Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-04
OLD CROUCH AND READY" IN EU-
ROPE

The simple anecdotes below must thrill through
Inc heart OF every American. We have heard
oil sneers al the military exploits OF General
TAYLOR: but he may well disregard them when
he sees that his conduct OF The war on The Rio
Grandc has received The cordial appreciation OF
the "Iron Duke" the first General OF Europe. A
compliment; from such man, deserves 10 be trea-
sured up as a rich jewel OF American military
history. Who does mol delight 10 see the eleva-
ted attitude which our Republic occupies in The
eyes of Europe? Knowing the distinguished
share we have taken in The affairs Of nations, and
conscious of the vast and invaluable treasure
that has been confded TO US, ought we not by
harmonious action among ourselves, and BY re-
lisious Observance of The laws and the Consiitu-
lion in all their purity, 10 perPeiuale The blessings
Of our glorious institutions 7
The following deeply interesting extracts are
from a letter 10 gentleman in this city, who has
kindly furnished them 10 US. They are the most
beautiful commentary upon The battles OF "Palo
Al,on and "Resaca de la Palma" that we have
yet seen: %, ,a,c
Taylors victories have been feN more here, in
Europe, even than al home. For two weeks
lbe,ween the sailing OF the sleamers) our sus-
pense was great; but, when The news did come,
| each American slrutted out as large as ille Inc
pa pers which had predicted Taylor's capture as
certain, were sorey used up. TayloT's despatch
es have been greatly admired for their tcrseness,
DIGNITY and modesty. The greatest compliment
vel paid 10 Taylor heard Of in London. The
| compliment is this When The steamer Of May
18th brought to England The news OF Taylors
difficult position, The Duke OF Wellington met
MIR. and The subject was introduced
"Why," said the Duke, ''does he not do this and
that" mentioning the steps he thought Iaylor
ought 10 take.) When The steamer OF June Isl
brought the news OF his victories, Mr.. --- met
The Duke again. "Your Grace" said he, "must
have been advising General Taylor-for you see
do" aSo lie has," sa the Duke as much gra-
li6ed as il he had won The victories himself. As
col This from Gen. -, 10 whom Mr..
related il, it is undoubtedly authentic; exact IN
substance. and Think also verbatim.
In Bordeaux met whoe-souled American,
ulive Yankee ship owner, Of New York. MI.
Holmes He is OF The stuff which, when abnn-
dant in a nation, makes il great. he was al
Trieste when the news Of Tayior's diihculies
came The Americans were Respondent ana
the folks there teazed him with predictions OF lay
| lOr'S capture. ne dHsWCiCu " 'ho. 49,
olo.Saxon argument, the offer oil bel OF 81 900,
iha, Taylor would meet the Mexicans and roaa
Ihem. lie found no one TO take il, for Ausirians
are not beting people Soon alter, The news oil
Thornlon's capture came, and The folks consralu-
lated him on his bet not having been taken up
"Genlemen," said he, there is The thousand still,
and another on il, that Taylor Mrasaes lie -Heri-
cans" They almost doubted his sanity-but
week or Two afterwards came single copy OF
Galignani's Messenger, with accounts OF The VIC
tories. It's receiver carried ii Immediately 10
Holmes. Of he sreaks it down 10 the eight or
ten American vessels in port, and calls up The OH
GERS. "Hoist all your colors, boys" said ne land
come up with me 10 the Exchange" According
" up went every piece OF "bunling," and of
marched Holmes with the captains and males 10
The Exchange, where they had Of course royal
acrow" over the croakers "What the deuce is
the matter with these Americans" said every
body, as they saw this hag-hoissing and marching.
"BM," as Holmes said, with a knowing shake
of his head, 'lhsy soon found Out arhy" Holmes
wound up the ceremony by giving the Ameri-
cans and his friends dinner in honor OF Palo
Alto and Resaca de la Palma. relate this al
most exactly as he related il 10 me; for could not
improve on his graphic account.
The Europeans know We have good soldiers;
but since Jackson's death, they hoped we had no
general. Now they know we have general, loo
and one Of the Wellington school.