Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-11
!. WHOLE NO. II.

UP TO surrounding nations as examries OF every
thing thatis correct and proper. The facts and
circumstances which were presented Al aha
time Of this ,ransasiisn left no doubt oa tire
minds Of our officers bat that .Beauty and Boz
ty'' was the wathchword Of the day. Tie in
formation was obtained from prisoners, and
confirmed by the books Of two Of their orderly
sergeants taken in the battle, which contained
recorded proof Of the fact.
After the battle Of the 8ih Of January, Jack
son could have captured every man Of The Brit
isb force that was, upon the land, If hu had
pecn supplied with arms, according 10 his own
repeated urgent request and agfeeably TO tho !,
promises that were made him. Not having
arms, he was compelled to let The remainder
Of the s heroes Of the Peninsula, escape.-
They got to the other side Of the river. and
there they embarked leaving behind them tho
contempt Of the Americans, and the syma,het-
ic sorrows Of the traitors. Now. however.
these traitors sang his praises in lofty strains;
put up thanksgiving in their churches,s called
him ian instrument in the hands Of God !"
though few days before they would have sold
him and his army, flesh, blood, bones and alk
He submitted to the mnmmery Of being fined
Tor having imprisoned the Judge, whie!, he did
OF course, IN order TO give an example Of sub
mission to The laws, most heartily Lespisine
the traitor and all his brother traitors at the
same time. He fonnd it necessary to remain
at New Orleans till March. when he dismiss
ed his troops in the following address, which
ought to be read, preserved, and cherished in
evory country IN the world
ADDRESS
10 the troops at Ne,c Orleans after the a,anupc;a-
ton Of peace.
The Maior-geneial is at length enabled to
peiorn the pleasing task Of restoring 10 Ten
nessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and the Terrific
ry Of Mississippi, the brave troops who have
acted such distinguished part in the war
which has just termited. In restoring these
bravo men to their homes, much exertion is
expected OF, and great responsibility imposed
on, the commanded officers Of the different
corps. Il is required of Major generals Car
roll and Thomas, and Brgaier-general Cof-
Zee, To march their commands, without unne-
cessary delay, to their respective States. The
troops from the Mississippi TERRITORY aud
State Of Louisiana, both militia and volunteers
will be immediately mustered on, of service,
paid, aud discharged.
The Major-general has the satisfaction Of
announcing the appreciation OF The Presiden, Of
the Unitod States to the conduct of the troops
under his command. expressed in fat.ering
terms. through the Honorable the Secretary Of
War.
IInies nave been so long united with his own,
and in whose labors and glories it is his hap
piness and his boast 10 have partcisa,ed, the
Commanding general can neither suppress his
feelings, or give utterance TO them as he ought.
In what terms can he besiow suitable praise
on merit, SO extraordinary, so unparalleled,
Let him, in one burst Of Joy, gra,itde, and ex-
exclaim-s. These are the saviours
Of their ecu TRY. These the patriot soldiers,
who tliumphed over the invincibles Of Well
lington and conquered the conquerors Of Eu-
rope!!" With what patience did you submit
to privalioDs-wi what fortitnGe did you en-
dure fatgue-what valor did you dispioy in
the day Of battle! You have secured to Amer
lea proud Fame among the nations Of the
eartl-a glory which shall never perish.
Possessing those dispositions which equal
" adorn the citizen and the soldier, the expec-
tations of your country will be met in peace,
as her wishes have been gratifed in war;. Go,
then my brave companions, to your homes--to
those tender connections and blissful scenes
which render life SO dear--full of horror, and
crowned with laurels which will never fade.
When participating in the bosoms Of your
families the enjoyment Of peaceful life. with
what happiness will you not look back 10
the tolls you have: bore--to the dangers you
have encountered? How will all your past
exposures be converted into inexpressible de-
light! Who, that never experienced your suf-
ferinss, will be able to appreciate your joys9
The man who slumbered ingloriousy al home.
during your painful marches, your nights Of
and your days of tell, will envy
you the happiness which these recolections
will afford-stiH more will he envy the graft
tude Of that country which you have SO emf
nently contributed TO save.
Continue, fellow soldiers, on yonr passage
TO your several destinations, to- preserve that
thatdignifed aud manly deport-
ment which have so ennobled your character.
While the commanding general IS thus CIV
ing indulgence 10 his feelings towards those
brave companions who accompanied him. thro'
difficulties and danger. he cannet permit the
names Of Blonnt and Shelly and Holmes, 70
pass unnoticed. With what generous ardor
and patriotism have these distinguished Gov
ernors contributed all their exerlons to pro-
vide the means Of victory! The recollection
Of their exer,ions, and of The success winch
has resulted, will be to thelnSa reward more
grateful Than any which the pomp OF Tue OF
HE spendor Of wealth can bestow.
What happiness it is to the Commanding
general. that. while danger was before hlia, be
was. on no occasion, compelled tonse towards
his COMPANIONS in arms, either severity or re-
huke! II. after the enemy had retired, I'M
nroner passions began their empire in a few
unworthy hosons, and rendered resort to en-.
eroetic measures necessary FOR their suppress.
sion. he has not conf6nndea the innocent with
the guiI;y--the sednced with The seducess.--