The New York herald., 1845-12-10
CORPUS CHRIsrI, (Texas) Nov. IL, lS45
The Army Of Occupation-Brief History Of
Erenia &c R.c

CoRPus CHRISTI, (Texas) Nov IL, ls45.
The Army Of Occupation-Brief History Of
Erents &C., &c.
In connection with the army of operations in this
quarter, all newspaper readers at the Nonh have
heard much Of the Louisiana Volunteers" The
fact that Gen. Gaines considered himself justified
in calling for their services, received as proof
positive, not only that war was inevitable, bu. that
the report which induced his extraordinary step the
near approach Of an overpowering Mexican force
was literally true Such was probably the supposi-
ton OF cur government. and had no unng agency
IN dctating the orders issued on or about the 2d Of
August, Tor the concentration Of so considerable an
army at this point. If the wicked wag or uaprnci-
pied specuator who gave currency 10 the lie be en-.
dowed, even in slight degree, with that faculty
sometimes gwen 70 mortal mana conscience-may
we not hope Its sings and arrows will torture him
without ceasing, tor the msdeed, which, with
out necessity, caused so much individual discom-
fort and national expense Far be il from to con-
indication imperiously dem lnded the vigorous action
that was pursued and all rightthinkng will ap-
with which Meor GalIy flew to The assist nee Of the
General, at time when great solicude felt for
him. and it believed that the interests ana honor Of
the nation were in imminent peril For. had the ad
guari been sgnslly defeate lhad tho ener
been repee in the very 6rs movement for the secar
" Of rights not all the distinction he has honors
bly, acquired could have avsrted the load of loquy
which Republics said sometimes to heap upon their
abest and most faithful public servants nor would ell
the power and Of our country have relieved
us from the loud laugh the world would have
joyed at our expense These companies embarked
for their homes on the 3rd instant In relieving them
from duty, the commanding General extoed in orders,
the patriotic enthusiasm by which they had been acua
ted
These soldiers go with the respect and admiration Of
the army, with which they have harmoniously served
they bear with them what far valuable than the
praise Of their fellow men, consciousness that high
duty has been well and nobly done They entered the
to be mustered out at its expiration in New Orleans by
Capt Grayson Of the ID Artillery.
An accident of most melancholy nature occurred OF
81 Josephs Island, few days ago. graduate of the
Military Academy of this year, named Merrill on his
way to join the army was standing on the deck Of
propeller lying at the wharf when Of the yards
fell, striking his head and nficpg a wound of which
he died the same day Sad and untmey fate TO the
young soldier ambitious to render equivalent for the
education he had received sadder still to those pa
rents and friends whose fond expectation Of ausp
cious commencement of soiier's life was answered
by the of his death This is the third instance Of
sudden death among the officers. He buried at ST.
Joseph's Leutenants Higgins and Berry inferred
vance OF the left wing of the army. 1t sad scene
when they borne to it. Late in the afternoon their
bodies landed at the camp in the hckenng shades
of twilight; the slow and solemn procession wound up
the ascen and in the darkness of night the service
read and the successive volleys announced that the last
sad rite had been performed.
The wea' her, thus far has been mild and pleasant
tent has proved most comfortable domicil shielding
against the heat Of the midday sum- and generally afford
ing sufficient protection from the cold and dampness of
the night. The season is now, however. far advanc
ed that winter gives unerng signs OF his approach and
among the provident the most active preparations
visible In the inhabitants in land CT abundance
smile would be excited at the straits of those pc ,plng
tented city-at the avidity which sezes upon every
form and quality of building materia at the avarice
with which head stave Of barrel is boarded
while the ingenuity which approprates all these the
purposes OF comfort and luxury might well emo
tons OF envy in the most cunning ardcer east Of the
Hudson River.
We are patiently waiting the developments Of the
coming sessoo of Congress. The resolved upon
cannot be officially announced before the first Monday
in Deceuber While others discussing the best and
only true policy OF the government differing as widely
as the feelings of the dsputants found vary the
truo soldier believes in the nfablity of his rulers,
and whatever course they may decree will be- in hs OPT
nion that OF true wisdom and will have his hearty sup
port He, therefore, waits patiently content if the inte
rests Of the country demand the sacrifice peril health
and life satisfied that under other circumstances the
my will be restored to the blessings of roofs and Ares
and the society OF friends.
why should we be melancholy, boys9
Different from this was the gloomy spirit evinced by
two OF the heroes of this army overheard few ngs
since, uterng their dolorous compa uts to select audi
tory, seated around the camp fires One an e-iIe Of
right they are, to Call it the army Of occupation for
with marching, and pipe claying and caynug, ore We
tons thus uttered his Indignation against this wicked
county, with an emphasis that would have DICED the
most ervid opponent Of its annexation velI ie have
serve under 10 grand Nspoleon, je in Russo,
en- Prusse, en- France, en- Mexique but damn Texe'
Though the days of the young republic numbered
there is great activity on the part Of the oc in the
ecuon OF her expiring laws The collectors end their
deputies are inspired with holy zeal exactng
ermost arthing upon all goods introduced upon private
accoun though they nigh, actually have accompanied
the stores OF the army hhcr These officers dst ImiDc
TO dem onst ate that Texas mt the sw.despi
try she has been reputed. An issue being Joined
this point In connection with goods cf certain class,
is likely TO arise, fIom which Little amusement is
pected