The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-05-11

THE SWORD VOTED TO GENERAL
TAYLOR.
Yesterday, at ii o'clock, the Sword vo
ted by the Legislature Of Virginia TO NJ Jo
General lay Tor, (uow pfesden, Of the t'nl
ned Stales,) 10 honor Of the distinguished
courage displayed BY him 10 he victorious
achievements, IN MeAico, was presen &c
him, ut the Presidential Mansion, by the
Committee Of distinguished ci liens OF VIZ
gina whose names have been aiieady nien
tlorcd.
The Commiiiee having been introduced
TO the President by Mr.. Preston, Secretary
Of ihe Navy, Mr.. Daniel, in. b half of the
committee, addressed tie President IN the
following terns:
Genethl: In the name Of Virginia, we
s,e depuied 10 ptesen, to you Saord. On
II is inscribed. IN enduring characters. her
message Of eGec'Icna,e APPRECIATION. . Pc.
sep,ed by Virginia to her distinguished son,
Ntior General Zachary Hay Tor, for his
gallant,y and good coudpc, at the battles O!
Palo Alto, Resaca de la Pama, Monterey,
and Byena VISTA"
TO he modest ear Of manly worth We
know that The language Of personal euio. y,
however sincere und well DESERVED, IS al
ways unlleIsing. Bu, .hete are occasions.
and this is one, hen the full heart may
speak oUt-s hen, anticipating The impor.
nal J dsment CT history, /, may, without
ofeuding propriety, render TO exalted ser
vices performed by the living, that Tribute
which treasure caanot purchase nor poa.
er e,,or;--lhe spontaneous homage Of
free, euIi- h;ened, AID grateful people.
P-lo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monte
rey, and Blena Vista VIA. mingled
emotions i Joy and melancholy are excited
BY these names o. grief for he
Brave who sank to rest.
By oil their co1ntry's wishes best
of oxidation al the proud achievements CT
the living On those glorious si.lds.
Sir, you csnnO, know, as We know, how,
a, the first lbrealone shock of arms ON The
BIO Grande, when, TO The general surprise,
and without 0 sign Of warning, that gallau!
llie band under your command, poorly
te " 10 numbers mauy Of whom
had never met an enemy was seen oppo.
sed TO an uyerw heluing force. Of triple It's
own uvn bets, the very llIaer Of The Mexi.
can army ~hen, 10 all, great loss seemed
ineti,able. TO uany its entire destruction
not irnprobs Die when, in the pause Of ex
clted especteion, the ,eiy heat Of he ma.
ton stood still,
"And the braYest held hi. breath FOR time"
you cannot know, say, what an electric
THRILL OF exul,a,lon shot through that heart
" hen the news cane 10 Us that YOU had
,riumphed that victory had Impressed
Upon your STANDARD that PRESTIGE Inch
could never afterwards desert II.
Al Monterey VIVA, fresh emotions Of
pride aud satisfaction swel!ed up 10 that
heart when the world beheld With ad,uir
ing eyes, not alone the valor of the soldier
the wisdom Of matu and veil consider
ed counsels-but that brighter exhibition
Of greatness which spared woman 10 her
weakness and childhood 10 It's helplessness,
and could merciiuliy temper tie spltndors
OF victory With stIl more gor.oas hu
mainly.
Bueua Vista Il is a fe'd that will live
in story with the Pass Of Thegmopy 'H =
Where else was victory ever achieved
against such fearful Odds Aud when we
consider the circumstances under which
you couFtod that couti ct-the intrepid
boidpe.s OF position assumed against the
uuInsuucled counsels of superors, tie WIS.
dom &C which was INDICATED by complete
success, when We regard the consequence,
personal 10 The officer, political and militia.
~, which would have flowed from disaster
10 our arms; or, looking TO The Mexican
side, think Of the momeat0us issue to the
commander. struggling for existence al
home, and setting all upon cast, perhaps
there are few events IN our annals Of deep.
er IateIes! and Importance 10 the solder
or the Statesman who would study well
the history Of his country.
SIR, II was for the sterling qualities Of
head and heart dIsp'ayed on these occs.
sIous Of Cucommcn tnaI that the nation has
learned to .uok 10 you as one in whose
udhAo No dts'illlts W w NC eltt NuU VIII
again illustrate IN its history tina, The sue.
cesstul warrior may yet be the wise and
moderate and prudent statesman aud ex
EMPTY again that ruth, SO full OF moral
beauty, that
:" Peace hath her victories,
No less renowned than war"
May your Administration, sir, rebound
10 the honor and prosperity Of our hcov,d
country and, that well over, in rei,remeu,
may the evening Of we'll spent life be as
serene and happy asils noon 10 bright and
glorious
IL only remains to deliver TO YOU ,hls,
the bright g,tt Of Virginia, our common
mother; cherished possession TO yourself
an heirloom o! fame 10 he transmitted To
those who will come after you. Well woo.
Ne know j, Will be worlhlly wotn-in the
spirit OF that sentiment with which the
Father of his Country bequea,hed the
sw ord wh;rh achieved ,,s hbertiesn,va