American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-06-26
LATE ARRIV
FROM
THE SEAT OF WAR,


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF GEN. TAYLOR
HEALTH OF THE ARMY-PRESE IMITATION
| OF A SWORD TO GOLD ROUGH AND REA-
| DY"-INrE RESTING PROCEEDINGS, &c.
The steamboat Fashion arrived at Mobile
on the 18th inst, with advices from Brazos St.
Jago to- the 18th. We are indebted to the
Mobile Tribune and Charleston Evening News
for the following intelligence;
The only news she brings is report Tecev-
ed on the eve of starting, that the town of
Reinoso against which the expedition under
! Col. Wilson had started, was surrendered
without resistance.
The army was in fine health. Gen. Taylor
was waiting the necessary transports in order
| TO move on TO Comargo. The river is rapid
and shallow in places, so that vessels drawing
over four feet water would find difficulty in
reaching the point of destination.
! The main body of the regular army is on the
right bank Of the river; Capt. Desha's COM
rnand and the Washington and Jackson Regi-
ments of Louisiana Volunteers occupy the left
bank. Gov. Henderson, at the head Of about
| 1000 Texan troops, reached the banks Of the
Rio Grande on the 10Th inst. Seventeen war
riors of the Tonkaway tribe of Indians accom-
panied the Texans
|
larm to the inhabitants of Matamoras and its
vicinity, as they fear that Gen. Taylor will let
them loose upon them.
The Alabama Companies, st. Louis and
Louisville Legions are at Brazos Island. Col
Dakin's, Peyton's, Davis, and Feather ston's
regiment OF Louisiana Volunteers are at Brazos.
The committee appointed by the Legislature
of Louisiana to present the resolutions and
thanks of the General Assembly TO Gen. Tay-
| Tor, arrived at Matamoras ON the Sth inst. and
were presented TO the brave old chleftain at IL
O'Clock on the 8th by Colonel Labuzan, one of
the aids of Governor johnson. On being pre-
sented to the General, his staff and officers of
the army, the Colonies and their staff who were
invited to be present on the occasion, Mr., Ia
Charlie, Chairman Of the committee, said;
General, have the high honor of present.
lug to you the resolutions and vote of thanks
and the act appropriating sword which were
unanimously passed by the State Of Louisiana,
to you, your brave officers and the army under
your command, for the gallantry displayed by
them in the battles of the 8Lh and 9th Of May.
| am no orator, General, but my own heart
and the heart of every Lousiaunian approves
of the beautiful sentiments of these resolutions
In behalf of the state Of Louisiana, thank you
and your brave army for the additional lustre
l which those glorious victories have shed upon
American arms"
, To which the General, briefly and with
much emotion, replied: "My heart feels too
deeply and senslbly the high honor that ha
been conferred upon me, my officers and mems
TO respond to your expressions of gratitude and
thanks. | always felt assured that the patri-
otto State of Louisiana would be among the
first to rush to the assistance in time Of need.
, well knew, as also did my officers and men,
that she was a gallant, brave and noble State;
that chivalry, noble daring and ardent patriot
ism were her high attributes. Her volunteers
have readily abandoned their homes and bust
ness, to assist us in the hour Of danger. We
,, feel deep debt of gratitude to them and to
you. The generous and timely action Of the
Legislature of Louisiana will never be forgot
ten by US; its name will be embalmed in our
hearts as a cherished memorial. We feel that
we have only done our duty; yet we cannot
but feel highly gratifed to have gained the ap-
probation of our felow-ctizens. Together
with the love Of country, which is common to
, us ALL it is that appreciation which cheers and
, animates the soldier in the hour OF battle
Gentlemen, | am unaccustomed to public
speaking; |, therefore in the name of my Off
GERS and men, thank you and the patriotic
f State which you represent for the honor con-
ferred upon u.s."
At the conclusion of his reply the General
invited the committee and all present to a spen-
did collation. which he had ordered to be pre-
pared for the occasion, and to which ample JUS
tice was done. Numerous toasts were drunk.
MIR. Zacharie gave "Old Rough and Ready
long life to him."
Mr.. Carrigan gave: "Gen. Taylor-Ampu-
dia has at least discovered that he was Tailor
who understood well how to take his MEASURES,
and that his officers and army under his COM
mand had shown the Mexicans and to the
! world that they perfectly understand the art of
making breecheS."
DR.. Ashbel Smith gave:-''American indie
!, Pendence-It was proclaimed and maintained
F by the Heroes of rs. 1t was confirmed upon
the plain of Chalmette in l4-l5. 1t was again
asserted and maintained in 1886 at the battle
o of st. JacintO, and 10 1916 will be thoroughly
y established throughout the whole extent Of
Mexico"
Rev. Mr.. Crenshaw, Chaplain Of the An
drew Jackson Regiment, gave the following;
, "The Church and State, may they never be
:, united. We will pray for the one and fight
i for the other"
r The ladies and volunteers of Louisiana and
h. Alabama were severaly toasted,
Thenext day the committee were invited to
a dinner given by the officers of the army at
. the head quarters of Gen. Arista in Matamo-
q ras. Col. Twiggs presided. Gen. Taylor was
I, present. A splendid band of music performed
. occasionally on the gallery, and hundreds of
the citizens of Matamoras thronged the Plaza
r to listen TO the exulting and joyous strains.
r Governor Henderson of Texas and suite to-
gether with Ashbel Smith, Generals Hunt,
Johnson, Cook, Burleson and others were also
present. The festivty was kept up until mid
s night and right merrily did the wine sparkle a.
round the board, interminged with toasts and
songs. THIS was the first time since the bat
!, ties of the Sth and 9Th of May that the officers
: had met together as a body upon cornwall
| 81 do, nd tha hot