The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-15

NIw ORLEAHs, May 4, IAN.


We are still without further news from the army,
which is looked for with ingvse anxiety. The ex-
element here continues unabatod. These are stir
ring times in our city. We have encampments in
the squares, flags flying on public buildings and at
the various rendezvous open for the enrolment OF
volunteers recruiting parties TO be met with In every
quarter marching to the spirit stirring music Of the
fife and drum, and the whole population talking and
thinking Of nothing but the war on the Mexican
frontier and specializing as to the tenor Of the next
news | arm told this morning that about 900 vol
unteers are enrolled in the city Many Of the print
ers have Jumped their country's call, and pre-
pairing TO depart to the banks Of the Rio Grande.
Two Of the papers understand, had great difficulty
in making their appearance this morning owing to
this cause. The enrolment OF volunteers has not
proceeded fast as could be wished, owing doubt
less in great measure, to the non-payment hitherto
Of the volunteers who went from this city 10 Corpus
Christi some time ago. The governor, however,
has issued his proclamation, offering $40 bounty,
and months pay in advance, and this may have
salutary effect. There is some talk Of resort to
draft | understand the city Is required TO furnish
2 100 Several Of our most distinguished militia Off
GERS have volunteered; among others, hear of Gen.
Horatio Davis, Secretary Of the Senate, who will
resign his office; Captain Fulton, late Of the u s.
dragoons has also volunteered HIS services. Capt.
F. has the reputation Of being bold and energetic
officer, and will be great acquisition TO the volun'
teer force.
A public meeting is to be held this evening, to
''adOpt such measures as may be deemed necessary
second the patriotic efforts Of the governor and
legislature of the State, in responding 20 the call OF
Gen. Taylor" ! see the call for the meeting in the
morning papers, signed by many well known names.
The steamship New York. which yesterday
ported aground at the Pass, got of and proceeded
on her voyage on Saturday morning. 1t is stated
IN the Bulletin that Captain Brewer, of the brig Ply
mouth, from Vera Cruz, brought dispatches from
| he I6c n he at
ton, which have been forwarded.
The new paper, the Daily Reformer, made its
first appearance this morning, and is a handsome
sheet | learn from 1t that General Gaines has or
dered two companies of artillery stationed at Pensa
cola and two stationed at Forts Pike and Wood, TO
proceed Immediately to the Rio Grande.
Signor Mezo Muzzi disappointed the good folks
Yesterday. Thousands assembled TO see him ascend
IN his balloon, but it turned out TO be mo CO." The
balloon, he said, was unfit for
The Troplc Of this morning contains map Of the
theatre of war and list Of the officers of the ''ar-
my Of occupation, ;" TO which refer you There is
an error in the map the arrow points south instead
of north; it should be reversed.
New ORLEANS, bfay S, ~, m.
| have nothing of importance to communicate.
Possibly we may have an arrival from Brazos San
| tiago to-day The James Cage is expected.
The enrolment of volunteers still continues, and
some companies have already been inspected, and
declared in marching order, and 1t seems to be the
impression that the required number of men will be
obtained without having recourse to drafting.
Such appears to be the opinion Of the governor as
expressed in a message to the House of Representa-
tves Yesterday, in reply to a call for information.
In the House, yesterday, on motion Of Mr. Far
rar wing member oft city delegation, resolu.
ton was unanimously adopted, declaring "that
the State of Louisiana Is at all times ready and by
all the within the power of the State TO sup
port the government of the United States in all its
relations with foreign powers"
| refer you to the morning papers for report of
the proceedings at the great meeting in the Com
mercal Exchange last night. There was a vast
crowd assembled, and any quantity of enthusiasm
! The Of Recorder Baldwin was argued yes
terday before Judge Buchanan in the district court
ond the decision of the court is expected to be CIV
en- to-day. There are symptoms that, contrary to
my expectation, the decision will be against the re-
corder's right to vote in the council but hope not
The general council organized last evening, but
no business of great Importance was transacted
| although there were some warm Debates and much
confusion.
Mr.. Crossman, the newly elected mayor, now en-
ters on his duties.
A man named James Lynn, alias Lanton, alias
John M'Lane, was arrested yesterday, charged by
| VIM. P. Converse d Co., of this city, with hav-
ing forged, on the 10th ut draft purporting to be
drawn by them for 81 500, in favor of Shutz, Har-
den, & Leach, and negotiated the same with the
cashier of the Planters and Mechanics bank Of your
city. person named D. Hart Lazarus, a native
of Charleston and said to be well known here and
in Mobile as a man of doubtful character was also
arrested occomplice. The prisoners are re-
manded until Thursday for examination
am informed that 100 volunteers from Mobile,
and company of artillery from Fort Pike, reached
here this morning by the mail boot