New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-27
LATER FROM THE ARMY.
From III. Mobile Tribune. June ls.

The steamboat Fashion arrived here Yesterday
from Brazos Santiago. whence she sailed on Sun
day last. We are indebted to Mr. Darlington one
of the delegates from the Louisiana Legislature 10
convey the sword presented by THAI body TO General
Taylor for The latest news from the army and re.
port of The ceremonies on The occasion for which be
was sent
The army was in fine health General Taylor was
waiting the necessary transports in order to move on to
Camsrgo The river is rapid and shallow il places so
that vessels which draw four feet water would ind
difficulty in reaching the point Of destination.
The main body OF The regular army is on the right
bank Of the river. Capt. Desha's command end The
Washington and Jackson Regiments OF Louisiana veun-
teers occupy the left bank Gov. Henderson, az the
head of about Thousand Texan troops. reached the
banks ofthe Rio Grsnde the 10Th inst, Seventeen
OF the Tonkavay tribe OF Indians accompanied
the Texans
The Alabama Companies, ST. Louis and Louisville
Lesions are at Brszos Island Coils DAkn's Peytons,
Dsviss and Fentherstons Regiments Of louisiana Vol
upteers are BraZOs.
The committee appointed By the Legislature OF Louis
present the resolutions and thanks of the General
Assembly Gen. Taylor, arrived at Matamoros on the
sth inst and presented 10 the brave old chetain at
o'clock on the by Colonel Labuzan OF the aids
of Gov. johnson.
Ga being presented the general his staff and officers
Of the army. the colonies and their staff who were ill.,
vlted be present the occasion Mr.. Zachare chair
man OF the committee, said
General. have the high honor OF presenting 10 yen
the resolutions and vote of thanks and the act appropr
s;ipg sword which were unanimously passed by the
State Of louisiana TO You, brave officers and the
army under your command for the gaantry dsplaye by
them in the battles of the sth and 9Th OF May.
f." am orator, General but my own heart and the
heart every Lousanian approves Of the beautiful
ments OF these resolutions. In behalf Of the State Of
Louisiana thank you and your brave army for the add
onal lustre which those glorious victories have shed
upon American arms.
To which the General. briefly and with much emotion
replied My heart fecls deeply and sensibv the
high honor that has been conferred upon my officers
and men, respond your expressions of gratitude
and thanks. always felt assured that the patriotic
State OF Louisiana would be among the first TO rush 10
the assistance Of our lutte army In time OF need.
81 well knew did also my officers and men. that so
gallant brave and noble State; that chivalry noble
Her volunteers have readily abandoned their homes
business assist the hour of danger We feel dee
debt Of gratitude to them snd TO YOU
1.-THE generous and timely action of the Legislature Of
Louisiana will be forgotten by its will be
enbalmed our hearts q cherished memorial We o.
that have only done duy yet cannot but feel
highly gatfed to have gained the appreciation of tel
ow.citiZens.
Together with the love OF counry. which IL common
all it Is that appreciation which cheers and ami
mates the soldier 10 hour of battle. Gentlemen.
unaccustomed public speaking; therefore, In the
nam. OF nv oicers and men thank you and tho pst
oc State which you represent for the conferred
upon US"
At the conclusion Of his reply the General invited the
Committee and all present 10 spen lid ceation which he
order ed be prepared for the Occasion and which
ample Justice done.
In addition what s stated in these accounts It Is said
that Cnmorgo and Rcynosa had capitatnd in advance
the movement OF Gen. Tayo'. and that he waiting
only for of transpor ing his troops up the RiC
Grande 10 march toward theui.
The army, are informed. notwithstanding the re
ports the contrary Is IN excellent health and eager fol-
more active service.