Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-27
EX GOV. M0UT0N,


On the Occnsion Of the arrival in
New Orleans of the venerable gentle
man, whose name heads this notice,
by the first railway train from Vcr-
milionvillc, the Orleans Artillery took
occasion to pay him q complimentary
visit.
We knew Gov. Monton in our boy
hood days, and grew up impressed
with the conviction, that he was the
impersonation of the creole gentleman.
A stannch Democrat in those days, he
and the large circle of relatives Of his
name, the Moutons as they were term
ed, to man, never failed to rally
around the cmblcmatic rooster at
every campaign. Where he and they
stood then, they are to be found to-
day. Their true Democracy left an
imprint in our heart, That has made
us n Bourbon too.
The gallant charge at the battle of
Pleasant Hill, where the heroic Gen.
Mouton, his lamented son, gave up
his life while leading his men, will
never be forgotten in the recital of
the deeds of valor performed by South
crn soldiers.
Thus it is, we are happy to
note, that the visit Of the patriotic
gentleman to the Crescent City,
brought forth q recognition so justly
deserved. From the Democrat we
CLEAN the following:
With its usual tact the Orleans Artil-
lcry chose u decidedly happy occasion
to show lfupon the streets yesterday
evening, Battery B, Capt. Lcjcunc.
LOFT the arsenal on st. Peter street, ut
ha1f-past 3 o'clock, marched to Bourbon
street, and proceeded to Mrs LacIaY-
Fusclicr's boarding house. They were
bent on, we may say, u pious mission,
for they were going ns Louisianians, to
pny tribute of respect to one who,
nearly two score years ago, occupied the
gubcrnutorial chair of this State, and
who, 'as u louisianian, conducted him
self with credit to himself aud to his
native State. Ex-Gov. Mou'on was the
ono whom the members of the Orleans
Artillery sought as sons to greet u ven-
cradle father.
When the soldiers had formed into
line in front of the residence, the win
dows, which were thrown wide open,
revealed the brilliantly lighted parlors.
Capt. Sambola, the spokesman Of the
artillery, stepped forward and addressed
Gov. Mouton M follows:
GorCrnor-Ihc Orleans Artillery, one
of the oldest organizations of this city,
representing the Creole population, has
come tonight to present iis iilial hom-
age to one who in days gone by presided
over the dcstinics OF Louisiana There
are somc in these ranks who were pres
cnt ut your inauguration in 1Si3, and
those who, long ago, assisted mt the Gle
walton of II Creole to the highest position
in this State, had also the pleasure and
pride, a few months ago, to greet with
cheers the seating of another Louisian-
ian nv Governor Of his nativc State. TO
You, therefore, the oldest Governor liv-
ing, we have come tonight to pay onr
respects, happily in time when Louis
lana begins to experience the advent of
u new era of prosperity.
Gov Mouton, on whose venerable
shoulders rests 70 venerable head,
whitcncd by tho SHOWS of near iourscorc
winters, was deeply affected. In u low
and feeling voice he extended his most
cordial thanks to the Orleans Artillery
for this mark ofcstccm and respect. He
was happy, on this occasion, to meet SO
many Louisianial,s, and from the bottom
of his heart he thanked them for their
kind attention. Louisiana has for
many years been oppressed by alicns
and strangers, but now, under young
and energetic ruler, chosen from one OF
her noble sons, fair Louisiana will ere
long enjoy the peace, prosperity and
happiness of the good old days. This is
probably my last visit to New Orlcans,"
said the venerable Governor, in cpncln,
sion, "owing to tho weight of years
upon my shoulders; but it is my lrrvent
wish, before my eyes close in eternal
sleep, to sec the dawn of that new era OF
peace, plenty and aIlIucncc in our be.
loved State"
Amid much enthusiasm the soldiers
guests and all present took leave o
Gov. Mouton, cherisling the hope that
the veterans prayer be heard by a kind
Providence, and that he may not 90 tt
his last reward before witnessing the re-
generation of the State he loves SO well.
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