The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-18
Moveme nts of Gen. Taylor.
AT vICKSBTRG.

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Gen. Taylor, on reaching Vicksburg, was
greeted by large COncourse OF people, on beh alt
Of whom, w. A. Lake, Esq, made brief and
spirited address: At the close OF IT ne alluded to
his election to the Presidency, as follows:
In conclusion, cir allow to ray, that the parti-
atty of your country having called you to new
and different sphere Of action, believe that your ad
both psrtes and to indulge the hope, that the same
qualities Of head and heart which have placed you side
By side with the father Of your country In the nsld
indeed will your country be blessed and the measure
OF Jour grestnefs completed.
The VIcksburg Wing thus speaks of the Gene
"The reply Of the General was uttered in 20 low .
tone that We could catch but few sentences. We
learn however that he dvet With much sarns,tness
tie Of Buena Vista and bore strong testimony to the
CALAMITY and hero:sm which distinguished the Mis-.
when, mort critical juncture, some Of his officers
depaired Of victory the Mississppians received an
depend and that the manner in which they executed
exceeded his highest expectations. lie stated
distinctly however, that for his own part he never
suffered single doubt Of favorable result to cross
his mind. AS several other speeches, 90 in this, the
General renowned all claim to higher credit In con-
peotion with the great battles fought under his CON-
mapd, than that deserved by the noble men whe par
ticpated with him in the dangers and the triumphs Of
every well contested field In allusion to the enthu
upon the return Of the stizen soldiers from the big
ware and to the hearty greetings with which he was
proyeIb about the gratefulnes OF republics might
have been when It uttered he felt sure that all his
fellow diers would agree with him in saying that
own, at les.t, was more than grateful now His re-
marks bis present position were very brief
and exhibited the same unaffected modesfy which
shsrsctsrizes all his references to that subject.
AT NASHVILLE.
The Nashville Banner, speaking OF the reception
OF General Fay Tor, says =
As the boat approached the landing, and the old
hero uncoyered his grey hairs to the crowd, his
position marked by standing between the two
chief maishas, Colonies Campbell and Anderson,
abe very welkln rang with warm and repeated
cheers, given with a hearty eG.nestness, which
told how deep hold he has upon the feelings OF
TeDnesscans, even among those OF his political
opponents (Ehose glory has been ideatihed with
his own upon many kard-foYght battle helds)-the
swerIng 10 THAI on the steamer.
The honored guest was escorted IN procession
TO the public square, where the address OF well
come was delivered by Governor Brown, to
which General Tay lor made ielicltous reply.
Subse que nty, the ladies' were introduced to him,
and warmer greetings (adds the Baaacr) were
never accorded 10 any one. At night there was
public ball, which the General attended
AT LOUISVILLE.
The following account OF the reception OF Gen.
Taylor Is contained IN teegraphic despatch to
abe Cincinnati Commercial OF The 18th inst.
The steamer Cour;land, with the General on
board, arrived at ksw Albany, at 10 O'Clock yes
erdsy morning. The CORTLAND had been char
iof the purpose OF conveying the General 10
Louisville, and the COMMITTEE OF Reception were
on board. He was IN excellent health, and re-
Ceivt The graustlcns Of his Indiana friends with
his w0nted afiability and kindness; the men,
women and children, without references TO age
condition or party, pressed <ound to get slpiit,
or grasp OF the hefos hand.
Aiter a brct stay IN New Albany, committee
from Louisville met hun, the chairman OF which
addressed hll with an eloquent welcome TO
which the General ieelipgly responded. Al the
conclusion OF tbs ceremony, the steamers Ocean
Wave and Dan'l Boone, crowded down with men,
women and chllGfeK-aDd mipgling martial mu.
sic with Ike lannon's roar--they, with the Court
land, proceeded to the city, awakIRg the echoes
an their course, WI ID hWrahs and peals Of artillery
The three steamers approached the wharf OF Lou
isvIle, at Z O'Clock y. M, where they were re-
eeived by thousands who crowded the wharves,
the steamers. ahe house, tops, windows, and every
elevated position where view OF the old chief
could, by any possibility. be had. Two o. three
pieces OF cannon upon the levee, which had been
hrng SINCE The break of day, poured forth their
thunders OF welcome, and the whole scene, asde-
scrlbed to us thyoseh the telegraph, was most Tn
posing. When the boats landed, a military squad,
$50 denee and compact had become the crowding
ihousanos) was compelled TO open the way, IN or
oeI una! me carriage provided Tor the President
The military, fremen and citizens, mounted and
aioot, formed proct ssiop, and, followed BIZ a
dense mass OF human beings, proceeded I'D into
Nam street, along which street they passed 10 the
Gait House. The windows and balconies on the
route OF the procession were filed with LADIES'
who waved their white Ike rchieis--the old General
continually bowlng from side to side.
ON the arrival al the Calf House, the General
descended from his carriage, and was rendered in
a neat speech, by Mayor Vance, the hospliaiies
of the city; and the General responded. in his
hriet, simple, and feeling misunderstanding his
ymsras ot all party anasl0n. Mayer Vance &c,