The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-21

From the n. o. Bulletin, Nov. H.
RETURN OF THE VOLUNTEERS FROM TExAs.-Thc
steamship Cincinnati arrived at an early hour yes.
terday morning from Arkansas bay, having on board
the two companies Of volunteer artillery under
Major Gally, which were enrolled in this city for
the United States service in Texas A detachment
of artillery of the Legion Immediately assembled
on the Place d'Armes, for the purpose of welcom-
ing the return of their ellow-soders and salutes be-
tween the different corps were exchanged. The
other company of artillery volunteers, under the
command of Captain Forno, is momently expect
ed on board the schooner William Bryan.
The following particulars are given by the Cowie,
Of last evening:
"Therc was no news of importance at Corpus
Christi. We are informed the total force under
Gen. Taylor amounts to upwards Of 5000 men.
The troops have commenced building wooden huts
to shelter them against the cold, which had begun to
be severely felt in Texas.
"The volunteers who have returned have a very
robust appearance, although much sun-burnt Only
three deaths have occurred in the whole number Of
more than 200 men, during the period of more
than three months that they have been absent.
Three or four have joined the service of the Uni
ted States and four have resolved to remain in Tex
as
.At hafpast Il o'clock, the artillery under Major
Gally landed and marched TO the public square,
where, after. executing several man9uvres, which
were greatly admired, they were discharged from
service by Captain Grayson of the United States
army, acting for General Gaines.
"The following order was read by Captain Gray
son TO the volunteers, on giving them an honorable
discharge II is composed in good taste, and pays
deserved compliment to those patriotic men:
"HEADouARTERs. ARMY OF OccuPArioN,
"Corpus Christi, Texas, Nov. ID, 1916.
ORDERS, No. "a.
GAS the term Of service of Major Gally's battalion
of volunteer artillery is drawing to a close, il
will break up its camp and embark for New Orleans,
there TO be mustered out Of service. The quarter
masters department will furnish the proper trans
portation for this purpose.
"On his arrival in New Orleans, Major Gally will
report to Major General Gaines or in his absence to
the chief of his staff Should neither the general nor
his staff be in the city at the period Of muster, the
battalion will be mustered out Of service by Capt.
B. Grayson, commissary Of subsistence.
In giving the order which dissolves the official
connexion of the battalion of volunteer artillery with
the army Of occupation, the commanding general
canno, forbear expressing his high sense Of the
patriotic enthusiasm which impelled its members to
seek active service under the expectation Of war
with Mexico, and ofthe excellent state Of discipline
and instruction which has signazed their service in
this camp. The general is but expressing the uni
versal sentiment Of dhc army, when he bears witness
TO the intelligence and gentemany bearing of the
officers and the correct department Of the men, Of the
volunteer artillery. In taking leave of Major Gally
and his command, the general extends to them his
warmcst wishes for their health and happiness and
a safe return to their familiee and homes.
"Ey order Of Brig. Gen. Taylor,
NV. WI. BLISS, Ass. Adj. Gen."