The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-11
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ever has been, ready to devote her energies and her
blood for our common country, and the honor of its
arms
Assured that the call now made will be responded
10 by the citizen soldiers Of the State, without re-
sorting to a drah four regiments of volunteers will
be received and mustered into the service Of the
United States for the term Of six month";, unless
sooner discharged, and as fast any regiment or com.
psny is organized for the purpose, It's commanding
officer will report the utant general at the State
house in Canal street
Each regiment will consist of
| Colonel 1 quarter mastsr
Leutenant-cOlOnel, Surgeon,
| Major, | Assistant surgeon
| AdIutant,
And ten companies, composed, each, as follows
Captain, 4 Sereeants.
/ First Lieutenant, 4 Corporals
/ Second lieutenant 2 Musieians
And at least so privstes. II 10 desirable that the
companies should each be 100 strong.
The legislature, animated by the universal feeling
Of patriotism and zeal, have already passed bill
which has been signed by the governor, and become
law making appropriations To aid the equipping
the force, and the staff department of the United
States army are prepared TO furnish the corps with
me arms, equipments, and camp equipags necessary.
Ihs major generals and generals Of brigade are
charged with the execution Of this order
~ order OF the eommAnder-in chief Of The militia
Of the State
CHARLES N. RowLEY,
Adjutant and Inspector General
LounIAHA VoLUsTEERS.-ThIs regiment held a
meeting last night at their armory over the Carroll
Ton railroad dspot, for the purpose OF raising regi-
ment OF infantry TO proceed forthwith 20 the aid OF
Gen. Taylor, in compliance with the requisition OF
the governor. Lists were opened, and committee
was appointed TO resiye names Of the armory.
The call will no doubt be promptly responded TO.
.Niw ORLEANS Dska
TEN. were pitched at an early hour in La
fayetts square Yesterday, in which the officers OF
several Of our volunteer companies busily en-
plOyed taking down the names Of brave honest, but
humble fellows, who at the first call rallied round
their counuy's standard. All, the poor mans right
TO deposIte his vote in the ballot box may be by
some disputed but the pririsgs Of fighting the bat
ties Of bis country il seldom denied him by his
more wealthy townamen.--Nsp ORLEANS DsAs.
War! WAR!-A meeting of citizens was held last
night at the ball room, No, 1873 Tchoupitouas street
lor the purpose Of responding to the call of the gov
crnOr Of Louisiana, TO furnish four volunteer regi-
ments of infantry TO proceed fOrthwi to Texas 70
aid IN the service Of the United States under Gene
raj Taylor, TO repel the Mexicans which have in
yaded our territory.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. J. n
Carrigan, who was afterwards chosen as chairman
and Mr.. Samuel c. Head chosen secretary.
The meeting RsSolrsd That, in consequence OF
the news received from Gen. Taylor, commanding
the army Of occupation the Texan frontier, hay-
ing required the services OF volunteers forth with To
proceed his aid; that fully enter into his views
and that each and every who signs the proceed.
Ings Of this meeting do agree to form ourselves into
company retaining the privilege to elect our own
officers.
The resolution was unanimously agreed 10, and
large number Of those present enrolled their names.
committee composed Of MessIs. c. McCauley
Samuel Head, NJ. Willard, M. Gernon and G. w
White, was appointed to collect the names Of such
as wish 10 enrol themselves. Ii was afterwards an.
nOunoed by Mr.. Carrigan, the chairman that a fife
and drum would parade the streets this afternoon
for volunteers, and that the meeting would re-assem-
Die att O'Clock tonight The committee will meet,
we understand, throughout this day to receive the
names of such as are willing to volunteer.
.Nep Orleans Delta.