The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-27


J. B. sarpy. ....... 200 Loker, Renck 4 Co. 100
Alfred vinton. 100 Abbott Peake. 200
William Milburn. 200 l. Walker, (guar).. 500
Total. So, 400
The prompt manner in which our citizens have re-
the doubts Of regularity and the willingness they have
cvinccd to do battle in the service Of their country, al
ns, nnron
their fellow citizens highly crcdtable to them and is
the best possible manifestation of their confidence in
themselves. But, confess that not Of those
who admit the proTrsty Of sending them to the south
The supply Of roops-men who Injured and habitua
hardly been drawn upon and il this is to be general
war, OF war OF any duration, many why
they the Of g With That es
we have large and valuable trade and at
the present moment there is concentrated at In
dependence in this State and in ransu, nearly half
million Of dollars worth Of merchandise destined for the
Santa Fe market owned in whole in part by citi.
This trade, without protectionin the event of
continuance of wars liable destroy or the
chandise must into the hands of who do
qure the protection of the United States
Besides there is trade with the Indians which may
be seriously affected unless protected The large
Der of emgants to Oregon and to California exposed
the wide field for conquest which is opened to them
also the peculiar adaptation of people to duty in the
their being sent SOUTH when is at least doubtful whe.
direction IL is certain that they can render efficient and
much more valuable assistance
From the Nashville Union, May 1871
On the 9th inst. the news arrived from New Orleans
Of the invasion Of our soil by the Mexican army On
dered their services to the Governor should opporu
nifty be presented Of raising volunteers from State
for putting Themselves in readiness for any emcr
gency that may arise Most all Of them have notified
Coy Brown that they hold themselves ready to obey his
call at a moments warning. The Tenth Legion and
Clay Guards" Galatin; Lincoln Guards" Lincoln !;
Harrison Guards and Texas Volunteers" Nashville
Cedar snags," Wilson; Texas Volunteers" Frank.
lin The First Legion" Columbia two companies,
whose names have not learned, from Lawrence coun
Memphis two Companies IN Giles ons IN Cpthsre snd
two in Clarksvillc As others formed we shall give
their names to the public This is worthy Of Tennese
ans When the occasion present stsel will be found
that Tennessee possesses as much fighting patriotism
any State in the Union-and the movements Of these
companies show with what alacrty that patriotism
be marshalled in the field.
From the Louisville Journal
Yesterday VIM. Preston, Esq, procured subscription
Of $4,000, twenty-five gentlemen subscribing $4,000
each) which sum he has placed to the credit OF the
vernon in the Bank Of Kentucky to be used by the Co
vernon in case II sheud be necessary in despaching
troops to the seat Of war
From the Savannah Georgian, May 22l
In announcing the gallant victories Of little army
under the heroic Taylor rejoice with the pride of an
American at the triumph of the American II has
cost us some very valuable and beloved officers Among
them il Lieutenant Colonel James Mcintosh of the sh
Infantry who the head the I'd brigade has poured
forth his life blood in bearing the flag Of his country to
victory Colonel Mcintosh entered the army
in 1872 and q: an officer Of the Rifles under the gallant
Appng another son Of Georgia, wounded last at
the battle Of Sandy Creek on the Northern frontier
The wound in the threat and reduced Colonel hen
After years Of suffering the ball extracted from
another part Of his body and he gradually regsned his
duty with honorable distinction and at length Crowns
his career with the highest honor which mmotalze
John Mcintosh.
From the Augusta, (Ga.,) Chronicle May AL
We learn that the President has made a reputation up
on the Governor Of Georgia for 900 whether they
n To hold
aered Immediately to the theatre Of action have not
been able to learn.
BY the card Of their spirited and patriotic commander is
also DESTROYS to take the field sustain the honor Of the
American flag, and seeks to increase its numbers
From the u; Ric Inn tya Enquirer, May as
,prted volunteer company under the command Capt
x g. Scott jr. drew up in front Of Governor Smiths
quarters and through their officers rendered their
vices TO the number Of sxtyfvc mem for the Mexi.
can campaign Their band played several fine national
not authorized to accept their services az the
line.
From the Detroit (Mich) Free Press, May 2al
c1p' o. volunteer proposed 70 be raised
Company Of Michigan Volunteers snemcnr for and dur
ng the period Of one year from he time Of their arrival
o. the resent act Of Congress TO provide for
he prosecution Of the existing between the United
states and the Republic Of Mexico,
paper containing agreement and pledge 10 this
.nect prepared and commenced by few signatures, Is
deposited at the Office Of the District Attorney Of the
United states in this city for any additional signatures
he part Of young men, from eighteen to thirty Ave years
age disposed 10 volunteer the service their coun
ry, this emergency in the manner and on the cond
ions above indicated.
tFrom the Bordentown, N. J. Palladium
We eara that Col. William Cook, formerly Of this |
own has made tender Of his services to Gov Straton
commander Of the regiment Of volunteers be raised
n New Jersey. rs -#8
From the Albany Argus, May 2eJ
salute Of 100 guns Aired yesterday from the CAPT.
ol square, BY the Albany Republican artillery, Captain