New Hampshire Statesman

The Greensburg, Pa., Intelligencer contains a sketch of the reply of General Taylor to an address of Judge. Coulter, welcoming him to that place. We give it a place in our columns. as it furnishes further proof, if any were necessary, of the strong good sense, kind feelings, and devoted patriotism, which are the distinguishing characteristic traits of the man whom the people have placed at the head of the government. The President said:

"My kind friends, and respected fellow-citizens, I am unused to public speaking;—my training has been in a different department of life, and I am sure therefore the necessary indulgence will be made by this great assemblage. But if I possessed the most gifted power of eloquence, I could not express in words the deep and abiding gratitude which I feel for the American people. They have crowded me with praise beyond my deserving; and unworthy as I am, they have elected me to the first office in the world in point of moral and political dignity.

In the battles where I bore command, I was sustained by the American soldier and volunteer. admirable in all the qualities which ensure success. Where they have confidence in their commander, they have but two thoughts—'Our country, and victory in her cause.' With such soldiers I fought, and with such soldiers what could I do but conquer—let them have the meed of praise.

I was not deserving of the great office I now fill. I was not a voluntary candidate, but forced and constrained by impulses which I could not resist. But since the desire of the people has placed me there, my anxious thought, my untiring exertions will be to promote the peace. liberty, prosperity, and happiness of the nation.

You all know that I was not disciplined to politics. Forty years of my life were spent in the service of my country. Toil, privations, anxiety and care were the elements of my education. During that time, I served my beloved country with all my energies in obedience to her laws. That part of my life to which I look back with the greatest pleasure is when I was protecting the innocent inhabitants of the frontier, the women and children, from the tomahawk and scalping-knife of the savage.

I hope my motives will not be misunderstood. for making this journey. I wished to see the great manufacturing establishments of the middle and northern States, to witness their flourishing and prosperous husbandry; to ascertain their wants and wishes, and to see my kind friends and their beautiful country.

I will give all my sympathy to the friends of liberty ever were, now struggling for liberty; but my great care will be to preserve the peace of the country, and to avoid entangling alliances with any, pursuing the example of Washington.

And now my friends, I again return you my grateful thanks for the enthusiastic reception I have received. I love to meet my fellow citizens face to face, and to shake their honest hands. especially the gray-headed patriarchs. who were the patriots of other days—and the ladies, God bless them, they have every where cheered my way with their smiles. God bless you all."