The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-27
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From the New Orleans Bee May 1871
In addition the unprecedented excitement in city
yesterday caused BY the Of the glorious victory Of
General Taylor and the war intelligence from Washing
ton, the sensation was possible increased by the land.
ing Of General Romilio Das de Ia Vega prisoner Of
war; from board the steamer Colonel Harvey. This
brave and experienced officer has q very prepossessng
appearances he is very little the middle height has
full and well trimmed whiskers and mustachioes on
his landing from the steamer, he conducted pri-
va'c residence at the of Toulouse and Royal
streets where vast concourse Of people gathe red
to catch glimpse Of live Mexican General. The Gen.
eral appeared to be in excellent spirits His conversation
carried by interpreter in the Spanish language
he does not speak either the English French lie
Oileans and cxpatiated upon it, immense amount Of
shipping stating that he had idea of the importance Of
the city In speaking Of the late battle. he was under
uncommon efficiency Shortly after his arrival General
Gaines admitted him and the other officers parole. and
they will no doubt take their quarters at the st. Charles
Hotel
Military Movements throughout the Union.
The law Of Congress, recently passed. to organize
corps of sappers and miners has been put in operation
and the corps now forming The rendezvous in this
city, Is lis Cedar street.
From the Galveston Civilian May 1871
A letter has been received here by General Johnson
from Governor Henderson dated the sh inst In which
the Governor that was about TO leave for Corpus
Christie assume ~ position, presume, in the
command Of the volt of the State according the
Gen Johnson has been ordered to report TO his Ex-
cellency at Corpus Crsti
Two companies of volunteers arrived here from Hous-
Capt NJ. H. smell Tuesday night. and the other under
Capt Ostrander on Wednesday night They are a
vice. and shed bloodheir own or their enemics~under
the banner Of Texas, in days gone by
Three companies called for from this county and Harris
about ready to leave for the seat of war.
From the Austin Democrat Of the 9th instant we learn
that Governor Henderson, under instructions from Gen
Taylor has made requston upon the militia of the
State for several companies of men, in addition
to the forces before called into the field operate against
Mexico.
From the Now Orleans Tropic, MAY 1871
The officers Of the U. $. Army Of Occupation, have
raised purse Of $1,000, as q compliment to Captain
The deaths among our Officers arc very numerous
ring the number killed among all ranks Il
tainy shows that our gallant military leaders fear
three men wounded in the fort opposite Mstamoras
when 1t attacked and Of those three was the
The Moatezuma Relief Guards Captain Elmore, num-
bering 100 strong and Captain Pratts company from Mo-
terdsy on the steamer Fashion from Mobile
We ought to have al least twenty five thousand troops
AZ soon as possible on the Mexican frontier. five can
destroy the present Mexican force on the Rio Orandc
cut thcm of from rereatng back into the interior and
completely annihatc il, tho will be end II
we do not pursue course thus energetic, II may be
continued for years. Major General Gaines has shown
himself to be q OF singular foresight He has for
years laid down the consequence Of war With Mexico
II with energy. He has been treated with neglect and
bis ideas have been treated visionary but public
opinion and the exigcncies OF the times have shown
him to he truly wise commander and statesman
From the New Orleans Zee, May 1871
Several companies belonging TO tho legion. including
Major Gally's Artillery, will most probably be mustered
into the United States service this morning We trust
excellent corps will turn out in large numbers and
in goodly array.
Tomorrow morning the steamboat Mary Kingsland
will leave the barracks for Brasos, st. Jago and will
take board four companies Of volunteers belonging
Gen Davis regiment These the companies Of Cap
tans Galbrath staples, Warrington, previously Capt
G. X Johnson who has been elected Lieutenant ColoneD
Ogicr and Girault
a splendid company Of volunteers arrived here on
Saturday, board the Cora from Nachitoches under
command Of Captain John Waddc; the other officers
are, J. Dorn First Lieutcnant A. r. Staring, Second
Lieutenant, and Brig. Sugcon, DR. w. r. Rayburn.
The Concordia, Capt. uoslee, which arrived ycser.
day, brought down Capt q. Herman, and Lieuenanis
Hynds, kierkmmon and shumard from the parish VI
Madison, with 81 volunteers for Mexico
Yesterday morning two full companies arrived here
rom Mopiie They appear to be fine body OF men,
anxious 70 proceed at once to the soene Of action
shortly after their arrival another company landed at
inc Levce from Laiourchc; having been brought down
on board the steamboat Fame II will thus be perceived
that should tho $1,000 be actually demanded by
Congress there 70 very little doubt Of the whole number
being completed In short time from Southern and
Western States