Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06
GENERAL PILLOW.

06ANA1Ahhh AL6O"
We find in the Delta the annexed reply Of
Maj Gen. Gideon J. Pillow to an invitation
given him to Join in the ceremonies of Thurs
day last. This document for sundry reasons,
has claims to preservation. 1t contains some
curious views touching the length of time Gen.
Pillow designs remaining in Mexico. A few
suggestions in regard TO the objects of his going
thither furnishes grounds of speculation as to
the designs of the Executive, and is somewhat
remarkable its style. If the general remains
in Mexico until the productive classes in
Mexico are protected against enormous tax
es," or until they are taught show such taxes
can be correctly collected and honestly account
ed for" or till "the people" are protected
against ''forced loans, levied by their ever
changing revolutionary Governments" it is to
be feared he will undergo protracted exile
from his native country. This will be great
hardship as the matters likely to detain him per-
tain more to the Office of propagandist than
that of Major General.
We must regret that the general was not per-
mitted, by the exigencies Of the service, to en-
gage in the proceedings Of Thursday, albeit he
would have Joined the procession, like Haskells
Regiment at Cerro Gordo, with reversed po-
sition," as he informs the committee that al
though invited as guest, he designed doing the
part of a Ghost :"-Picayunc, 18th.
ST.. CHARLES HOTEL, Juno 9, 1S47.
To the Committee for rendering a Public Vel
conc of the Citizens of NeIo Orleans to the
Volunteers on their return to their homes:
Gcntlemen-The kind invitation from you
was this day presented to me by Col. Oakley, to
partake of the welcome and public festivities
you are preparing for Thursday, the 10th, on the
occasion of the presence in this city Of several
regiments of volunteers whose term Of service
has expired.
Accept for yourselves and for the citizens of
New Orleans my many thanks. But, gentle
men, | am not comprised in that number of
which those festivities are strictly designed
My term of duty to my country in the field has
not yet expired. Besides that shall embark in
the steamship Fashion, now under orders TO
start this evening, with troops and stores for the
seat of war. Reinforcements TO those already
in the field are important TO the welfare of our
army.
My intention isno again to leave the field
of active duty to my country until permanent
peace can be secured, by such form Of Gov
eminent in Mexico, as will guarantee with
certainty to the citizens of the u. States those
advantages which may be contained in such
treaty; or the establishment of a complete mil
itary occupation of Mexico, whereby the rev.
enues NAV be secured to the u. States, arising
from the internal taxes in the Mexican States,
besides the present duties on imports; and af-
fording to the productive classes in Mexico that
protection from their enormous taxes which
they have not heretofore enjoyed, and thereby
also teaching them how such taxes can be cor
rectly collected and honestly accounted for to
the proper departments. Besides protection to
the people from forced loans-levied by their
ever changing revolutionary Governments.
The cessation of hostillities consequently
following the victory of Cerro Gordo enabled
me TO embrace that opportunity to visit my
home on important business. My stay was
IIIHir0u ~ nve uuys, and now take the first
Government transport to convey me where nv
duty calls me- ~
If had been detained by the want of trans
portation long enough to do so, l would feel
compelled IN duty, as citizen of the United
States, TO join those in this city, in the character
OF one OF the hosts TO tender to the guests the
Inequalities and warm welco ne which those
noble patriots so highly deserved on this occa-
sion.
They have performed deeds that will elicit
the wonder and admiration throughout the
world, both from the professional soldier, as
from the man in civil life. The sacrifice have
made of the comforts of home and the society
of friends, for the rigors in the tented field,
renders me capable to appreciate the many in
stances OF infinitely greater proportionate sacri-
fees among volunteers in the ranks, to serve
their country during the past twelve months
Therefore well do they deserve to he honored
by the inequalities of the citizens of New Or
leans, as well as the general burst of praises
bestowed upon them throughout the country
for their many acts Of valor, and by thus add
ing so much glory to the national name.
With my best respects TO you and to the citi-
zens of New Orleans, | am, respectfully your
obedient servant.
GIDEON J. PILLOW.