The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-12
Moveme nts OF General Taylor = Shower Of
Kisses, Sc, &c., sc.

Movements OF General Taylor Shower Of
Kisses, &C., &c., Sc.
From the New Orleans Delta, Dec 5
The High School for girls, Clio street. presented
Q mott cheering and pleasing scene yesterday. IL be-
ing the day hxed upon for their examination General
Taylor had been invited to attend, and accepted the
invitation. There quite large number Of ladies
and gentlemen present. all Of whom seemed much de-
lighted with the neatness of the school room, the
and the happy. healthy and pretty faces of the
future mothers Of the republic. Among other ints-
resting objects, were much struck With miniature
philosophical and chemical apparatus which Is aimi
raby adapted to illustrate those great which
mans puny strength is enabled to overcome gigantic
obstacles Of nature The whole appearances OF the
school we'll the readiness and ncy OF the
scholars ELECTED from the company present the high
est compliments to the intelligence, industry, aud
judgment Of Mrs. A. l.. Pargeaud and her assistant
Miss Hillman.
After minutes to eleven, General Taylor arrived
He received at the porco of the bulldog and IN
troduced to the assembly by Recorder Baldwin, who,
with Colonel Hodge stood beside him the platform
The Introduction was short, but ptby and quite APP
propriate The Recorder addressing the pupils more
particularly, said =" Ladies, your kno"edge oil the
history of your country must have made You familiar
not only with the but with the deeds OF General
Taylor that iustrious hero have now the honor Of
uciuy to youn The General DO we'd and smiled
very In the bright faces before him very
yennq lady daughter of one of our fellow.
citizens then forward aud, on behalf Of her fell
low. pupils, delivered the following address -
AN ADDRESS TO GENERAL TAYLOR ON BEHALF OF THE
YOU'VE LADIES OF THE HIGH School.
90" have been depated by my class mates, dear sne
TO express to the pleasure from
of the high honor conferred upon the school, by
visit from the distinguished chefain who has been
elected by the votes of feemen to preside the
destinies Of our great republic.
- 1t ia indeed source Of qualification, when one of
citizens visits the school, but how much is
that qualification augmented when receive our
guet who has rendered both himself and his
try iustrious by his brilliant military achieve nts
and who Is now about to entwine tho graceful olive
with the laurels which already encircle his brow. We
tru.t moreover, that you feel and acknowledge the
truth of the cee braed reply Of Madame Genli, when
rests Of France By the education of her dsush-
ters Pardon US, SIR for hoping that, under your
pces ut least one bureau may be established at the
seat of government for the of education, upon
which have been taught the eIpetsity of in-
stitutions depends; that new civic flower may be
wrought into the chapet which you have earned upon
the field OF battle.
And when in after years, your name asso.
eated with of the most glorious deeds which have
delight and eradication will thrill hearts as
memory brings back, among her choicest reminis.
the hour spent at the Girls High School of
the Second Municipality OF New Orleans 80
This neat little address was deivere with great
judgment. and with hrmness which showed how well
Miss Perry, the young creature, understood the I'm
portance of the tack imposed on her
The General who, by the by, never looked better in
our eyes, replied in the following words -
shy dear young lsdes, feel sonswhs embarrassed
to find words to express my acknowedg to you,
for your kind opinions aud feelings towards me-
fear you have complimented far too high, in refe.
renee to what services may have rendered my
try cannot but feel pleased with your address, and
ing the Advancement of education for, with it, the
pr ncipes Of religion and morality must go haujn-
made q great country, and our people be rendered
happy and contented. In the numerous bright faces
around me- see earnest that those who to fol-
low in path, will be well fitted fcr their duties
Among them the future mothers Of future heroes
in the field and sages in the council You will transmit
thoee principles of indie pc which tn. great
bulwark Of the patton, pure and unadulterated, to
your childrens children, you received them from
those who have gone before that to the end OF
in1A fha Of he xria tAn
as the arm OF the brave may defend and protect The
land that gave us birth. Ladies' permit to con-
clude by expressing heartfelt wsh that every sppi
and blessing which tue human family is capable
Of enjoying may be your portion in this life, q nd
that still brighter enjoyment may be your ward
The reply delivered with much fervor Of feeling
and earn stness of manner
Several Of the young ladies read compositions
tonal SUBJECTS both in prose and verse and passed
excellent examinations in Natural Philosophy, Geo.
logy, the Hely Scriptures, SO.
During the examination of the classes, a very in
terestng and intelligent little child about five years
Second Municipality handed the General a b,uquet.
The General took it. and kissed the little creature
who was highly delighted: After the examination had
concluded, all the young ladies introduced to the
General One in particular Miss Cream after the in.
PRODUCTION, sieized hold Of the Generals hand, aud
his hand round her waist, and drawing her to him,
kissed her lips saying, "Oh then, let 1t be kris in
sasns.t the young isdy;xho wis taken AIKEN BY storm
address, The General, in turn, was taken by
storm, as a complete volley Of kisses sauted him
all sides-the young lsdies being determined to
pay him in his own cold. We offered to act
his deputy but neither the General the young
ladies seemed disposed to acquiesce in proposal
and so, we suppose, I've must wait until Pre-
sident, (Which is long way off or hero of Buena
Vista, which is doubt, still more remote before
enjoy this attribute Of greatness. Now If it had
been Colonel Hodge or even Recorder Baldwin.
think it probable that offer would not have been
regarded presumptuous by the young ladies at least
After these ceremonies the General shook hands and
conversed with the teachers and ladies present and
the left apparently much pleased with his reception
and the spectacle he had witnessed.
An honest looking mechanic went up to Gen. Taylor
yesterday, and abruptly touching his beaver asked
General ha,n't you got nothn to do for me ?n The
general bandly told him he did not know, and at the
ssme time inquired what might his peculiar Business
be. I'm q cabinet maker" the reply and
they tell you has got lot o. work Of that kind on
hs just now' Yes" replied the general. but n
have not commenced yst besides, see BY the neqr
papers that am likely to have more gratuitous
than shall netd.n
The California Gold Region.
(Frons the Boston Courier Dec. IL. "a
A merchant Of this city, engaged in the Cali
frad hasy 4 follo mo- Lett from IN