The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-02
MONTEREY, MEXICO. Ju


short epistle, though have news to conmuni-
Cate if it is only for the grandeur Of writing from the
o Ths we
little cluster of colonies, hudded together as If for self
protection; and now our flag trumphaniy waves on the
General Scott has planted that flag the halls of
the capital city of Mexico Even the stern peaks of the
Sierra Madre rearing their proud heads hundreds and
hundreds of feet above us, and seemingly forming
impeneabe barrier to progress, and saying thus
far shalt thou go, and no farther they bear the
The camancbs Saddle Peak spur Of The Sierra, bears
aoft the bright stars and stripes They reared
this day about by Lieut. ORegan, of the Massachu
sets volunteers. who went up with small party for
the express purpose They started at noon on Friday,
and each night since their camp fires have been visible
on the mountains side The blaze OF their to-nighrs
noqncing that they are on their return, and will probably
be here in time to participate in the festivities OF tomor
row. The height OF the mountain is about 2,7oo feet
and the ascent very resome and aborous party OF
Americans only have accomplished the feat before The
flag has been percepbe to the naked eye nearly all the
lin letter two days later our correspondent writes:
In this connexion let remark that Lieutenant "
Regain and his party did get down. predicted IN my
of the day They had very rough time of it, and were
without provisions and water for nearly thirty hours
They represent the face OF the mountain towards the
The cathedral is the only portion OF the city visible from
the peak, and that scarcely percephble."
To-day has seemed little like the anniversary OF
quiet peaceabe, and orderly as the most rigid church,
goer could DESIRE the celebration having been deferred
till tomorrow. hardly think the affair will be carried
out on so extensive scale at first proposed but
it will still be very interesting OCCASION and we shall
have the address from General Gushing.
The health of the men here remains pretty much the
same as when last wrote that OF the Massachusetts
men is wonderfully good-there not ten men in the
five companies here the sick list The other four COM
panes Of the regiment at Cerrayo still and will re-
main there for some time, probably. The 10th and
10th regiments are ordered to rendezvous at Mier,
and there form camp OF instruction under General
Hopping.
MONTEREY MEXICO, July G. ls47.
The celebration over and without any accident-a
thing for Fourth OF Julyand everything went OIL
pleasantly and agreeaby to all concerned. The morning
Of the 5h cloudy and portended ran but the bright
sun soon dspeed the heavy mist that chung to the
bright lovely womans smile Early in the forenoon
the American ensign displayed from the governors
Spanish consul nearly opposite. The five companies of
Massachusetts volunteers were assembled, all but the
guard with the coors OF the regiment presented them by
the governor OF their State. and little after o'clock
they formed and marched out towards Camp Taylor An
American flag borne by citizen was carried near the
regmenal staff and others preceded the regiment and
the road received the marching salute. AT Camp
Taylor all was ready under the widespread awning in
front of Gen. Taylors the brave old hero and
the members of his staff and the officers attached to the
forces stationed at camp On the right of the awning the
soldiers of Major Bragg's light artillery were drawn
Massachusetts, regiment AS soon as the latter had
formed into line, Gen Gushing made his appearance, and
Gen. TAYLOR and his officers all Gen. Gushing then
proceeded to address him as follows:
GENERALr The veteran officers and soldiers whom you
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your voice shall bid them also tread nmphanty in the
ow-czens present, who, though called to fight the
battles OF their country are not the less animated with the
this anniversary of our separate sovereign
people, their respectful saluations you, the
official here OF the power and authority OF the
We rejoice with you this day of glorious
in the prosperity and greatness of country and
reknde in hearts the sacred fire OF patriotism by
ss Snd aS Who have %e
splendid heritage OF the land Lalowed by their blood, of the
institutions they founded OF their own immortal names
tits indeed day never forgotten by American; for,
whether in the horne Of affections and interests,
rounded by all that is dearest to the human heart the
broad expanse OF the ithomess ocean, wandering
far distant landon this anniversary, wherever
may be. thoughts turned spontaneously the
point truly the needle to the POLE devouy the
And well is for us that it is since warmth of graft
tude is intense enough to be commensurate with the debt
eoquence powerful enough to express adequately the
emotions of pride which eouny's awakensno
ration that gracious Providence which has
guide and to guard the destinies of the Union
iust ourselves in the measure OF regard which we be-
Hen who have but specifically studied the history of the
United States accustomed to speak of this day the
deas ng eae1 Ss
ed to the very name Of our national independence But
the people Of the United States in of
bondage. The war of the revolution not for
liberty On the contrary it was but struggle in to
ish inhabitng Europe and the other nhabitng
America, and both equally freeshoud continue consti
single empire, whether they should be retonsti
tued separately into independent empires. The God
ofbatss decided that we, the American colonies, were
competent for independent selfgovenment the mother
country; and England, with that practical good sense
which distinguished her from other nations, nianfuly
guesced in the decision which split her power asunder
and gave to us separate dominion in America.
And the mysterious order of Providence to have
predestned the American sprpass the European subd
vision Of the original empire for of that ghminded bold
hearted and strong handed British race which,
appears, appears but to command the numerous
will long be found in America; and the British
nations when their native land longer sons
while this people of the United States still expanding
with raPdify and strength OF possession which dees
calculation, the rich virgin soils of the New World
This reflection acquires new force from the circumsan
under which this day conquering American
army here, in the heart of the Mexican republic sight
the captured redoubs and heights of Monterey amid the
venerable trees, and by the size of these living
The wood OF San Domingo; which, occupied by you, gen.
erd and your victorious troops, has acquired place in
history enduring poetry gave the fountain
Vaucluse, or eloquence to the grove of Academus.
Yes, millions OF men will have assembled day within
the broad limits Of the United States honor the
traditions of the revolution, ponder on the excellent
another the happy condition of our country and to
look forward with nqusitve into the sublime future
of the American republic. They will call to mind the
of tho src ken fields of that rstwar Independence
which vndicated national rights the land OF thai
second of independence, which vndcaed our national
rights the and of the heroes who illustrated each
but while Bunker Hill, and Saratoga, and Yorktown and
New Orleans Will not be forgotten Palo Alto Resaca de