The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-27

artillery that all must be interested neyery change aecl
ing it. II is proposed to notice, briefly, the saulafy pro-
vision of the late law on this subject
Although the act of March 3D. 1921, authorized the ue
signaton and equipment such OF one company IN eae
regiment this arm with its modern impIoveeps "ss
unknown IN our service, previous 10 NJ NJ NJ Po,nS
adj nistration when the Secretary OF war MI oii
st ordered four companies to be organized ana equeu'
agreeably the provisions OF the Jaw Inc WIN m"o
commenced, and so suecessi sy W o far instruct
ed as to leave no doubt that most important eleinehl
had beenI added to military force FROM una. .e
forward the flying artillery pa rose !, PI the man
vrno of the batteries at their respective sauons ana
could Justly estimate their efficiency IN actual service
When ii was deeme necessary 10 concentrate small
force on the western frontier of Texas two batteries,
fully equipped sent to Corpus Chns pom hareh-
ed thence with the army TO the Rio Gande and emrka
Bile in all respects the battle OF Palo Al,o un,
doubtedly was, 1T will be memorable as the held
wherein was first displayed this continent al least
the full force and wonderful effect oil light artillery NO
description has ever conveyed, ever can convey an
adequate idea OF that effect at which, 1t is but candid 70
admit that notwithstanding our antcipatiohs, lne ENEMY
were scarcely more astonished than ourselves Even
Ringgods predictions of its utility were more than real
lied in the achievements of his batery and was the
diving consolation of that chvalrc soldier that ne had
lived to behold the complete triumph OF his iayore arm
But perhaps the most brilliant demonstration OF lis pow
er was afforded by Duncan, who met the formidable
charge of the enemy at the critical moment, ana droye
back his advancing columns Who, that witnessed H.
can ever forget the visible and desire effect upon the
enemys ranEs Though the present object is not eulo-
w ii may be permitted say that the military historian
in illustrating the deeds to which this war has gwen 6r'
will delight to pause on the field of Palo Alto and pay
fitting tribute 10 the genius which conducted the cele-
brated movement at the close of that day.
The importance of light artillery having been thus es-
tablished the necessity of increase was apparent to
those interested in the success OF arms and the mn
provement of our military establishment Accordingly "
The Adiutant General OF the army invited attention TO the
subject in formal report to the Secretary OF War The
organization therein suggested by detachlng the eight
light companies from their regiments temporarily would
offer many advantages Thus vast Improvement would
be derived from the praseworhy emulation naturally ex
BY those who have so highly distinguished themselves
as light arerists and practical and substantial charac-
ter given to the honors they have SO nobly won.
The following is General Jones's report and behevng
it will prove interesting the army and our citizens,
permission has been obtained to copy it for publication
In the Union Its views were adopted and embodied IN
sections is and 10 of the law of Sd of March the latter
performing OF manifest justice, too long withheld
in granting the officers and men of light artillery when
serving as such and mounted, the dragon pay and al
lowanceS. "