The New York herald., 1849-02-23

the river, compiling mon Of all parties -ets.sns Of
both sv1ss and Of all sg~s and cor ditions.
Csetirg the eye upon the waters - saw Elk steam
boats Dsk'rg for sboi~. he foot Of Broadway The
Belle, Mary P~Il, and one or two others ooms up
sbIestt prrsentips sn appearance suoh as We never
before ~itDensd here.
The dscks Of these steamers we're lined with human
beings prettDtpR sort Of counterpart to the wharf
vbicb was densely crowded from below Walnut to
Ludlow
Amid the roaring Of cannon and the shouts Of the
multitude tie CID hero was Welcomed to the queen city
General Taylor bowed and received the copgratula-
ops his frie pds after which he escorted the
entrance Of the Pearl ST Hou,e, opposite, and imne.
distty DIE appeared Here for the present
ceased and the old hero retired to q room which had
been prepared for bim.
the frisl ds If the President rct, who had
waiting seated the before table fairly grosn-
ing brresth the lUxurits Of the season.
Owing to the fatigue and pain from bis Injuries,
(notced in another psce Gen. Taylor did not attend
the diDDsr table, much TO tho rrgret Of all. His
physicsn sdvis,d him not to leave The room Judge
Walker presided at the head Of the tsblo.
The party enjoyed them, elves -toa.ts were drank
laIixe, but rufce 1t euy all passed of agreeably
ss could be expected
Near sun down before the Pearl street House were
psraded remnant Of the Ohio volunteers bearing
their tstered fsg which had been ridded by the balls
Of the enemy In Mexico.
the General from his couch aud proceeded the
balcony fronting on Walnut aud looking down to the
Of bis old companions in arms
The recognition wss electrifyipg. A tear stood in
femipde him Of the times that tried mems soals.
Colonel Weller in q very happy while stand.
Ing by the Gepersrs ride addressed the soldiers and
people and 90 could not but admire the Aiody feeling
exhibited which cannet but exist In brother sodiers
hearts
General Taylor replied in shSrs but exceedingly
happy speech He said
Mr. srrAKEn-i have words to express my heart
felt feelings for this cordial welcome gratided
yQ QANiV GheAA kind nd WQ m
Welcomes from the young giant of the West. l shall
+. el difference whether its vote given to
not have be~D called to post the highest earth,
by the unbougbt untolicied tulrages OF the people
the mares OF the people They had no pecunisry or
tsrested sursg.s vs. higher honor tha caa be con-
ferred by any ststion here or In Europe shall en-
deavor the peepe for the good Of the country
sm Thankful to Divine Providence for wsrdiDg the
bullets frtm my person; and must look to the
Divine Providence to guide and asst in performing
those duties. Gentlemen accept my warm thanks for
this welcome, the ope Of Cincinnati that
l take great pleasure in visiting that fourishing
city. we'll call ID the " QUEEN Of the West"
General Taylor rays the Atlas evidently affected
with emotion, and mapifestiy had deep and rsn ee
ing Of modesty. He bs. ssnt hesitation in his
speech, and being then unwrll spoks With difacuty
Two days before he bat received fall at Madison in
ursd bis side and 1t difficult for him to stand
The spplause follow ing was almost deafs ming The
band struck up an enlivsning tune and tho peo
After General Taylor repaired from Ma,onic Hall to
the Pea street House. an immense crowd gathered n
the hail. on the steps and filed the street for half
fquare each way Officers called to keep the
crewd back, but their efforts of but little avail
Cali after call made for the Ge neral and ut length
the cries became Fortunate that the old b.
constran.d notwthstspd ding hrs fatigue and ILL., health,
to appear on the balcony whence he briefly addressed
the crowd He Was frequently interrupted by such
SHOUTS OF enthusiasm as were never before heard
around that hotel.
At abe ut half past four o'clock the doors OPEN
walls Of which we're very appropriately decor aed With
estoons Of flowers and wreahs Of evergreen, while
either eide between the were ranged busts Of
all tho Preside of the President elect OF Daniel
Webster Thomas Corwin and La Fsyette, sc. The
table, spread with that taste and elegance for which
ed furnithed with entire service procured
for the occasion.
When the din period for the dessert had arrived
Judge Timothy walker was chosen Preside mt Of the
party at his call q number OF toasts read by
r. M. Corvine, Efq, which We were ready to report,
but as at the opposite end Of the table, were
unable to hear more than enough to convince
that they complimentary to the President elect,
and appropriate to the occasion.
sentiment from the President-"The Governor Of
Ohio" responded to by Governor Ford in brief,
"The health Of the suite Of Gen. Tayler'' was next
proposed whereupon there was general call for Col
Bae Psyton one of its members, who.was present. to
which call Col Peyton who enjoys distinguished rep
utstion both q Congressional orator and as MEM
Der Of the Southern Bar responded in gallant style.
thusiastic had been the display attendant upon the
triumphal march Of Gen Taylor 1t reserved for
the Queen City Of the west to surpass them all The
Col. complimeDted the State of Ohio in high terms,
and made q number Of gallant alussns to the ladies
the course Of his remarks COL Peyton gave sent
iment.
Tsylor's Patform-Tbe Union Of the States and
the Constitution Of the Union"
The Chair then gave" The Press, engine Of tire.
nendous power, for coed or evil"
During the entire reception men Of all parties freely
mingled. and We raw NO bitter display Of party
Ata little after O'Clock in the evening, General
Taylor, accompanied by the committee and Others
ritsd the bal held At The large hall Court street bs:
held ball In honor Of his arrival, IS previously an
nounc.d He was eceived by the company In military
order On his arrival at the door, the company formed
into ine. As the General entered the room, the
papy "pre,ented arms" upsn which demonstration he
him by cespiDg him round the neck. and giving and
receiving hi'se: as compliment to the hero Of many
successful battles. He then seated when merry
tune was struck up by the bsnd-the dance com
meneed, which he enjoyed ssemingly with much scla
attentions, and retired at early hour before 10
O'Clock, owing to the state of his health.
GEN TAYLt RS CABINET.
The Frankfort Ky CommonweaAh,o of the 10th inst.
tpeakipg Of Mr. Crittenden anu the cabinet of Gen.
Taylor, 'sys-" Itis proper nasmuch public atten.
tGn bas bsen very much directed the subject, to
state that Governor Critic den has declined
at present any appointment In the cabinet OF Gen.
Taylor. Governor Crittende properly appreciated
the high compmen mt paid to him personally, and
through him to the State Of Kentucky in the offer
seeh an but be did not consider that he
would be justified in accepting it soon after the
people Of bis native State had called him the Chief
them the pote ntisl voice that has given his name
whatever Of distinct IT. possesses In the view the
wall Of defence, from his early youth to ths pre-
sent day and wherever they demand SO rvces there
will he be found with heart and hand devoted their
inteiests II 10 for the people OF Kentucky to assign
bis position and he eteps forward to occupy it, They
bavs chosen him their Governor, and will not At
this early Day throw back the trust without effort
to discharge it.
The Gold Fever In Mexico, &c.
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