The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-13


son, ur&r whose superintendent the dinner was pre-
pared.
! Wheahe cloth was removed, the following regular
toasts Yre given by his honor the mayor, and were
drank WITH enthusiastic cheers or in silence, as the ma
ture OF le sentiment suggested
T!arresident Of the United States. Music, "Iiai
q ontoantry-may she always be right; but right or
wrong {r country Music ''Star-spanged banner."l
3 MAJ General Zachary Taylor Music "Hail to the
4 Thsmy of the United States. Music, ''Washing
O. Thanavy Of the United States. Music, yankee
% III Governor of Louisiana. Music, 'Jackson's
Z. Maj General Scott. Music. Seen. Scou's March y
Thiiero of Conreras-Lonisana's iavorte son, Gen
Persiort Smith Music, $50 where glory waits thee y
Tha'emory of Washington. Music, "Dead March
10 Thheroes ofthe revolution. Music, "Auld Lang
n tn memory of General Jackson Music, "Mar
H. Thnfeoy of the gallant officers and soldiers who
have falh in the battles OF Mexico Music, "Rossyn
Is. Thaades, Music, 'Home, Sweet Home."l
Whenlhc toast to General Taylor was given, the
shouts WITH which was received were uhdlsputed evil
dence ofhe feeling for the subject OF the sentiment.
| The q man rose with an appearance OF dlidence
and tmity, which all knew ne never felt IN the pres
of dr. enemies, and replied pertinenty and appro
pnatey He said il difficult for him to express his
of he honors which showered upon him by the
citizens New Orleans but OF all the trophies ne re-
ceved III approving smiles and waving handkerchtfs OF
the fair aughters of Louisiana affected hun the most,
and wereearer than thousand victories on the battle
field Tey were triumphs peculiarly gratifying to HIM,
for they yere unaoyed by PAIN and left no sting behind
He knew not how others felt; but for himself, how
much soccer he might forget IN the hour OF battle the
sad consequences of the strife, they always rushed upon
his mind afterwards. making his heart to sink and
causing hin to feel like child. He had hoped TO have
done nor for his country than he did-he thought he
might haze been enabled to accomplished speedy and
honorable peacean event essential to the welfare OF
both countries, and particularly so to our own but
though b, did not accomplish as much as he desired he
always eeavored to perform his duty and he was more
than grated that the people OF Louisiana, with whom
he consideed himself identified, were contented with his
conduct. Cen Taylor concluded by offering the follow
ing toast
The citizens of New Orleans. Unsurpassed for inelli.
gence, patriotism, and enterprise OF every kind
Gen. Taylor then left for the theatre, and, as we fol-
lowed suit, unable to report the toasts which
gv,n during the remaining festivities OF the eve
Gen Tylor held levee this morning in the reception
of tie ST. Charles Crowds throng to see him, and
il the odnans hands will not retain the impress OF those
who gras,ed them to-day, the impression OF the scene
cannot bssoon efaced from his heart;
Departure OF GEN. TAYLoR.-We are informed by
the committee OF arrangements that Gen. Taylor will
positively leave in the Missouri tomorrow morning at
o'clock A committee has been appointed to accom-
pany himto Baton Rouge
We extract the following additional items from the
New Orleans Times Of the 4th inst:
TR1umpHAL ARcH--The committee of arrangements,
with taste that really brought forth one burst OF admi
ration from all who contemplated their work. had caused
Arch in the middle of the Place dArmes, seemingly on
the model OF those far-famed arches of antiquity, the
monuments OF the glory the taste and the science OF past
ages and OF dimensions, as we Judge equal to the coos
sal structure of the same kind Paris at the Basre de
tEioae The summit was crowned with an eagle richly
gill; in front and just under the entabature extend
ing the whole length, the word "iyetc0me % and,
the other parts the names OF the great battles which
Gen Taylor had won from the opening of the present
war. The American flag, OF course foated from the
summit; prousion of brush, evergreen, gave it a
beautiful verdaht appearance and some young pines
placed the top thanking the everglorous stars
phsIg the s0
of the attachment OF his feow-czens thus so conspc-
uously evinced.
The FmK-woRKs AT night, in each square of the
three municipalities, grand exhibition OF fireworks
took place. which attracted thousands of felowciti
zens OF both sexes, afordng apt conclusion to most
brilliant day. such as free people, proud in the conscious
of its oreregnt is ever happy to accord to pu6fc
benefactor.
vIsIr TO THE THEATRES. Gen Taylor, accompanied
by considerable number of friends including his staff,
members of the committees &c. visited SUCCESSFULLY the
ST Charles, the American, and the Orleans theatres,
where he was enthusiastically received by crowded
diences. The orchestra at each place OF amusement
played the national airs The ladies' for here they are in
their appropriate places in point Of display, for grace
and the thousand nameess charms incident to beauty
full costume, dispensed their applause without stint
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 Dinner, as he took his seat in the St
Charles indeed deserving of all praise The brave
old General paid much attention to her "poetry OF mo-
tom and the execution Of favorite pirouette threw
to her the stage bouquet which he held in his hand
The amiabe young French woman, determined not to be
oudone in courtesy selected onehe best from shower
of bouquets flung to her on the sage-and, with re-
speclful courtesy, presented it TO the aureed chief He
looked at the moment if he had gained Buena Vista
victory on the field OF Beauty.
From the New Orleans Delta of December 5th, we ex-
tract the following descriptions of the doings OF the 4h
at New Orleans:
The PRESENTATION OF THE SWORD TO Gen. TAYLOR BY
THE GOVERNOR presentation OF the sword voted to
Gen Taylor by the legislature of Louisiana took place
yesterday, and most imposing and touching ceremony 1t
was 1t constituted appropriate and beautiful finale
the manifestation with which New Orleans and Louisi-
ana have greeted the veteran hero and patriot.
About II o'clock, Major Gen. Lewis, Gems. Lacoste
and Augusiin Adjt. Gen. Rowley Col Oakley, OF the
courteous 22d, with their respective aids and depua
ton from the volunteer companies consisting OF Col
Walton, in the gorgeous uniform OF the Crescent Hus-
sars and of nearly all the commissioned officers OF the
legion all in full uniform. marched to the State House,
preceded by Lehmanns fine band.
Here they met by his excelency Governor john
son. and his staff consisting of Coils Parey, Winthrop,
and Stewart and civic procession, composed hrs OF
numerous representation of that shattered band of relics
of the glory of 1sl the Governor eloqueny referred
to them and next of the officers OF the State govern
ment, including the treasurer Gen Walker, Hon Chas
Gayare secretary of sate several OF the Judges and
dgnitares The procession was formed under the
direction of Col H. w Pafrey, who evlnced excellent
taste and Judgment in all his arrangements First came
the veterans preceded by the band and followed by the
Governor Mai Gen Lewis, and the officers; then came
the various State officers; and lastly many citizens who
wished to witness the ceremony fell into the ranks and