The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-07

Jslsce, zaeaseas, and ali the suass Of the AssIpr
win ne nohles emulation are preparing tor the CON
sn and entire sad numsfcua battaons are proceeding
u join our army TO combat rsnrpston
This vivid enthusissm will doubt be heightened on
beboding the example OF frmness and patriotism the
Col De Jose castro and the ocers and troops sccom-
panyng him. who, having means Of resisting the
%y so snd sss tempted BY 10 S ~
CALIFORNIA; have preferred depart thence in search Of
the means of warning against the enemy exposing them
hsbtsnts there to preserve their affections and ties
Mexico This conduct il worthy OF good Mexicsns ana
to OF that fertile and COZ stsd territory Of the
lion the flag Of the stars
In vain has bsen attempted to excite :ympathies in
TO declare her Independence under American
The cso hsv; fallen unSs. The power o. the
patriotism to Americans and an example to the rest Of
the republic In spite OF the culpsble neglect with which
preceding administrations of the republic have treated
the California; and Of the continual insgations of the
Americans California has fallen without renouncing the
Let us depIore that loss and swear to avsngs The
blacklist perfdy casts inmy and dshonor upon the
and even victory itself win never esce in the eyes Of
the civilized world the stain Of the injustice Of this
war Of ambition and crimes And Mexico. exhausted
American Colossus. what glory will rebound to her
And why should we not acquire IL Are we not the
men who wresed from the hands Of the Spaniards
10 the
independence use the same efforts which the astonshed
world beheld US make in order to schieveiti
Now, when its defence Is confded to the people, when
there Is not citizen who ID not arming himself in the
cause Of his country, when even women. old men and
lend the efficient CO operation what have
to ear7 What intmidste usi The few troops Of the
and their vosnissrs can they ever equal in number
defenders Of Mexicol They may be able to assemble
twenty OF thirty thousand men; and what are OF OF
eight millions Of Inhabitants resolved to defend their
honor and their 6resides7
Let US be united. and shall triumph. The repetition
sary that we should have present Tne pow
but in our intestine dscords He is the more ASST
duous in endeavoIiDg to name them now that dsrust
rsss sna intrigue g our
This the great battle which must struggle to gsia
the triumph depends on our will aone to obtain gen
impulse Of our hearts viii suffice; and when we
have abursd our psrty animosities we WILL united d.
rect sgsinst the common enemy the weapons which he
be safe and certain W. viii not grow grow weary Of repeat
ing it; united shall reconquer the usurped Mexican
the enemy aspires, and the most shameful for u.s.
MILITARY AFFAIEs.
Cen. Scott supplied himself with full set of India
rubber camp equipsge. He expects field service.1
From the Rochester American, Nov. SOL
The Interesting ceremony Of presenting the sword to
Capt Allan Lowd, took place at Minerva Hall Satur
fsnry present. in full Dress and the spacious hall
crowded by very large concourse of citizens The
seats had been judiciously arranged in such
that the centre Of the hall occupied by the military
The sword, which attracted universal admiration
presented behalf Of the citizens BY Professor James
Webster and received the part Of Cspt Lowd by his
ompsnion in arms Lieut. Lee Of the U. 8 Army.
making the presentation, Professor Webster spoke
sIR-Ihe occurrence of this assemblage surrounded
by the citizen soldery, the TASTE the beauty
now numsrousy populated city cannot fail 10 exert s
influence for good, whom we recall the circumstances
which hsv: ave.. brought US together But fey years
honorable station in the service of his country Peace
had long been proclaimed throughout the land, and
his genius his talent, and his bravery had not yet
been tested the field Of his profession. He came
amorg us with the modest bearing Of the man. the meek
various feelings Of the soldier unsained and unspotted
The loud trump Of war summoned him to new field
wears residence. hosts Of friends. who have watched
him with deep and abiding interest," the period arrived
for display Of his military genius, and belief and
a soldier here present who would not be willing to
march in defence Of hs country, under his command
l. anxious to manifest its respect for the man. and its a
miraon of the soldier. You, sir have been most appro-
prasly selected IN his necessary absence &C. the me
glorious battles Of the 9Th and 9th Of May at Palo Alto
and Resaca de la Palma yourself Of the first officers
who entered Fort Brown after the last battle you
precste the condition Of the inmates Of that Fort which
for eight successive nobly withsood the sege
the glorious defenders of that Fort was Captain Allan
Lowd, whom we are here to honor Its commander fell,
and whilst would commemorate the glories OF the
memory Of the gallant dead your profession, sir
tells you you must die speaks, too of wounds, Of
orphans left destitute and helpless it tells, too often,
OF countiys ipgratitude Aside, therefore, from the
the Of sUar fellow CITIZENS for S
display OF GOODNESS. courage and bravery in the pur-
suit fyour vocation. whist there is perennial YER
dure when sustained in the present instance, by
the Christians hope and tho Christians anticipations-
1t 10 expected indeed is necessary for to
fence Of Fort Brown am deputsd by the citizens Of
Rochester to present, through yeu to Captain Allen
Lowd this sword in the ansg.s: Of the ip:srptsn
sPsct for his virtues man, and his bravery an
ofRcer" In the name and on behalf Of my fellow citi.
zens, commit II to your hands
Lieut. LEE replied In the following terms -
snIt is highly crafty ing, for soldier who has done
his duty nobly, TO feel that he has the esteem Of
those Immediately around him Their appreciation is
tering must be to him when voice from afar off, and
among those who have known him but for day. rises up
70 speak his praise in language Like ths ws. il not
have called forth this testimonial of yonr regard and
tneu at least within the hearing voice that voice
this frontier and whose echo hes scarcely yet died
among the hlls Of Monterey. shall not sttsmp to re-
nsr the gs.ntry Of him whs stood noby his York
during that long bombardment, and with unwavering
as hsnss Of
Of his busy guns. Captain Lowd being Of few
words feel incumbent upon his representative
here TO but ltle Be pleased cir, TO accept from
me, humble member of our military family-for the
honor you have done tiny sincere and heartfelt
will when he hears Of this express his
feelings towsrds you and towards all Of you in language
such :. only warn and gr.:siul heart can dictate
citizens felt that deserved compliment paid to