The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-01

I observation TO get information OF me ehemys posi,
SUNG he like General Taylor, saw the importance oil
anpr the road 10 Saltlo, and fuiy favored me move
gan 81 General Worhs division TO turn their lett nc
men marched Sunday September 90 for this purpose
W." leaving Twiggss and Buffers divisions with Gen.
Tlor Gen Butler was also In favor VI throwing MS
laon across the ST. Johns river, and approaching Inc
W. from the east, which was al hrst determined upon
IT, was changed, would leave but one, and per
t the smallest DIVISION TO guard the camp and allack
~ ont The 10th, the General also reconnored the en-
\, 'ss poson Early the morning OF the 2ls the force
& ordered out to createa diversion IN favor OF WORM
Ht he might gam his position; and before our DIVISION
s within long range of the enemys principal battery,
cas Of Twiggss division had been ordered down to
M aotheast side of the town, 10 make an armed recon
of the advanced battery and 10 take IT could
be done without great loss The volunteer division was
.rcely formed in OF howitzer and mortar
psnerv-estabshed the night previous, under cover
II rise OF ground-before the infantry sent down
~ the northeast side of the town became closely
VA holly engaged; the batteries OF that DIVISION
Sare SEMI down, and tce trere then ordered TO sup
nort he attack. Leaving the Kentucky regiment to
prnon the mortar and howitzer battery, the General
andy nut in march, by flank movement, the other
,sa reoiments moving for and half or two
niles under a heavy fire of round shot As further
isred the Ohio regiment detached from Qultmans
bv General TAYLOR into the town. Qnitman carried his
brade directly the battery first attacked, and gallant
" carried it. Before this, however, as we entered the
suburbs the chief engineer came up and ADVISED US 10
,Ulfni
re moved on, must meet with great loss The Gene-
ral was loah to fall back without consulting with len
Tavor which he did do--the General being but short
distance off AS were withdrawing, news came that
oulman had carried the battery, and General Butler led
the Ohio regiment back to the town at different point
In the street became exposed to line OF batteries on
the oopose side oil small stream, and also from efe de
nont bridge -head) which enfladed u.s. Our men fell
apdy as moved up the street to get position to
charge the battery across the stream Coming to cross
street. the General reconnoltred the position, and, de-
cha from that amt nj me h1ck "A
distance to stop the firing, and advance the regiment with
he bayonet had just left him, when he was struck in
be leg being foot and was ged to leave the field"
son entering the town, the General and his troops
became holly engaged at short muske range: Tie
hal to make his reconnolssances under heavy fire. 1his
he did unnchngly and by exposing his person-on one
occasion passing through large gateway into yard,
which was entirely open to the enemy When he was
wounded, the intersection of the two streets, he was
exposed 10 cross-fre OF musketry and grape"
'sIn battle the Generals bearing truly that of
SOLDIER and those under him felt the influence OF his
presence. He had the entire confidence OF hs men,"
The narrative of Major Thomas continues
"When Gen. Taylor went on his expedition to Veto.
ra December, he placed Cen Butler in command of
The troops lett the Rio Gande, and at the stations
from the river TO Saltllo-Worths small division of
regulars being at the latter place. Gen. Wools column
miles of Satillo Gen. Butler had far recovered
from his wound walk little and take exercise
horseback, though with pain to his limb. One night
about the 10Th December) an express came from Gen
Worth at Satlo, stating that the Mexican forces were
advancing in large numbers from San Luis de Poos
and that he expected to be attacked in two days His d.
vision, all told did not exceed 500 men, if SO many
and he asked reinfocemens The General remained up
during the balance of the night, sent oil the necessary
couers to the for reintorcements, and had the
LIST Kentucky and the LIST Ohio foot, then encamped
three miles from town, in the place by daylight; and
these two regiments, with Websters battery, were
encamped that night ten miles the road to Saltllo
This promptness enabled the General to make his second
days march Of twenty-five miles in good season, and to
hold the celebrated pass of Los Muertos and check the
enemy should he have attacked Gen. Worth that day
and obliged him 10 evacuate the town. Whilst on the
and last days march, the General received notice
that the reported advance of the enemy untrue Ar
irving at the camp ground the General suffered intense
pain from his wound and slept not during the night.
This journey, rugged, mountainous road, and the
exercise he took in examining the country for twenty
miles advance OF SaO, caused the great increase of
pain now experienced
The majors account then goes to relate Gen. But
s proceedings while in command of all the forces after
the junction of Generals Worth and Wool-his DISPOSE
tons to meet the threatened attack of Santa Anna-he
deiences created by him at Sato and used during the
lust treatment Of the people of Sa1io with the prudent
and eectua precautions taken to make them passive in
the event of Santa Annas approach. 1t concludes by
stating that all apprehensions Of Santa Annals advance
subsding, Gen Butler returned to meet Gen. Taylor at
Monterey report the condition OF affairs and the lat
ter having taken the command at Saltllo, transmitted
leave OF absence to Gen Butler to afford opportunity for
the OF his wound
This paper affords evidence of the kind feeling which
subsisted between the generals during the campaign;
and this sentiment was strongly eynced by Gen Butler,
on his arrival in Washington, where he spoke in the
most exalted terms of the leader under whom he served
person. Gen Butler is tall, straight, and handsomely
formed; exceedingly active and alert His men. is IN
vtnghis gracefulhis gait and air military
his counenance frank and pleasngthe outline of his
features of the aqune cast thin and pointed In express
sion-the general contour of his head is Roman,
The character OF General Butler in private life is in
fine keeping with that exhibited in his public career In
the domestic circle care, kindness, assduous activity in
anticipating the wants of all around him-readness to
orego his qualifications to crafty Others have be-
come habits growing out of his affections His love
makes perpetual sunshine at his home. Among his
neighbours berality aabity, and active sympathy mark
his social intercourse, and nbeniing integrity and JUS
ce all his dealings. His home is Of unpretending
simplicity 1t is much the habit in Kentucky, with
stern and fierce men, to carry their personal and political
ends with high hand Gen Butler, with all the mas
culDe strengths courage, and reputaton to give success
to attempts OF this Sort evnced the slightest dis
position to indulge the power whilst his well known
hrmness always forbade such attempts on him. His life
has been of peace with all men, except the enemies
OF his country.
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