The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-28

place him beyond apprehension Of danger from his
The letter contains several further Particular in res
ton to the events and incidents Of the two renconres
with tho enemy but nothing Of importance which has
not already been related BY others The young man
speaks Of the prospect of another 6ght in day or two
ian SON Of such father Indeed. both letters do the
writer the highest honor not only for the ,l and rste
chvalrous spirit which they manifest in every lno
[From the Now Orleans Picayune, May 1871
Mention has already been made Of the distinguished
American troops on the Rio 6rande. Gen. Taylor pro-
vided his distinguished prisoner with an unlimited letter
White Co.. and in other modes endeavOred to alleviate
necessary dssssrsnsns OF his position We learn that
most abundant and attentions at the hands
military Life
From tho Baltimore Patriot, May asI
PoINr ISABEL, May Is.
"The war IL dono." They never can fight again. and
have disPersed-so all uneasness is now at end l
must tell you piece Of bad luck that happened In Camp
Taylor Four bomb shells fell into my tent where the
stores arso from the enemys battery two exploded
We have just had today reinforcement of 1000 men,
but they are too late; ere will be more fighting In
haste, yours.
From the Richmond Enquirer, May 26l
1t said that Gen, Arista commanded the Mexican
army and was present at the late battle Gen. Tay
Of the honesty intelligence and simple bearing Of Gen
For somc years he resided at Cincinnati and carried
on the thinning business In the city of Mexico he worked
industrously in his little tin shop. Under the garb Of
modcsty and poverty he concealed an ambitious spirit
His very simplicity of life saved him from the effect of
of war he called forth to take command Of the Next
can Army. lie is said to be man of qualities vastly
superior to those Of his countrymen.
You've DuplEv.-The Ns,cark .adpertiser of NAV u,
contains letter from the army on the ~ Grande. We
extract portion of it, relating to the above individual
nalized himself by taking two Mexican soldiers single
handed was severely wounded during the late brilliant
age But has approved himself to his SUPERIOR; by tho
steady and uniform GOODNESS and courage of his conduct
throughout the campaign. He hit during the first
be taken to the hosptaI' assisted carry him thher
He cool and collected and remarked he thought
he should get we'll Arrived at the hospital stripped
him for the doctors hands. Iexamincd the wound and
honestly think his life SAFE aud that he is not in much
danger of being lame. Hc and all the wounded sent
to Point Isabels
Opinion OF Santa Anna ON the War.
From the New Orleans Picayuno MAY 1911
The latest ncws received in Havana from Vera Cruz
to the LIST instinct late own advicos direct
talked freely with Gen. Santa Anna upon Mexican affairs
He deprecated the war with the United States
projects in Mexico destined to certain failure he be-
lieving that majority Of the people would prefer even
prince Santa Anna had it is said intention of
turning to Mexico at present. and has recently rented
Gen. Amonte regards the insurrectionary attempt OF
Gen. Alvarez as one of great moment and very difficult
10 be put down.
Military Arrangements In the United States
The Spirit OF People.
From the Austin Texasl New Era. NAV a
Arequisihon has been made on Gov. Henderson for
forty companies of Texas militia; half mounted the
other infantry We are highly gratified to the joy
GUS excitement prevailing among all classes of ci
zens at the prospect offered them, Of meeting
the Mcxicans in the battle field Many of most
prominent and cherished citizens enrolling them
selves private soldiers in different companies vieing
with difficulty that quorum Of the Legislature can be
kept together Some Of the most fiery spirits have al
tons Of San Jscnto, Mier and the sslado eager to
avenge the defamation of our unfortunate brethren and
the co,d hlooded murder Of the brave Csmeron they viii
not fa give increased usre to the Lone Star that
ner Of the free.
From the New Orleans Jefersonian, May 1871
The st. Mary, Volunteers, Capt r. W. Stewart 100
Peytons regiment Of National Guards
company Of g. men from the parish Of Concorda,
Lawrence and Lieut. Alexander e'
Our friend /. G. Blake better known as Santa Fe
| himself. and wants the right kind of boys.
Con reatherston organizing 9Th Regiment Of Lou:i
has six companies complete.
From the N. o. Picayune May Of
Both branches of the Legislature met the 18th inst
and after rng debate made further appropriation OF
to t out the Legion for the Of war; and
forward the residue Of the four regiments raised under
the requston from Gen Taylor. Our Legislature have
done their duty nobly and every citizen Of the State has
reason to be proud of the prompt and energetic
they have adopted to maintain the honor Of the
State and our common country.
Tho Legion is ready for the field A finer body of SOL
ders can not be found in any country Many Of them
veterans from the armies Of Europe They led
by accomplished officers who have expended large
Of money out Of their own pockets to prepare their
mands for the field One Of these gentlemen, Capt vi
osca personally know has appropriated COO out Of
his own purse As an evidence of the military spirit
that animates this fine CORPS may say that perhaps
800 Of them young who have not been here long
enough to be naturalized who have enjoyed none OF
the high privileges Of citizens but nevertheless
ious to hazard their lives in defence Of their adopted
country The various companies will turn out about
follows:
Captains. No. Men.
vosea; company, nasyes of Catalonia, Spain IS
sloHuohits. ithly cV
lingo. Spain. 20
Hahn. -" Germany 100
Burthc :" Franco ...... 10
Gardere. :" Creolcs Of Louisiana 100
Lambert. -" "............... 10
Youennes. =" ......,..,..,..... 100
Major Gally's Battalion Of Artillery. . 200
he Rapif If Nafo Omar unle the