clock in
the evening, and the streets leading it densey
crowded By persons OF every condition in society Be-
the pillars Of the coonnade in front of the building
suspended large variegaed lanterns under chaplets
of live oak In front of the ladies' parlor was trans