Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

cepion which has been extended this well as on
many other occasions, which have had the pleasure OF
enjoying the hospitality Of my felowczcns OF Louisiana
These demonstrations satisfy that it is calunny to call
republics ungraefu Every where have the soldiers OF the
republic received the need of popular applause and enjoyed
the kndcs Of their fellow citizens but in State have they
been handsomely treated than in State Of Lou
sana to which my observation has been confined since my
from the war; having been Of the Sate except
flying visit my plantation in Mississippi The people
of this State will compare with any in the world in patriotism
and public spirit Their conduct in the late Mexican war; in
rushing to the aid Of the little army which had the honor to
command the Rio Grande, brings to mind the patriot
ism Of fathers, when, after the battle Of Lexington they
rushed TO their counys standard from the plough the work
shop, the DESK and the pulpit all eager 10 share in the
glory and peril Of defending the nations honor Such the
conduct Of the large and gallant force Of volunteers who rush.
ed to our rescue the Rio Grande.
AndI You that it the painful
of the that compelled to part with that gu
an body of volunteers, but il inevitable the enemy
lad retired beyond reach into the interior of Mexico, and
we had not sufficient of transportation to follow them
Not desiring keep them ngoous inactivity, subectt the
diseass of camp Duty preferred that they should oin the
families and homes from which they had torn themselves
der the influence Of high and patriotic motives That
ways been manifes my mind that nation Of SOL
de possessing than any other people in the world the
virtues ard Of great military nation. And indeed
there has been fear that military spirit
would carry far and mpel to the invasion Of
neighbours territory, than that would fall short of the defence
our territory and hO,w
have cherished the sentiment of the Father of his
Country who cautioned against leaving soil and
xhoi
principle of republican institutions thatwe should eschew
all foreign alliances and connexions and confne ourselves to
the improvement of proper soil and The advancement
Of peace and happiness within proper boundaries
But, shouL upon u.s. have enough Of
the zeal and eageess Of the youth Of country believe
in their ability and aIdor any dangers and sacri
fees defend the honor and ayenge the wrongs Of the nation
This has served TO manifest the existence Of deep
conque'abie heron in all classes of people, II has not
been by any confined the sernr sex for nowhere
mas shone brighter than in the conduct and sentiments OF
the softer Of country many OF whom have honored
with their presence this occasion During my public
service have become familiar with deeds which place the
Of county level with their Spartan aud Roman
mothers Of whose herosm history records many interesting
examples. have known mothers send their only
the war, telling them to return with honor all
have known sisters to part with only brothers, with words full
Of pride and hope of their return with bright aureIs have
known wives TO themselves from the Of devoted hus-
bnds and TO forget all their and affections
general and patriotic pnde and devotion their counts
their husbands honor Where such feelings prevail among
those who TO be the mothers Of the republic from whom
the ideas and virtues upon which the future veal Of
try will depend 10 ow there be fear
our people will ever be slow weak in maintaining The right:
81 the republic aud sustaining the national honor.
With hsss dsaultory rAa beg, ladies' and gentlemen,
offer you my wame thanks for this splendid and gaify
ng reception, extended by the patriotic citizens Of Ea
and West Fecans, Of East snd West Baton Rouge, and
other Paitf Of this beautiful ard interesting country
The General then introduced the ladies individual
y, froa al II whom he received aora tribute. The
ladies' hsn adjourned the arbo laid of for the aace The
music struck up, TIE colons formed, ard he dance
commenced with great lseness At three clock dinner
ready and Immediately dancing and evey iiug else
suspended The dinner passed of aniy and f justice
seemrd have been done the abundant supply of vand
by the three thousand shrpned appees which
employed the occasion After dinner the dancing
sued and kept up till sunset when the company broke up
every pleased with the Of the day. and
than tho old General who seemed be the chef ohec,
popular admiration and attention.
The General with large company, returned board The
Luna Bayou Sara where large number Of sdes and
emen landed and thence she proceeded Baton Rouge
where Gen. Taylor got off