Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-06-27

was exposed a cross FIRE at fnHsketTy anu grape.
- In battle the Generals bearing Was truly mat
of a soldier and those under him lelt the lnhn-
euce of his presence. He bad the entire conn
dence of his men,"
The narrative of Mr.. Thomas continues:
When Gen. Taylor went on his expedition 10
Victoria, in December, he placed lien. buueE IA
command OF the troops leu on the ki0 G'ance'
aud ut the stations trOn u'e river on 10
| Worth's small division OF regulars being ut the
latter place Gen. WOUl's column had by this
time reached Parras, one hundred and more miles
west of SalIillo Gen. Butier had so lar recover
ed as 10 walk little, and aSe exercise on horse
Llck though with pain to his limb. One night,
| Cabon, The 18th of December) an express came
from Gen worth at Saltto, stating that the aieAi-
can forces were advancing in large numbers trofn
San l.ouis de PUsosi, and that ne expo ctsH 20 oe
attacked in two days. His DIVISION ali told, dlti
not exceed fifteen hundred men, II SO many 1u'.
| he asked rein[Urce:nents- The 0enefal reInGlhCc
up during the balance Of the night, sent THE ne
cessary couriers 10 the rear for endorsements
and had the LIST Kentucky and lot ONO tooi, thei'
nLsmpcd three miles from town IN the pace ny
| daylight; aud these two regiments, with Web
STEERS battery were encampcd that night ten miles
on the road 10 SatiIIo- This PrUmptness enable!
| the General 10 make his second day march OF
twenty-five miles in good season. and to hoiu the
celebrated pass of Los Meurtos and check the Ell
enlv should Ec have attacked Cen worth
| Whist on the next and last days march, the
General received notice that the reported advance
koflhe enemy was untrue. Arriving at the catnp-
ground the General suffered Intense pain from has
wound, and slept not during the night l9s
Journey, over rugged, mountainous road, and the
! exercise he took Ia examining the country i'I
twenty mites IA advance of SdltillO. canScd the
| great increase OF pain now experienced.
IlIe Majors account then goes on TO relate Zen.
erat BatleF sFreeeedipSs while in command OF ala
the forces, after lin Generals Worth
aud his dispositions 10 meet tbs
ed attack of Santa. Il ana itsltpeesS created
by him at SaltIliO, aud used during saoas q
| Buena Vista in dispensing MinOn's torees-his
just treatment to the people OF Saltto, with ths
prudent and etiectual precautions taken To make
| them passive i'll the event OF Santa AHna's APP
proach. 1t concludes by stating that all aPpte-
tensions OF Santa Annals advance snbsldnS,
| Gen. Butler returned to meet Gen. Taylor at Mol
terey, to report the condition III affairs Hmi the
| latter, having taken the command at SHltill"s
Transmitted leave Of absence to Gen. Butler, To
afford opportunity for the cure OF his wound.
| This paper affords evidence OF the kind feeling
which sIib$istcd between the two Generals dGtiug
the campaign, and this sentiment was strongly
evinced BY Gen. Butler, his arrival i'll WASH
ington, where he spoke in the most exalted terms
nj the leader under whom he served.
| In person Gen, Butler is tall, straight, AMI
handsomely formed, exceedingly active and alert.
! His mien is inviting, his manners gEaCei6l, hS
| gait aud air military, his comntenance frank and
! pleasing, the outline of his features OF aqnalns
cast-thin and pointed in e%pression-lhe gene;ul
contour of his head is Roman.
The character of Gen. Butler in private life ID
in fine keeping with that exhibited in lis public
career. In the domestic circle, care, kindneer.
assduou. activity in anticipating the wants OF all
around him-readiness to IoregO his own gtatiti-
cations 10 crafty Others have become habits grow
| ing out his affections His luvo makes peIpet-
nal sunshine at his home Among his neis hbors,
berality, atiabiity, and active sympathy, mark
his social intercourse. and unhendng Integrity
aud Justice all his dealings His home is one of
unPreeuding simplicity 1t ia too much tie habit
their personal and political ends with high hand
Gen. Butler, with all the masculine strength.
courage. and reputation to give success to at
cmpts Of thissort eviuced tire slightest dis
| position TO indulge the power, whilst his we'll
| known firnness always forbade such attempts
| him Ills life has been Ut oacc with aiS
men, except the enemies of his country.