The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-09

GENERAL TAYLOR IN NEW ORLEANS
His Observation-Disclosures Advisers
MOvements-Opinions, &c.
ESPECIAL PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
| New ORLEANS, La, Nov. 80, 1s4s
/ The old man." who has been anxiously expecte
for several days, arrived yesterday, gladdening tn
hearts of his friends who thus without the expense
ajourney to Baton Rouge, are afforded the opportu
nifty of testifying, personally, their unbounded ADM
ration and regard. A distinguished leader Of tn
Taylor party most strangely, happened at the whar
the moment the General landed and escorted him {.
his lodgings. Report says this leader had taken u,
his quarters several hours previously on the levee
where 1t was supposed the old chief would land It
something to be seen arm in arm with q Presideu
elect Well, as he proceeded towards the St. Charles
his humber supporters swelled the crowd and fairl
made the earth quake with their voceratons of wei
come. After he had retired to his room, even few
minutes Of quiet were not allowed him, and he wa
drawn forth that he might be seen of men In wit
Messing the popular demonstrations that have every
where greeted General Taylor since he landed or
MS native SOIL one year ago no one doubt tn,
strong and enduring hold he has upon the heart
OF his countrymen. The writer witnessed his re-
ception here, the Sd of December last whe n
every man, woman, and child, in this great citv
not confined to the bed Of sickness, was abroad
to welcome him. Tears. on that daS-tears of ioy
tnat ne was again among them-of gratitude for
his great services to his country fell from eyes unused
to weep" As he passed through the crowded streets
acknowledging with evide Mt feeling the kind recep.
ton, that vast multitude joined in one univer.al I'D
bless him. And from that moment to the present
through an entire twelve month, the love devotion
OF the people have been deepening andwdenng for this
good and great man We scarcely point to An in.
stance in our history where the admiration excited
by ilustrous deeds has been so blended with
love and regard for the who achieved them Gen
Taylor, unlike many Of the renowned heroes whom a
vast majority of the people only read but seldom see
hGIr auAQ M ohsfr NTH H.
Themselves, interested in all that humanity
Not superior to the performance of the homely duties
demanded OF the good neighbor and the TAFT u friend
they view him as he would be viewedan honest citi.
ger having joint and equal interest with themselves
IN the glory and prosperity of the country And they
are right There is no fupctionary in the land. Of
Whatever rank civil or military who Is approach
able than Gen Taylor. civil request, If not wholly
IN its nature ever receives from him due
an army in the field, the humblest with or without
commission, was freely admitted, his request stten-
cants wishes made satisfactory by the courtesv With
which it was delivered The General is now President
elect OF this great republic. met him in the street
inns evening walking alonesrange to say-dressed in
the plain uniform of the Major General, apparently
unconscious that he was more important personag.
walking. ~
Among politicians there is not too much deleacv or
retng modesty and 1t is supposed that the General
VIII De piessed with abun advice gratis as to the
ony course in bis peculiar position he can safely pur
sue" 60 Cabinets will be prepared for him without
n. he
moya Of that. are already openly spoken Of and he
will he annoyed with petitions for spos long before
they come into his hands
How exceedingly uncomforfortable at times must be
the condition OF distinguished public man! Every
otion watchedevery word reported every step fol-
lowed-General Taylor henceforth to his diving dsv
must suffer these trials wherever he moves be mnst
be an object of great interest to the people he has
teryed 20 well and who have bestowed upon him their
It is 1t doubted that often in the next four vssr no.
would gladly lay down his honors for while, to be
happy in the obscurity Of his coachman or gardener
VINO call not the multitude MASTER
New ORLEANS, Nov. 80, 184S.
Gen Taylor President elect of this great republic ar
rived here Monday evening" and has his head quar-
ers at the St. Charles Hotel, where am now abiding;
that beginning Ct Els frolSss has ana
hat the greetings and salutatons which he now meets
With are any thing but satisfactory to him. He cannot
move butt what men and boys at his heels and al
though on visit to the city on private business ne
has not an opportunity of giving it the attention n
desires
learn he has, within q day or two purchased
mother large sugar estate He has sent on TO WASH
ington the resignation Of his military command
and has ordered, from our most fashionable tailor
vo sui,s of French black and will not after this
WRIT chow in his dress any Of the pomp and glory
which he has so well earned in Mexico The Gene
raj tries to be all things to al mem put tneI ni Is
self with the dignity and height OF fortune, that ne
has world at command, and that ne intends TO DO
ttv much as he id pleases and as he has now
no aids with or about him, he looks and acts as he
ipte nded do his business, independent OF the
many suggestions as to what ne snouiu 40 an9 Ger,
are degrading themselves in the estimation OF Pres
dent Tay or by commencing thus early in presenting
themselves for office and to judge from his remarks
10 day which were made at table, you need not anti
cipate such q Vurnipg out and putting In office as the
wings expect. TIE General is OF opinion that faith
and mr. NJ
portant requisites in men. and he thinks the ADM.
nsration OF this government should be so conducted
that political feeling should be laid aside and that
men Of worth can be found in both parties who will
unite with him in doing what is right aud proper
very much pleased to have his opinion OF Judge
Woodbury., the late Silas Wright and Judge wilkins
Sas Wright he entertsins high regard for, and
thinks his death has created a void wilkins and
woodbury. are men whose opinion he would much APP
pre cisie and the Judge Porter of this State
would no doubt, share largely In his confidence were
he alive.
eat his Christmas DIM at Baton Rouge in company
with Alderman Peters, Of this city, and Gov Jones' OF
Tennessee. The eloquent and learned southern ora.
tor the Hon s. Pre- uiss formerly Of Mississippi but
new this city, Is quite favoiite and were he TO
search the county, better Attorney General could
not be found, although q Mr. Benjamin here rays he
must have it, and probably he may have just claims to
the appointment from the fact that he is the great
man Of the Synagogue down South and was on the
State Electoral Ticket. You may be assured OF one
thirg-t that the Secretary Of War will from the
army and II "Oid Whit eheadn of Georgia, General
Twiggs LIQUID be requested TO then 90 not take
me for prophet The idea that Abbott Lawrence
will receive appointment is all Heather and pru
psna,n nor do believe a man north Of New Jersey
will be in the Cabinet. Gen Tayior's hobby will be t.
have COED Fiscal Agent, and hisk Mr.. '''s of your
city were he fa Their south would share largely in hi
considerations People and politicians may talk ant
say what they please, but any man who Is as closely
ideptfed with Southern interest as Old Jack Taylor
and who loves 1t well as he does, will no more ro
the South of her dues than he would cheat himself
do think our Northern friends are done for, and tina
Misrd Fillmore will be as little suited by the Presi
dent as w. c. Rives Of Virginia
Busness here is at stand-stil 20 far as groceries
dry goods, and hardware are concerned, and If tn
nry dealers 90 not soon present themselves ther
cannot be anything else than failures and protests.
The cotton factors here are the only happy men yo
see, and learn in better position than at an
former period The number Of what are called 10 TIL
country English gentlemen are very numerous herr
and TO Judge from what hear many Of them are lui'
familiar with the quarteroon bellies and their furnshe
spartmepts