The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-30
NEW YORK HERALD.
New York, Sunday, May 30, ls45.


American Volunteer SOldlery.
By the last accounts from General Scotts
army we learn that almost all of the twelve
months volunteers are leaving him, pre-
ferrng to return to their homes and fami-
lies to revelling inthe Halls of the Mon
tezuemas. They have fulfilled their duty as
American citizens-marched to the rendezvous
and ensted-shouldered their rifles and march
ed to the enemy's country at the call of their 60
vernment, and having achieved honor and glory
for themselves, and fought and won battles that
have cast lustre on the American arms, they
now are leaving the camp, and many of them
will soon resume their business occupations.
What glorious spectacle is here presented
What nation can present parallel TO it! These
toil-worn and sun beaten soldiers return for the
purpose of making room for new levies, who like
them, have enlisted under their country's flag,
and like them, will carry il triumphany where
ever they go. There is no shilling-a-day patriot
ism in American volunteers. They and their
gallant officers fight for glory and the honor and
credit of their country, and not tor money.
By the way, what signal rebuke the conduct
of our volunteers furnishes to the malignant
ISLANDERS that were daily spewed forth by the
English press, the editors of which accused
our citizen soldiery of being animated by
one single motive in fighting against the
Mexcans in this They have reite-
rated the assertion that the main object our
citizens had in volunteering was to rob the
churches of Mexico of their riches and wealth.
that the desire of gain, no matter how acquired,
and not patriotism, actuated them to take part in
the strife. We have outlived the ISLANDERS of
the English press in every instance, and we have
done in this.
The twelve months volunteers are now within
few days march of the city of Mexico, where
countless thousands are locked up in the church
es and cathedrals-where solid gold and silver
vases, candlesticks, and images are scattered
IN PROFESSIONALISM very balustrades of these
buildings being made of the precious metals; and
yet, after their term of service has expired, and
their duty to their country fulfilled, we them,
like good citizens and honest men, returning to
their homes, and caring nothing for this wealth.
1t may be consistent enough for the English,
who, in their wars, have plundered, sacked, and
robbed several of the cities they conquer
ed in warfare, and whose cry at New
Orleans was &c Booty and Beauty" to
speak in this manner but the mode of war
fare practised by enlightened England is
not recognised as humane proper on this side
of the Atlantic. The wealth Of the Mexican
churches is as safe from robbery by our volun-
teer soldiery, as if it were locked up in the
bowels of the earth
LIEUT.. CHARLES G.. HUNTER.-The court mar
tial and sentence this gallant officer is
ceiving much comment at the present time, and
is freely talked of by our citizens. AS we have
published the sentence, We are inclined to pub
lish the following article, which we have
tracted from the Suffolk Co. Democrat of the 2lst
inst
The trial and sentence of Lieut. Charles G. Hunter
brings to mind case Of dsobedience Of orders very
mar and will be interesting to citizens generally,
as well as to many Of our young and gallant officers Of
the navy We know OF no case more suitable to uxta
position than the following AT time when the Island
Of Cuba was infested with pirates who committing
the most horrid outrages and murder against the
and lives of citizens of all nations Captain (now
COMMODORE Kearney with the U. g. brig Enterprise,
was sent to break this horde of pirates During the
cruise he discovered nest Of pirates of Cape Antonio
in possession Of ship and two briggs the ship and
brig American the other English, which they were
plunderng in the vicinity of one Of their strong holds
dangerous reef protecting them from the approach of
large vessels and battery shore to protect them
from boats small vessels.
Commodore Kearney Immediately ordered the briggs
boats to be Manned and also two three boats belong
ing to the merchant vessel This command he gave to
his gallant second officer Lieut. James Mcintosh with
positive orders not to part company separate the
sell but 1t not long before he found that in obeyng
orders he could accomplish nothing the boats Of
merchant vessels could not keep up with him, (beng
dull and heavy and 1t necessary to pull ahead
fast psssibe to cut of of the pirates vessels
separated his forces but succeeded in capturing four
pirate vessels and setting fire and blowing up fifth
besides destroying large amount of property shore
with their habitations striking terror a community
of villains that had committed such vast depredaons
This gallant act was not accomplished without great
hazard, and during tremendous thunder storm which
lasted one hour the rain pouring down In torrents all
the time.
On returning to his vessel that night fatigued and
without provisions for his crew what the reception
and m 0ua mon kpar VI
Why in admiration Of his gallant and mertorous act,
that reflected honor on the service the noble Kearney
received him hero complimented him for his
bravery and~uccess and in the best of humor told Lieut.
Mcintosh that he took great responsibility himself
and said" Come, Sir you have eaten nothing to-day
In the cabin he drank the health of his lieutenant
your conduct is characteristic of the noble spirits which
compose navy and which has this day added ustre
to our arms, and done an incaeuabe service to the
commercial interests Of the world drink to the officer
who dared to take the responsibility and ronder society
such essential servcen Long will Commodore Kearney
with Lieut. Mcintosh, be remembered by grateful pub
lie. One OF CREW.
Lieut. Hunter is now in this city, and there
will soon be presented to him magnificent
sword, belt, and epaulettes by our citizens.
AMERICAN STEAMSHIP TRANSPORTATION ten
to three o'clock yesterday, this magnificent spe-
cimen of naval architecture was thrown open to
the public; and between those hours, not less
than ten thousand ladies and gentlemen inspect
ed her. 1t is needless to say, that they were all
delighted and gratifed.
This noble steamship presents beautiful APP
pearance in the dock, and her beautiful model
and proportions the theme of remark by all
who behold her. Her gigantic size-her mould
her RICHER machnery-in fact everything
pertaining to her is perfect, and is equal to any
thing now afoa
We understand that one hundred and fifteen
berths engaged, and that she will sail on
Tuesday next punctually, at the hour advertised.
Her mail will be large any ever taken by a
steamship from the United States.