The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-15
From the New orlean. Bee, Dec. 4.
An lnteresting Affair.


One OF the interesting and pleasing affairs con-
neced with the late VISIT OF the President eie city
came on on Saturday last at the Girls High School Of
the second municipality In accordance with an invita-
ton from the directors of public schools Gen TAYLOR
accompanied by his honor Recorder Baldwin visited his
most admirably conducted establishment where he was
received by the scholars, and large number of ladies
and gentlemen who had been invited To- witness the re-
ception-the scholars all rising on his entrance and
Joined in singing song of welcome; The gallant old
hero presented to the assembage by Recorder Bald
win, who made few brief but exceedingly happy re-
marks. Miss Perry, a very charming young girl, the
daughter of Mr.: +. Wood Perry, then came forward
and IN behalf of her fellow pupils, the young ladies Of
the High School, addressed the General as follows;
have been depnted by my classmates dear General IL
ex press to you the pleasure we experience from sense
the high honor conferred upon the school, by visit fon
the distinguished chefian who has been elevated by the
votes OF lreemen 10 preside the desnie OF
1t is, indeed, of qualification when one Of our
own czen' visits the school but how much is that graft
hcaton augmented, when receive who
has rendered both himself and his country usrous by his
enwine the graceful olive with the aures that already
circle his brow We trust moreover, that you feel and
Campan, when asked by Napoleon how he could best
serve the interests of France; By the education OF her
daughters" Pardon ms, sir Tor hoping that, under your
auspices al least bureau may be established at the
OF government for the of education upon which
have been taught the perpetui OF our institutions depends;
SO that new cpe Hover may be wrought into the chapet
which You have earned npon The field Of battle.
And when in after years, We see name associated
with of the most glorious deeds which have ever
adorned the pages OF onr countrys history, what delight
VIII thtnl hearts as memory brings
back among her choicest "reminiscences the hour you
spent at the Girls High School of the second municipality
OF New Orleans
This very neat and pretty address was delivered with
much beauty and good TASTE and responded by the
General with great feeling and earnesness lie said that
he elt much embarrassment in attempting TO find words
by which he could express his acknowledgements of the
kind opinions and feelings which had been expressed for
him That he feared he had been complimened far too
highly in referring TO the services which he may have
rendered the country That he could not but feel pleased
with the address, aud that he felt ordinary qualification
in seeing the advancement OF educaon for with it the
principles OF religion and morality must always go hand
in hand By this advancement, the land which gave us
birth must be made great country and people be
rendered conented and happy. In the numerous bright
faces around he saw an earnest that those who about
to follow in path would be well fitted for their duties
Among them he the future mothers OF the future
sages in the councils OF the nation and future heroes
maintaining her rights and honor in the field "You WILL
continued General Taylor, "ransmit those principles of
independence, which the great bulwark of the
ton, pure and unadulteraed TO your chdrens children
you received them from those who have gone before
u.s. so that to the end OF time the councils of the wise
may guide and govern as the arm OF the brave may de-
fend and protect the land that gave birth Ladies',
permit me to conclude by expressing heartfelt wish,
that every happiness and blessing which the human fam
lly Is capable OF enjoying, may be your portion in this
life and that still brighter enjoyment may be your re-
ward hereafter"
short examination of the scholars then took place
in which the young ladies showed their intimate acqain
ance with geology, mental philosophy, evidences of
Christianity, &c, and then special introduction
gwen.
The whole appearance of the school, as we'll as the
proficiency of the students, and their admirable conduct
ELECTED many warm and t1aeTng compliments to the
system pursued by Mrs A. L. Pargeaud and her assistant
Miss Hillman The General appeared highly delighted
with his receptions and, we quite sure, experienced
scholars, who will long remember the visit with which
they honored from the "hero of Buena Vista"