The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-15

NEw BRIGADE FROM MARYLAND We learn from the Pa
ot that it is stated confidently that the offer made by Gen
John Spear Smith the War Department, of the service
of brigade Of volunteers, from Maryland to during
the has been accepted The Patriot adds' g" is under
stood that the two regiments, which are TO compose this
brigade will be commanded, one by Gen: Tench Thigh.
man. Of Talbot county, and the other BY Major james O.
Gen. th."-Dati'aorc Sui.
We are satisfied that the administration are deep
" impressed with the noble and patriotic offer which
has been made OF whole brigade from Mary
land 1t is worthy of Gen. John Spear Smith himself
worthy OF the son of the brave and lustrous father
Gen. Samuel Smith, whose revolutionary achievements
are inscribed on our revolutionary annals-worthy OF
the brave who have co-operated with Gen J. s.
Smith--and worthy OF the State from which the Offer
has emanated But is possible accept this
time, consistently with the arrangements of the War
Office Whilst so many propositions have been submit
tel to the Department of volunteers from all parts
OF the countrywhilst some of the States are actually
complaining of the supposed partaity which has been
shown 10 other States in this regard-whst it is i'm
poraht to consult the appropriations OF Congress, and
sufficient force may have been called out under existing
circumstances, carry the war with all the vigor OF
which is susceptible, may not be expedent to accept al
this time, an offer of whole brigade from Maryland
highly is appreciated by the President and Secretary
of War We understand that General Scott will, in all
probability, have under his command, in the month oil
June, at least twenty thousand men moreconsistng
too, OF regulars or during the war men.
But what patriotic American help rejoicingat the
noble spectacle which our country exhibits 1t was
asked repeatedly, during the last session Of Congress
where is the money! Where are the men to come from
Asto the first, have sixty millions offered or
loan-three times than what the government may
quire for fifteen eighteen months to We also
volunteers continually pouring in their offers Though Mis-
slsspp has splendid regiments already in the field she
complains that the government will not receive more OF
her gallant sons into the service. The War Office is
crowded with applications And here is whole brigade
from Maryland to be led by one OF her accomplish
ed generals and to be composed of of the best ct
zens in her borders The anti-war party has attempted
in vain to damp the spirit of our people The National
Inelgencer," the Mexican Diario of metropolis,
attempts in vain rghten gallant citizens from raj
lying around the standard of country. In vain il
publishes extravagant letters from the camp In vain il
expatates disease prvation, on death itsef-the
ncemency of the climate, the exaggerated dangers OF
the guerilla parties. The patriotic sentiments of our
countymen rise superior to every other consideration,
Men press anxiously upon the War Office for employ
ment A spirited citizen of Maryland, whose name we
are moi at liberty TO specify, is willing TO appropriate
$4,000 from his purse to equip a company. Volun-
teer companies pour in from all quarters Here is whole
brigade from Maryland, who will turn away their reluctant
and disappointed steps from the door of the War Office
Such is the glorious spirit of our countrymen Such is
the triumphant manner in which the "moral treason" OF
iactous editors is slenced BY the generous ardor Of
men whoare devoted 10 the rights, the honor, the glory
OF their country.
The trophies which were brought TO this city by Col
Bankhead were displayed to-day from the War Office on
The side fronting the Avenue. considerable crowd was
drawn, by curiosity, in the of the day to them
They consist OF small Company battaion)
colours and two large flags, which were it is supposed
displayed from the castle OF San Juan de UIloa -Four
The made of silk, the other four OF coarse
materal-coon or bunting. Upon most of them were
emblazoned the arms OF the Mexican repubc-the eagle
crushing snake in its beak, and the pricky pear Two
OF the small flags had bombshells painted upon them in
the act of explosion and probably belonged to the
OF miners and sappers. The embems were all painted in
miserable style OF daubng, except one, on which the
eagle was beautifully embroidered But some mschiev