The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-02

danger was louees boom of heaviest and the
ra and hs oeeys il was not in the eabeJrs of Monte
that the American mmander found beneath the
pervious walls on the city that our gallant officers shell
sred themselves hat day; not in the deep vnes Of Bnena
that the general and his officers took epose To Gen
santa Anna and his staff was left that post Of eeurtv
The men OF Americathey whom their country has select
fight for her honor and who have given evidence
their condence was not isplacedneed saw where they
were found When The blood Of the brave streamed The
fastest the leaders the first TO be struck, and died
the bosom OF honor sending up Heaven that cry glory
which shall enkinde all the young souls of America But
genemen the remote hearers of the stupendou
occurring herewe forbidden to stop the leaders in
our admiration for saw and proud to see that
common soldiers, in the ranks, regular soldiers
whom the prospect of promotion and casual with
naugh them but that love of liberty which in
heren worthy of their officers and wherever Taylor
would lead there would the brave soldiers gaanv follow
Wherever that victorious foot placed there stood
back him the nvincible egons of the army OF the United
States.
of my letter, already sweled extraordinary extent
will not permit me to give them any more at length |
could not refrain from giving these remarks so comp
menary to the regular army In conclusion, he offered
this sentiment
The United States. Baptsed in the blood of the revolu
ton, consecrated by the sacrifice Of fathers rendered
glorious by the and glory of their sons her f
ture prosperity correspond with her present grandeur
number OF volunteer toasts were given, but | have
only time to give very few:
BY Capt. Montgomery, A. @. M u S. A.-Henry Clay
He has devoted life to his country and his
BY Capt Hoyt, Asst. Conmissary U. S. A., Mass Reg
Peace; Whenever it comes, may it be permanent
which shall result in the national prosperity of both the
United States and Mexico; peace which shall bring
the people OF Mexico liberty and happinesto the people of
the United States and all the blessings of free and
united nation
BY Capt. II. A. Arnold, I'd Regiment Dragoons-The
square of the circle: The discovery of perpetual notion
and the conquered peace"
By LeutE Srgs, I'd dragoons-Henry Clay: He brought
TO the altar OF his country the highest talents that ado
ed it, and sacrificed his fvore upon the plain of Buena
Vista.
You will perceive that this dinner and celebration was
got up entirely without distinction OF party, and the prom
indiscriminaely toasted, and the sentiments met
with equal APPLAUSE proof of the good feeling and
harmony which prevailed, and that it intended
have, and did not have, any party purpose.
General Taylor and his staff, and General Gushing and
his abide camp to start little excursion
morning to Arisas plantation, about thirty five miles
from here. 1t is pleasure trip strictly believe and will
only occupy three four days. An escort OF Dragons
will accompany the party. As il may not be uninter
estng think shall accept invitation to
make OF the party for the present, ados
j. E. ID.