The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-13
From the N. o. Delta, July 2.

turned out In all the strength OF their numbers and IN all
the ador and earnestness which characterize all Their
public demonstrations For some time past 1t had been
whispered about that the democrats had lost Their old
spirt and vgor and would not enter this contest with
their accustomed enthusiasm. This SUSPICION doubt
contributed to bring them this occasion IN all their
numbers and prodgious zeal.
The occasion of this display the reception OF Gen
William o. Butler, his return from the scenes OF The
Mexican war The councils having omitted to tender
to hun the hospalies of the city, the democracy took
fire at the alleged neglect and determined to take the mat
ter in their own hands So the Democratic Central Com
mee TO work give the General democratic well
come. The arrangements were on scale OF great mag
nicence, but vain to attempt to curb or restrain
the enthusiasm OF the mass by any regulations OF plans
The democracy determined to have Their own way
and give full reins to their feelings. Programmes and
orders were all forgotten, and wild umultuous enthu-
prevailed throughout the whole ceremony and pro-
cesson AT dusk the crowd began to gather on Canal
street, the of the great Taylor demonstration OF
last week And here we must pay The wings me com
plent due to them for the courtesy and beraty which
prompted them to tender to their democratic brethren the
use OF the platform erected by them for their meeting.
On this platform the democrats had raised at either side
and in the CENTRE stas from which foated three beau
ful flags of the stars and stripes. There were also on
the platform great variety OF banners transparences,
flags and escutcheons which we wl notice more par'c-
ularly when 10 describe the procession.
AT 7, the big -mouthed cannon OF the veteran MAJOR
Gallys battalion began to below forth their loudest
hunders, TO the very great danger of the windowpanes
in the neghborhood. AS II was dark, rockets
let OFT and at this signal, thousand torches fam
beaux, and anspaencles were lighted up, and threw
street lit $50 feet wide) far the eye could reach
A fine band discoursed most delightful and anmating
music the platform, on which were assembled the
marshas the veterans of 1914 and 1915, the officers of
the army and the bearers of the escucheons of the thirty
States OF the Unlon
Presently loud cheer came up from the foot of Canal
street, and long procession preceded by hne band OF
music and bearing forest of flags OF all nations and
ranspaences of every Device marched up the left side
of the These the democracy of the third
municipality They were closely followed by another
large body of hardy able bodied bold looking men,
bearing banner inscribed with picture OF ship on
the Stocks and with various democratic notices These
were the democratic shp-buders of AlgieTs. Then
came very large deputaon from Lafayette, marshaed
by that staunch democrat, Col Isaac T. Preston. Next
the indomitable Col High led the delegation from the
patriotic town Of Gretna. These various delegations fell
pro PROD Volume W. think It would not be exava
CANT to estimate the number on the ground at 10000
Such the estimate OF distinguished military gentle
man whose opinion we asked on the subject.
An escort OF thirtytwo young democrats, in red scarfs
under the able marshalshp OF Messrs Perry and Aveg
no, were deputed wait upon Gen Butler, and accom-
pany him to the place appointed tor his reception After
some delaydurng which the democracy amused them
selves by loud huzzas and various other modes of evn
cling their zeal and enthuslasma stir In the vast crowd
and the OF the multitude announced the approach OF
the guest OF the democracy" 1t terrible work to
get the coach which bore the General through the crowd
Il was drawn by four beautiful white horses whose gen.
teness and docilty under such prodgous uproar,
cited our surprise and admiration. By dnt of much
ercion and striving Of the marshas the coach was final
ly drawn up in front of the stand. There in the
carriage with Gen Butler, Gov Isaac johnson, Hon
Charles Gayare. secretary OF state, and Hon Pierre
uniform, with the belt and sash Of the mao general
He looked remarkably we'll The crowd with one
voice exclaimed, elbow like he is to the glorious old
Jacksone'
The crowded and excited character of the assembly
rendered very difficult to preserve sufficient quiet and
order for speaking.
Mr. b. D. Howard, late captain of of the compa-
MES of the Mssssppians made the reception speech;
which was as follows:
mayor General Butler: The pleasant duty has been
YOU their behalf, cordial welcome to our city, on your
return from Mexico the present OF
True the of gaantry and patriotism which has
SO long distinguished your family you were the first
peril your life support the honor and your
try in war commenced by the aggression Of Mexico.
You only when the gallant army which you
command by deeds of noble daring which have excited
the admiration of the world. has proated
the dust and wrenched from their fears what could
obtain from their Justce-an honorable peace.
Before you hang up your bruised amslo monuments"
honor ourselves as well you, by giving you "a cofdia
welcome city, and by tesying the gratitude which
we feel IN common with The whole country, for the dstn
gushed services you have rendered Nor this gratitude
e alone for the blood which lost in the fierce conflict
Of Monterey. That is debt which only in com
mon With tue whole country But citizens OF New Or
leans you much older and higher debt of graft
tude-a debt which peculiarly own-and which
emily grow stronger by tme by the heroes who
defended US under the immortal Jackson take their flight
to the world of spirits.
I'D of December, 1911, a dark and perilous
hour the citizens of New Orleans Upon arms
between our undiscPned but hardy soldiers and the tried
and trained vaor OF Communicating British troops had
ed Europe with their fame depended the sanctty of
homes-he safety of fond wives and fair daughters from
the brutality of licentate hireng sodiey excited by
conflict and flushed with the exuation victory When
that little band of defenders among whom stood
paraded in the Place dArmes-that little band upon whose
yaor all that most dear the citizens New Orleans
ldependedthere were anxious faces gathered you
anxious and fearful faces turned upon you stout
est heart might well throb with and dread at the
thought OF the unequal conflict and its possible
citizens could then only deep silent prayer for Gods
blessing upon you, they sent forth their champions
and defenders.
You the enemy, and the world knows the history of
that conflict The soldiers who had faced the veterans of
Napoleon till they fled, yielded the cour-
age and energy OF our counymen the which
your foes had won IN the peninsular war; off
IN the swamp OF Chalmette and wreathed upon American
brows.
In that conflict, where all were distinguished the regi-
ment which you led in the absence of superior officers,
won Tor Itself great distinction.
Upon your reception among us now il is fit that the
faces winch surround you, although unmoved by
on should wear different preston from those which
surrounded you the 23d of December 1914 Prosperity
and smiling upon u.s. and respec and pati-
ude swell the heart glow the features, moisten
eye Oh every citizen, when he halls you
when now return from triu mphant war where
you have won flesh laures for yourself and your country
we recur to those earlier services because those
lame oil city connected yOurs: beca in
battle which drove the nsoent foe from our gates YOU
great personal distinction the highest praise of your
Hero Genera-Prase which acknowledged as lust by
the government of your country.
will detan you recount your still earlier services
TO cOuntryat the battle of the Rasn-your cam
pagns in our savage warfare, and throughout then
wilderness country OF the northwest Those services
bTance by your country, from Maine the Rio Crande
NOT VIII refer to the services of the distinguished
family to which you belong Our praise add nothing
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