The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-01-16
Correspondence of the Galaxy.
New ORLEANS, DEC. Is, 1s4e.
JUsTUs COBB, Sec,
Middlebury, January 10, 1919.

NEW OhLEANS, DEC. 10, Ao4cs
Dear Barrett Your paper, containing de-
tailed account Of the results of the election reach
ed me in due season. 1t gave me no little graf
ifcation, to find that Vermont-and particularly
Addison County-had done so much for Taylor,
in spite of all the efforts of our "Barnburning,"
sFree Soir friends of Middlebury.-Iou know
how much stress was laid upon the reported con-
versation Of Gen. Taylor with the Mississippi
Committee, and you have seen my statements on
that subject fully confirmed by the explicit and
unequivocal declarations of the General himself.
Equally false is the statement that has been 60
ing the rounds of the papers, as to his remarks
respecting the course Of the North upon Slavery
that "the South should draw the sword and
throw away the scabbard," &c. can assure. you
the North has nothing to fear from his action on
the Slavery extension question.
Gen. TAYLOR spent a week in our city, a short
time since I wish the Farmers Of Vermont
could have seen the Old Hero,n all his simplicity,
while here-Soon after his arrival the booming
cannon from Lafayette Square and The Place
DArmes announced his presence in the city.
DESTROYS of taking the honest old man by the
hand, repaired to the St. Charles Hotel where
he was stopping On the register found this in
scription, in his own plain hand writing-Z Tdy-
Tor, y. S. A., Baton ROuge.-By post in the ro-
tunda, Lar n carpet bag, a cloak, and an old
umbrella-together with Jar ofBmteT-all the
baggage of the President elect of the United
States. The Jar of Butter was sent by Mrs Tay-
lor to friend in the City-and brought by the
General to deliver. 1 speak of this to show the
simplicity and unostentation of the man.
Gen. Taylor associated freely ,unreservedy..with
the large number that crowded to see him, and
was ready to take all by the hand Wherever he
went, he was certain 10 have crowd in his wake
so strongly has he impressed himself npon the
hearts of all here.
The second night after his arrival, a grand
serenade was given him at the Hotel at mid
night. There were fully three thousand persons
present on the occasion. The musicians-seven.
ty in number-occupied the vast porch of the St
Charles surrounded by crowds of people bear
ing torches, illuminated banners, dc. Gen. Tay.
| lor came out and mingled with the crowd, and nc
one-so much does he avoid all display-woud
have distinguished him, on account of any differ
ence in position or honors, from any one else OF
the vast throng around him. l stood near him
and was much interested i'll watching the move
ments of his countenancc, as it changed from the
hearty laugh-at a remark or joke of some one OF
the bystanders, or at the numerous songs sung by
! the Fillmore Club-to the serious and almost
fearful expression, as the music varied to some
solemn dirge while they recounted the scenes Of
the battle field, sung Of the love and confidence
of the people in their chosen leader and President
| One song in particular, seemed to impress him
deeply. The sentiment was,-though have moi
the words,-"Hc is our chosen man TO bring back
the good old times of Washington" AS soon as
the music ceased, he retreated into the Hotel fol-
| lowed by such deafening cheers as would awake
old Rip Van Wrinkle himself, before he had hall
| finished his nap.
1--WE omit the account of Gen. Taylors visit to
the public schools of the city, furnished by our
correspondent, as report of these matters has
already been extensively published-)
Much speculation exists as to who will consti-
tute his cabinet. He keeps his own counsel, and
doubt if any here know much moro about it
than you in Vermont.
The Generals family will not accompany him
to Washington, the first season. His youngest
daughter has recently married Col. Bliss, and
will it is understood, preside at the White House.
The weather here is oppressive, and no: for
the season. While you are listening suppose,
to the winters blast we painting for breath
of fresh air, and, with open doors and windows,
cooling off on ice water. This weatheris uncom-
mon here st this season, and very conducive TO
disease. Our city has been much excited from
the appearance OF the Cholera, which is carrying
off considerable numbers.
am yours truly, c. c. L.