The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-23
Reception Of Gen. Taylor mt Pass Christian.

rom the New orleans Picayune. Sept. 13
We learn that the reception given to Gen. Taylor
brilliant in the extreme He arrived at the Pass
from Pascsgoula the splendid steamer Oregon,
Captain Hiern The boat was appropriately and
showily dressed for the occasion. At Mississippi and
other points the lake the passage Of the boat with
her distinguished passenger. greeted with dis
charges OF artillery, to which a gun on board the
Oregon responded As night fell, rockets were from
time to time thrown up from the boat to sgnaze her
approach. Everything which Capt Hern could do to
give effect to the fCte was performed. AS the boat
drew near the Pass artillery from three prominent
points Numbered forth their welcome. At given
signal illumination Of the shores Of the lake for five
continuous miles blazed forth. Huge bonires had
been prepared in advance and the residents either
side Of the Pass Rad We'd with each other in their
devices TO give brancy to the scene 1t is described
TO Us as beautiful and grand About O'Clock the boat
reached the wharf General Taylor was received by
committee and escorted TO the hotel By large
OF people the passengers Of the boat accompanying.
Thousands had gathered together to welcome him,
the whole country round about having poured
forth Its population and the cities Of Mobile and New
Orleans being Bumerously represented The hotel Il.
ref had been for days thronged with guests i'm
patie mt for no joyous and honorable merry making
The General was welcomed in an appropriate address
enthusiasm which prevailed on the occasion is repre-
scented to delightful. The ladies formed large
admiration of the gallanry Of the old soldier Another
mail will bring US, we hope aproper description OF the
ceremonies TO be followed in due course by an account
Of the dinner to hsvc been given yesterday aud Of the
ball which takes place night
FATAL AFFRAY AND SrICIDE.-We are informed
that an alteration took place on Wednesday night,
stnhTe-ue'brsce. between straDger, namcn Al
dr1dge, and lcitizen. named William Thomas, the
latter said TO be very respectfully connected Ii seems
that dispute arose at gaming table which resulted
in mutual challenge TO an Immediate. fght The
parties then went out and b shot Aldridge with
pistol, the ball entering his body just below his
heart the wound proving fatal Thomas then fed,
and arriving Mt Bel Air yesterday morning took
at Msgraws tavern, and retired to it, shortly after
wards the report of pistol heard and on going to
his apartment he found TO have shot himself the
ball from pistol bav taken effect just behind the
The persons Immediately about the house did not
l..s - a,.t.t al lie
Yelott Esq, being informed Of the report Of the
pistol, fastened TO the room, and found him dead.
Seldom has such gloom been cast over our village.
Conster nation Is visible on every face we meet Mr..
Thomas wac brother OF the late HermaDS. Thomas,
who sacrificed his life in impetuous charge on one
Of the strong holds OF the enemy at Monterey
William, after his brothers. death joined the Texan
Ransers and served in that gallant band with DIS
tipguished bravery, and was bonorably discharged
--Harfo'd, (Ms J Republican, Sept Il.