Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-25
From the New Orleans Picayune Of the 4th.
THE RECEPTION OF GEN. TAYLOR.

we have known in this city. New Or
leans gave Gen. Taylor reception emi-
nenlly worthy of her character for public
spirit. liberaity, and patriotism thus man
lesiing the profound appreciation of her
citizens for the illustrious soldier who is
now their guest. By the happy accident
of her situation, New Orleans was the first
city to welcome home the hero Of Buena
Vista, and she has done it with heariiness
and enthusiasm which could not be sur
passed. Yesterday our people told the
world their pride in the distinguished citi-
zen who has made Louisiana the residence
of his choice; and they spoke TO him The
general sentiment Of the country--grati-
tude for the great services he has rendered
the Republic as soldier, and their yet
| higher admiration of him as a ave.hearted,
sagacous, and honest man. New Orleans
may be proud thus to have given express
sion TO the generous admiration of the
whole country. twas done spontaneously.
and most worthiy.
1t would be endless to enumerate in de-
tail every proceeding of the day incident
10 the reception. 1t engrossed all hearts
and hands from morn lll midnight, and
nothing was thought of but measures TO
render the reception grateful 10 the feelings
ems smiled upon the grand pageant. After
period Of prolonged and rude inclemency.
the skies were clear again and the sun rose
as uncIouded as that Of Aus,eilitz. 1t was
easy 10 fancy that ruling Providence
smiled benignantly upon the Offering Of
: the gratitude of a free people to him who
had fought their battles and won their
victories. All classes and both sexes par.
: ticipaled in the ovation. 1t was computed
that the Place EAi7aeS and the levee and
streets contiguous contained at one time
forty thousand spectators. The streets
through which the procession moved were
denseIy tlronced with patient masses watt
ing for a sight Of the old hero. The BAL
comics, the windows, nay, The house.tops,
were crowded with people. Beauty beamed
upon the General from the moment he
landed, and a thousand bright eyes grew
brighter and wepl tears Of exuItation and
Joy al the sight Of true hero 1t is i'm
. possible 10 describe that silent enthusiasm
!, which rervadad all, and could find no ex-
preston adequate. even in the snowy pa
gcantry of the day. But we must proceed
. to the details. only regre,tng that we must
;. confine ourselves to meagrc enumeration
Il Of principa! incidents.
i Al daylight the shipping in port hoisted
i, their co!nrs. Every vessc! ard steamboat
Is was arrayed in flags and sireamers, giving
- a brilliant appearance 10 the graceful cres-
:. cent which formed the port. Before 10
IS O'Clock the thunder Of cannon from the
r. public square announced the commence
e ment of the formal proceedings of the
IS day. The Committee Of Arrangements
d went on board the steamship Mary Kings
r. land, and proceeded TO the barracks for
r, their distinguished guest. Little delay &C.
= CURED there. The General and his staff
n were ready, and at about O'Clock they
III embarked, and The proud ship. escorted by
1 fleet of steamboats,. was promptly under
in way for the city. The whole feet passed
j up the stream in front Of the town, as far
III as Lafayette. where they turned and came
is down TO the wharvcs in front of the Place
- GArmeS. This part Of the pageant was
perhaps the most splendid of the whole.
'e There were fourteen large and elegant
d. boats which shared in it, each decked out
with every variety Of flags, and their decks
'e crowded with passengers. The vessels from
!" every land, which at Ills season GROVE
- our wharvcs in tiers three deep, were
dressed in bunting Of various coors ant
II fauciful devices, and the enthusiastic tar
u on board, not willing 10 be outdone in ties.
~ timonies of devotion 10 the hero of the
J.! day. lined the rigging, manned the yards
ot and swarmcd upon the trucks, and they
~ cheered as the Mary kingsland swept pas
!! them with all Inc heartiness of America,
u sailors. We should mention. that as the
y" fleet Of steamers passed up the river anc
!. back again, salues Of artillery were free
u" . from each municipality, as well as from
10 Lafayette and Algiers. The church bells
-, too, rang forth their pcals. and the thou
~ sands upon thousands Of spectators WHIT
=. lined the levee, broke forth into loud hur
~ rahs as the General passed them
J.? Much credit is due TO Captain Junu
AZ Bcebe, the manager of the steam towboa
line. for the use of many of their boats
IN and his exertiOns 10 give completeness Il
. This part Of the display. The steam Graf
on ranged along in the following order: FRS
came the Mary Kjng,Iand, Capt. Davis
'"' decorated like Swiss girl for ball, wit
., s,reamcr or an ensign at every available
W.. point, and bearing the gallant General, hi
staff and the Committee of arrangements
ice the snip American was lowed by the TOW
i'm boats Ocean. Capt. McLane, and the Por
poise, Capt. Disney, all gay aitired wit
ose flags; the steamer Missouri, Captain Twiict
o. ell. tren doomed up with her gigantic pro
en-. portions; the towDoat Caledonia, Capt. Pin
negar, with her decks crowded with ship