The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-13
From the N. o. Mercury of the 4th inst.

The heart of New Orleans was bounding with exul-
taon at his approach and enthusiastic was the wei
come she gave HIM L was receI,on sur and
Imposing without pomp show, and respectiul witn-
out Formally. The scene which presented sea wneh
the Mary Kingsland neared the wharf was anscuhg
from its sublimty Along the shores oil the Mlsss,
slpp far rs the eye could reach gay sreamers noated
on the breeze from ships Of every nauon ana me
water Of the river was tossed N l1i' h ,hs
rable steamboats, which were then running in every
direction. The ship America, that moved immedi-
ately after the Mary Kingsland IN the aquatic pro-
cesson, foated slowly down the river, and the music
which yas borne to the ear from the deck of every
steamboat, was occasionally unheard in the loud
boom OF the cannon and the wild shouts from the
shore The streets, housetops, and the decks and
wards of every vessel within sight, were darkened
with human forms, and high above the mass Of heads
p rose The triumphal arch in the Place d'Armes with
the sunbeams playing on the words welcome and
iBuena VISTA which were inscribed in letters Of
gold.
together and created such commotion on the bosom
of the Mississippi stood calmly but evidently affected
at this glorious manifestation of the feeling which
Louisiana entertans for the distinguished citizen
There was something fine in the face Of the old man
as he stood gazing the scenea shade bearing the
semblnnce Of PRIDE would occasionally settle on his
brow, but the feeling which gave expression to his
kind and manly countennnce, and touched its every
line with tenderness was that of love and gratitude
His tolls and strife, the glory and dangers Of battle
all which he has endured and achieved, were appa-
rently forgoten--he stood before his country with
the kindness and tenderness Of n 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 electrfyinp; and
the Committee of Arrangements, who had fattered
themselves that they could move in procession after
the General, were scattered in moment among the
crowd, who evnced the greatest anxiety touch the
Old hero's clothes or even to see him. There was
welcome beaming in every face that looked upon
him, and he was conducted to the triumphal arch,
where he was met by the mayor, amid acclnmations
which were actually deafening.
General Taylor proceeded towards the Cathedral,
and opinion seems to be unanimous that the scene
which there presented itself the grandest of the
day Every avenue leading to the church throng-
were often pushed from their position by the motion
OF the mighty mass of people but there no con-
tention, no strife all were united for grand pur-
unanimty Of feeling which prevailed The beautiful
women OF New Orleans graced the scene, and fair
hands waved a welcome to the brave. When the
doors Of the church were thrown OPEN it was filed
inined. -
Bishop Blanc addressed the General briefly and nm
priatey, during which he alluded to the humanity as
well as glory with which the old hero conducted
the war; and concluded by expressing the hope Of
speedy and honorable peace to which Gen. Taylor
feelngly replied and warmly responded to the aspi-
ratons of the bishop, that peace might be speedily
secured. When Gen. Taylor appeared again before
me Pe9Ple ne was mounted on his famous charger
proceedings was intense and the cheers almost
amounted to frenzied enthusiasm.
me crowd pressed close 70 Old Whitley, and
ne received many Kind and aiiectionae pats; but the
uneasy twltch which the oldfelow occasionally gave
MADE II apparent that he was being despoiled of
portion of his flowing name and tail.
were vain TO attempt description OF the process
sion All eyes were turned to him whom all honor |
cd and balconies, DOORS and windows thronged
with ladies' In all the gay and brilliant drapery of
fashion, who riyalled in enthusiasm the crowd that
and ralta cd hall h. i. --
The col!onade and the whole passed before
and citizens and soldiers were mingled in the Crowd
the pencil Of Vandyke to portray the changing as
witnessed this closing scene in the great drama Of
the day.
The IILuMNArIos. The vast extent Of The St.
o'clock in the evening" and the streets leading 70 Il
were densey crowded by persons Of every condition
In society Between the pillars Of the colonade In
front Of the building were suspended large varegated
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the old brown coat with the motto little more
was ann,hsr front q me &
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