The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-12
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Artillery fired salute in honor of the victory. That
should have been peenId gfa,,yng to The members
understood when we state that Arthur NJ Manigaut mrs
lieutenant OF the Charleston volunteers (who
in the nction) is captain of the Marion Artillery
"There was no salute fired from the fort on Sullivan
inquiries made on the subject that standing order was is
sued months since that neither morning evening
gn nor salute of any kind should be fred from any United
States military post, unless by special order from the Wa
Department. -, oi,,, a.u. MAJ. ,,..,, y. 20.
Bay street. and in Vendue Range there was mos, bril-
liant collection Of banners and flags Of various kinds
"Sugge stons have been made that an organized
ment, either by Illumination or procession, should take
place, and we trust it may be adopted Let the battle
Buena Vista and the bombarnent of Vera Cruz be con
jointly celebrated Let the names OF Taylor and Scott be
sounded forth heroes worthy TO the laurel wreah
they have noby Let illuminatons bon-fres and
booming cannon celebrate the proves of gallant sol
diers who have nobly fought and exhibited ieats o
daring and courage that reflect immortal glory opr be-
The vessels in our harbor were anayed in their gala
dress throughout the day. and indeed demonstrations OF JOY
We're everywhere seen, and every face beaned with pleas
ure and satisfaction"
In Richmond the triumph was commemorated:
son Saturday (says the Enqurer) beautiful new flag
for the first time nnnred to the breeze from the flag
staff OF the Richmond Fayette Artillery and waved during
the day honor OF the brilliant achievement of
Vera Cruz This flag had been presented to the pany
sion In the evening salute was fired by detachment OF
anS SSs i fHI'' rom battery Of '"' guns stationed ON
[From the Mobile Register of April 81
We have great and glorious news this morning from the
castle of San Juan dUoa declared by engineers to i'm
pregnabe The army has covered itself and the country
Cruz won new tile the gratitude Of his country,
and all The honors which rs government can eesow me
upon Scott with a veil OF brightness.
national salute was fired yesterday evening on the
public square and requested to give notice that
general illumination of the city will take place this even
ing in honor of the glorious victory az Vera Cruz and the
capture OF the castle OF San Juan dc Uoa by the American
under command OF Major General scott.
from the Baltimore Argus, of Saturday.
RoJoIcINGs wcToRy.-We learn that the Junior
Artierists, Lieut. Gill, commanding are to fire one hum
dred guns this afternoon in honor Of the victory of Vera
Cruz, and general illumination of the cy is suggested to
e a Ia Mes aa cary be cay 1 es are V worthy the
prondest demonstrations OF the American people
The city councils of Philadelphia have appropriated
5000 for expenses of illumination for the victory al Buenn
Vista.
[From the New York Sun, of Frday.l
The Astor House magnfcenty illuminated last
evening honor of Gen Taylos last victory There
Ten HUNDRED and tgonr Lights and four ansP Pea
Monterey" and s'Buena Vista" very large band de
lighted the crowds OF spectators with the very best music
and sky-rocke assembled at intervals from the roof II was
splendid aairwohy OF the occasion and the establish
ment. The people called for Gen Gaines who acknowl
edged the compliment in brief speech, and retired amid
ed in fireworks the roof OF the building, and was hailed
with prolonged cheers
The "New York Journal of Commerce. of Saturday,
shows the elevated JOY which filled the inhabitants OF the
Empire city, among all classes and parties:
CAPTURE OF THE TOWN AND CASTLE OF VERA CRuz.-The
of the brilliant OF our army and navy at Vera
produced the greatest excitement Congratulations passed
from lip to lip. Every countenance was lighted up The
national flag displayed from the various public build
ings and hotels OF the city.
"a call for public meeting the Exchange at halfpas
O'Clock was Immediately prepared, headed by James g.
King, esq, and posted on the newspaper bulletins.
cat the appointed hour there was present large assem-
bage of people, and resolutions OF very patriotic charac
ter expressive OF the public gratitude the brave defend
ers of our country, were unanimously adopted large
committee appointed at the Mayors Office
Monday afternoon for the purpose OF making arrangements
for public demonstration
These are the times which animate mems souls
What miserable demagogue will now pause TO carp upon
the origin OF the war-to higgle about the manner of
conducting ito distribute its honos between this or that
departnent-ths that corps-this that leading gen.
eral Our Country is the glorious word-our free
country-our proud country-wh her stars respendent
among the highest consultations in the world and with
her stripes felt by every foe who provokes our power
This is day for rejocng-and a day. too, when
may still calculate on an unaterng prosecution OF
vigorous honorable rar until obtain satisfactory
honorable peace
We dare not shadow forth the plans of the admnisra-
ton. Let the people, however, be assured that they
are awake-ave TO their dues-anxous to press their
present to the future prosperity of their
try-bu, determined TO avoid the OF the Roman
general whose enemy said, ale knows how to gain
victory, but he knows not how 10 profit by it,
Scott has taken the key of Mexico, and is now on his
march to the capital Are the Mexicans still nfau-
ated as to reject the olive branch, and not conclude
peace desirable TO both countries But we must still
beware of the Mexican duplicy--of the Ampudia d.
plomacy, which was tried to weaken blow at Mon
terey No dilatory policy will suit our position now.
No idle procrastinaton--no subtle evolutlons--no
pretensons-bu decisive bold, manly, and unfaterng
prosecution of our obecwheher it be war, whether
it be peace.