The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-04-04


worthy of our great city and her distinguished guest
The dinner spread in the beautiful dining hall OF the
81 LOUIS Hotel The style IN which II was got up did
credit to the enterprisng and udcous proprietor of this
we'll conducted establishment The bill Of fare presented
variety and sumptuousness OF viands which might
tempt anchorie TO gastronomic indulgence and would
satisfy the most asdious taste of the voaries OF Ep-
Gurus
About two hundred of most intelligent and promi-
nent citizens sat down to the table. His honor Mayor
Crossman, acted president with recorders Bald win
and Genois vice presidents On the right of the
president sat the honorable guest and his left his
celency, Isaac johnson, governor OF louisiana Near
the head of the table were the veteran Gen Gaines, Col
P w Farrar, speaker of The House of Representatives
Gen. Walker, State treasurer Hon Charles Gayarre,
secretary of State; Hon. Acee LaBranch Major General
Lewis and staff in undress, General Augusn and other
distinguished civil, military, and municipal characters
The regular army was ably represented, in addition 10
General Gaines by Colonel Duncan, inspector general of
the army, Major Eaton Captain Rams OF the artillery
and others.
The company sat down at p M, and after partaking
OF sumptuous repast the President called order and
commenced reading the following regular toasts a copy
of which, printed on beautifully ornamental and EN-
bossed paper, was placed at each plate:
l. The President of the United States.
z The Army and Navy of the United States.
3 Our Guest-Having filed the highest Office in the gift
of eemen, he carries his retirement united and cor
dial good wishes of his countrymen for his health and
happiness
The latter toast was received with three rounds of
most rapurous applause. MIR. Polk to reply His
manner quiet energetic, and mpressive-his voice
said
Mr.. Mayor and Gentlemen cannot adequately ex.
press my grateful emotions for the generous reception
extended to me by this hosptabe and noble city. Now
that am no longer united with the seals of office, and
have no longer any patronage to bestow to be received
with much distinction by my fellow citizens, without
regard TO party, is truly the highest reward to which
public officer may aspire These demonstrations show
that my countrymen appreciate the severe responsible
lies which have fallen on Inc in the high trust that
have lately vacated.
will not on this OCCASION allude to the grea, events
which have characterized my administration OF the execu
tive Othce-events which have deeply affected the policy
and exered great influence upon the present condition
and future prospects OF our country They belong to
history and freely refer them to the honest judgment of
my countrymen, who will determine how | have met
their expectations in the discharge Of the onerous duties
to which was so Unexpectedly called.
But to you, Mi. Mayor and citizens OF New Orleans,
who have greeted with much cordially an humble
citizen seeking the peaceful retirement of private life,
may again express my deep and heartfelt thanks for your
Kindness and hospitality beg to give this sentiment:
the continent more distinguished for her great com
merce than for the courtesy and hospitality OF her citizens.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Folks speech, which was
received with much applause Col Farrar rose, and with
Polk.
Gen. Gaines returned thanks for the army, in short
and pithy speech.
T. The accomp shed lady of our respected guest
s. The governor of the State OF Louisiana
Gov Johnson rose and returned thanks in brief al
fusion to the of office, expressing the hope that his
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sldered by his fellow citizens He gave toast:
Mrs P1k May ths evening of her ,ys as serene as
the morning and mlsridan were bright and happy
g. Public Education The only solid foundation of the
Prosperity OF the Commonwealth
T. The Unions One and nse parable now and forever as
it is and ,otaoul proviso
Col p. X. Wagner then offered toast
To the memory of that man who has done for
Louisiana llah any other who lived-Andrew Jack
Colonel M M Reynolds gave:
James h. Polk; The friend Of Andrew Jackson and the
mnisration has added bright ointry's flag.
Recorder Baldwin gave:
The public press: The palladium of oar civil and re-
lisious liberties
Recorder Genos gave:
The heroes of the last war.
MIR. 81. Martin gave
George M Dallas: The late Vice President who would
Judge Derbes gave:
Southern rights, southern men, and southern principles,
without provisos.
Alexander Dmitry, in few beautiful and classic re-
marks called out Col Duncan.
The gallant colonel responded in few remarks, the
point OF which was that he accustomed throw
ing away his fire. SO he would not trust himself speech
eminent in that line. He would content himself by ex-
pressing his grateful thanks for the kind favor with
which his name had been received
A J. Gulrot gave
The extension of the of freedom: An idea of Old
Hickory, realized by James X. Polk.
B. Marigny gave, in French:
Stnte OF tennessee whose bosom rest The
Of Jackson She had also The distinction OF giving birth
Polk.
Col Stiles gave:
James X. Polk The who, President, had the
to choose cabinet each member Of which has pei
formed his duty during the most eventual administration
of the last twenty years.
Judge Dunlap gave:
The North American Continents To (which (the cont.
nent) the title of the United States is clear and nds u-
BILE Extract from Mr.. Polk's Oregon message.
l.. Y. Lusk gave
The Young Hickory; May his retirement be as glorious
and peaceful as that OF his ilous friend and model who
sleeps beneath TIE peaceul shades OF the Hermitage
There were many other happy oasts and appropriate
sentiments, OF which we could not get copies. Suffice ii
to say that the meeting highly pleasant and credit
able reunion OF the citizens of all parties and terminated
at an early hour, without single circumstance to its
pleasures Alter the dinner was over MIR. Polk was es
cored to his carriage and the company being formed into
procession, accompanied him TO the splendid steam
boat G. f.. Watkins, which then awaiting him
Arrived at the wharf, Mr. Polk went aboard of
the steamer amid the most vociierous cheers of the
large multitude assembled on the wharf, and bowling
took place just the exPresden stepped upon the deck
of the steamer, which seemed to aforl little satsfac.
ton to the democrats present large and poy indi-
vdua of the deck hands Of the boat, rushed up to
Mr. Polk Just as he had passed the gang way and
sezing his hand, gave it hearty democratic shake, ex
old friend" "Oh nor exclaimed the exPresdent, who
recognising old acquaintance in his sturdy sa!uer
turned with much warmth his friendly shake of the hand
He then shook hands with all the officers and deck hands
OF the boat In few moments the boat under way
and as she wheeled up stream and nobly breasted the
cheers for fumes X Polk" And thus ended the short
and pleasing visit OF MIR. Polk to the Crescent City.
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