The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-11

rsword Presentation TO Gen. Worth.
The ceremony representing the elegant sword vo-
ted TO Gen, Worth by the Legislature Of our Stnte
testimonial Of their appreciation Of his brilliant ser
vices al the battle OF Monterey took place yesterday
In tha drawing-room Of the 81. Charles Hotel. The
General had arrived in the city but few days be-
fore, To meet his family, and was consequeny toial
" unprepared for this event. which must, notwith-
standing, have been so gratifying TO his feelings as
soldier and nun.
All o ciock Gov Johnson and his brilliant stafi--
Major Gen. Augnsiin Gen. Tracy, Col. Palifey, and
other officers all In full uniform had assembled al
The Stae-house. There were also present a number
OF members Of the Legislature, Recorder Baldwin,
Professor Dmtry and other gentlemen Of distnc-
ton. AT about half-paat !, the whole assenibage,
comprising many citizens, and having fine band Of
music In attendance, proceeded to the ST. Charles
Hotel, where the ceremony was to take place. Ma
Ior Gen, Worth was already there and near him
were the veterans Of the war Of 1912, Gems. Gaines
md Brooke and two officers Of the hrst distinction
In the late war--Cols. Duncln and Braeg-all of
whom watched the scene with the most intense in
teresi. Several ladies also graced the occasion with
their presence, while the room was completely crowd
ed with spectators.
In presenting the sword to Gen. Worth, Gov.
Johnson made use Of the following extremely happy
remarks: Ne
Lcougra,lae myself General thai sn favored win
The opportunity long desired, Of hargng In person.
the agreeable duty Of delivering you sword, mark OF
the admiration OF the Legislature and people Of Louisiana
for military talent and reslstess nepdy displayed
by you in The operations Of your command the siege
the performance OF this duty but have that the
well deserved tribute WIN, on that account prove the
epabe 10 the gallant officer and enlightened NJ nemap
into whose possession II must In moment pass and re
main lrusi exciting souvenir Of
will not fatigue your patience surprise your sensbl
by reviewing the brilliant riumphs Of your well dsci
pinra military genius al Monterey. They have become
attention of your elected the unqnalI
he'd applause % the American people But General,
and spes and thus was. aer the last scene had
closed on Monterey mar yon acquired proud and enduring
arms Unfortunately however, the Legislature had
prophet among It's members 10 orete and nnvel the hid
anticipate and did mt walt for the happening Of those
iraordnary events which were and In proflaon to
those which already erace.l H. Hence This sword, the
token Of States gratitude is only intended TO comme
your achievements and distinguished services at the
siege and capiuaton Of Monterey hut The noble deels,
patriotic DEVOTION the peril and the sacrifice BY which
those fresh honars Won have assumed the dignity Of
history and let you, sir viii long live in the
memory OF The maqnanimous constituency whose wishes,
present And now sir before closing, LEI say, III pre-.
is This for such ceremony Ladies have grsced the
occasion by their Attendance The veterans Gaines and
Brooke, who have done The STATE eervice and who
have their honorable and richly merited titles 10 dis
see, ALSO bright galaxy Of young officers, bred
manly, aspiring and brave Spirits who TOO have had
Few HAT gallant baud who shared with The immortal
Jackson The storms and triumph of the war Of are
State and Intelligent czens in great numbers your
audience, Surely then, Il 10 III place for this ceremony
In the name therefore, OF The Legislature and people OF the
State and IA tue presence those competent ana
aging Witnesses pray YOU General accept the sword as
cordial and free will Offering to eminent military merit
During the delivery Of these remarks the General
seemed much affected, so much that his first words
in reply were scarcely audible. His response was
| follows
GorrhorI receive with respect and gratitude this token
as Chief Magistrate. Under all circumstances the most
grateful offering soldiers eplance, its value is en-.
HANGED coming Il does from the patriotic and chy
alrOns State OF Lousaiaa State always foremost among
the first In the career OF patriotism and sacrifices for the
served late war; who did not experience and CRATE.
fully acknowledge the prompt and reasonable support In
circumstances Of difficulty, in and means, furnished
by Iousanaa State In position ortunats the
and honorable impulses Of her people, thrice
fortunate in Chief Magafaie OF comprehensive and
lave additional qualification receiving this pro ssonal
Of The time hoHored veterans Of the war OF 1914 whose ca
have alike adorned the annals and illustrated the vir.
Of country and also observe In this presence
many the representatives ohe gallant band
associated with my command the occasion which this
participated largely in all Of exertion all Of achievement
| and all that did honor 10 our country.
ner in which yo, have bestowed this compliment and
some suitable occasion 70 add,o the obligation BY making
my grateful thanks known to those you represent
After the ceremony was concluded many persons
solicited and Obtained Introduction the Gener-
all who received them all in the most courteous and
ufable manner.
The sword, as we have above said, was voted BY
the Legislature only in reference 10 The battle Of
Monterey, at time when the succeeding brillian,
victories on another line had NOT yet adorned his
brow with additional wreaths. The allusion of the
Governor TO this circumstance Is extremely happy
and well-tmed also the references OF General
Worth TO his brothers in arms by whom he was sur
rounded
We are glad that the Intentions of our Legislature
have now been fulfilled II is just contamination
of the glorious efforts of Louisiana in the Mexican
war Those efforts were not lost upon the generous
mind of The hero whom she yesterday honored, for
fail 10 vibrate with patriotic emotions, when reflect
ing upon the manner In which Louisiana had come
to the assistance OF the country in the fret hour OF
need. -New Orleans Crescent, 3lstuh