The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-17

lhe pupuc curiosity requires iurther details Oh inc
progress Of the President slec than the teegaphc de-
spaiches have hitherto supplied. We lay before
readers. therefore, the following particulars
| TAYLOR FESTIVITIES AT VIcKsBuRG.--General Taylor
arrived at Vcksburg The si instant, and took up his
residence at the house OF DIR. NJ. Emanuel. The Wing
OF that city, OF the Sd. that at about IL o'clock the
President elect escorted through the streets
TO the Courthouse Square, by numerous and we'll
mounted committee OF citizens. Arrived al the square,
ilustrious guest mounted the stand amid great strain
ing OF eyes, and varous other manifestations OF intense
curiosity. He greeted with hearty cheers by large
assembage of gentlemen, and with the sweetest smiles OF
smaller but more interesting company OF ladies The
General was then welcomed to the Inequalities OF Vcks
burg 10 very eloquent and appropriate reception speech
by William A. Lake. esq. The orator alluded poinedy
to the brilliant deeds of the hero, during the Mexican
war; concluding very brilliant period with these
words
'Although proud obelisk or prouder pyramid may
arise perpeiuate the of achievements. be
assured, sir thai IN this great American heart there Is
the scuptos art aud more enduring than brass or marble
General Taylor in reply, spoke low, but enough was
caught OF ms language TO had that with characteristic
modesy he attributed most OF the glory acquired during
his campaigns to his gallant companions in arms The
wing says
''ne dwell with much earnesnes, upon the alusion, in
the reception speech the battle of Baena VISTA and bore
testimony to the galanty and heroisn which dsrn
guished the MtssissiPpans that trying occasion lie
said that when al most critical uncturs. some of his
despared of victory the M received
upon which the fate OF the aston seemed depend,
bis highest Expectations He stated distinctly however
that suffered single doubt Of
| favorable result to his mind"
After passing few hours at the Saloon where he
surrounded by large number of persons OF all par
lies and both eager pay their personal
specs TO the Hero, Others the President and Others
still, to the mamie permitted TO awhile from
the drulgery OF greatness promise OF being early al
| There was ball at the Prentiss House, which was
brilliant with beauty The fair daughters of Kinds,
Warren, and VIckshurg we are told were well repre-
sented and oaed through the mazes OF the dance with
matchcss grace, peculiar to southern ladies IN general
The distinguished guest remained until one o'clock in the
morning, when he left per Tennessee for Mem
pins. expressing qualification at the cordiaity of his
cepon and regret that bis stay limited by impera-
tive engasements.--New Orleans Times, Feb s.
GENERAL TAYLoR's RECEPTION MEMpHIs-The
Memphis (Tenn) Eagle, OF Monday, the 9Th instant,
gives the following account of the reception OF General
| Taylor at that place:
Yesterday we saw the President elect, Old Znch the
of Buena VISTA and Memphis paid him such honors
circumstances would admit OF.
On Saturday evening. having been apprized of the mp
proach OF the President elect the conee of and
several hundred citizens went on board the Convoy She
the back portion Of the boat very Interesting cluster
of Ewes daughters.
AS day dawned the Tennessee in ,gh-cheer up
the Convoy were manned with hundreds. The Convoy
Tennessee and Convoy all dashed together moved towards
Memphis. The sight must have been beautiful. and the
| inspiring and exciting Amid repeated cheers
and discharges Of cannon the three boats moved beau
fully together Invited by the chairman Of the committee
upon the Convoy Hundreds thonged around the plain old
shake hands and exchange word with him
He received all with great naturalness OF manner, and
spoke readily and quietly 10 all The sovereigns were de-
tesqus forms and quaint expressions all OF which Pres
dent elect bore and heard with great good humor
porae authorities Of Memphis and South Memphis, and
Of the members of the committee of reception In
the splendid out gotten by Mr.. CockIel, hand
carriage drawn by four beautiful most hastily
caparisoned he was taken 10 the Gayoso On his arrival
there, Col John Pope and spirited address, babe
him welcome TO Memphis.
| he n
turned theraom " direct the attention 10 those no less
character that have already nd
Gated predominaory disposition rely the peaceful
progression of intelligence, equity, and moderation. and
and prosperity He also referred the Generals avowed
attachments the Union, ae9nescepce in the vii OF the
measures for needed improvement, &c-thc holding to
which would render his elevation the presidency dis
ncive the welfare OF the country that of Washing
ton
General Taylor replied "That had he the eoquence OF
of the gifted orators Of Tennessee then he would
IA, lar short Of expressing, in deserving the grail
ton which had greeted him by the citizens OF Memphis.
That had he consulted his feelings and did the
prefer today being the house OF that God 10
kindness and Protec ion he much indebted through
all vicIsstudcs oil his He that, spondng
the complimentary illusions which the speaker had been
pleased to make to his military career be would remark
that he had looked upon national caam
y, and that he the public beneacior who
thai had always been bis aim Tha, in the number OF vic
tories that had successfully attended him when fronting The
enemy he claimed himself much honor the pub
lie had been pleased besow but that indebted to
the hearts and Of those who stood by TO
his commands from highest the humbesl in
rank and that ready do this than
Tennesseeans He had been called by his counrymen
thea'refrom long military life to civil position OF
the greatest public trust; and in entering upon the dis
charge of those high duties, he did greatly distressing
his abilities to discharge them in such manner as
their great responsibilities might demand but that be
should look for assistance and support not to this nor
to that but to the whole people, whom he indebted
That the Office not of his seeking had been
presidency Of The United States the people had mainly
looked forward good goUernnent AND just ddi"s'a