The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-09
FROM THE CAMP.

We lay before our readers some very interesting
accounts which have reached us this evening by the
southern mail. They will, of course, deeply inter,
est every American We understand that official
dispatches have been also received this evening,
which confirm many of the statements put forth In
the slips from the New Orleans press. But as these
dispatches will probably very soon be made pub
lie, we deem it more respectful to refrain from a
statement of any of the official details.
II is said that Gen. Taylor has at least ffteen days
rations of provisions and if his troops be put upon
short allowance they may extend TO twenty-five
days longer. II is hoped that reinforcemens will
arrive in time to cover Point Isabel-where our
stores are deposited and where the greatest danger
is in case it should be seriously assaied-and to
relieve Gen. Taylor's camp. Il should DO under
stood that General Taylor has been for several
months authorized 10 call for any auxiliary forces
from Texas, Louisiana and other Of the south
western States-in fact for such renfocements he
light deem it necessary for him to possess. But
like gallant oicers believing his force adequate to
meet any enemy which might present ITSELF and to
overcome every danger, he omitted TO exercise the
authority with which he has been intrusted. His
sense Of security has overcome every other conside
ration; and he has not made his call in time 10 Sc
cure himself against all contingencies There is no
doubt entertained that this sense of security was in
creased by the communications from the Mexican
general from which he had a right to conclude that
no hOstilites would take place on this side of the
river till the meeting Of the new Congress.
The country will perceive with pride and pleasure
the patriotic exertIons which have been already
made by the legislature OF Louisiana and the citi.
zens of New Orleans to assist Gen. Taylor Rein.
corcements are already on the way. Three hun
bred recruits Of the regular service are probably
there before this date. Four additional companies
Of regular troops have also been ordered some time
since from Jefferson barracks, and have left New
Orleans for the place of their destination and may
have already arrived at Point Isabel.
We trust that our soldiers in Gen. Taylor's camp
are safe. But let it arouse the whole country-le,
it address itself with irresistible force to the Con-
gress Of the United States, that .4meriean blood ha
| been shed on american soil There can be, there
will be no hesitation, no indecision, on this occa
sion; but when the President Of the United States
goes to Congress with the Information he possesses
and we presume he will seize the earliest posi-
bic opportunity when both houses of Congress arr
in session to appeal to their wisdom and patriotism
for the most efficient measures which the situation
of the country dcmands-we cannot doubt that al
thsir measures will be marked with the utmost en-
ergy and prompttude. Abusing the generous for
bearance which has been so long extended to her
Mexico has now commenced hostilities, and o.
her head rests all the responsibility of the conse
quences.