The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-25
From the New Orleans Courier. Aug. 10.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS.

We learn from good authority, that on the de-
mand Of Major General GANGS, commanding the
southern division OF Tho United States, Governor
Mouton has made requsition on Major General
Lewis, Of the first dyision Of Louisiana militia, for
his whole artillery force and Two regiments of In
fantry-the latter to be raised volunteers. Major
faiiy, commanding the artillery battalion attached
70 The Louisiana Legion, having heard that General
Gaines contemplated the calling for two volunteer
artillery companies to reinforce General Taylor's
detachment IN Texas, waited ON the general two
days ago, and offered his services to raise and
command the companies in question, TO act in
Texas. The general has determined to accept the
Offer and with them calls for the remainder Of the
artillery force of the division, for the purpose of
manning the Notifications in the neighborfood of
t lis city. sQf asA 4-l M
The governor, as we understand, acceded to the
demand Of General Gaines. without hesitation; and
arrangements will be made forthwith TO carry the
measure into effect.
The public will join with US, we persuaded, in
rendering tribute of praise TO the zeal and prompts
iude with which the veteran Gay stepped forward
the moment he heard that artillery would probably
be wanted, to offer himself for whatever service
here or elsewhere, might be required The major Is
officer Of experience and skill in that branch OF
the art of with which he is connected. His ex-
ample will have irresistible effect to rouse the
chivalry of the first division to volunteer for the
field at the call Of their country.
The two regiments of infantry called out will
comprise probably fifteen hundred men. We are
not informed whether they are intended for active
operations in Texas, or merely for the defence Of
our own forts In either case, we venture to pre-
dict that twice, thrice, ten times the number wanted
will be ready, at the first tap of the drum, to march
whlthersoever their services may be required.
There is some military movement in Mexico that
we are not generally aware Of here in New Orleans
which has induced General Gaines to send all the
regular troops at hand to the frontier together with
| portion of our militia. The militia of Texas, we
presume, also held on the alert. By a resou-
ton of the Texan Congress, passed the 26th Of
last June, the President of the republic is author
lied and required to call into service the militia,
volunteer force, 10 such extent as he may deem
cxpedien, in addition to the forces already in
vice, in il may be necessary to repe any Mex
lean troops that may invade, attempt to invade,
the territory of the republic. In this same resou-
tion the government Of the United States is invited
to occupy, without delay, the frontier Of the repub
lie, with such troops may be necessary for its
defence. Texas, on sudden emergency, could
raise at least five thousand troops-brave, hardy
excellent riAemen, and better adapted than any
others in the world for operations against Mexi
can army. All they want is ammunition and pro
| visions. Arms they have in abundance, and Of
good quality. Pay they want not, and would cheer.
fully fight without it, they have been accustomed
to do--although, we doubt not, it would be accept
able if offered.