The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23
War on the Rio Grande.
Nothing later from the seat of war.

Nothing later from the seat of war.
Volunteers seem to be pouring into New Or
leans On the 18th instant, three more steamers,
with companies on board, reached that city, en-
route for the Rio Grandc.
1t is stated that four full regiments were already
made up. and nearly enough volunteers enrolled
for a fifth.
Correspondence Of the New York Herald
NEw ORLEANS, May Ia, 1916.
Nothing is now heard but the beating of drums and
the tones Of the shr fs occasionally accompanied by
other musical instruments, sending forth all sorts Of
tunes from the simple rubaduD-dub to the most thrill
ing national airs Of the Star Spanged Banner Marsees
Hymn. and Erin 60 Bragh Volunteers aocking in
on all Sides and despatched every day. Five full
companies of COL Marks regiment start to-day. We
expect to receive tonight from tho camp which
will apprze of tho result OF the attack upon from
Mstamoras No doubts entertained here to the re-
suit
Business in pretty good state here, notwithstand
ing the fever. The cotton market is quite active
aSOo bales and to-day hsy have reached 1000 and me-
gotiaton still going on Amount ON hand 1856 83l bales
sti Continues as dcu and uctussinS As ever A Lon
don sells for 81 par cent premium; France ST. 37t to ST.
Az; New York 60 days. to per discount; Sight
discount.
Military Preparations.
From the N. o. Courier. May i3l
The Germans have evinced laudable patriotism and
mencement of hostlities Several companes composed
entirely, or chiefly Of Germans. have been completed
companies in the barracks comprised AIS men. They
generally able bodied and vigorous, competent to
brave all the dangers and Priyaons Of Mexican wsrare
STA, are well acquainted with military tactics. They
will do honor to themselves and the American flag.
A number of gentlemen, members Of the Legislature
n1otha haze sd Guo al n Ca
Walker Of the Texas Rangers testimonial Of the
esteem they have for his ssllanry and address The
present will 60 to Point Isabel in the steamship Alabama
This it should be. The Captain literally dis
mounted by the loss Of his horses several of which
were shot under him he Is bold daring intelligent
him.
From the New Orleans Times May I4]
1t has been determined. by few Of our leading men,
to set foot subscription to purchase sword to be
presented to Capt Walker, with whose exploits, with
nit
lie acquainted The list with Mr.. Bravo, Of the
Commercial Exchange Reading Rooms. In an hour
$45 subscribedin small sums. Who next throws in
his contribution Of gratitude and admiration
THx REV MIR. MuLLor-The 6ne body ofmen, enroll
who are principally natives Of the Emerald Isie were,
on Friday night, addressed by the Rev. Mr.. Muon, in
their speedy departure for the scene Of hosties on
tho Rio Grande The Rev. gentleman spoke in strain
Of fsr,id patriotism sxpss,ing warmly on the duties
sent He adverted to the calumny which had been CIR
cuated regarding his sentiments this war. He said
the ocean, in withdrawing the enemies Of his country
He exhorted the Montgomery Guards"-the gallant
men before him-o be unanimous in their sentiments to
be one in actonsince they had placed themselves in
the van as were Of their countrys military array and
the God Of Battles would crown them with victory The
Rev. gentlemans manner was highly impassioned.
From the New Orleans Jefersonian, May l4l
Extract Of lettcr from Gen FELr Husror, dated Port
Hudson May IL do not feel much anxiety about Gen.
Taylors situation think he will loose horses than
men, cannot think, with good generalship, the Mexi
defeat him. have not the highest opinion Of
thought he had but will gamble it, they do not
whip him. They will annoy him, and he will find hard
Mexcans attack him at any place where their cavalry
act Twiggs cavcry viii ride them down like sheep.
d .k IL
thought charge Uncle Sam with forty millions for cha
parrals 1t put in mind Of everglades and hammocks
not get along. has some id hard name.
Ny boys green fellows just like those who are now
they soon learned to beat the Mexcans At their own
They did not mind bush whacking," 'muskeste thick
prcky pear. and any common thing Like sws%ps
The fact s an American volunteer army composed of
clerks and loaiers mechanics and fddlors farmers and
natboatmen, backwoodmcn and city handles, can fight
any people any ground; from Daniel Boone down to
the present time they have beaten Indians and Mexcans
in ali kinds Of brush and boys only excepting ever
glades" and "chaparralsr
There il a great mistake about men. hear people
say Oh. we must have some Of the old Texan, Next
and Indian fighters; they the boys" Those who
say so do not probably know that they were mostly
Of them shabby alooking set Of fellows
but they took to the prares and musqute and hickets
chaparals when the cowboys whipped the Mexican ca
valry the Rio Grande and drove OF 30 900 Next
can cattle They were nearly all from New Orleans
Men raised like those in New Orleans can be
made officers and good soldiers but they must not be ira
melted and much annoyed with the manual and
straight lnes-thst will do when there Is time and lei
suro-not now
A gentleman from Iberville married most lovely
girl, and in two hours Afterwards marched with the
rich planter Of East Felicisna was engaged to
beautiful young lady with no dover but her charms and
vrtuss he reluctantly left her for the frontier but be-
ing of securing her his estate he induced her
to follow him to the city They were married. and in
few minutes she returned to her home and he pro-
husbands and love and bliss welcome their return
We learn that the Hon. Balie Peyton in tho true spirit
cd as q private for the Rio 0rande Many gentlemen
have called at ONCE to-day and expressed desire
that he should raise regiment We hope 50: We know
around him, sooner than Bailie Peyton-
we do hope the next mail from Washington will bring
proper scale Not upon milk and principles not
by halfway measures not BY Entertainments and bag.
gEs wagon. and Su:hhsnns but ey ma5cnng forth
since writing the above, we learn that Gen. Gaines
has authorised Col Peyton toorganize . regiment and
he has commenced the work with characteristics energy
Our life for it his regiment will not be the last to enter
the city Of Mexico.
Our respected fellow citizen, Gen Dunlap, Of Madi.
son, in eloquent speech on Tuesday evening"
nounced his intention Of going beyond the Rio Grande
and said his parish was ready to march there with him.
From the New Orleans Delta, May lA]
We perceive by ofical order Of Gen. Gaines, that
he has appointed William Debuys Inspector Of voiun-
and that he has appointed T. Tsxsds one Of the late
representatives for Rapdes in the Legislature, volun-
teer aid-ds-camp on his own staG.
record Of diotinc-
ton like these conferred on Of worth and merit
when the tocsin Of sounded. Gen. Depuys volun-
eered for service into the Volunteer GUARDS in which
there were already his two and MIR. Texada, re-
signing Legislative honors entered the ranks Of
psny in his parish, which now in this city on s
way 10 the Rio Grande. There 10 judicous proprety
the part Of Cen Gaines in marking with his spproba
ton such conduct.
We understand that the steamboat Sea will proceed 10
the barracks at daylight this morning. In order to take
board three companies Of Col Marks regiment destined
for Brszos st. Jago We told that the volunteers could