The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-20
GEN. TAYLOR AT LOUIsyILLE, Sc.

10 pay their respects at tho Cali House The " Cou-
rier remaIks;-.He went through the fatigning Ger.
emones With the ease and dignity Of wel-bred
gentleman, and betrayed facility Of conversational
power for which We were not prepared. He seemed
TO seize the heart Of the crowd BY his unaffected sim
piciiy OF manners, and his face beams with beneyo
ence. We were much pleased TO see men OF all
parties pressing forward to render their tribute Of
admiration 10 the man who has but one feeling and
that is for the good Of his country The children
seemed 10 have as much enthusiasm us aAy other
class, and delighted the old man exceedingly. As
they pressed upon him he would exciaiin, let them
come they are the wealth Of the country When
one OF the youngsters was introduced 10 him as one
who wished TO prepare himself for the army the old
/ General told him when he undertook that he must
do his whole duty. ~,
There seemed 10 be no end 10 the crowd, and Gen.
| Taylor was compelled 10 retire from the pressure,
| which he did in very handsome set OF remarks.
AT half past IL, General Taylor received the calls
of the ladies, and seemed hlgioy delighted with the
tributes Of The fair sex A great crowd OF females
pressed 10 see him. 10 render honor 10 his insslima
| BILE worth es
In the evening Gen. Taylor and suite, citizens
and strangers, numbering over two hundred persons
dined al the Louisville Hotel. The suite comprises
Major Garne.t, U. s. A., Col. Bale peyton, Of
New York, Hon J. P. Benjamin, of Louisiana,
Judge Winchester, La, Col. W. L. Hodge, La, A.
C. Built, Esq, La. s
The Reception Ball was most delightful and
1 Gen. Taylor honored the Ball with his presence.
and was greeted on his entrance with enthusiasm
| To-day "wednesday al 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the Gen
eral leaves Louisville, with the committees, citizens,
&c. on the steamer Sea- Gull, accompanied by the
Blue Wing, for Frankfort -sioppng nj Jefersonylle
aud Madison On the arrival Of the President elect
at the Capital Of Kentucky, the fact will be an
nounced BY tho firing Of cannon and he will be re-
ceved ut the wharf by The joint committee Of recep-
ZION and conducted, together with Gen. Bn;ler, 10
The colorado Of The CAPITOL where he will be met by
the Governor and introduced to the officers al Cav
| l7.tst
he viii be conducted 10 the Senate chamber and In
Produced by the committee to the President of that
body, who win introduce him to tho Senators lndi
vidually. After which Gen. Taylor will be condnct
cd 10 The hall Of the House Of Representatives, nc
conpanied by the Senate, and Introduced To the
| Speaker and members rid then, accompanied by
the members Of the Legislature he will be conducted
10 the rooms prepared for him at the Mansion House
where, after q convenient respite he viii receive
those who wish 10 be introduced to him.
/ Gen Taylor and suite, and the Legislative com
mitees, and several other gentlemen, says the conr-
Ter OF Tuesday, had a social morning meeting yes.
terday, at the residence Of Col VIM. Preston. The
Colonel entertained his friends Ia his wonted grace
fui and hospltable manner, and the meeting was
ofpleaslng Interest and enjoyment before adjourn
nlent Mr.. Wilson Boyd, chairman Of The Senate
committee made very handsome address 10 the
General ION behalf Of the TWO committees who re-
sponded In his usual bref, appropriate and sensible
style. We append copy Of the addresses.
! ADDRESS OF MR.. BoyD.
General lin pursuance oil q resolution oil the
General Assembly and In the name Of that body, /
have the honor with the committee Of Senators and
Representatives here 10 invite you to visit The cap
iiaf aud receive the hospitality of the Commonwealth
Of Kentucky. y, g y
In rendering this mark OF her respect Kentucky
recognises and feels honored that in her own dstin
gtshed and iustrions son. the nation can behold a
bright illustration ofthe character Of her people.
You have been rearoi in her bosom; your char
acter, with all Its high and holy purposes for the
good of your country has been moulded and formed
BY her. You have well sustained her fair fame for
patriotism and chivalry, by your gallantry and good
conduct In long and nrduous public service. While
In private life, you have been adorned BY those emil
nent virtues which have ever been characteristic Of
the wise and good. She il proud thus 10 welcome
and receive you. The glory which surrounds your
name will embellsh and elevate her history
You have been called by The American people 10
the highest Office in this great Repnbllc-io watch
over, preserve and advance the happiness Of more
than twenty million Of freemen. In that high and
sacred trust, Kentucky will feel q deep interest In
your prosperity and fame. The constant and best
wishes Of her people will be for the success of your
administration--th the wisdom Of your councils
may promote the general welfare strengthen, con
Arm, and perpetuate the Union.
REPLY OF GENERAL TAYLOR.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen
IL 10 entirely out OF my power 10 express by words
Tint which feel The still greater honor which !
now receive, almost overwhelms me. You will
excuse this inability, when tell you thar forty years
Of my life have been passed in the busy and urduous
duties Of the camp where Il was not expected Of me
to address large and enlightened assemblies have
been taught 10 act, and not to speak. In abiding
the battles in which II has been my lot to be en-
gagged, the soldiers Of Kentucky have sustained me
nobly. They have maintained the honor Of her
name and the glory Of her flag In every battle from
her adoption State TO the present day.
In every action they have done their duty. This
will ascribe TO their education The matrons Of
Kentucky are Justly celebrated They have equalled
ii not excelled the women Of Sparta In their most
palmy days. they too have directed their sons to go
10 battle and TO return with honor, or not at all
whilst their hearts were breaking as they gave the
advice. What then could be expected of men who
are the offspring Of such women, nnd who are the
recipients OF such an cducaton7
You have spoken of the high Office to which
have been elected, the duties Of which will be
republic has been conferred upon me, and must
confess, Mr.. Chairman, am distrusiful rs to my
ability to discharge 1t to their complete satisfaction
u was given me by the people, not OF my request.
Nor for any pecuniary or personal considerations,
but with the earnest hope and wish that might I'D
minister the government as In the days Of the earlier
presidents. This shall endeavor 10 do But as
before stated, ] fear they expect loo much. That
may err and err greatly, freely confess But in so
doing, am confident those who know me will
ascribe II TO the head md not the henri.
Mr. Chnirmans feel deeply grateful 10 you for The
distinguished and ! fear undeseryed compliment
which You have just passed upon me. With pleas
me, which consider most distinguished mark of
affection and eseem coming, as Il does, from the
Legislative Assembly Of the State in which was
reared and educated.
PuEHT0 CAnELLo, January 25th.
Trade Is excessively dull but II Is hoped that there
may be YET this Spring partial restoration Of bus