The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-24

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try, gentleman Of the most sociable and popular
manners as well as Of a sound and vigorous mind: Col
Turnbull, Gen Scotts fsvorite Typographical officer
to whose distinguished services the old general bears
such high and frequent testimonials, and who has
been ordered to this city to superintend the
81 fns new s Col Craig Of the Spartan
Isnions 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, Viele, Underwood, Miller Of the infantry and
many others, whose names have escaped u.s. Colonel
Biss, who also came over, prevented from partc-
pating in the festivities by indisposition
At eight O'Clock the ball room opsned, and the
arapgene nts were made for presenting Gen. Taylor
with the medal voted him by Congress
PRESENTATION OF THE MEDAL
This ceremony was placed under the chief direction
Of Col Hodge, of the bulletin who laid of his PLAN
with characteristic skill and method. drs wing chalk
line on the floor and making sundry complex circles
and parabolas within which only particular
were admitted and designating by certain symbols the
position OF each party in the interesting ceremony
The General was escorted into the room by Col {
Bullitt Of New Orleans, and Mr.. A. Knox Of Missis
mppi and supported by Coils. Croghau and Craig and
Capt. Gsrnett. all In uniform The General va,
dressed In undress uniform, and looked remarkably
well He was received by Mr.. Charles IIarrod 10 whom
the Secretary Of War had committed the delivery of
the medals, and who was supported by Col Hodge, of
the Bulletin, Col Lumsden, OF the Pieayune and H.
B. Censs EGG. The ladies then entered the room, aud
formed In long circle around the General and the
Committee making an immense bouquet Of glittering
beauty and brAisncy. MIR. Harrod then advanced,
anu uehVeIeo IoboWlDR ADDRESS TO the General
Mr.. HARRoD's ADDRESS
GENERAL TArLoR-You are already aware, sir, that
am the bearer Of gold medal, voted to you BY Con-
gIess to commemorate your brilliant nts at
Monterey. 1t was handed to me in Washing by
the President OF the United States through the Hon
Secretary OF War, with request that would place 1t
in your hands, and now have the honor of doing so.
together with the official documents accompanying it,
handed me at the same time. Permit me, General on
This occasion to express my qualification at being the
bearer Of this medal and having the opportunity to
present II to you in the presence Of such numerous
and brilliant assembly Of your fine country women
md NJ the came time to pay my respects to YOU whom
the nation thus honors for bravery and skill In con-
ductng her armies. This General, Is q tribute from
our country, In which whole people from Maine
to Oregon will cordially unite, As proper, though
feeble expression Of the nations gratitude to one Of
it's brsvest sons, and most faithful patriots.
The General seemed to be much affected By Mr.
Herrods remarks and by the nature Of the ceremony
His reply was follows =
GENERAL TAYIoR's REILLY.
accept, sir, from your hands with emotions Of
gratitude which oan never adequately express, this
h'eh testimonial Of my country appreciation. These
repeated evids ncse OF the kind favor with which my
oountrymen have been pleased TO look upon my hun.
be sss vses In Mexico have already placed me under
obligations to them whoa feed that services that