New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-07-12
The -Four Generals.


ia one Of the rooms Of the -. Charles there as
scmb'ed yesterday Gems. TAILOR, BurLEH, PAT
TERsoN and TwIGGs-the first three full Major Gen
erals aud the last a Brevet.Maior General These
veterans formed a most Interesting group. The cor
dial, warm-hcarted intimacy and friendship which
Characterized their relation and conversation, the
pleasure which they seemed % take ln the inter-
change OF patriotic sentiments. and in pi Jud and
stirring "reminiscences of the dangers through which
they bad passed, gave their reunion under the pres
eut Circumstances deeply interesting aspect.
IL would be difficult 10 select four more strongly
marked men than these Generals. Gen. TAILOR,
though the least m size and IA persona shOwlness.
appears truly great IN The simplicity OF his ad-
dress. and the plain, hOmely hearty style Of his
every word and action. The old hero wore. on the
present occasion complete suit OF citizens dress.
having no vestIge of the soldier about him. This
is the first time we have ever seen him without
some emblem sign q his profession. In saving
that think the citizens dress becomes him
more than the soldiers, We trust We will not be
considered a. violating our neutrality or express
ing any views upon his prospects for the high civil
post for which be has been nominated. General
TAYLOR looks remarkably healthy and active He
seems not 70 be contented with bis inactive posi-
,.on but appears 20 be all the while desiring 70 re-
new the busy cares and restless employment oi
active command In the field
Gen. WI. o. BUTLER seems 10 be as much At
home IN the dress and character of the soldier
Gen. Taylor Is la that OF the citizen. With bis
fine erect figure and easy aud graceful bearing bis
brilliant eye and expressive mouth his 0h-hand
style and prompt facility of speech and ease Of
manner, be is the model Of the soldier and gentle
man. and leaves upon everybody who converses
with him the most favorable impression
Gen. PATTERSON Is well known b. our readers
as a fne-looking. stout courteous and agreeable
gentleman, of great energy and vigor OF mind and
body. HIS face expresses Intelligence, sagacity
and frmness His manners combine the ease and
sell-possesson OF the man Of the world with the
promptness and frankness Of the soldier.
Gen. TwIGGs, ss he sat yesterday by the side OF
his old commander, and cracked some Of the old
Jokes with which they were IN the habit OF reliev-
ing the tedium OF the long encsmpments they had
passed together for the last four or five years ook
ed really if he had spent the years past in
pleasant iollity and friendly converse. rather than
amid the rough scenes and trying incidents OF a
bloody The hero OF Cerro G0rdo, the conn.,
mander OF that divisions whose deeds will occupy
some Of the brightest pages in the history OF this
war. exhibits IN bis person aud contenouce that
honest bluntedness and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. which
mark his whole life and effective service.
These four gallant and distinguished officers
seemed 20 be unrestrained in their conversation |
and intercourse. There was not shade OF zeal
ousy 10 cloud their friendship, any differences
of opinion which could weaken the strong ties |
formed amid the trying perils and companIonship |
of grim vsaged war; Our citizens who were |
present seemed to be disincned 10 interrupt the /
friendly interview of these gallant officers, who |
had thus met together Tor the first time since the
battle of Monterey.