The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-07
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 7, 1s4s.
Colonel Croghan,

Colonel Croshan.
II has always afforded us sincere pleasure to see
that Congress has fully appreciated the brilliant
deeds performed by the officers of our army In the
Mexican war, and that that body has testified It's
appreciation of their services by besowing brevets
upon those who have been recommended Tor such
distinction by their superior officers We are pleased
TO see that their merit has been properly rewarded;
but while Justice should be extended to all, it is not
right that those should now be neglected, who have
in years gone by sustained their country's cause
that the glory of recent achievements should be
permitted to overshadow the remembrance OF past
services We allude in these remarks, more partlc-
uary to Col. Croghan. the Hero of Sandusky
whose long career in the service of the United
States should enttle him to at least portion
of that consideration which is SO freely bestowed
upon Others We do not in the slightest degree
exaggerate his merits, depreciate those OF any
the gallant officers of our army when we say 'a' III,
services have not been exceeded by any "'''.
that none has greater claim upon the govef,in'en.
and the people for promotion and gfa"apie' -
would be useless for lis, as well as supefiiuouS "
our readers, to call to mind the brilliant eAp,o''s
which gained for Col. Croghan the enviaoie TUE Vi
the Hero of Sandusky that deed has become
a part of the counrys history, and as such' snouiu
ba known to every citizen of the Republic. Other
actions. equally worthy of commemoration, were
nerformed by this officer during the last war with
Great Britain, and as Inspector General of the Army
since 1925 he has afforded universal satisfaction,
and has discharged with efficiency and industry
the duties of that responsible station Nor during
the Mexican war has Col. Croghan failed to sustain
his we'll earned reputation. In August, 1916, he
Joined Gen. Taylor at Camargo-accompanled MN
on the march to Monterey, and was present at, and
participated in the desperate assault which terml-
mated in the capture of that city.
Under these circumstances, we think it would be
no more than iust that while so many receiving
from government the rewards to which their actions
have entitled them, that he should not be over
looked who has contributed so much to the service
of the country, and the glory of its arms We are
satisfied that it is only necessary to direct the at
tenton of the government to the subject, to cause
it to take immediate action upon 1t. Although Col.
f,roghan himself has been silent, and would, prob
ably, never himself solicit it, the public voice de-
mands that Justice should be accorded to him.
R1BIE AND BANNER PREsENTATIoN-We would
call particular attention to the Bible and Banner
presentation to the Washington Fountain No. /. Uf
Younger Brothers of Temperance, which takes
Mace tonight, at the Methodist Church. corner of
Poydras and Carondelet streets. Several addresses
will be delivered by members of the Fountain. We
hope the public will appreciate the motives OF this
meeting, as they are of the highest and most noble
order All true friends of the cause will be there.
HERE'S PIANO FoRrEs.-We are glad to see
that Mayo, No. Camp street, has been appointed
by Mr. Henri Herr his agent for the sale of these
uneoualled instruments. Did any one doubt their
intrinsic excellence, the name of Herr would alone
be sufficient guaranty it would be impossible for
his pianos to be anything but the best. Mayo also
has Herz's Piannos, which have become so cele'
brated throughout Europe for their elegance of APP
pearance and brittany and richness of tone. We
believe they are those generally used by Mr.. Herr
at his concerts.
u. S. BARRACKs.-The Courier Of last evening
has an excellent article the exclusion of the vol
anteers from the United States barracks If there
is no authority here to correct the evil, petition to
Congress might have the desired effect. The sub
ject could be brought before the President and
Secretary of War, through resolution of inquiry
For THE SEAT OF Waffle U. S. schooners
Col Cross, Capt Rogers Arispe, Capt Ryan, and
Col Yell Capt Coffin, left last evening for Brazos
~.
soc, Capt Preble, left last evening for Vera Cruz
with government stores U. S. propeller Col. Stan
ton, Capt Mcdowell, left for Brazos and Tampico
with government stores.
~ The steamer ST. Paul, Capt Gable, from St.
Louis brought down Lieut.. Lambert and forty re-
cruits for the 18th Infantry.
o. The following is list of the passengers fIom
Brazos ST. Jago by the Gen. Butler
Capt Casey Y s. Al Iie s6. Peasants, Y S Rest
fanry Texas Batalion Mess Pea;ans and G + SNOW
late eg s1a f. Mm Keg MekaS
Penny, j. snarey and family, James Mcture and lady,
Miss r. Hughes Miss Mary Campbell thirteen deck pas
sengers, and seven PRISONERS
~ George Price, the polite clerk of the c. E.
Watkins, has our thanks for late river papers; as
also the officers of the St Paul
TRAGIcAL AFFAIR.-Extract of a letter dated
Biloxi Miss, June Sd, lS4S:
Quite tragical affair off this morning, in which
Mr. S. F. Vaught, a relative of w. w. Vaught of New
Orleans was of the principals Six shots fired by
him. at a person named Baylis-some of the shot taking
effect but did not kill him. The physician who attends
does think he MORALLY wounded 1t appears that
the difficulty from lawsuit which not satisfactory
of the parties-the suit being about property
Yesterday Baylis ordered Vaugh off the disputed premises
but the latter obeyng the former went into the house
and returned with adoubebaeed gun and shot at Vaught
slightly woundng him. The parties met this morning and
the result above stated Vaught delivered himself
the officer, and admitted bail in the sum of $4,000
ior his appearance at the September term
AUCTION SALEs.-Richard Terrell sells at Banks
Arcade, at II o'clock, valuable slaves . Benz.
Kendig g. Co. SELL at 10 o'clock. at the Auction
Mart corner Of Common and Circus streets, horses,
mules, cattle. carriages, etc
STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT.-The steamboat Saline
Capt F. b. Henderson, at about haIf-past > O'Clock
yesterday morning, sunk opposite Carrofon. She
was loaded with an assorted cargo, which was
mostly insured to its full value. In passing the
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