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BY JAMES GARDNER, Ju.] THE CONSTITUTIONALIST. OFFICE IN McINTOSH-STREET, Third door from the North-West corner o Broad-Street. Sales of LAND by Administrates, Executors or Guar dians, are required, by law, to be l»eld on the first 1 ues day in the month, between the hours often in the fore noon and three in tiie afternoon, at the Court House in which the property is situate. Notice of those sales must be given in a public Gazette SIXTY DAYS pre vious to the day of sale. Sales of NEGROES must be at Public Auction, on the first Tuesday of the month, between the usual hours o sale, at the place of public sales in the county where the Letters Testamentary, or Administration, or Guar dianship, may have been granted, first giving SIXTY DAY’S notice thereof, in one of the public Gazettes o this State, and at the door of the Court House where such sales are to be held. Notice for the sale of Persoa il Property must be given in like manner FORTY DAYS previous to day of sale Notice to the Debtors and Creditors of an Estate must be published for FORTY DAYS. Notice that application will he made to the Court of Or dinary for leave to sell LAND, must be published for FOUR MONTHS. Notice for leave to sell NEGROES, must be published FOUR MONTHS, before any order absolute can eb given by the Court. Augusta, Georgia . SATURDAY MORNING. DEC. lIT BY OUR PONY EXPRESS. TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MAIL. By Telegraph. Steamer Britannia Telegraphed, We lay before our readers this morning one day’s later intelligence from Washington City a ud New York, than furnished by the regular mail. IN SENATE Dec. 8. The Vice-President presented a communi cation from the newly elected printers, stating their inability to furnish the number of Mes sages ordered, as early as intended, in conse quence of the President’s refusal to furnish a copy in advance. Also, a communication from the State De partment, giving an account of the contingent expenses of the department. Mr. Dix presented resolutions from the State bf New York in favor of a Hail Road to the Pacific. Mr. Dickinson presented resolutions of the New York Legislature, relative to the inequal ity of newspaper postage. A number of private petitions were then presented. On motion of Mr. Atherton, it was ordered that the Committees of the Senate be chosen on Monday. On motion of Mr. Allen the resolution adopted the day previous, ordering 25,000 co pies of the Message to be printed, was recon sidered, and after debate, 10,000 copies of the Message and documents only were ordered. Mr. Ilatinegan introduced a bill for the re lief of the heirs of John Paul Jones, which was passed and sent to the House. The Senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. A motion was made to reconsider the reso lution adopted yesterday, to rescind the one hour rule, which was postponed informally. The members then proceeded to draxv seats, which occupied about two hours. The House then proceeded to the election of its other officers; For Sergeant-at-Arms, Sar geant, (elected) 116; Newton A. Whitney, 11. Doorkeeper, Horner, (elect ed) 117; C. S; Whitney, 107; Post Master, McCormick, 110; Johnson, (present P. M.) 111, elected. Mr. Collamer offered a resolution for the ap pointment of a Committee to superintend the expenditure of moneys appropriated for the purchase of Books for the 1 .ibrary, pending which the House adjourned. Second Despatch FROM NEW YORK....Dec. 8, P. M. The Britannia’s news is being telegraphed. Our markets are dull. Sales of 40 hhds. new crop New Orleans Sugar at s£, and 300 bbls. new crop Molasses at 28c. Cotton . —Sales of 1,500 bales at former quo tations. Flour steady—sales 6,000 bbls. 2,000 bushels new Northern Corn sold at 65 to 67 cents. The President's Message* We lay before our readers this morning the Message of President Polk in full, and would ask for it an attentive perusal. We ought to have had an outline of the Message by yester day’s mail, but some how or other it failed to come to hand. Hampton Course- We have not time nor room this morning o give the particulars of the four mile heat yesterday, but must content ourselves with barely "lying phe result. It xvas decided ip one heat, Ghildo Harold leading for the first three miles, Picayune second, and Prima Donna well up. On reaching the back stretch on the fourth roupd, Prima made a dash <it Picayune, sooq passed him, and oollared Childe about » quarter of a mile the contest between* those two was beautiful, both running noek and nqck, but when they came to the quarter stretch, Pripia gradually drew put, and fame in ap easy winner, Childe Ha rold second, and Pipaym*® within the distance flag. Time, Bm, 6s, The contest in the fourth pule was too much for Childe Harold, and on ids coining out he was immediately withdrawn, having let down in both his fore legs. Before the time alloted for cooling off had expired, Picayune had also been withdrawn, and as there was no compe titor against Prima Donna, her owner wa g DAILY CONSTITUTIONALIST. allowed to take the purse without further struggle. It is due to Prima Donna to state, that we ■were misinformed as to her name, and gave it as Princess in our paper of Thursday last. She it was who walked over the Course on Tuesday, in the Colt Stake, receiving for feit from the other seven entries. Princess is the name given to the Colt in the second race of that day ; and both belonging to the same ow’ncr, xvas the cause of the misunderstanding. Prima Donna is a beautiful filly, of good height and well proportioned. She has, we under stand several engagements yet to fulfil, and we will go a beaver that she comes out No. 1 in any contest for the next year. In this race she was entered more for sport than anything else, and had she lost the first heat would have been withdrawn, but winning that, and cooling off but little distressed, her ow ner de termined to t ,-y her another heat. Finding no competitor, however, he pocketed the purse, and Prima Donna now stands in the estimation of racers as A No. 1, for any dis tance. FIFTH DAY—SATURDAY. Mile heats —Best Three hi Five- —Purse $l5O. The following are the entries : Capt. A. M. Jewell’s b. h. John NVatson, aged, by John Dawson, dam by John Richards. Dress fancy, John Harrison’s s. m. Rosalie, 5 years old, by Boston?’ dam by Emily. Fancy. After the above race there will be a Sweep stake for saddle nags, $lO entrance, for which there are now several entries. Gen- Taylor. NYe give in this day’s paper an extended ac count of the reception of the Old Hero at New Orleans, which w'e know will be read with interest. The Old General xvas to leave New r Orleans on Sunday last in the steamer Missouri, for Memphis. Theatre- This is the last evening of performance. The Supreme Court of the United States met at Washington on Monday last, agreeably to law—present Chief Justice Taney, Asso ciate Justices M’Lcan, Wayne, Catron, Wood bury and Grier. Chief Ezxginecr- The Marietta Advocate of the 9th instant says :—We learn from a private letter to a gentleman of this place, that Gov. Towns has appointed Mr. Mitchell of Athens, Chief En gineer of the State Road. Population of New Orleans- The assessors have just completed the cen sus of New Orleans, and their returns show a population of 79,998. This is a diminution of 16,000 since last year, and of 23,000 since 1840. The Delta don’t believe the returns to be cor rect, and states as its opinion that the popula tion is nearly double the amount represented by the above figures. Proceeding's of the City Council of An* gasta Resolved, That a Committee of twenty be appointed by His Honor, the Mayor, to which he shall be added, to wait on Gen. Shields, who is soon expected to pass through Augus ta, and welcome him to this city, and shew him such other marks of respect and attention as may, in their opinion, manifest, in the most appropriate manner, the high estimation in which the citizens of Augusta hold his char acter and distinguished services. In obedience to the above Resolution I ap point— Wm. K. Kitchen, H. Huff, D. B. HadleV, Col. G. F. Parish, Dr. I. P. Garvin. James Harper, Hon. J. P- King, Col. S. C. Wilson, Hon. j. W. Wilde, Capt. D. W. Dill, Capt. James Adam, Col. H. H. Gumming, A. Sibley, Capt. E. Starnes, John Bones, j D. Mixer, T. W. Fleming, A. IL Me La ws, T. W. Miller, | Dr. Paul F. Eve. LEWIS D. FORD, Mayor. [ Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.] GEORGIA LEGISLATURE. IN SENATE. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1847. BILLS INTRODUCED. By Mr. Hilliard, to amend the militia laws of this State. Also, to revise and consolidate the militia laws of this State and to repeal the cavalry laws now of force, approved December 19th* 1818. By Mr. Chastain, to authorize the Central Rail Road & Banking Company and the Ma con & Western Rail Road Company or either of them to form a junction of the Central Rail Road and Maeon & Western Rail Road in or near the limits of the city of Macon. By Mr. Simmons, to reorganize the judicial districts, and equalize the labors of the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State, to change and fix the time of holding the Superior and Inferior Courts, in certain counties herein men? tioned, and for other purposes. Mr. Foreman laid upon the fable the follow? ip." resolution, which w-qs read, taken up and agreed to, to wit ; Resolved, That the reporters of this Senate “Shall nothing extenuate Nor sot down aught in malice," JN SENA TE. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1847. BILLS passed. To authorise and empower the Justices of the Inferior Ooqrts qf this State, to discharge criminals or offendersagainstjthe law Com Jail in certain cases. For the relief of James Jordar* of the county of Up s °n. Tq authorize the construction of the Mag netic Telegraph, and providing for the protec tion of the same. To incorporate the Southern Mutual Insur-r ance Company. The more effectually to define and make uni- AUGUSTA. GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 11, 1847. form the liability of Guardians, Executors and Administrators in regard to the interest to be charged against them. To alter and amend the several acts incor porating the city of Macon. Mr. Terrill presented the petition of T. Nixon Vandyke, President of the Hiwassee Rail Road Company, praying the Legislature to build the connecting link between the Hi wassee Rail Hoad and the Western & Atlantic Rail Road, or to authorize the Hiwassee Rail Road Company, to penetrate the State of Georgia with their Road, so as to form the connexion between the two roads. IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. December 8. Mr. Nisbet introduced a bill to authorize all free white citizens of this State and their as sociates to prosecute the business of manufac turing, and grant certain privileges therein named. Mr. Nisbet laid upon the tabic a resolution, which was read and agreed to, relative to the transportation of Lime, Gypsum and Marl upon the Western and Atlantic Rail Road, di recting the Chief Engineer to fix the rate of freight thereon at the lowest remunerating prices; provided, other connecting Roads agree to transport the same at such prices per mile. Mr. Bailey introduced a bill to authorize the citizens of this State in the service of the Uni ted States in the Army in Mexico or elsewhere out of the limits of this State, to vote in elec tions therein named. Mr. Williamson introduced a bill for the re lief of Eli McConnell of Cherokee. Mr. Harris of Clark, introduced a bill to al ter and amend the 14th section of the 13th di vision of the Penal Code. Mr. Ramsey introduced a bill to change the times of holding the Superior Courts of the counties of Harris. Marion, Talbot aud Mus cogee. Mr. Bethune, to alter the charter of the city of Columbus, so as to give the election of Marshall, Deputy Marshall, and Clerk of Council, to the people. Mr. Jones introduced a bill to provide for the appointment of Bank Commissioners, to prescribe their pay' and compensate them. Mr. Walker of Richmond, from the Select Committee, to whom was referred the petition of the City Council of Augusta, praying such an appropriation as will enable them to re move the remains of Lyman Hall and George NValton, both signers of the Declaration of Independence, to the cementary in the city of Augusta, and to erect suitable monuments to tin; memory of each, made a favorable report thereon, which was agreed to. Air. Seward, from the Committee on Milita ry Affairs, introduced a bill to organize the Militia in this State, and to prescribe the duty of certain officers therein named. Mr. Harden laid upon the table a series of resolutions relative to the “ Wilmot Proviso," which were read. Mr. Bartow made a report favorable to the bill to found and establish in the University of Georgia a Professorship of Agricultural Che mistry* and to endow the same. IF rotn the N. O. Delta 4th inst ] Grand Reception of Gen- Taylor- Never before in the history of a city, famous for the liberality and magnlficence'of its nation al clis, lays, was so grand a demonstration of popular feeling exhibited as that of yesterday. It surpassed the expectation of the most san guine. It w r as truly a noble, spontaneous, unanimous outpouring of the gratitude and jiatriotism of a people keenly alive to all that redounds to the national honor, and suscepti ble of the deepest impression of admiration and affection for those w'hosc deeds have ad ded new lustre to tha name and fame of our Republic. The movement of yesterday was purely qnc of the masses. True, the:C were 6 nnmittces —there were regulations—program mes —long linos of soldiers—guards and mar shals —but of what avail were all these to res train the popular ardor? What power, what canimand, what authority could force into order, method and discipline, the unrestrained feelings of a crowd such as rushed to greet the Hero who yesterday entered our city? The task of Canute w'as not more vain than the effort to keep back the poular billows, as they rolled along our Levee and overwhelmed all the barriers, which the foresight of oil: muni cipal authorities had arranged to give order and regularity to the display. But let us not anticipate. At 9, a. m., the Committee of Arrangements, with Lehmann’s splendid Band, were on board of the Mary Kingsland, a fine, staunch steam ship, which soon got under weigh for the Bar r k. At 10, she arrived at the Barracks, and the Committee proceeded to the quarters of Dr. Wood, Geu. Taylor’s son-in-law, where they were cordially received by the General and his Staff. Col. Belknap, with aid, Capt Clark, accompanied the Committee. We found the General looking as sturdy and hardy as ever, Jlis long campaign has somewhat re duced him in flesh, but still he looks healthier and younger than when he passed through our city some two years and a half ago. That good natured, honest and yet determined expression, still characterizes a face in which symmetry and comeliness are not sought after and there fore not missed —a face, browned and roughen ed by the exposure of a long and trying cam paign, during which he h:a never slept be neath a roof or w ithin w’alls. The General xyas dressed in his usual plan and rather well worn undress uniform, simple glazed cap, and wore his brigadier’s sword. His Aids n-e two fine-looking, intelligent young officers, Maj, Bliss, whose name is so familiar to the public as the constant companion of the old hero through all his battles and campaigns, has a face indicative of a reflective and mediative order of mind, rather than of those military talents w r hich he is known to possess. But his manners have the off-hand ease and self-pos session of the accomplished and experienced officer. Capt. Eaton is a younger-looking of ficer, of manly bearing and intelligent counten ance. Col. Belknap, who w r as distinguished in the late way, and also in the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca, where he commanded a bri gade, and where he led the gallant Bth Infan try in their charge upon the enemy’s cannon, is a large, portly gentleman, who looked as if he could wield a broadsword with most des tructive effect. Ilis Aid, Capt. Clark, is a young and very handsome officer, who has at tained to considerable distinction in the army for his valor and talents. After a short delay at the Barracks, these gallant officers proceeded to the boat, escorted by the Committee. As the General and his escort approached the boat, the baud struck up “Hail to the chief.” which was executed in a surpassingly beautLM style by this full, and splendid band. Just as the Mary Kingsland was about to 1 -ave the wharf, that floating palace, the Mis souri, came down the stream, crowded with ladies and gentlemen, aud stopping for a few minutes alongside the Mary Kingsland, the crowd on board of her saluted the old General, w’ho stood on the guards uncovered, with hur ras that fairly shook the huge vessel. Soon the boats were under steam, and as the Mary Kingsland headed up the river, the Mis souri rounded-to and fell into her wake. Next came the Convoy, a fine steamer, also filled with people—next the Majestic, the Caledonia, the Somerville, the Panther, the Col. Clay, the Gretna, and the ship St. Louis. NVhen the procession of boats had abvanced some dis tance up the stream, the stupendous and mag nificent ship Ameri.a, of 1100 tons, conducted by the pilot-steamers, wheeled into the line between the Mary Kingsland and the Missouri; and by her immense size, and with her gay bunting floating from every yard and spar, ad ded greatly to the grandeur of the scene. Oh! it was a noble sight, as that procession of steamers threaded the vast crescent of our city. The shipping, which extended for miles along our Levee in tiers three and four deep, were beautiflly decked with all their various colored flags and signals. The ships of all nations vied with each other in this display. The hardy, warm-hearted tars were clustered along the ships’ tafrails, and as the old hero stood out uncovered on the deck of the steam er, they gave vent to their patriotic feelings in such shouts as sailox-s alone can give. As the procession moved on and neared the centre of the city, the scene became grand be yond all description. The front of the Market and Place d’Armes exhibited one solid mass of human heads. As far as the eye could reach, nothing could be seen but this moving sea of humanity. Every house-top, every ship’s mast, every steamboat, every elevation, was crowded with the dark masses, that seemed reckless of all danger in their eagerness to c itch a glance of the vetern warrior. The pro c -ssion passed up along the whole line of our steamboats and tiatboats—lroin every one, the 1 irgest and the humblest, crowds, sent forth loud cheers, to which the old General respon ded by uncovering himself and waving his cap. As the boats approached Lafayette, they were saluted by the booming of artillery and the shouts of the people. Having passed the upper line of Lafayette, the procession wheeled around and fell down stream. NVhen the Mary Kingsland arrived opposite the Place d’Amies, she was headed to and approached the shore. Then it was that the solid mass of human forms began to be agitated by one general movement. The current broke through the military lines and filled up the avenue through which the General was to pass with his escort. It seems a miracle how he was ever forced through such a crowd, though a strong military force used all their efforts to check aud restrain the crowd. Escorted by the Committee and a detach ment of the Legion, the General entered the Place d’Armes, under a salute of the Legion, which turned out in great strength. Major Gally’s Artillery Battalion, particularly, made a very splendid appearance. The big guns were made to bellow forth their loudest thun ders on this occasion. The cavalry corps, also, looked very beautiful and effective—especial ly the Hussars, under Captain, formely Col. Walton, which company, on account of its numbers and the splendor of its uniform, was selected as the Guard of Honor of Gen., Tay lor. Gen. Taylor was received by the Mayor, supported by the Recorders, of the 3 Muni cipalities, beneath a Triumphol Arch erected for the occasion in the Place d’Armes. This arch was the conception of one of the gentle men of the Committee, and was highly credi table to the taste of the Committee, as well as to the skill and judgement of Capt. Mondelli, who erected it. The arch was about sixty feet high, by forty feet in width, and was com posed of net-work, interlaced with evergreen branches, with two small and one large aven ues; On the summit of the arch was a splen did gold eagle, holding in its bill a crown o laurel. The facade fronting the river was in scribed, in large letters of gold, with the word “ Welcome,” and underneath this with the word “ Buena Vista ” on the sides were “ Palo Alto ” aud “ Resaca da la Palma,” and opposite to the Cathedral was the name of “ Monterey.” NVe intend to have a cut made of this beauti ful arch for our Sunday’s paper. NVe trust the authorities will permit it to remain some days longer, that our whole people may have an opportunity of viewing it. His Honor the Mayor received the General with great warmth, tendering him the hospi talities of the city, in the following words: General —ln behalf of the city of New Or leans, which I have the honor to represent on this occasion, it is my pleasing office to wel come your happy return to your country and your home ; and in behalf of the Municipal Councils, I tender to you the hospitality of this city while it is your pleasure to remain among us. No circumstance could have filled our hearts with more joy than we now feel in having the , opportunity to express to yon our gratitude for the distinguished services you have ren desed your country. The brilliant achieve ments performed in Mexico, by the fearless and daring band that you have led on from vic tory to victory, have inspired us with feelings which no language is sufficiently powerful to convey. For such achievements, General,every true American heart, from one extremity to the other of this Republic, is filled with gratitude and admiration. Wherever you direct your steps, upon any spot where the Star-Spangled Banner triumphantly expands its folds to the breeze, you will find a ; tion’s love to greet you ; you will hear a whole people’s sponta neous applause to extol the splendor of your deeds, which your modesty w'ould in vain en deavor to weaken in your own eyes. Again, General, I bid you a hearty welcome in the name of all the citizens New Orleans. To which Gen. Taylor replied r.s follows ; Mr. Mayer —The welcome which I meet this day from the people of New Orleans, announ ced by you their honorable representative,over whelms me with feelings which no words can express. Your have been pleased to qualify, with terms of highest approbation, the services of the army which I have had the honor to com mand in Mexico. Could those brave officers and soldiers, whose gallantry achieved the successes refer, be present on this I YOL. XXVI.—NEW SERIES.—VOL. II.—NO. 144. occasion, and witness the grand outpouring of gratitude which their devotion has elicited,the measure of my satisfaction would be complete. For them and for myself, I thank, from my heart,the people of New Orleans,end accept,Mr. Mayor, the offer of their hospitality. This ceremony being over, the General was escorted into the old Cathedral. As he entered this venerable building, the choir struck up a splendcd anthem. Tc Deuni was then chaun ted by the large body of the Holy Priesthood, who, with the Right Rev. Bishop Blanco, of ficiated on the occasion. The religious lites being conclude 1, the pro cession was formed in the following order : Firs came a detachraeni of horse and infantry ; nex came Gen. Taylor, mounted on the old war horse he rode at Buena Vista, familiarly called “ Old NVhitey,” and supported by his Ex cellency Gov. Johnson on the right, and Maj. Gen. Lewis, on tire left. The Staffs of the Governor aud the Major General followed, escorting the Aids of General Taylor, all mounted on splended chargers, and maknig a very fine appearance. Then followed the Mayor and Recorders, in a splendid barouche with six gray horses, richly caparisoned, and driven by that incomparable “whip," Mr. Stickney; the members of the vari ous Councils, in coaches. Then followed the Firemen, who, ever foremost on great oc casions of patriotic manifestation, turned out in immense numbers. After the Firemen came the Masons and Odd Fellows, whose appear c. :.ce was very impressive; next, the Sons of Temperance, with neat white badges, headed by the “Old Native,” that sturdy champion of the cause of temperance ; next, the German Benevolent Society ; and, lastly, the Hiber nian and Shamrock Societies. All these va rious bodies turned out in great strength, and gave great interest and variety to the proces sion. The almost interminable line moved through our principal streets, but was frequently com pelled to halt on account of the immense crowds of people which tilled all the main street*, and every cross-street or avenue run ning into them. In the balconies aud win dows of the houses were clustered in lovely aud smiling array, the beauty and grace of our city. Thousand of lovely faces beamed admi ration upon the brave veteran, and waved their snowy handkerchiefs in cheering ap plause of his great deeds and virtues. And the little children, too, stretched their little forms forward, and raised themselves upon some elevation, to catch a glimpse of the grey haired hero, the recital of whose exploits had so often stirred in their hearts the martial fire. It would be impossible for us, in the com pass of one article, to describe all the inci dents of the procession—to detail all tl e Urn s by which the popular feeling sought to ex press itself. But one little fact we ia mot help mentioning. As the procession closed Canal street, the gallant Maj. Hufty tired a sa lute from the third story of his store No. 10 Camp street, from a beautiful brass piece, and kept up the thunder until the head of the pro cession reached Poydras street. To give ef fect to the salvos of the worthy Major, he had written over the entrance to his store, in con spicuous characters, the memorable words, **A little more grape, Capt. Bragg.” N\ hen the procession had arrived in front of the St. Charles Hotel, it halted and formed a line. The General then dismounted, and with his Staff and escort ascended to the portico of the St. Charles, where he stood whilst the proces sion tiled by, aud where the whole vast crowd could see him. NVhen the procession had passed, the Gene ral retired into the Hotel, where he was greet ed by a large assembly of ladies, whose favor and smiles seemed to give him more pleasure and satisfaction than even all the grand parade of the day. The Corporation Dinner- As soon as the shades of darkness began ' o fall upon our city, the proprietors of the St. Charles commenced to illuminate the vast and splendid edifice in a style of the greatest gor geousness. Ten thousand lights, of every hue, form and size glittered in the its innumerable windows, and large transparent portraits, with appropriate mottoes, and quotations f ora the speeches of Gen. Taylor, attracted the atten tion of the great crowd that Lngered till late around the Hotel. In the meantime the ladies’ parlor was crowded with ladies and gentlemen, flocking to be presented to the old General. At 7 o’clock, the company of invited guests entered the dining hall, to partake of the great Corporation dinner. Lehmann’s band dis coursed appropriate music whilst the compa ny was being seated. The dinner, we need not say, was like all the feasts prepared by the enterprising proprietors of the St, Charles, unequalled in richness, variety, splendor, and elegance. About three hundred persons, in cluding all the Federal, State and Municipal deputations of our city, were seated at the ta ble. Gen. Taylor was place I between the Governor and Mayor. After the company had partaken of a splendid repast of the good things spread before them, the Mayor arose gave the following regular toasts ; 1. T.re President of ihe United States. Music “Hail Columbia." 2. Our Country. —May she always be right; but, right or wrong, our country. Music ; "Jslar iSnan gled Banner." 3. Maj. General Zachary Taylor. Music : “Hail to the Chief." This toast was received with the most live ly applause. General Taylor arose, and, in a manner in icative qf great modesty and kindliness, re urned his thanks for the numerous demon s.rations of kindness he had received from the "ood people of New Orleans. Alluding to is services in the field, he declared that the joy and exultation of thegreatest victories wore always, after the heat and excitement of battle, succeeded by feelings of poignant sorrow and pain ; that war, after all, was a great calamity, d his greatest glory who can terminate it. He regretted that he had not been able to do more for his country—fully to deserve the Teat honors which had been heaped upon He regretted that he had not been able to bring this war to a close ; but he hoped it w'ould soon be ended, and peace would be re stored to our land. In conclusion, he be""ed to offer— The People of A etc Orlaans. —Distinguished no less for their patriotism than for their enterprise and public spirit. 4. The Army of the United States. Music ; “NVashington’s March.” 5. The Navy of the United States. Music “Van kee Doodle." 6. The Governor of Louisiana. Music “Jack son’s March." The Governor, in reply, gave— The People of Louisiana— Who know so well how to receive an illustrious General returning fiom the scene of his victories and glorv. 1. Major General S colt. Music : ‘Gen. Scott’s March. 8. The Here of Contreras —Louisiana's favorite son, General Persifcr F. Smith. Music; "Go where Glory waits thee.” 5). The Memory ct I I askivgtwi. Music : ‘‘Dead March, in Saul.” 10. The Heroes of the Revolution. Music; ' Auld Lang Svne.” 11. The Memory of General Jackson. Music: ‘‘Marseilles Hvnm.” 12. The Memory of the gaihxnt Officers and Sol diers who hare fallen in the Hue with Mexico. Mu sic : “Ros'yn Castle.” 1.3. Toe Ladies Music; Home. Sweet Home.” At this stage of the dinner, the General re tired, with his staff, to fulfil an appointment to attend the different theatres. Many of the company also retired, but there were enough remaining to keep up the festival until a late hour; but, of what transpired after the Gen eral’s departure, we are unable to procure any accounts for to-days paper. Luring the Dinner at the St. Charles, there were several displays of firework,* in various parts of the city. That on the Place d’Amies has been described to us as far superior to any Pyrotechnic display ever exhibited in our city. That patriotism citizen Mv. Jacob Ott, also gave a very brilliant show of fireworks on Ti voli Circle. But it would be vain for us to mention all the various demonstrations of popular feeling. Sudjce it to say that New Orleans yesterday gave the most brilliant illustration of the pub lic spirit of its people, taste and judgment of its public authorities, and the deep and earn est patriotism which pervades all classes of its population. [From the Xew Orleans Picayune oth msh] Presentation of a Sword to Gen- Taylor- Yesterday was the day fixed upon for the formal presentation of the sword to General Taylor, which was voted to him by the Legis lature last winter. The ceremony took place in one as the parlors of the St. Charles Ex change Hotel, but we were unable to obtain admittance there. We regret; to say that the ceremony was so miserably managed by the committee that not only were the people dis appointed in seeing the presentation of their gift to the brave old General, hut they were scarcely allowed an opportunity of hearing of the presentation through the press. We have the same complaint to make as the editor of the Courier, for it was but by chance that uu editor or reporter could get in. Gov. John son did not reduce his speech to writing and could not give us a copy of it. We have been favored by a member of the committee with a copy of General Taylor’s reply to the address of the Governor, and we give it below, renew ing the expression of our regret that we could not obtain access to the scene, in order to make a faithful report of the proceeding, iu which every citizen of Louisiana would have taken a lively interest. The following is the General’s rej ly: Governor—ln accepting the magnificent sword of honor which it has pleased the State of Louisiana through her representatives to confer upon me, I am sensible that no form of words can give adequate expression to my feelings. To receive from any quarter a testimonial conveying such high appreciation of services rendered, would be reward enough for the highest ambition, but there are circumstances which give this peculiar value. The name of Louisiana is identified with the signal victo ry which crowned our arms at the close of the war of 1812; it again appears in bright relief iu the Florida war; and among the many as sociations connected with the victories which this sword is designed specially to commemo rate, none are more grateful to my heart than those which call up the glorious enthusiasm of the Louisiana volunteers. It any thing could add weight to these con siderations it would be that in Louisiana I have many cherished personal friends, and that this tribute of respect seems to come, not from strangers, but from those whom I have known from youth. It shall be preserved by me and my children as a possession beyond all price. Through you. Governor, I return my heart felt thanks to the people of Louisiana, and I beg that you will at the same time accept my warm acknowledgments for the prompt anil patriotic support which, in your official capa city, you have alwavs extended to our army in Mexico. imperial sXoticco. LECTJRE TO YOUiSrG MEN. SD" 1 *ll- first of a Course of Public Lectures, addressed to Young Men, ci “ The Claims cf the Bib e,’ will be delivered To-Morrow Evening at the Presbyterian Lecture Room, at 7 o'clock, by the Rev. E. P. Rogers. Subject, “ The Bible, a Revelation from God.” The Aoung Men of the city particularly, and the public generally, are invited to attend Dec. 11 o "~ir i i m inrif ii miiiH pwnri i». (Comm ere i a I. latest dates from livekpooi xov. 4 LATEST DATES FROM HAVRE OCT. 31 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 4, P. M.— Cotton. —At the date of our la*t weekly review the market was unsettled by the Telegraphic accounts of the Acadia s au\lces received on 1* ridav and Saturday and as the mail failed on Monday, this state of un certainty continued, only 250 bales having chang ed hands. On Tuesday the letters came to hand, and thou h m **n\ parties lo >ked upon the accounts as very unfavorable, purchasers were found for some 6.0:0 bales at % a fig for middling. Since then prices have further advanced |c. and the sales have been as follows: Wednesday 1.5C0, Thurs day 4,00, Friday 1.250, and to-day 3.50 hales; making a total for the week of 16.500 bales. The purchases have been principally for the North and the Continent of Europe. English buyers co-opera ting to a small extent only. The market is firm without being animated. We quote Inferior, none ...s£a 51 Ordinary fr Middling... Good middling 7 a 71 Middling fair "ibla 74 f> ,r v y: 7J. 3 S; fa ; r ; »i» 84 Good and line . q a »q Freights.—Few new engagements have been made during the week, a great many vessels at present loading being still in want of a cargo. Cot ton to Liverpool 15-32 a Ad, to Haarc Ic, and to Boston and New York Slipping intelligence. CHARLESTON. Dec. 10.—Arr. ship South port, McCormick. New York; steam ship Globe. Wright, New fork. < leared Ship Harriet 3c Jesse, Conner. Havre; brig Emily, Robinson, New York; brig N. C. Bourne, Thorndike. St. Marks and Key West ' brig Tvlesiqn. Burlingame, Cape Carnav'eral, ’ SAVANNAH, Dec. 9.—Ship Kate Hunter, Par sons, New York ; bark Backus, Porter. NewYo k • steamer ~ha*harn. Hubbard. Augusta ; steam pack et H. L.Cook, Ihly, Augusta.