The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-16

Fefo'eby Major Kirby and fully anticipated being a1aeked in my route through the "Biast Pass of aeest two miles, where we were attacked las June in The train under the command of General CaIwal- der but were fortunately assisted by inc amented anu gallant Capt. Walker, who came down on the gueIrilias, like a-whrlwind, by surprise On Sun day, on leaving the qaafermss.ers office in Pcrote at one o'clock, where had been on business. pre- fparatoty to my leaving the next day, l looked up 'he street, and saw approaching me large cayal- eade oi hors"men. IL was "Jack Hays and his hangers. As they came and passed me, looked for the officers could not distinguish the officers from the men. The apparel of no two men appear ed alike. There was blue, black, white, yellow, but no predominating color, and yet of all kinds and descriptions, except they were covered from head to loot with dust and more formidable (being all armed to the teeh) merrier tobust heartier look ing set oi men never saw. As they were passing to the quarters provided for them, Of them, in loud voice hailed me, saying "how do you do Maor:' Immediately recognized the voice of Brown whom had we'll known in Pueba Us chief wagon mss.er, and who had fought valian,Iy during the siege of that place; but who subsequently, had resigned his birth of S7j per month, to join h.s told love- hay ing once before been ranger in the Texan service. l asked Brown to conduct me to Col Eays-Hays had passed through Puebla several times, yet, although desIred by me, my business avocations were such. that livery seldom could leave my office. and therefore had not the pleasure of seeing him. Brown then told me 10 follow him, and he would conduct me 10 the Colonel He pointed him out to me, and said he would introduce me 1 noticed q slim. spare built man, with apparently however mceA muscular power with face, although mild and pleasant, yet evidently weather beaten from hard service, with blue roundabout buttoned tight, having on his head broad brim hat covered with ell cloth, and his whole person covered with dust, sitting on fine charger, appearing to bO gls
 ing orders, and seeing person to the 9uartering of his men. IL was'"Jack Hays" am told i; is settled rule with him, before he seeks for quarters himself, or eats one meuthful first 10 in person 10 the comfortable quertering of his men, and get ling them something to eat. This great care for the welfare of his men, which might profitably be copied by other commanders whom ] know, it makes them love and respect him, He was doing this very thing, when I approached him aud was lhAoudNcu " DtcoHt lle SdtutEi uic, httu manners of perfect gentleman told him de. sired to leave in ihe morning for JaaPa, with four wagons loaded with money, and should be obliged 10 him 10 escort the public funds under my charge to that place. He said he would guard the money through safely and that it would give him much plea to do so; and lhat hs regiment should wait a; their quarters on the road, till the wagons could come round from the Castle ia the morning. near mile distant.
 After had loaded my wagons, in orler ,o make an early start in hc morning. went to Col Sey- mouIs quarters, where again met Col. Hays, ana Capts. White and Besancon of the Louisiana troops,
 together with several officers belonging 10 tha, gar
 isou. Hays is as modest man, as the late Capt. Walker, t, Be is ailabIe social pleasant plain and unos'enatons in his manners as Gencta Lane Col, Hays. Gen. Lane, and the late Capt, Walker, without intending to dSparage the fame of others, have dsne more actual and beneficial service for our government in riddng the country of the gucr- illa bands, than any ree officers ih the army. II Col. Hays, with hs rangers could have been on this
 line last spring, the sad disasters in the loss o, life and property, would not have iaeh on Ttcinosh's
 train at Talowa, and of Cadw allloers al the nation al bridge. Hays, believe. is nearly connected to our governor by ties of consanquinity. Governor Drew sheuld be proud of such relation. an proud that he belongs 10 the United States. and that can call him acquaintance and friend. lie will occupy, as he will richly perit, a prominent and distinguished position in the military history of the country.
 Having first taken bowl of coffee for had no cups) got my wagons round to Col. Hays quar- ters, little after day light, whore fonnd him and his rangers, ready 10 leave, waiting for me Noth-
 ing Of particular interest transpired on the journey from Peroe to this place which We reached before night pretty hard drive of thirty six miles. No gueri.as made their appearance. The name alone of Jack Hays and his rangers, is a host iu itself One little incident occurred on the road, which will relate to show the great attachment kindness, and care, which these rangers have for each other My money wagons, st ihe time, were under the pe- culiar charge of Capt. Dsigart and his company. The captain, whom found 10 be quite an intelli. gent and sentlemaaly man in his manners, was h. ding by my side al the head og his cenpany, and
 immediately in ilge rear Of the money wagons. One of his men from the rear, came dashing uP al full gaop, saying, that 'Dan," who had been taken sick, could mol stand riding on his horse any longer The captain appeared to manifest great concern for "Dan," and asked me, if l would permit "Dan" to be put in oAe ofthe wagons7 told him eeriaia- ly, sick soldier, would always prosiie for; and, although the wagons were pretty well loaded, l thought either of them could carry the additional weight of "Dan." The wagons were thea stopped, the captain halted his company, and we waited, all "Dan," who appeared very sick, came uP' when he was helped n,o one of tho wagons by my ne- gro man and one of his comrades.
 After getting myself comfortably qrarterei here' and matters and things adjusted pail d visit of ceremony 10 Gel. Hughes, tae commander oi the United States forces, and the civil and military governor of this district. found him to be, what 1a