The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-04-11
From the New Orleans Picayune March 81
Presentation o a sword 10 General xVorth

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the sword voted by the legislature of Louisiana to Gen
era Worth indicative of the of the people of tn
State OF his high at the siege of Monterey
was presented to that gallant ocer by Governor John
son, In the ladies' parlor of the ST. Charles Hotel Tn
ceremony was very Impressive one, and took place be
lore crowded assembage, consisting of the most emi
neht OF our lellow-citZens, civil and military now
New Orleans.
AT o'clock; P. m, the Governor and his staff Lieut.
Gov Landry; Brig Gen. Aagustin and staff, Col Farrar
number OF officers OF the militia full uniform thu
veterans OF lsi4l5 and body of our chief citizens
formed IN procession in front Of the State House, mar
shaled by the veteran Col w. H Palfrey Preceded BY
band OF music they marched to the ST. Charles Hotel
anu on their arrival ushered into the ladies' parlor
Here were assembled considerable number of officers
he onIied States army, surrounding the hero in whose
honor the forthcoming ceremony to take place
There were present Major General Gaines, commander
nchIef OF the western division, and staff Major Genera
worth and stall, Major General Brooke and staff Col
Duncan with other officers and visitors General Worth
took post between his two veteran companions in arms
Generals Games and Brooke The procession having
entered circle formed, and Governor Johnson step
ping forward pace, thus addressed the gallant Worth
congratulate myself General. that favored viii
the agreeable duty of delivering you sword mark
the admiration OF the legislature and people of Louisiana
by you in the operations of command the siege
Monterey. Untoward circumstances have DELAYED ill now
the performance this duty; but have no fears that thr
wedeserved tribute will that account prove the less
acceptable to the gallant officer and enlightened gentleman
MAN, trust exciting souvenir of interesting assoca
ton VIII not fatigue your patience surprise your
well-discplin military genius Monterey. They have
become the property OF the nations have challenged the
qualified applause of the American people But General
every battlefield in Mexico empire renown to
had closed Monterey that you acquired proud and
enduring titles to distinction on other battle fields glo
Legislature had prophet among members to fore
tell and unvei the hidden mysteries of the future.
They could not, therefore, anticipate and did not wait
for the happening of those extraordinary events which
were soon and in proiusion to deck your brow with
ready graced Hence this sword the token OF State.
gratitude. is only intended your achieve
and distinguished services the siege and capitua
ton of Monterey But the noble Deeds patriotic devotion
the peril and the sacrifice by which those fresh honors were
have assumed the dignity OF history and let me
you sir will long live the memory of the magnani-
constituency whose wishes this occasion it is my
province and my pleasure to represent And now, sir be-
ceremony Ladies have graced the occasion by their
tendance the Gaines and Brooke, who Ina We
done the State service, and have their honoa-
bic and rchymerted titles distinctions, hay lent
the light of their and also bright
galaxy of young officers bred arms manly aspiring and
brave spirits who have had honos sigh for more in
who shared with immortal jackson the stosms and tri
umphs of the of IA 10, here in sympathy many
meritorious militia officers Of the State, and intelligent
zsns in great numbers audience. Surely, then,
is tit place for this ceremony. In the nane there
OF the legislature and people of the State and
ence of those competent and Witnesses pray
YOU General, accept the sword cordial and feewill
offering to eminent military merit.
The glitterng weapon then handed to General
ORTIZ amid burst OF accamatons that shook the very
walls OF the spacious apartment When they had SUBJ
slded he, in clear voice and measured accents, thus
replied:
GOVERNOR: receive with respect and gratitude this
token OF The kind appreciation OF the State which you
preside as chief magistrate Under all circumstances the
most grateful Offering soldiers acceptance its value is
enhanced coming as it does from the verpaotic and
chvalrous State of louisiana State always foremost
among the hrst In the career of patriotism and sacrifices
for the general good of common country. Not soldier
who served IN the late war who did experience
gratefully acknowledge the prompt and seasonable support
IN circumstances OF diflculty, and
by Louisana-a State fortunate in position fortunate in
the and honorable impulses of her people, and
thrice fortunate in chief magistrate Of and
uncalculatng patriotism.
have additional qualification in receiving THU probes.
sona emblem your hands, and i'm the presence of so
many of the time -honored veterans of the war of 1912
whose have alike adorned the annals and usra
the virtues OF our country and also observe in this pres
many the representatives of the gallant band of
sanians associated with my command on the occasion
which this specially eiersa band which, extent Of
chlevement, and all that did honor country.
beg OF you, sir 10 accept my thanks for the kind
some suitable OCCASION to add to the obligation by making
my grateful thanks known to those you represent.
On concluding the gallant speaker enthusiastically
cheered by the whole assemblage, the band playing a
patriotic air. After the ceremony, many of citizens
presented to Gen Worth, who exhibited that cour-
tesy of and chivarc bearing which have ever
distinguished him throughout his long career in arms
The company then separated.
We.append description of the sword lust presented
to General Worth. 1t is magnicently ornamented
weapon:
The sword strictly classic design being the model
pter destroying the Ttans his eet-hung at them his
thundebots The scabbad is paneed and eng aved it'll
The insert Presnted by the State Of Louisiana
at the s Of Ths sn mosen ss Of s a
feet as study, and the chasing gives full expression the
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