The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-03-15
DINNER TO GENERAL TAYLOR.

DINNER TO GENERAL TAYLOR.
Gen. Taylor's journey 10 wsshiagsoo
was atriumphal march, met b vas, Geo.
ersiuls,ed, Toasted and blessed 1t every
step Of HE progress to the home which the
true sons Of his country have provided him.
Al Louisville . magnificent dinner was Civ
On bin. Ut which we're present sumber of
distinguished persons. Among the soases
gwen upoo the occasion W. The follow
ing
Gen. Zachary 7aylor-I0 bic birth .
virginisn-his DO. bod and early man
hood keniuckian-his glorious achies-
ments upon biz cousisy's battle 6elds have
made him tho common property q Ne "a
ton, snd bis wisdnm and virtue will rem
der him as Chief Magistrate Of . great
Republic, the beoelacior Of the world.
This sentiment was received with great
enthusiasm. The General responded 10 is
10 the following speech:
Mr.. Prcsidess ssd Gcnflemcs: I am sin
cereIy obliged 10 you Coz The complimentary
toast which has just been resd. and tor tho
reception il hiss bccn met with from tho
COMPANY hero assembled. ] have NOS de-
served The praises lsvished upon NV past
services; and The suggestions in relation
10 the future are moro flaitering than sny
hopc have found myself enabled 10 in-
dulge.
lam indeed virginian BY birth, bus
| removed 10 this country when j, vss still
part Of that ancient Commonwealth
Whilst ! venerste the Ststs Of nv nativity,
il 10 here that lspeni The DAYS of my youth,
and oil the associations Of NV boyhood and
early manhood arc connected With tho
scenes which sarround me.
Ihave ALWAYS disclaimed . large share
Of the meri, Of The achievements upon the
battle field you 20 kindly noticed, ~ justly
due To the gallau. soldiers (voluntcers and
regulars) whom bad the good fortune 10
command.
In regard 10 the new line al duties 10
which have been assigned. il NAV be al.
lowed me, who have spent moss than fnrty
years in = different service. In distrust my
ability to meet the expectations Of the pub
lie. The intelligent freenen of the Union
have signified their desire 10 zee The prin-
ciples and practices Of oar first Presideuts
carried out in The administration Of govern
meni. u will be NV aim 10 do their will.
Whatever crrurs shall commit in the dis
charge Of this high trust wiI! be attributed
10 the head and not 10 The heart: fos RELY
on the pa,i iaIi,y which conferred the high
est station on earth upon me, to cons,rue in
spirit ol iorhearance. NV acts whilst 81
ling an Office lcr which had no aspirations.
! declined being candidate Tor the Presi-
dencv ill sense al dmv constrained mo
to yield 10 line wishes Of tho people. Msy
net hope tist those VIM conferred this
great honor upon me without solicitation
on my part, will do me justice TO believe
that shall! serve them with On eve single
10 the best Interests Of the whole cossnlrv.
If shall ne able. in ans degree. 20 equal
the expectations Of NV counirvmen, il will
amply compensate me for nnv labor and
inquieiudc ] NAV have 10 undergo.
again thank you for this generous and
enthusiastic demonsl ration, and in conclu-
sion permit me 10 offer tho following SEN
timent:
The People Of acknowledgements
BY any other intelligence, virtue, or val
0r.
The seventh toast WINS % follows:
Heary C'ny-we hail with high hope
his return 10 the old theatre OF his glory
Ills fame, like the burning hush Of Moses,
has remained nncoosumed amid the flames
that have encircIed il.
This sent iment called forth . tremen-
dous and long continued burst II en,husi-
asm.