The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-12-18

The scene in and about the Battery was of won.
dcriul brliancy and animation. Troops of horse
were patrolling and rows of police stationed to
maintain order. Outside the gates thousands
were crowding to obtain glimpse of Kossuth.
The windows round about, the doorways, trees.
all were full and the immense galleries of the
garden were completely filled, and the excitement
became intense when the cannon announced the
approach of the boat. At length. to the playing Of
military band, the Hungarian ascended the plat.
form, with Madame Kossuth BY his side. Lay.
ing aside a black mantle, he stood dressed in a
frock coat Of black velvet, with a belt and sword
at his side. Alderman Alvord introduced him to
the Mayor, who proceed to address him. The
great confusion nearly prevented Kossulh's reply
from being heard. 1t has been reported in full,
and you will have it before the receipt of this.
The proceedings at the Garden ended, the troops
on the Battery formed hollow square, for the re.
ception Of Kossuth, who made his appearance
mounted on the Black Warrior of Major Merrill,
by whom he was ridden in the Florida and Mexi.
can wars. Thus he made review of the military
presenting, as he is fnatider, handsome appear
ance. The inspection over, he proceeded, in COM
pany with the Mayor and Committee of Arrange.
ments, TO the Broadway gale of the Park, ovel
which an arch was constructed, ornamented with
flags and evergreens entwined. All the lower par
of Broadway, the City Hall and buildings adjoin
ing, the Astor and Inving, Stuart's, and many
other places, were splendidly decorated. The en-
tire route of the procession decked in its best
military attire but cannot describe the arches o.
flowers and gay festooning different quarters pre-
sented.
The military took precedence in the procession
next came Kossuth in an open barouche, drawn by
six bay horses; AFTER Madame Kossuth and P ulsky
and as they moved forward, there was con- pact
mass of human beings as far the eye could see
Having made the prescribed route in the midst Of
the greatest enthusiasm the procession returned to
the Park, when Kossuth was conducted to dai,
erected in front of the City Hall, overhung with the
Hungarian colors, and with his guard of honor sur
rounding him, received the marching salute of the
troops. This ceremony ended, he passed through
the City Hall, and gained the Irving House amos
unobserved
The military here never made finer display
and the whole pageant was of imposing beauty ant
grandeur. On Sunday Kossuth attended tn,
Church Of ST. Bartholomew, and in the evening
dined privately with the Mayor Yesterday he wal
almost constantly engaged in receiving deputation
from the different cities and States. His dress il
described as very plain-a brown frock coat, darl
vest and drab trowsers. Attentions, without regar,
to his comfort, are being heaped upon him
In person, he is not TALL but robust with a cain
and abstracted countenance, fine eyes, high fore
| head, small hands, and not heavy beard. Hi
manner is easy and dgnifed. He does not speal
| English voluby, bu, forcibly. The press will Civ,
| their dinner on Thursday evening. A son Of Presi
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