The New York herald., 1845-08-26

l Vex0D AND mexICOs
on oxr Govs,ror-1x 1xe Cal Responded to.
From the N. o. Picayuns. Aug. III
Of ow
Camp. and on TO the Post Office, we saw citizens
grouped together at every corner, talking intently
about-we then knew not what. They seemed
eated and IN high splrits and as they consisted
promiscuously of both wings and democrats, we
knew that the OF their rejoicing must be some
thing more than a mere political party triumph.
other, with significant smile, to sharpen "Uncle
Alexander" (the big sword), and the latter would
remind his friend how necessary il now was for him
to burnish up his old rifle, "rugged-muzzle Bess."-
/ We soon learned
| What had caused this great commotion
! The citylthrough."
1t was at the time we speak of, publicly and very
generally known that the veteran, Gen. Gaines COM
manding the Southern military division Of the Uni
| ted States, had made demand on Gov. Mouton for
one thousand men or more for the national service,
and that the Governor promptly made requisition
on Gen. Lewis, commanding the first division Of
the Louisiana militia for the required force viz: two
| regiments OF volunteers, Of ten companies each
one OF them to consist OF musketeers and one Of
rtemen and two companies OF artillery with eight
| field pieces The requsition was of course imme-
diatey responded to, and will be put forthwith into
execution.
II was the knowledge of this fact that caused the
| excitement amongst citizens which we have at
tempted to descrbe-lt was this that made them
seem as if
Their souls
And eager for the fray -
We understand that the whole Of the artillery force
OF the ciy-a most effective and well-armed corps
have volunteered their services, and that they have
been accepted. Our gallant uniformed infantrycompa-
Mes are not, In the meanllme lstlessly resting
their arms calls tor meetings OF the officers OF the
Washington Regiment and Louisiana Volunteers
may be seen IN our paper to-day In fact, the ques-
tion will not be .sWho will be suffered to remain at
home - but "Who will be permitted to enrol them
selves amongst them, the defenders of their coun-
trymen beyond the Sabine y Before to-morrow's
sun ascends the meridian the draft In mercantile
phrase will be honored, and were 1t numerically ten
times the amount which il is, it would be met with
the same alacrity and good will.
This movement is said to be consequent upon
thentlc information which has reached Gen. Games,
oi the advance of 10000 Mexican troops to point
within eight days march OF General Taylor's qu
ters We are not aware OF the precise disposition
which Is to be made OF the volunteer force the
great body Of them, we believe, 60 to reinforce
Gen. Taylor's command.
We, like the rest of our citizens, have no appre-
hension for the result If a conflict comes, the vain
and pusillanmOus nation which exces it will ine-
vitably be the sufferers. Should their temery car
ry them to such lengths, they will be metat
the outset by force that will teach them the prowess
of our people, and how ridiculously Utopian is the
idea that leads them to believe they can cope with
US IN arms any more than in arts. This humanity,
as well as vaor, demands of US; for, by decisive
stroke-one that VIII INSPIRE them with due degree
of terror-thousands of poor wretches who may be
dragged N CHAINS from their homes, will, seeing the
utter hopeessness OF their cause save their lives by
at once making. IN double quick time, an advance
backwards Whatever the strategy or mannuvring
of our enemies, let them but provoke hostnes, and
victory wlll certainly be found folded in the flag of
our Union.
[From the N O see, Extra, Aug 16]
We hasten to lay before readers the important In
telligence have ust received relative to tho
men OF troops for te purpose Of protecting the newly
ed Mexican invasion.
General Gaines, now la aaying received au-
hcnc information to the ten thousand Mexi.
can troops were within eight march Of Gen Taylor
who posted St. Josephs Island despatch
ed messenger to Governor Moaton al Pass Christian
ten companies each to consist Of Infantry and Of
Riaemen and two companies of Artillery with eight
field pieces The requisition Immediately granted,
and will be put forthwith into execution.
The two volunteer regiments to stationed at the
Forts and Barracks on the Gulf subject to the orders Of
the Government; and the United States troops present
in garrison at those stations be Immediately
erred 10 Texas. The two companies Of volunteer ati
ery will leave on Wednesday, the 20th inst, board
the steamboat Alabama, together with four companies OF
United States troops, 9th regiment infantry) two Of
which expected tomorrow morning from Pass Chris
an under Captains Moore and Holmes
The above information may be relied upon authen
In addition to the above the New Orleans Courier
ntimates that besides the United States militia regu
militia Of that Republic will also be held the alert
By resolution Of the Texan Congress passed the
required TO call into service the militia volunteer
force to such an extent as he may deem expediont in
case IL may De necessary 10 repel Mexican troops
that invade attempt to invade the territory of the
Republic. In this resolution the Government of
the United States is invited to occupy without delay the
frontier Of the Republic with such troops may be
cessary for its defence The thinks that under
the provisions Of the law above quoted Texas could
sudden emergency raise at least five thousand troops
brave and hardy rfemen and better adapted than any
others for operations against Mexican army that
in view Of the activity displayed in preparing for the
crisis it is not probable that there will bo deficiency of
force to meet any emergency.
From the N. o. Republican Aug 1871
FURTHER MILITARY MovEMENTs.-We learn that the
5th and 9Th regiments Of infantry and companies of
artillery, haye received orders for Texas We yesterday
announced that the 7h infantry and three companies Of
dragons had received similar orders and that tho 9TH
and Sth had been ordered from posts at the north
barracks and the posts occupied by the 7h
The arrival Of order fresh upon the heels of ano
ther andi he rap increase Of cuorce Texas shows
that government is alive to the importance of the
crisis, and is preparing for any emergency.
The Washington Union of Saturday evening saws: =
We have received letter from Galveston OF the 9TH in
stant which states that there movemen nts go
ing in regard to changing form of government at
once. The Convention now in session have invited Pre-
sident Jones 70 Austin to consult upon the meas
sure He has left Washington for Austin" Welundcr
stand from other quarters that this movement is
y likely to prevail.