The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-31

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two.vear ODDS, Mr.. Minor and Mr.. Elliott having |
maid forfeit. SO Langton & Co.'s own brother to |
Thornhill walked over. There was a very slim |
attendance at the Course, no doubt owing to the |
aspect of the clouds in the morning.
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Sword Presentation to Gen. Worth.
The ceremony of presenting the elegant sword
voted to Gen. Worth by the Legislature OF our
State, as testimonial of their appreciation OF his
brilliant services at the battle of Monterey, took
place yesterday, in the drawing-room of the ST.
Charles Hotel The General had arrived in the
city but few days before, to meet his family, and
was consequently totally unprepared for this event.
which must, notwithstanding, have been so graft
fving to his feelings as a soldier and a man.
AT | O'Clock Gov johnson and his brilliant staff
Major. Gen. Augustin, Gen. Tracy, Col. Palfrey,
and other oficers-all in full uniform, had assem-
bed at the State-house There were also present
number of members of the Legislature, Recorder
Baldwin, Professor Dimitry and other gentlemen OF
distinction At about half-past l, the whole as
semblage, comprising many citizens, and having
fine band of music in attendance, proceeded to
the St. Charles Hotel, where the ceremony was to
take place. Major Gen. Worth was already there,
and near him were the veterans of the war of 1872
Gems Gaines and Brooke, and two officers OF the
first distinction in the late war-Cols. Duncan and
Bragg-all of whom watched the scene with the
most intense interest. Several ladies also graced
the occasion with their presence, while the room
was completely crowded with spectators.
In preseeting the sword to Gen. Worth, Gov.
Johnson made use of the following extremely happy
remarks:
congratulate myself General that am favored with
the opportunity long desired, of dchargng in person.
the agreeable duty of delivering you sword mark of
the admiration of the Legislature and People OF Louisiana
for great military talent and resstess nepdy displayed by
you the operations of command at the siege OF Mon
tersy Untoward circumstances have delayed till now the
ormance of this duty but have no fears that the well
wJseved tribute WILL that account the less accept
ands the gallant officer and enlightened gentleman into
lose possession it must in moment pass. and remain
exciting souvenir of interesting associations will
fo fatigue patience surprise your rsnsibtes by
laysiewing the brilliant tfumphs of well disciplined
genius at Monterey They have become the property
the nation have challenged the consdeate attention of
achur Government and elected the unqualified applause OF
and American people. But, General battlefield in
.xico empire of renown to the stars and stripes
was after the last had closed on Monterey
you acquired proud and enduring titles to distinction on
er battle fields glorious American Unfortunately,
Vwever inc Legsiatuie h.a pfophe. AIMING M "eoei'
foree and unveil thelhidden mysteries of the future.
could not. therefore, anticipate and did not wait for
happening of those extraordinary events which were,
DON ana In prounon 70 osek your p'o" WIN
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intended commemorate your achievements and distin
gushsd services at the siege and captuation OF Monterey
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Draw you General accept the sword as cordial and free
will offering to eminent military merit.
During the delivery of these remarks the Gen.
eral seemed much affected, SO much so that his
first words in reply were scarcely audible His re-
Spouse was as follows:
orerno-I receive with respect and gratitude this token
Of the kind Of the State over which you preside
as oelei asne. nuel al olouna an INC mus
banced coming q. il does from the ever and cbva
rous State of louisiana State always foremost among
the first in the career of patriotism and sacrifices TOR the gen.
IN ths Iss war who aid not sxnerencs and eratanv ac
knowledge the prompt and seasonable support in crcum
stances of difficulty in and means. furnished by Lous
anna state fortunate IN poson fortunate IN .ne Generous
C.;ss NJ, Of comnrshsnsivs and unc.lonl,,ns
patriotism.
Ihave additional qualification in receiving this professional
rom your nanus anu .e s,e t 70
have Alike adorned the annals and illustrated the virtues
our country and also observe in this presence many thu
representatives of the gallant band of Louanians asso
specially reea band which to the extent of its numbers
participated largely in all OF eHertion ell OF achievement
ana al una. a,a 10 o ou, ,ant for the kind
in which Won have bestowed this Compliment and ON som
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