The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-09

The following s'orders,' issued by General Taylor
have been transmitted by him to the War Department
In laying them before readers, hardly deem ne.
essary to aude to the ptfu fasehoods circulated by
the federal press, to the effect that the administration had
neglected to notice suitable terms the glorious achieve
ment of American arms at Buena Vista calumny SC
foolish and so mean must needs reco upon the heads Of
its authors.
Orders He ADoUARTERs ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
No. 49, Camp near Monterey, May 8, 1877
Under the instructions of the Secretary of War; the
commanding general has the qualification to publish 10
The troops OF his command the following communication
received by him from the War Department.
"WAR DEPARTMENT, April 3, Is47.
"SR: Your communications of the oath and 25th Of
February, and the LIST Of March, announcing the brilliant
success of the troops under your command at Buena
VISTA against the forces Of the enemy vastly superior in
instructed convey to you his high appreciation of the
distinguished services rendered to the country by your
self and the officers and soldiers Of your command that
OCCASION
The victory achieved at Buena Vista, while il adds
new glory TO arms, and furnishes proofs of the
vaor and brave daring of officers and soldiers will
excite the admiration and call forth the gratitude Of the
nation.
The single fact that five thousand Of our troops,
nearly all volunteers, who, yielding to the impulse of
Patriotism, had rallied TO their countrys standard for
temporary service, were brought into conflict with an
army Of twenty thousand, mostly veteran soldiers, and
not only withstood and repused the assaults of this
numerous host led by their most experienced general
but in protraced battle of two days glorious VIC
oH, the most ndubtable evidence of the consummate
kill and gallant conduct of officers and the devoted
erosn of the troops under their command Ii will ever
be proud distinction TO have been in the memorable
battle of Buenn Vista.
The general Joy which the intelligence of this sue
cess Of arms has spread through the land mingled
With regret that it has been obtained so great price
hat so many heroic men have fallen in that sangunary
conflict They died in the intrepid discharge Of pari-
QUO duty and will be honored and amented by CRATE
| u nation
You will cause this communication to be published
troops under your command.
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedi
ehl servant
(Sgned) "W T.. MARCY,
Secretary Of War"
''''''' ~ w. w. S. BLISS,
Assistant Adjuant General
Vfden} HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
NoF) Camp near Monterey, May s, lsl7.
The commanding general has the satisfaction OF an
ouncng to the troops of his command another decisive
Glory achieved by the American forces under Major
General Scott on the 18th of April at Cerro Gordo in
ne State Of Vera Cruz. Fhe Mexican army under the
Immediate orders of General Santa Anna President of the
epublc, known TO have been entirely routed with the
osS Of all IFS artillery and munitions of war
he army of occupation will hail with Joy this brilliant
uScess of the American arms.
BY order of Major General Taylor:
W. w. S. BLISS,
Assistant Adjutant Geperal