The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-08
Reception Of Gen. Smith.

officer who has shed so much lustre upon the arms
Of his country, was yesterday received in New Or
leans after absence of over two years in an enc
my's country, in manner worthy of his brilliant
fame, and the well known patriotism of our citizens.
He came among us crowned with well earned lau-
rels and he has received the heartfelt cOngratula
tons of his fellow-citizens, who look with just
feeling of pride upon the honors won for him by his
talents and military skill The committee Of ar
rangements had labored with zeal worthy of the
occasion, and at about halfpast o'clock yesterday
morning, every thing was in readiness to proceed
to the Barracks, where Gen. Smith was in waiting.
To Captain Beebee, the gentlemanly agent of
the Union Line of steam towboats, our citizens and
the committee are indebted for the splendid show
that was made upon the river, and which proved
the most interesting part Of the ceremonies. The
committee had chartered but one boat, the Con-
guer0r, and Captain Beebee turned out twelve
others, all decorated in a neat and tasty manner.
The Conqueror had on board an excellent band of
music, and detachment of the Battalion with one
of their guns, and at o'clock she showed off from
the landing opposite the Place d'Ames, with the
committee and members of the press, followed by
the Hercules, Captain Foot, Jefferson, Captain /.
Pinneear, Claiborne, Captain Steel Adriattc, Cap
tain c. Davis, Mississippi, Captain Shultz, Ocean,
Captain j. Pinnegar, Panther Captain J. T. Davis,
SlUan, Captain Smith, IeanesSeaH, Captain Thomp-
son, SomerUiLle Captain Reinhardt, Persian, Cap
tain. Andrews, and Star, Captain Brown. The
Congueror took a turn up the river far the foot
of Canal street. and proceeded on her course to the
Barracks. The committee Immediately upon land
ing proceeded to the apartments of Gen Smith,
when Alderman Fabre in a neat manner announced
to him the errand upon which they had come
The General replied in appropriate terms, and was
then escorted on board the boat, the band playing
Hail 10 the Chief, and the cannon on board echo
ing in thunder tones the general joy of all. I'm
medately upon the embarkation, the COnqueror
swung off and received the salutes of the other
boats as they passed up by, and passing them again
in turn again received the cheers of those on board,
including Fire Companies Nos and 9, who char
tered two boats expressly for themselves. As the
grand aquatic procession moved up the river, the
scene was one Of grandeur, and caused the eye of
the hero of the day to gsten with joy. Thousands
of people lined the Levee, from the Third Munich
palty to Lafayette and the General was kept almost
constantly bowling his acknowledgements to the
repeated cheers which rent the air. The patriotic
citizens of Gretna were not in any way behind in
manifestation of their regard for the nations hero,
and as the boats swung round from Lafayette, they
appeared in large numbers on the wharves, and
made the welllin ring with shouts The return Of
the beautiful line of steamboats, to the Place
d'Armes was but a repetition Of the upward trip !;
cannon Numbered from the three Municipalities,
ladies' waved their handkerchief from the shores,
and the multitude assembled at all points evinced
the most cheering enthusiasm. At the ferry-land
ing the General and the committees disembarked,
and marched into the Place d'Armes-the bands
playing, g See the Conquering Hero comes" We
regret to state that the ceremonies here lost m III
of their interest by serious fault the paIo, Of
some one who had charge,of the square aof 'the
rostrum, which cost so much trouble. This ,Sauti-
fol edice which is of Octagrual form, and trimmed
in the most tasty style, was rendered completely
useless for the purpose for which it was intended,
by being occupied by the crowG. ItNvas with the
utmost difficulty that the coqsliteq escorting Gen.
Smith and staff were enable o1set upon the stand,
and it was then so crowded by negroes and boys
that nothing could be done. Mayor Crossman and
Randell Hunt, the orator of the dayyWere here in
waiting, and after few remarks by the Mayor, Mr.
Hunt proceeded to address Gen. Smith on behalf
of the city. At this Juncture of the proceedings,
the rosrum became so crowded that a portion Of
the railing gave way, and the orator was obliged
to descend to the ground, in order to escape being
crushed to death. Surrounded by Gen. Smith and
staff, and few officers, Mr.. Hunt delivered one
of those soul-stirring and eloquent addresses for
which he is so celebrated He was listened to
with profound attention, and loudly cheered by
those who heard him, and " was replied to by Gen
Smith in an appropriate manner.
AT the concl9Y8i8 BST of Gen Smiths reply, which
most OF met Committee and all the reporters were
unable to hear, procession of the Military and
E7,,nen was formed under the direction of the
Grand Marshal, Col. Labuzan, and moved through
some of the principal streets Gen. Smith and
staff appeared on horseback, also did Gov. John
son and staff, Gems. Augustin, Lacoste and Others
The " Crescent Hussars turned out in full strength
under Col. Walton, and made fine appearance
The Battalion of Artillery was out under Major
Gally, as also was a small portion of the Legion,
and detachment of the German horse company.
Our gallant Firemen, as usual, made by far the
most imposing display. No. was out in all IFS
glory under It's indomitable foreman, Mr.. Poole,
and in the procession we also noticed Nos 3, 4, g.,
7, TO- 10, Is and Protection Hose Company. When
the head of the grand cavalcade arrived in front of
the St. Charles Hotel, it halted, and Gen. Smith
and staff, and Gov. johnson, entered the hotel on
Common street, and soon after appeared on the
balcony The scene here was one of intense inter-
est, and the enthusiasm manifested was almost
equal to that manifested the occasion of the re-
ception of Gen Taylor The street in front of the
hotel presented perfect sea of heads; and as the
procession passed in review, the huzzas for Gen.
Smith were perfectly deafening. Soon after the
procession had passed and broken up the Com
mttee, with Gen. Smith, Gov. Johnson, and a
large number of officers, retired to private room
in the St Charles, where fine collation. had been
| prepared The wine here flowed freely, and mer-
riment was the order of the day. Mr.. Bier, the
Mayors Secretary, called the Board to order, and
| Col Walton gave the following:
The Hero of C0utreras-However dear he may be to
Louisiana he is still dearer to his country. [Cheel5J
Mr.. Logan gave
The Grand Marshai, Col. LaIu-G4-.May he live a
thousand years and always be Grand Marshal. ETmee
| times thTee.]
Gen. Smith, being called upon, gave
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