New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-09
By THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Gen. TayIor's "Orders. !"

We copy from the Washington Union OF We'd
nesday, the " Orders Of Gen Taylor after the de-
cisve action at Buena Vista, together with the
Unions editorial remarks thereupon. We are
glad to find that the venerable Editor OF that pa
per has released himself from the custom so COM
mon to senility, Of diSpdraging The eDorls o.
younger men for to that weakness OF the mind
we are compelled to attribute his guarded and
most faint praise hitherto Of Taylors brilliant
achievements
We publish General Tay Tors order from the
field of battle TO his victorious division, over the
Mexican forces of 20 900 men, commanded In person
bv Gen Santa Anna in the conflicts OF Buens Wis
ia on the 22d and 23d of February, s47 1t is writ
ten in fine taste 1t alludes in the most modest
terms which he could employ, to the brilliant VIC
tory which our troops have won over the Immense
superiority of the Mexcans, headed by their most
distinguished military leader 1t pays due honors to
the brave officers and troops who live toreceive the
gratitude of their country 1t pays bre but Affect
ing tribute to those gaantsprits who have glorious
ly fallen in the battle, but whose ilustrieus exam.
Die will remain for the benefit and admiration OF
the army and as n monument OF the glory OF our
Republic in the eyes of Europe. il treats as deli
catey as possible all those inexperienced soldiers
who ingoriousy fled, TO whom he administers the
warning lesson Of seeking to retrieve their reputa
ton by future exertions another field 1t = i"'
nossibe 10 read the various descriptions OF this re-
markable battle where the skill of the command
ING General in Selling his ground and maneuyering
his troops We'd with the chivary of his men, with
out the deepest emotions.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
lORpYRs No. 1911 BUKsA VISTA, Feb 20, lS4I
l. The Commanding General has the grateful task oil
congratueting the troops upon the brilliant success
which attended their in the conflicts OF the 22d
and 23d Confident in the Immense superiority OF mum
bers and stimulated by the presence OF Distinguished
leader, the Mexican troops were yet repused in every
effort to force nes and finally withdrew win I'M
mense loss from the field.
2 The General would express his obligations 10 the
officers and engaged for the cordial support which
they rendered throughout the action. II will be his high
pride bring the notice of the the con
spcuous gaantry OF particular officers and corps whose
unwaverng seadness than saved the fortunes
of the day He would also express his high satisfaction
with the conduct of the small command left TO hold Sal
to. Though not seriously engaged SIS their comrades
their services very important and efficiently rem
dered While bestowing this just tribute TO the good
conduct Of the troops the General deeply regrets TO say
tina, there were not few exceptions. He trusts that
those who fled ngoriousy to Buens Vista and even to
Sslto will seek opportunity 10 retrieve their repu
aton and to emulate the bravery of their comrades
who bore tho brunt OF the battle and sustained against
fearful odds the honor of the flag.
The exultation of success Is checked by the heavy
sacrifice of life which il has cost embracing many Off
GERS OF high rank and merit While the sympsthes
Of grateful country will be given to the bereaved
families and friends OF those who noby fell their Illus
trous ample will remain tor the benefit and sdmira
ton Of the Army.
BY order of Major Gen Taylor:
w. w. 8. BLISS, Assistant AsJt General.