Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-07-26

i TO get the vote for Taylor" Pat down ''old
Wayne" certain, then.
Gen. Jonathan M'Carty. made a speech in
Connerssiie few days since. lie isfcr Cass
1.-THE citizens of Conner svil-, have made a
contract for the building Of a town halt, to cost
$4,000.
Another Speech aud A mother Let
ter from Gen. Taylor.
Tie following is the reply to Gov JOHN
son OH being presented with a Gold Medal
ordered bv the Legislature for his con-
duct at the battle of Ruena Vista:
NEw-ORLEANs, La. July ). 1913.
GOVERNOR: have had the honor 10
receive your communication of June 80.
advising me of the intended presentation.
on the part Of the State Of Louisiana. Of
an honorary medal, commcmora tive of the
battle of Buena Vista. My obligations to
Louisiana. already greater than can pre-
sumo to have deserved, or can hope to re-
pay, are again increased by this distin
guished mark of the kindness and conf
dence of her citizens. She has ever SYM
pathized deeply with the fortunes of our
army serving in Mexico; our success
brought JOY to the hearts OF her sons. but
the report Of peril and disaster called
forth, yet more, their chivalry and gene
rosity. These recollections give enhance
ed value to the present gift. which shall
accept with emotions of profound graft
tude
Allow me. Governor. TO express my
thanks for the terms Of your communica-
ton. and my best wishes for your health
and happiness.
| have the honor to remain, with the
highest respect, your obedient servant.
4. TAYLOR.
His Excellency, Isaac JOHNSON. Gov
ernor Of Louisiana, New Orleans, La.
number of persons were present at
the presentation, although it was not gen.
orally known that it was TO be made.
The medal was presented by Levi
Pierce, Esq chairman Of the committee
appointed for that purpose. who made an
appropriate address to the General. The
General responded as follows:
Gentlemen: receive the beautiful gift
of Louisiana, which you offer me in her
name, with sentiments Of profound graft
tude and love.
1t was her pleasure to have voted me
on former occasion a magnificent sword,
in manner most flattcring to soldiers
feeling. Twas gentlemen. even then over
paid Ivy that memorial Of her kindness.
and felt how much owed to nv position
in the army for honors which perhaps
more properly should go to the untitled
soldier.
But that rich gift was not enough for
Louisiana; and she comes again to shower
honor upon honors, already too thickly
poured, on an undeserving citizen. And
here, fol the victory won by my brave SOL
diers at Buena Vista. she gives me this en-
during memorial of her affection and her
kindness.
It's true there were high and gallant
deeds done on the heights Of Buena Vista,
and noble and precious blood drenched
the parched earth & stained for many a long
step its craggy borders; but, gentlemen,
Of the glory won there have never claim
ed more than soldiers share. The hon
or to lead in the fight was high one, and
that faltered not in this duty, in this
watchful and responsible place. was
enough 10 satisfy my ambition. Duty was
the star of my attraction. and to do it
would bring at all times all my strength TO
PROSTATE opposing barriers. In perform
ing this duty small portion of glory has
fallen on the army under my command
then let it not rest on me. Other men,
with an equal heart and purpose, doubt
less could have done as well as |. NV
comrades in many battles since have tes-
tilted TO this by their skill and courage,
and they, like myself know full well how
much is due to the subaltern and to the
rank and file.
Gentlemen, feel some pleasure in
knowing that compliments like these paid
to the commanding officer. in spirit if not
in terms. always include his brave soldiery;
and think err not when vouch for
their satifaction for all perils when their
country votes them its public thanks.
To Louisiana. then. return my most
grateful obligation. and l pray you. gen.
tlemen. bear them to her citizens. as a fee
bic acknowledgment of large debt owe
this noble State.
The Delta saws: sour readers are a.
ware that the General has STAN mering
or impediment of his speech, which,
though not much preceptible in ordinary
is serious difficulty in the
ufterance Of connected speech Of any
length. But by considerable practice the
old General has greatly improved his ora
tOrlcdi powers. ana MS ADDRESS yesterday
would have done honor. in matter and
style, to a practiced speaker.
Characteristic Worcester true
Wing gives the following anecdote,
which sounds like truth:
Soon after Cass was made Secretary Of
War. Scott meeting Taylor said to him;
''Ah! Taylor good appointment, that |
We have Secretary now who understands
our wants. Taylor has two veins in his
forehead that, when he is excited, swell
out as large as child's finger These
veins began to enlarge. IL don't know |
that, General said he, ''he knows his !
oDn wants. When he was Governor of
Michigan territory, he ordered me to send
him twelve Of my best looking and talless |
soldiers, and don't you think the rascal !