The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-26

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To oi stephen ormsby Commandant Louisville Le-
/ gion, Louisville, KY.
From the Louisville Journal May 20l
The raising Of volunteers goes bravely this city
vera companies are full-some Of them have
of and all will undoubtedly have their compliments
and be ready to proceed to the Of action without
understand that a meeting Of the officers of the
different companies of Legion agreed that they
cncamp at Oakland on Thursday and embark for New
Orleans on sunday on the Alexander Scott and Diana
captain reinningtons horse company, we learn, has
We learn from the Commonwealth, that Gen. Leslie
Combs and Ex-Governor Metcslfe delivered most thrill
ling speeches in the State House at Frankfort Mon
day urging the people promptly to obey the call Of their
ed with enthusiastic shouts from the large audience
number of persons volunteered and there doubt
the residue OF company from Frankfort would be in
The Commonwealth the services Of many Of the
most accomplished military gentlemen in the State have
been rendered to Gov. 0wsley.
On Monday, Capt VIM. Henry Maxey rendered the
services Of the Green River Boysr volunteer conpa-
ny Of infantry of Greene county to the Governor
The Capital Guards OF Frankfort are also recruiting
and making preparations for being mustered into the
The Alton Telegraph says requisition on Illinois for
1900 troops has been forwarded Governor Ford of that
State and was supposed that the Governor would
his proclamation forthwith.
The 8, Louis papers say that three volunteer comPs
~
army In the South whenever their services shall be
quired.
From the Cincinnati Gazette May al
The Montgomery Guards, Of Columbus, newly FORM
ed and finely disciplined military company of that city,
vices to the country; if needed Some thirty forty
have the Journal volunteered and the company
The German companies of that city have also held
meeting to make for proceeding the fold
/ OF action If their services should be required
In Cincinnati, the Montgomery. Guards and Cadets
have offered their services and i is said nearly thou
shall be needed.
From the Norfolk Beacon, May 2sl
We understand that Governor Smith has been called
upon by the President of United States for three re-
gments $40 companies 23l0 mem of infantry to be
81 % bs ana ned IN to
pany, We learn will consist Of 81 prvates only
49, under Is years Of age and full strength
and vigor.
From the Baltimore Clipper, May ISL
W Tsoors AT FoKT MoHEssy-We were informed
stationed Mcenry had received orders 10 pro-
coed to the Rio Grande and reinforce Gen. Taylor They
have been for some time holding themselves in readiness
for marching orders, and expect to start in a few
days
Piper who had just returned from Washington that the
President has signfed his willingness to accept Of a
immediate service Two companies have been formed
in Washington and will be Joined by three companies
Piper and steiner each company numbering about 100
men making brgad: Of goo volunteers the whole to
win BE- commissioner as a Colonel Capt ssnsstsr Is
well known sid and fenced army ofRcer who
and others Commissions are expected this morning for
the officers in the three companies from Baltimore who
Of They viii be Into the ssrSss
immediately, but whether in Washington Baltimore,
| is not yet determined on.
From the Philadelphia North American Nav ISL
The death OF Major Ringgold, the accomplished Off.
GER heavy loss to the country He had entrust
and devoted much time and study improving upon the
English and French systems. His one
/ n q an hOocf Hal oor.ac
think, work which he preparing the utility and
practicablity of the flying artillery in service
campaigns in Florida; but passonatey attached to the
profession Of arms, he still remained in the army and
died martyr to his country.
Naval Preparations.
From the Charleston News, May col
We perceive that merchants are taking due pre-
cautions against attack by prvaeers. The schooner
NJ C. Mordecai has on board naval armament and also
schooner Waccamaw, Capt. Vincent, cleared for New
Orleans by H +. Vincent Son.
Iron the Norfolk Beacon May GAL
Orders were received at the Navy Yard yesterday to
fit out the U. brig Truxton She is to be Commanded
by Commander Carpenter destination unknown.
The Camanche Indians.
The last .austin Democrat news has reached
to treat with meet the United States commissioners
and the inference is that these Indians have been
pered with BY Mexican cmissaries The Governor, at
the request of the Legislature was to appoint commits
soners to ascertain the situation and disposition Of the
indians; while further steps taken to protect the
frontier settlements from their depredaons should thew
be disposed to acts OF hostility
More Canadian Opinions ON the Mexican
War.
from the Montreal Gazette, May 22l
we have intelligence from one portion at least of the
can detachment of seventy was driven in by the
Mexlcans about twenty miles above Point Isabel The
he proved himself of the quickest travellers of the
party In running away. only two Of his we're able
Point Isabel their head six Others came in after him
Inc account he gave was this and readers may just
believe as much of II as they like
But he says he fought the fifteen hundred for fifteen min
ute and must have killed at least thirty OF them which
we take to be as real as Fastas celebrated combat for
an hour by Shrewsbury clock.
So little enthusiasm do the people of Texas
show that but seventeen volunteers had quilted Calves
ton Perhaps they are acting wisely in whiting 10
defend their own soil which they have done
~ before than in joining the invasion Of Mexico In the
United States, recruiting for volunteers am entire
failure ns No, onshs Of those who had sent in their
see whether the militia system will any better
Very many persons doubt whether Taylor is really in
such difficulty as supposed II is certain that he moved
to Matamoras under superior ORDERS and surmiscd
that the object was to place him in position which he
might maintain, but which would compel Congress
from regard for the national honor rant the sup
plies Necessary for finishing the war BIT whether the
affair is trick, or blunder the part the President
its profigscy in military point OF wow is the same
for we can call nothing but prohigate disregard OF
human life to move very weak corps into an enemy's
country without taking pains their retreat
or having any reserve to sustain them in Of
to five hundred men, and is in condition to hold out
The American papers are talking Of blocksang the
whole of the west, well as the Gulf coast Of Mexico
Al the same time they reviving a stipulation made
in the treaty with Spain in 1896 the e ect that in case
OF war neither party shall allow privat eering or grant
letters Of marque and parties ling the stpus
ton shall be deemed pirates There be no doubt that
the revolt Of Mexico freed from all the obligations Of
the treaties Of Spain.
supreme Court.
Present, the Chief Justice and Jud res Bearsev and
Jewett.
MAY 25.-The People rs Ordtpay In this case Ord.
way was indicted in December, 1874 for perjury IN
swearing before notary public in this city, to prcmi
nary proofs IN case Of fire insI rance The court Of