The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-20
a Gala Day in New Orleans.

~ 1870 FA'NS
J. when the present generation shall have passe,
), away. The memory Of the immortal jackson
! received an honorable tribute from the FEY
, sharers. who yet remain, of his glory on tn
!, plains of Chalmette, and from the many who's
|, hearts ale filed with enthusiasm BY the recol
!, lection thathe, whose undyng part is thus hon
: ored, was the staunch and unyielding bulwarl
. which stayed the progress of an insolent foe
!, and saved our city from the ravages of proud
; invader The hero who successfully contend
ed with the ruthless savage, in cur southern
wids-he who assumed the responsibility, >
and beat back the seekers after the s.beauty
and booty seems to have aroused himself
from his quiet sleep at the Hermitage, and to
have come back to review the brave legions
which marched under the eagle glance Of his
eye more than forty years since.
! At an early hour in the morning, the star
4 spangled banner waved from the public build
ings, from the mastheads of the shipping in
port-from the jackstafs of steamboats,, and
other prominent points, and from all quarters
came the pleasing prestige, SO well verified, }
of a determination to make the display worthy
its great occasion. a day more beautiful could
not have been selected from the whole year
for the bright sunshine, serene sky, and pure,
lnvlgorating atmosphere could not be surpass-
ed: Heaven seemed to smile upon the com
pletlon OF monument 10 the greatness and yir-
tues OF one who served his country well, who
never seemed to have but a single idea in view
his country's welfare. The day was usher.
ed in by a national salute, and by half-past 10
O'Clock the streets resounded with strains of
martial music, as the military, fremen, and diff
ferent civic societies marched to take their 10
sltlon in the order indicated in the programme
The crash of drum and cymbals gave note
of the grand gathering, and soon after, the rays
of the sun, as they fell upon Canal street for
fully three-quarters of a mile in extent, besides
the diverging line of divisions, were reflected
back by the bright steel, plume and gorgeous
banners which decorated the ranks of the as
sembng mass. Almost every street which
leads into the broad avenue, where the pro-
cesslon was forming, was pouring in living,
stream to swell the array which gave
such significance to the occasion. The tear
piercing fife and the spirit stirring drum, the
heavy tramp of armed men, and the universal
which prevailed, almost brought
BACK IN reality, the scene of 1814-15, when
gallant hearts went forth to do battle for their
homes and fresides, under the leadership of :,
ackson. I
Business was generally suspended, and the !
anks OF the military companies and civic soci- +
ties were fuller than we have seen them on any =
PREVIOUS occasion. New Orleans was out Of r
oors, and, at one time, there could not have -
cen less than $4,000 people in and about Ca q
al street. The ladies and Juveniles seem to i
ave come forth en- masse, decorated in their .
ayest costume, and never did we see bright h
sky look upon greater array of loneliness =
ian was visible yesterday. Besides our own II
tizens, an immense numberof strangers, in a.
uding nearly all the members of the legisla- ~
ire, gave their presence to aid in swelling the /
asst exhibition which had for its patriotic OBJ Il
ct deed of homage to the llustrious dead. -
overnor Wlckliffe and staff having arrived in "
anal street, the procession commenced NOV n
g about l2 O'Clock, and at a quarter past 12,
e leading division entered jackson square,
mother magnificent sight was here presented. w
be seats prepared for ladies were crowded. orc
lndreds OF the "dear creatures were stan we
ng, while the double row of galleries of the Gu
ontalba buildings on two sides Of the square, We
e steeple OF the cathedral, and all other the
lnts within range Of the eye, were sparkling rat
tn bright Creole eyes, and gay with ribbons an
d flowers. o.
Of the procession itself, as it passed down bet
artres street, we can only say that its ao the
arance was grand and imposing; but at the sid
ne time we cannot torego the remark that .o
our opinion, the affair, so far as the march mis-
was concerned, was badly managed The ne,
tege should have been Strengthened out at ]jpj
ne point, and the plea that large numbers ter
uId not have joined it if there had been pla
rch OF any distance, in the perspective, we this
not consider good. The display was one bee
ch every body wished to see, and in which mi,
ommon interest was felt. 1t was not doing an
ice to the occasion to disregard the wishes tent
he many to Subserve the convenience of the eve
Butte return to the square and the statue mer
Laust mehtion that the platform designated dieC
'lle orator ol Vne oay' The mayor and mem ing
of lhe council, was very well arranged, witt
decorated with the national colors, as also here
one between that and the statue, devoted
seating the veterans of Chamette, and that L
able class of individuals, the reporters of ult.,
press. .... trad
It few minutes past 12 O'Clock, general dry
uche appeared and made few remarks OF C
CHI we did not hear, and he was succeeded pect
he music of Hail to the chief by the havl
stationed in front, and the peals of the " pr
edral bells. Prominent in the scene which have
then presented, was time worn and bat disp
banner, which was presented to the Lou ing
Ia legion by the ladies of New Orleans. and
he eve of their going forth to the battles, auct
II closed so oriously on the 9th of JAM, erall
5. 1t was in charge Of the veterans who prime
seen it wave over that field of CARNAGE, ed ls
its discolored fragments, feebly stirred bv Balt
passing breeze, caused emotions which sent;
not be expressed in the minds of all who were
it, i ..sr J.
ne close ranks of the procession continued of s.
'ploy out of Chartres street, when at half ment
twelve, ex-mayor Crossman introduced and
orator, and an Grafton was delivered which con
amed a half an hour AT the conclusion nothi
CLARK Mills, the artist who designed and II.
the statue, was brought forward by Mr.. same
sman, and he made few remarks: con- debte
chiefly to explaining the position of the slice
e. Gen. Jackson is represented as mount cents
oon fiery charger, as he appeared in the avera
l n ortr /.