The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-09
To the Editor Of the Union:
MONTEREY, Mexico, Jan. 8, 1913.
G. w. FULTON.


After the grand military display of day. the review
of Major Bragg's command at the camp this morning,
and of the 10th infantry at the Black Fort this afternoon
by Brigader General Wool in company with his staff
do not know that can write any thing more appropriate
than account of that fine regiment from the western
States the 10th, commanded, you aware, by one
OF the nobles of kentucky-the fine scholar,
compshed gentleman and gallant soldierColonel John
w. Tibbatts, who is at the same time by General Tay
ors order, civil and military governor OF Monterey Much
has been said in acknowledgment of the just equitable,
and polite pursued by this distinguished man, both
In his civil and military capacty but from my personal
knowledge OF his character and almost perfect acquain
ance with his movements in some of which of
the most intricate class, assure you too much has ne
Their been, be, spoken. The papers have sent
you from time to time, have no doubt given you idea
OF his abilities and peculiar fitness for the position he
cupes But these only touc he'd upon isolated points
portant certainly, but not by any the most i'm
portant which are constantly claiming his attention. You
man to his family is not the and single acts of be-
necence sometimes extended, but the little kindResses
and attentions which he hourly dspenses which
sidered almost too minute to mention. So the best,
nobest and most disinterested actions of this gentleman
have been scarcely than silently acknowledged In
the wide range OF his duties, have him acting,
under almost every variety of circumstances with some
OF the dgnares of Mexico with guerillas, officers, pr
vate soldiers Americans resident and Mexican citizens
judgment, and intrepid adherence to right But |
have dwet with satisfaction, if possible, upon his
truly paternal intercourse with those around himhose
with whose nation we are at war, as well as our own
people. All conhde in him. Mexicans and Americans,
without distinction, abide by his judgments with salts
faction. And ! have not seldom heard men who were
smaring under his Just decisions, Involuntary pass the
highest eulogy upon his administration.
You would, of course, conclude that the regiment of
such man, who has, from before its actual commence
ment been consistent and enthusiastic the subject OF
the existing war, would take respectable stand in
our noble army. More than this has already been
compshed Scarcely six months in the service the 10TH
for military appearance, drill discipline, SKILL and enthu
siasm, will compete with any of The old or reg
mens in the field. In its organization, is prob
passes the most iourshng. The grenadier company,
under Capt Bannon, composed OF sixfooers; the light
infantry, under Captain Bethel, with the other compa
MES OF young and able bodied men, not one of which
counts less than its hundred and several numbering their
full complement with arms and accoutemens in perfect
order, and knapsacks packed, in constant readiness
brilliant military display, Of the size, have wit.
messed Then there is the fine music of the regmental
band, with its full number of chief musicians and pr
Yates, and the feld-musc of the companies and the
bugers of the genadies and light mfantry-complee in
every respect and under exact discipline preserving
greater degree of order here by day and night than
to be noticed in any of large cities-points which
could not escape the vgilant eye of General Wool,
manding. The commentator ne has fit frequently
to pass upon it, well the tribute offered this day
after review, cannot be deemed unmered and the SEEM
ngly extavagant language of Major Cass acting nspec
tor general after the most strict and scrutnZng inspec
ton, than true, that the and accoutre
ments of the companies were in "a magnificent cond
ton"
have said nothing of the officers of the regiment
partly because you acquainted with most Of them
and partly as the men their best eulogium. Of the
staff, | am acquainted with but two, of whom may
speak with conference.-the ready soldier, well as
distinguished surgeon Dr. Hensey and the courteous
and chivarous Adjutant Helm universal favorite
with both officers and men, and who probably combines
in himself of the qualifications required for the
position he occupies than any other IN the regiment
uniting to aptitude for the duties OF the station and
sound practical discretion, thorough information upon
all points of military usage and etiquette. OF the cap
alns, only mention the fine discplinarian Bran
non-he accomplished and gentemanly Owen, brother of
the distinguished politician, Robert Dale Owen-the noble
hearted and elegant Garrard-he oficer-ke Wickliife
although there are others not the less deserving of notice.
both among then and the subalterns.
am you will think it strange, not to say extra
ordinary, that the 10th has taken so high stand in
short time 1t would be So, if you did not consider
what perfect system and regularity prevail in it, from
the commanding officer the humblest private. There
is daily school of instruction at headquarters for the
commissioned officers somewhat similar course for the
commissioned officers, under the direction of the
very popular sergeant major, James Mckee, formerly OF
the cd infantry and while there daily both dress
general inspection of the troops Both officers and
men thus thoroughly drilled, theoretically and prac
tcaly. in their respective duties.
From such regiment what may we not expect in the
hour of duty9
In my next. will give you some account Of Major
Bragg's command. Yours, &c, go
From the Monterey Garetta
SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
No.52 ! Monterey, Mexico January 10, l8aS.
The fine military appearance and high state of discipline
and instruction exhibited the 9TH instant, by
Bevet Major Baggs battery the companies OF tho LIST and
I'd Dragons and the 18th infantry, (o the latter