The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-15

One of the srpngest speculstions of the day is
put forth by the "New York True SUM-" Wehad
not supposed possible for any one TO suppose that
"the renewed yigor (of our government IN the con-
duct Of the war; is in connexion with an under
standing with Santa Anna" or that "fom his exPer
ence Of the Mexican people, he has no douol iniinaisd
10 the United States gopsrnmtni that to destroy the
turbulent troops, and TO exact heavily from the prop
eryholders is the only way to bias the public mind
in favor of peace so far as to Justify him in negots-
ting for it, To destroy the factious army II Is only
necessary to collect them into bodies where they
will be exposed to the vigorous blows OF the United
States troops. This has been pretty cieeually done
30 far" This is really too ridiculous even to be
contradiced. Il is scarcely necessary TO say, that
like the imaginary missions Of Messrs. Slldell and
Parro like the munous spirit of the officers OF the
volunteers against General Taylor, las stated in the
anew York Tribune;") like hundred similar ia
bIes, there is not syllable of truth in it. The fed
eral presses are so much crowded with these ro-
mances, that feel some difficulty in contradcting
sny of them--lest it may be supposed, that by de-
nying few of them, it may be taken for granted,
that oil the rest are true
The same article in the "New York Sum-" how
ever, contains the following information, which is
worthy Of notice:
Expeditions for the purpose are now on foot.
Recruiting at Fort Columbus has been very active
for some time, and full companies OF excellent SOL
diers were collected there. About ten days since
sudden order for them to proceed to Point lsa-
bel and the Newport companies were ordered here
10 replace thoJn. Ga Friday, entire new equipments
were issued to companies ID, q, and +, I'd artillery.
The old flint muskets were replaced with new per-
cussion guns, with improved equipments. These
companies, under the command OF MAJOR Bolton,
went on board the ship Liberty, on Saturday, and
sailed for Brazos ST. Jago for orders-expectlng to
90 To Tsmpico, or to Join volunteer regiments and
land above Vera Cruz and take that city by land. In
that case ST. Juan de Ulloa will fall of its own
weight as this main defence Of Vera Cruz taken in
reverse il unenabe when the latter is in possession
Of enemies. .. "
"a finer set of troops thRn compose the three
companies perhaps never marched. They are most
y IRISH and Germans, the highest state of dis
cipne and commanded by the most fficient and
enterprsing officers. The senior captain, Horace
Brooks, was breyeted for his distinguished bravery
in the hard fought battles Of Ouiihlacooche, IN Flor
ida, and his general gaantry throughout the trying
campaign, and the examples of Duncan, Brewster,
Hunter and other gallant souls in the late battles
on the frontier, have carried the corps to the high
est pitch Of enthusiasm. From the drummer TO the
commander, they embarked as if going to holy
day excursion. ..-.-.
From all points troops are pressing down; and
as this season of the year Is favorable TO long and
active campaign we may look either for speedy
peace or rapid series of brilliant exploits All
the preparations of the troops are indicative OF ac-
tlvty. They encountered with no heavy bag
CAGES The officers are provided with few camp
s,oos that the triple purpose of beds, chairs,
and tables and can he carried under the arm If ne
cessary. That only taken which is the most use
full and least cumbersome, Each man with his
haversack for several days provisions of beef and
biscuit, and canteen for water, bespeaks anrcipa-
ton Of long, rapid, and vigorous marches in hos
tile country.
"We doub, not that the indolent Mexicans will
find warfare, with those who encounter such hard
ships with such cheerful alacrity, much more glo-
rious in anticipation than pleasant in the reality
The war has but now commenced, and we trust
that the property of Mexico will be made to bear
the expenses until that senseless race recognise the
olive branch that is proffered them"