New-York daily tribune., 1849-02-20
Gen. rayIoratLoui.v,Ile and Nashville.

ten. 1NNior NJ foul>Ntifr NashNttfe.
Ats .srgc public dinner gwen 20 Gen. Taylor at
Louisville tire J5s--a' says tbs, TIRE cheers sna shouts
upon the reading of the toast - Gen Taylor made the
whole sdace resount for sewers minutes. The toast
l. Mr.. Cay sso called forth tremendous snd lons.
continued burst Oi enthusiasm
/ The following Is tee toast - the Old Genera
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Genera Tsylor' repiyt1 thi. toss, I. follow.
NJ Irssid<N ana Gests-sss an sincerely obliged
T. you Tor the complimentary tos. which has a.t been
resd sad for the reception il hss met with from ,ae
company here assembled I have no, deserved the
praises lsvshed upon my past ssrsics, and the sug
srs,ons made 10 relsIon q the future are more istar
ins than any hope have found myself enabled to in
duge | am indeed Nirginsn by birth. but removed
% this country when u was si part Of that ancient
Commonwealth. Waist venerste the state of my
nativity Il ]. here thsi spsn, the DAYS u ms youth
snt a. the associations oi bcyhood snd OF early man.
hood are connected with the scenes which surround
me-. ! have always i.sclaimsi 'Srse share of the
merit of the achievements upon the battle Geld you
have - kindly noticed justly due 70 the gallant sol
o.ars Ivo-urtecrs snd regulars whom had the good
fortune o. command 10 regard - the new line Of du
ties ,o which have been sss gued 70 may BE- allowed
ne VINO nave spent more than forty years IN sieren
service io istrust my shiy On meet the expectations
oi the public TIE intelligent treemsn 90 the Union |
have signned their desire o. the administration OF
public stsrs brought nearer 81 the principles and prsc
tees oi our nrst Presidents 10 will De my aim 20 30
their viii Whatever errors shall commit IN ihe die
charge OF this high trust will ha attributed 10 the head
and not O. the heart ur rely upon ihs psrtisl,y /
which conferred the highest station on earth upon me
60 cunstrue IN spirit of f1r1esrsnce my sets whil,
ailius Office for which hsd separation. declined
being candidate for the Presidency tn sense OF |
duty constrained me % yield O. the wishes OF ne pcc
pie. May not hope that those. who conferred this
great honor upon ne without solicitation my part
will do me the Justice 90 believe ths, shs serve them
with eye sirs sc 20 the best Interests OF the whole
country m shall be able In any degree 70 equal the
expectations Of my countFymen i vii amply compeu
sate for any labor iusgietude may have to
ierso. sgan thank you tor this generous and enthu
sisstic denomination snd In conclusion permit %
offer the following sentiment
Tt P.rr ~ N-~'s,y ra'aTt'.si .' ap other Ia a,.n.
Previous 20 the Dinner ssys the Jgsraa Gen Taylor
received his friends AZ the Gait House From is
I'll - the rush was continuous sni tremendous Never
did W. observe such esgerness to grasp the hand of
any other man. Thousands pressed sr0und him with
Manifestations Of the most uubounted devotion and
euthusiasm. He received the attentions OF al wiki
great courtesy and extraordinary tact and occasional
ly. a. he recognized familiar isce. his own bcafned
with delight and hs greeting was foil OF the most
heartfelt warmth and cordially. veybody was De
lighted with tho old hero.
About O'Clock. Gen Taylor received the ladies' a,
the Calf House. For two hours the large parlors of
that hotel filed with the bcsuty and sshion OF the
city The aides seemed charmed with the opportunity
Of paying their respects and expressing their sdmirs
ton 20 the aurced cOnqueror and many Of them Of
ierei their bright and beautiful lps and received ss
hearty kisses as lips could possiby desire some OF
the Jealous young gentlemen thought that the old chief
tain. instead of kissing ss mere matter OF form,
Missed with very decided appetite Nhstever he
does he does with = will.
We have already stated that zen Taylor met with
warm ami enthusiastic reception q, Nashville The
General there addressed by Gov. $. Brown On be
halt fo the people Of that city and made reply which
elected much applause and from which we make the
following extract
GoyERNon I feel great embarrassment In attempting
to make a suitable reply 20 the da,teriug language
which you have lust addressed % me II possessed
the talents and requirements public speaker which
you Governor and many other citizens In this State
enjoy would be better able 10 satisfy public eSpects
ton by the appropriateness OF my response but have
been tor than forty year. In ths military service
Of the nation vocation In which was called upon to
set and not b speak | am therefore, At a loss Tor
words equal 10 tho expression OF All tho gratitude |
which has been awakened in my mind BY the manner |
IN which you have spoken OF events Of great national
interest, with which my name 10 connected. But
must be permitted Ia fsnkness and sincerity 10 state
that large share Of the honor of the victories which
have scen a.cribed to my skill !. due 10 the volunteer
and regular troops whose yaOr won them and In this
connection will add that corps exceeded In merit |
the gallant re- gmcnis Of Tennessee.
We are empha,icslly nation of soldiers With our |
mothers milk we mhibs lessons Of patriotism The |
duty Of defending the country Is calculated As the 'ss
freeman should learn, and the last be- should forget
The women 0f America send forth their sons 10 battle
with instructions 70 return rih upon their shields
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return without honor No man can ever prove recre.
ant In the hour Of danger while such is the national
sentiment We have thus grown strong not only 10
defend and protect country but u Invade me
territory Of an enemy when mpelled 10 do 81 by CUB
lie necessity. For this strength We are indebted ss
perhaps 10 the noble teachings OF tbs msfOns OF
America than 20 any other cause.
In regard 10 the new theatre Of action upon which
shall soon enter It | commit errors, @ doubtless
ahs trust tina, my acts will be- Interpreted with the
lndalz zence with Which my country have ever con-
sidered nv conduct They will do inc the justice e.
think my errors will be- errors Of Judgment II shall
be able their expectations even 70 partial ex
tent IL will repay me for any anxiety or labor may
have 70 undergo In dischargng tbs duties of tho trus
they have confded 10 They bestowed honors upon
me without solicitation upon my part they deserve all
that can Do 10 serve them and trust they will deal
generously by when my utmost exertions fall short
Of vhs, owe them.
In conclusion Governor beg leave 10 tender 10 you,
and through you 70 the people OF Nashville and Ten
nessee my sincere thanks for the cordial greeting -
Were otherwise doubtful Of my reception here, the
brght eyes aud besmiug c0unienances Of the fair
daughters Of the state. BY whom am surrounded,