The New York herald., 1846-06-03
THE WAR WITH MEXICO.
The Military Spirit Of the People.

THE WAR WITH MEXICO.
The Military Spirit Of the People.
Military Preparations.
LOUISIANA.
public sentiment be any test Of individual merit the
There !. but one Opinion here ali coneede that the
policy long since recommended by him, in relation to
Mexico was wise and proper and that if carried out i
would rebound to the glory Of country the Pres
dent will doubtless carry the with that energy
natural to his character and to our people -Four thou
thousand men from Tennessee and Kentucky, and
thousand from Arkansas. to rendezyous at Fulton
Red River An eminent mercantile house in this city
is sending up the rations under the direction Of
Captain Grayson, the efficient Commssary stationed
probable similar force has been called for from
Missouri This force will eectually check any hostile
the way to SANTA Few J.S.r.snia" Msy as s1' open
recommendation has been submitted to the Presi-
dent signed by nearly every member of the Senate of
Barrow Of Lousana a. one Of the Brirader Generals to
be created under the new law
MISSISSIPPI
The Natchez Guards Adams county; Columbus Rifle.
men Lowndes; Marshall volunteers. Marshall Attaia
Guards, Attala; Monroe Troops Monroe; Yazoo Voun-
,ser va1OO; wilkinson volunteer Wilkinson; Ray.
Southrons, Warren; Piney Woods Dragons Claiborne;
State Fcncioles Jackson City; end Jackson Cavalry,
Governor Of Mississippi ready to march at
hours notice.
The Dallas arrived on Monday last from Wetumpka,
having board about 275 volunteers from the counties
Of Tsadega Tallapoosa and cooss These troops were
chiefly the hardy boys" from the hills The enthusiasm
Of volunteering pervaded all classes and professions
Among others we observed among the "Rinemen" who
fine class just formed and also in the corps young
methodist clergyman, cleghorn, who volunteered to
Of our Institutions and IS better defence than standing
armics- Montgomery. (.aia) Journal, May ~.
fine military spirit continues animate our citizens
re in frorn noIr .,f
the State Yesterday a splendid company called the
in the steamer Winona and escorted to Quarers-
The officers John A Winston, Captain and D. Gibbs
and w B. Preston. Lieutenants In another column will
be seen communication from John A. Campbell, Esq,
distinguished lawyer ofthis city, proposing to raise
Regiment Of infantry during the with Mexi
it is fact that Mr. Campbell was educated at the Mill
tary Academy at West Pont-Mobie Register, May %
MISSOURI.
There now seven companies Of volunteers in the
city ready for transportation seat of war; viz the
Mobile Rife company the State Artillery; the Mont
the the
hundred men Several companies, besides are expected
ty there will be full regiment here in a few days ready
for servios-St. Louis Rereine, Moy2s
We understand that some 800 or 900 volunteers were
inspected and mustered into service at Camp Washing
ton yesterday They marched through several Of the
tons with military precision, under the command Of
General NJ. s. Wade Among the aids active duty,
and 81 ns he late
lie gave commands and executed orders with the prompt
ness and precision Of veteran portion Of the men
clothed they will appear as well as the bes-Cnn GAG,
Nay 90.
NEW YORK.
command Of Capt II. Swartwout en- route for Texas
arrived yesterday at Fort Columbus.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS NEw YoRK.-Several volun.
no be in ia city he
Adutant General to visit the city for the
purpose Of inspecting and enrolling the two regiments to
be raised in this city The United States Volunteer
have established their headquarters in various parts Of
the city, and are getting many volunteers There iss
who intend to start Immediately Several of the officers
in the military companies in the city declare themselves
terday printed call for company to be formed entirely
OF printers between the ages OF ls and IS.
The second regiment Of United States volunteers is
of the Adjutant General on Thursday next preparatory
to being mustered into service
This regiment is the first that offered its service to the
general government and will be the FIRST sen to the
field from the State Of New York
Our young Knickcrbockers who dssrous of mill
tary fame and distinction, will do well to enrol them
selves under the banner Of Col Charles Baxter the
mander of the regiment
VIM II Knott Of Texan army, is in this city for tho
purpose Of raising 100 recruits His nead quarters are at
Eagle Hall Roosevelt street For particulars adver.
tiscment in another column.
Gen Wool left the Mansion House in New York on
all possible despatch the Northwestern States border
ing the Ohio and isssippi rivers having been COM
msioned by the President the quota troops
required Of those States into the service Of United
States and expedite them to the scene Of action the
Mexican frontier
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Salem Register Of the lst inst, says Major w.
Bliss has been duly authorized by the Governor to
raise company Of volunteers pursuance Of the Pro
clamation. and has opened recruiting Office No So
Cambridge street Boston
Col Holbrook ofconcord, has openeda rendezvous at
his Coffee House for the purpose. This is the
gentleman who entertained the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery Company, a few weeks ago He and three
others pledge their honor to be ready
The Lexington Artillery, il il said. have voted to oncr
their services-ana the Washington Light Guard, OF
Newhur,port, 0orty members presently have pssseda
similar vote
The Washington Light Guard, of Boston is the only
company We know OF that has made iorrna' tenacr OF
its services to the Governor, and been accepted Several
individuals have reported themselves At Head Quarters as
volunteers
The Worcester Light Infantry have volunteered to go
The Boston Times ststes that the Lynn Artillery and
Salem Artillery had unanimously voted tender their
services As the matter reported to us. the Lynn
Artillerists say, tho Mexicans conc here wen fight
em"thst is, you want your old 'taters dug, bring
em on"
ss--a- Incidents OF the War, SC. = -.
Captain Haraee In letter dated 2sth uIt. TO a near
ther. N A. Hardee, Esq, Of Savannah who politely
dered cxcfs for our columns, wrote in good spirits
say inK h6he as happy an he he under the crcrn
stances "You will see (says the CORES espondent Of
ter to he IL well and kindly treated In respect
He allowed to send TO the campfire day after he was
taken for his baggage and his servant Jack Accompa
!. 1s.~-.i n. -icr ~ sh.sr .r~s~smsnt with snd