Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-15

OF A MEDAL 70 Grs. TAYLOR
On the Sd instant the committee appointed by the Governor
Of LouIsiAsA 70 present to General TArLoR the gold medal
voted him by the Legislature Of that testimony Of ad
mauon and gratitude for his great the battle of
Busna via' attended IN the parlo Of the st. Chades,
New Orleans, to perform the pleasing duty assigned to them
The committee consisted Of Levi Pierce ESQ., Thomas r
Durant, U 3. District Attorney Col Preston w Farrar
Speaker ofthe House Of Representatives and M M Reynos
Sensor from New Orleans and aid to Gov Johnson ma
short time Gen TArLoa appeared n the paror accompanied
BY Gen. PArrERsos and sa and several distinguished off,
GERS and citizens. .
Mr. FIERCE holding the medal and the Governors letter
Of presentation in his hand advanced to the General and
made the following brief speech
GEsEnAL We were bonored by his excelency the Cover
Of this State with the agreeable commission Of procuring
suitable gold medal 70 be presented you conformity to
an act OF the Legislature memorial of the deep gratitude
and ferven admiration entertained BY the people Of this State
for your brilliant services in the bate OF Buena Vista We
have performed that part Of duty, and devoves
upon terminate commission by presenting the medal
TO you with an accompanying letter from his exceency Go
vernon Isaac Johnson In doing have you
that this but feeble and imperfect mode of conveying the
sense o. profound respect and deep heartfelt gratitude ia which
citizens of Louisiana 4e
Mr. PrEncE then presented the medal and the Governors
letter
Gen. TArIon replied short speech which is stated eo
have been delivered with much and facility Ii was as
follows
GENTLEMEN receive the beautiful gift of Louisiana.
which you offer me In her name with sentiments Of profound
gratitude and love- AN s4s ~ 89sss Asa lt
magn6cent sword. in manner most datteringt soldiers
feelings was, gentlemen, then oyerpaid by that me-
mortal Of her kindness. and felt how much owed TO my po
s,ton 10 the army for honos which Pehaps properly
IN IN thu osvutifIu ooIl.o 4fA
Bat rich gift like that not enough for Louisiana and
she comes again to shower honor upon honor already
thckiy poured undessving citizen And here the
victory by my brave soldiers at Buena Vista she gives
me this enduring memorial Of her affection and her kindness
Is true there were high and gallant deeds done the
heights OF buena VISTA and noble precious blood denc
ed the parched earth and stained for many long step its
craggy borders but gentlemen of the glory won there
have claimed more than soldiers share The honor
to lead IN the fight high one, and that aItered not in
TINS DUTY IN this watchu and responsible place. enough
10 satisfy my ambition Duty the Of my attraction
and TO 20 1t would bring all times all my strength pros
rae opposing BARRIERS In performing this duty small por,
lion Of glory has fallen the army under my command.
Ihen let 1t rest not Other men, with equal heart
and purpose, doubtless could have done well as My
comrades IN many battles since have testified this BY their
kl and courage and they like myself know full well how
much due to the suballern and The rank and file
Gentlemen feel some pleasure in knowing that compli-
mens like these paid the commanding ocei spirit
in terms always include his sodery and think err
not when vouch for their satisfaction for all pers when
their country votes them its public thanks N as ls
10 Louisiana, then return my grateful obligation,
and pray you, gen,lemen bear them her citizens,
feeble acknowledgement Of large debt this noble State
The Generals very neat speech received with the
spirited applause from the persons assembled After shaking
hands with the General and exchanging compliments the
mtee retired and the General left the with his friends
Altogether the ceremony highly impressive and pleas
ing one The speeches in admirable taste, and, what
getting to be the crownng merit of all speeches. of most
commendabe breviiy.
The following Is the correspondence between Governor
JOHNSON and General TArLoR -
ExEcuTIvE OrFIcE, New ORLrASs, a
JUxR 80, Is4S.F
GESrRL The State Of Louisiana has directed this medal
to he struck and presented you testimonial OF her ap-
probation Of your great services the evegIorous battle
| ield of Buena Vista
Departing you did from your peaceful home to meet the
hardhp of she watched your with the soctude
Of actionate mother When you supposed peril
from the beesgueng Iegpn OF the naughty enemy she
called not in upon her faithful your
support and now when victory after victory hss dispeed all
fears, gladdened every heart and your own
she advances proudly TO receive and welcome YOU
with this additional and enduring token Of her gratitude and
love- On side Of the medal emblem OF herself and
the other the and sketches Of those fields basey
fought and T. ats <,s.s.f tsas y. .l.0
II will be presented in the of the State of LOU
siana, by Levi Pierce, Thomas Duan Preston W. Far
rar, and Mortimer NJ Reynolds committee appointed for
that purpose. aep ln.ReG sa'eFsis I7s i saaAp
Sincerely wishing you many years Of health happiness
and usefulness, have the honor, General subscribe my
SELF with profound respect your very obedieHt servant
ISAAC JOHNSON.
To Major General z. TAYLOR, Baton Rouge La
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