The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-07


At O'Clock yesterday morning the boom Of old
Saratoga announced the arrival Of our distinguished
Bis aids Msjor Bliss and Captain Garnet at the land
ing where the committee OF the reception waited upon
him, and having taken him into tbs open carrsge pre-.
pared for him proceeded to join the procession formed
ia front oftbs city The procession composed OF the
General Colonel and Lieut. Colonel and staff officers OF
the 4th Regiment OF Mississippi Mitiah Adams Light
Guard Nafch,z Guards and Cadets, aud an immense
thrcng citizens proceeded Main street to the Ins
tute ALL whsre the Ceremony Of browning the hero by
the young lady pupils Of the institution took place At
ter this ceremony was over, the procession moved
through principal streets until it arrived in front
the City Hotel, where the General was welcomed by
Mayor stockmsn in truly eloquent and appropriate
s,yie, to which General Taylor replied IN few brief
and the smiles Of thousands Of ladies' who tiropgsd
every window in the vicinity, and perfect crowd
gentlemen Welcomed tbs great hero to Inequalities
After the speaking and the applause had SUBJ
sides the Gensra conducted to the parior of the
hotel where gentlemen and ladies, to the number OF
the sud the gallant who had performed such oro-
digies in vslor, and led arms victory and
against ouch fearful odds.
most sumptuous entertainment spread in the
diaing room of the City Hotel of which every body,
ladies and all partook. After the ladies retired the
and Judge Dubuisson, and were received with great
applause
Let. Our Country May she be always right; but,
right wrong, our Country
ID The President Of the I'm ted States.
Sd. The Memory Of Washington
An The patriots saees and heroes of the Revolution
5th. The Union.-Withered bs the arm that would be
raised for It's distractions palsied be the tongue that
would give utterance against 1t
9th Gen. Zachary Tsylor-Eulogy may be exhausted
10 exolliug the vaor Of the soldier the
ness OF the leader, but the love and gratitude of the
American people are inexhsustibe; they honor and
we're in him the attributes that sancy their veneration
Tor Washington.
III The Army and Navy of the United States.
sth. Major General Scott
9th. Our hsg-the herald Of freedom, the type of
victory beneath its ample and protective folds virtue
liberty and equal rights find there dwelling place
10Th Msj General Qumsn and the officers and pri-
Yates of the first Mississippi Observation-Disclosures
proudly points to her jewels
llth Tbs stle of Buena Vista that even,ful etrug.
GLE where the ndomit vsor Of four thousand Amer
csns In open field, achieved glorious victory
mighty host Of twenty thousand Mexcans History has
yet to await its parallel.
Iath The memory Of the gallant dead who fell in
istn The Ladies
The sixth called Taylor to his feet and he
piled to it In short but feeling and highly appropriate
speech. large number Of voianteer toasts also
handed ia, one only Of which could hear; that
Major Bliss the gallant soldier and accomplished gem
tlemau" To this Majcr Bliss gave" Natch.z and
Adams county-renowned for tho hospitality of their
citizens and beauty Of the ladies' this days exhibition
more than confirms this reputation"
During the whes.day the utmost enthusis sm seemed
to inspire the great crowd assembled to honor
distinguished guest and the tokens of esteem
admiration, and gratitude he received
Gen Taylor, Maj. Bliss and Capt Garrett remain In
our city until to- morrow-they will then take passage
General 70 in the enjoyment of fine health and looks
much less weather beaten than expected to him
siseI MS aruuous campaigns In Mexico
The Natchez Courier gives the reply of Gen
T., to the Mayors wecome;-
Ma M.rOn-Ths warm and ansc,ionate welcome with
which the people or Natchsz have honorad me- can be
but feebly acknowledged by any words of mine Few
remain who were the active scene of life when
first became acqusnted here; but see their children
around aud the open hands aud hearts of their sons
and the bright OF their daughters render this greet
ing doubly welcome.
You have alluded to my services In tho field in such
hatterng, though fear, undes,rved terms that must
gay few words in reply TO the bravery OF troops
regulars and volunteers are our In Mexico
due; to their bold hearts and stout we must as
orbo the brilliant victories which have shed 30 much
lustre upon arms, and among thom have been
conspicuous than the First Regiment Of the Misss
sippi Volunteers For myself only claim tho credit
OF having performed my duty to the best Of my ability
Again, Nh. Mayor, convey to you and through you,
the people OF Matches ny most heartfelt Thanks for
the high hoaor they have shown ne.