The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-13

GEN. GAINES IN NEW ORLEANs.-Among the
guests at the celebration Of the 22d ult, New Or
leans, was Maj Gen. Games. VINO gave the follow
ing address and sentiment, IN reply to sentiment
complimentary Of HIMSELF
Mr. President and gentlemen I'm rendering to you
my grateful wedgments for this token Of your
regard must take occasion, though not orator, to
say few words Of myself. A man who has arrived
ct the ago of three and ten and whose commits
in the service of his country Is now half century
old, may be excused in talking little about himself.
VIXEN entered the service Of my country, more than
on my mind was that which parental affection had in
culcsted,-tbat If ever | aspired to command, must
first learn to obey This ntinsnt was first impaired
by my mother, who Was . friend Of Washington, and
had imbibed 1t from him made pledge never =
forget this sentiment entered the army. took
the oath required by law Of allegiance and fde
lily to to the United States, not allegiance to any
party clique but to the whole United States and
nothing but the United States This oath, taken BY
letter and spirit Obedience has always egarded
by ne the cardinal virtue Of true soldier II
my duty did not require me to commit crime have
hesitated in its performance In my course ct
the commencement Of the Mexican war, for which
have been censured by some, acted under this sense
Of duty will not oGil your attention to the circun.
der, Governor Marcy, called me from my com-
mand Of this division My conduct then, ! am
Governor and of the gallant volunteers of this State
Subsequent events proved its wisdom and policy.
rejoice to receive the appreciation, cordial and
sincere Of the citizen soldiery Of my country value
their good opinion have tried them many occa-
sions and never found them wanting In thirty two
battles ekirmishes, and seges have been associated
with volunteers and have found them gallant and
excellent soldiers the bert soldiers country
afford. have had especisl occasion to try and know
the worth and vsor. especially Of the volunteers Of
Lousians 1t gives me much pleasure and pride to be
restored 10 my old command Of this division. ] An
the fret officer Of the United States army who
relieved President elect, and trust may not be
unworthy successor Of so good man and brave SOL
der (Hurrs for old Zsck D would desire NO more
glorious exit from lfno higher honor than to fall In
battle by the eide Of such tho volunteers Of
Louisiana Butmy remarks grow tedious, especially
- We have 80 many more subjects before
to the object Of this days celebration, to wit The
memory Of the sage and soldier George Washington,
promote the honor and establish the liberties Of bis
country Wash ,ngton. too, conHded In the volun-
teers He was himself the first of volunteers. beg,
George washinston and the volunteers Of our coun-
try; in glory they are ineeparsble.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FRENCH REvoLUrIoN.-M.
Poussln, the popular Minister from the French
republic 10 the United States, entertained, at his
residence, on Saturday evening, very large con-
course oil gentlemen, from both public and private
life The object OF the eDtertal nment was to con-
memorials the anniversary of the revolution In
France, In Feblu ary last, on the same day ct the
year. A brief address was delivered by the Minis
ter on the occasion, OF which friend has furnish
ed us the following report:-
Gentlemen-! am mort happy st receiving you IN
my house this day to commemorate our glorious revo
lutop-an event which, although of recent date hiss
slready scquired much importance, since 1t will mark
the end OF old and the beginning Of . new one.
Permit me, then gentlemen on this solemn occasion,
TO return you my warmest thsnks for your full and
highly hatt.rng attic ndauce and to offer you toast
which VIII EN- body all my feelings towards yeu. pro-
pose 70 you. geptem . name, in which the whole
world IL tcustomsd to read the pact present and the
future OF Jour hsppy country" To the Memory Of
Washing ton.n
To this address the Hon George M. d alas re-
sIoLded very happily, by proposlpg,-
The eLch Iricoior Emblem alto Of the triple
triumph achieved by the French repuolic CT Liberty,
EQUALITY. and Fraternity" -
Among The gentlemen present on he occasion
w,i.- The Wee President Of the United states
the Speaker OF the House OF Representative. the
Ilehos ~ Departments, aud many Senators and
Representatives IN Congess.- National iatein-
g,,rn, F,b. 70
wntan sims Ia en- t,isi 81 Syracuse for the murder
OF Phn'p Id.msn.