The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-24
GREAT DISPLAY
HONOR TO GEN. TAYLOR
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AT PASS CHRISTIAN.

HONOR TO GEN. TAYLOR
AT PASS CHRISTIAN.
Gen. Taylor's Arrival MT Pass Christisn, SO.
(From the New Orleans Delta, September IA
When Gen. TAYLOR had arrived at Pass Chns-
tan, on the 18th instant, and after the more noisy
demonstrations OF welcome were ended, he was
addressed in short speech by w. c. Micon,, OF
New Orleans, complimentlng the general on his
achievements, and abiding especially to his late
military exploits in Mexico.
To which Gen Tsylor replied as followsi-
GEN. TAyLoRs REPLY
Sir-l find myself overwhelmed with emotions
that defy expression on this occasion. In ten
dering to me the Inequalities Of the residents
of Pass Christian, permanent as well as tenn
porary you have been pleased to asae IN nas.srins
for the success which crowned my exertions In the
trying and sanguinsry struggles in which 1t was my
lot to be engaged between the forces under my COM
mand and the common enemy of my country. but
tried to discharge duty to that country whose ser
want was proud to be- Sir the manner In which you
have alluded to my brothers In arms, on both lines OF
our army, has filed my heart with gratitude and my
eyes with tears 1t not due to me that the enemy
with whom oontended was vsnquished, but 70 tho
brave soldiers that stood by, and sustained me In
times of peril. To them belongs the glory, and tc
them frankly yield all claim to the aureis that adorn
honor done me this night and while cannot COM
mand language suitably to express my emotions beg
to thank you and my friends around me for such a
fattering manifestation.
Complimentary Bali to General Taylor
Presentation OF a Medal, &C.
From the N. o. Delta, Sept. 15thl
We have never fcit more strongly the made.
quacy OF language to portray vivid and powerful
impressions OF the senses than we do now, In at
tempting 10 describe the of splendOr, gaiety
and magnifcence of which this famous seaside re-
sort was the theatre on the memorable 18th Of
September. To do justice to the theme, we should
be compelled to borrow some OF the most gorge
GUS descriptions from the tales OF orenta! en-
those who did not witness the display, might be
deemed too hyperbollcal and highly colored To
avoid this effect, we shall merely relate the &C.
currences OF the day, in the language of unvar-
nished truth, eavIngl the ornamental part of the
description for the more elegant and poetical pen
of our friend of the Commercial Bulletin, who was
not only present on the occasion, but, like Eneas,
may truly say, Quorum magma pars fui."
We have already described Gen Tay recep-
ton here, and the sea-coast illumination. Alter
getting through the abors Of this denomination lit is
marvellous with what patience and fortitude the cid
hero bears the torments Of being enized the General
pany, and mingled freely and unreservedly With all
classes His activity which borders on restessness
enabled him to famarize himself with the habits
and customs Of the place, well with the various
characters here assembled. His plain, unpretending
simplicity and modest bearing seemed to protect him
from all impertinence, and to secure him the hearty
goodwill and prompt, but not annoying, attentions of
sll sorts Of people Among that large and distinguished
company, verify believe that the old General would
be the very last person whose manners and bearing
would indicate the consciousness of candidacy the
first Office in this great republic And here We cannot
refrain from paying AUST compliment to the admirable
good taste and manners of our Southern people, Us
displayed this OCCASION in the entire absence Of all
and untimely interruptions and importunities-
which great men are generally exposed, and particu
larry in the abstinence from all political discussions
and interrogations. general amnesty declared
by the opposing politicians during the Generals stay
and SO faithfully it observed that it would have
puzzled the most sagacious politician to distinguish
vi from domO tn
honor the brave old chief But let us proceed to
THE ILLUMINATION.
During the day several boats arrived from New Or
leans bringing considerable additions to the company
which already larger than it has been before during
the season Just before dinner the dark hull of the
government steamer Governor Marcy ap-
preaching from the direction of Pascagoua with the
national ensign floating from her mssts. She
luted by the artillery company ashore, and presently
q sight which gave great satisfaction to the young
ladies, who here, as everywhere else, seemed to be
epaulette mad Byron made mistake in substituting
mammon for soldiers in those satricsl lines which
take the liberty Of psraphrasiug-
Women like moths caught by glare,
And soldiers win their where sraphs might despair
The dinner over the whole company was set to work
to complete the arrangements for the illumination
The ladies-dear creaures-had been engaged all day
in the wicked employment of fixing the wicks for the
lights and In arranging the wreaths, SC. The gentle
found full in executing the various
General Montsomery At an early hour ths arrange
ments were completed, and just the sun sunk into
his watery bed tho firing of cannon caused all hands
to stand to arms. The day and night were beautiful
and save the too great glare Of envious moon
ed to be get up especially for the OCCASION Suddenly,
foliage Of the beautiful garden in front Of the hotel
and to CLEAN along the whole length of the gallery and
front papgs The galleries of both stories were fs
teemed like huge serpent to inclose the whole i'm
building. Suspended from this wreath at short
blue. orsns. and Crimson In the Centre Of the hotel
doomed out . large transparency upon which was
painted excellent portrait Of General Taylor with
the words, "God bless the Old Hero" and the names
Of the battles in which he had been victorious From
the main entrance Of the building an archway had
been erected, extending to the gate which also
hung with evergreen festoons, and illuminated by in
Vulnerable variegated lamps. In the centre Of the
garden, the arbor, in the form of Grecian temple,
and evergreens. The view from the wharf was in
describaby beautiful and picturesque whilst within
the garden and walks 1t difficult for to realize
that it not all dream, unlike it seemed to the
dull realities Of this matter-of fact world.
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL 9wIaGs
The illumination had hardly got under way before
the report OF cannon announced the arrival Of
another steamer from Pascagoula The salute Of Sc
venteen guns informed US that another gallant gene
II proved to be- the vstersn chief Of Cerro
hero Of all the battles and of Of the letters-
supported by brilliant staff and large detachment Of
laughing happy ladies' chiefly from our sister States
Of Missiesippi and Alabama. We cannot enumerate
oil the officers present, but recognized as prom-
nent among them several Of the braves of the Mex-
can war. There was Col Miles, who has several
breves In as many battles and who in addition to his
high standing as commander of the gallant 9Th Infan
try, gentleman Of the most sociable and popular
manners rs well as Of sound and vigorous mind; Col
Turnbull, Gen. Scotts favorite Typographical officer
to whose distinguished services the old general bears
such high and frequent testimonials, and who has
been ordered to this city to superntend the erection
o. the new custom house Col Craig, Of the Spartan
I'd Infantry who has survived nearly all the old CON-
Fsnions with whom he commenced the war; and fought
IN nearly every battle. There were, too, Captain
Wood, OF Dragons; Majors Van Horne and Candy;
Lieute nants Wood Mason, Bee, wilkins, Mcconnell
Brooke, viee, Underwood, Miller, Of the infantry and
many others, whose names have escaped u.s. Colonel
Biss, who also came over, prevented from partci-
pating in the festivities by indisposition
At eight O'Clock the ball room was opened, and the
aJraDgent nts m presantinO (;ep Tsvlor