New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-07-13
Another speech and Another Letter from
Gen. TnylOr.
The folio wing is the reply to Gov. JOHNSON on
being presented with Gold Medal ordered by the Leg
stature for his conduct the battle Of Buena Vista

the folio wing is the reply tO Gov. JOHNSON on
being presented with Gold Medal ordered by the Leg
stature for his conduct AZ the battle Of Buena Vista
NEw-OHLEANs. Ia. July 3. ls4s.
GOVERNOR. ] have bad the honor % receive your
communication of June 30 advising OF the intended
presentation the part Of the state OF Louisiana of
an honorary medal, commemorative OF the battle OF
Bucna Vista Ny obligations 20 Louisiana. already
greater than can presume 20 have deserved
hope % repay again increased by this distinguished
mark of toe kindness and confidence of her citizens
she has ever sympathized deeply with the fortunes OF
army serving In Mexico our success brought ioy
10 the hearts of her but the report of perl and
disaster called forth yet more their Chyary and gene
rosty. These fecoecuons give enhanced vsle 70 the
present lit WHICH shall accept with emotions OF pro-
found gratitude
Allow me- Governor. 70 express my thanks for the
terms OF your communication, and my best wishes for
your health and happiness
have the honor 20 remain. with the highest respect
YOUR 0hedent servant =. TAYLOR
H.. Eso~-. I..a Jsassls 0oren1r oi al.ll. Oslu. L.
number Of persons were present at the presenia-
ton although il not generally known thar IL to
be made.
The medal was presented by Levi Pierce Esq chair.
Of the committee appointed for that purpose who
made appropriate address % the General The Gen
eral responded follows
Gentlemen receive the beautiful git Of Louisiana.
which you offer in her name, with sentiments Of
profound gratitude and love.
IL was her pleasure 70 have voted me on former
occasion magnificent sword, in most latter
in- a soldiers feeling. / gentlemen even the q
oyepad by that memorial Of her Kindness and felt how
much ! owed 10 my position Ia the army for honors
which perhaps more properly should 20 - the Untitled
soldier
But rich gift that was not enough Tor Louisiana
aud she again 10 shower honor upon honors al
ready TOO thicky poured, undeserFing citizen
And here Tor the victory By my brave soldier. Al
buena Vista. she -ves this enduring memorial o
her affection snd Der kindness
u is true there were high and gallant deeds done on
7 no nights Of buena Vista. aud noble aud urecfOu,
blood drenched the parchsd earth and stained Tor man,
long step - craggy borders but Gentlemen Of Ia
glory won then have never claimed more than sol
ders snrre ne honor % lead IN inc zht was nj Il
and that atcred not in this duty In this ,s,sb
i and responsible place enough - saify nv am
biton. Duty was the VI my attraction and 10 a,
u Ho-d bring 40 81 times all my strength 10 uros
trate opposing barriers. In performing this duty
small portion Of glory has fallen GA the army under m,
eommAnd-tlen iei 10 rest not on me. Other men
with equal heart and purpose doubtless could h.,,
done well l. Ny comrades in many batfles sine,
have testified b this by their skill and courage Al,
tnesAAe my sell, know fl well how much l. due u h,
suoa.ern and % the rank and hle
1enuemen ieel some pleasure IN knowing thu
com pAmenis Ike these PAID 70 toe commanding officer
IN spirit not 10 terms always include his brave sol
dlery and think / err not when I youch for thei
satisfaction FOR al perlls when their country votes then
!,s public thanks
To louisiana, then return my mos, grateful oblg.
ucn and pray you, gentlemen bear them 10 her ciri
Gems a. feeble aeknOWec gment OF large debt ON'
this noble state
The Data says. o. Our readers are aware that IN.
neneral has sammering OF impeachment Of his speech
which though not much perceptible in ordinary con
versau0u, Is a serious difficulty In the utteranee OF
connected speech Of any length But by consdersbl,
practice the old General has greatly improved his ora
torica powers and his add yesterday would hav.
done honor In matter sad stys, 20 sprsctesd speaker