Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
The narrative of Major Thomas contin-

| The narrative of Major Thomas contin.
|ues:
| "Whea Gen. Taylor went on his ex-
petition of Victoria, in December, he pla-
ICED Gen. Butler in command of the troops
left on the Rio Grande, and at the stations
from the river on to Saltillo-Worth s
small division of regulars being at the
latter place. Gen. Wool's column had by
this time reached Parras, one hundred
or more miles west Of Saltillo. Gen.
Butler had so far recovered from his
wound as to walk little and take exer-
else on horseback, though with pain to his
limb. One night (about the 18th Deem
berry an express came from Gen. Worth at
Saltillo, stating that the Mexican forces
were advancing in large number from San
Luis &c Potosi, and that unexpected to be
attacked in two days. His division, all
told, did not exceed l 500 men, if SO ma
ny, and he asked reinforcements. The
General remained up during the balance
of the night, sent off the necessary cour-
iers to the rear for reinforcements, and had
the LIST Kentucky and the lst Ohio foot,
then encamped three miles from town, in
the place by daylight; and these two regi-
ments, with Webster's battery, were en-
'camped that night ten miles on the road
to Saltillo. 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 attack
ed Gen. Worth on that day and obliged him
to evacuate the town. Whilst on the next
and last days march, the General receive
ed notice that the reported advance Of the
enemy was untrue. Arriving at the camp
ground, the General suffered intense pain
from his wound, and slept not during the
night. This journey, over rugged,
mountainous road, and the exercise he
took in examining the country for twenty
miles in advance of Saltillo, caused the in
crease of pain now experienced.
The majors account then goes on to re-
late Gen. Butler proceedings while in
command of all the forces after the juno
ton of General Worth and Wool-his dis
positions to meet the threatened attack of
Santa Anna the defences created by him at
Saltillo, and used during the attack at
Buena Vista in dispensing Minon's forces
his Just treatment Of the people of Sal
tillo, with the prudent and effectual pre-
cautions taken to make them passive in the
event Of Santa Annals approach. 1t uon-
cludes by stating that all apprehensions of
Santa Annals advance subsiding, Gen.
Butler returned to meet Gen. Taylor at
Monterey, to report the condition of affairs;
and the latter, having taken the command
at Saltillo, transmitted leave of absence
to Gen. Butler, to afford opportunity for
the cure of mis- wound.
This paper affords evidence ofthe kind
feeling which subsisted between the two
generals during the campaign; and this
sentiment was strongly evinced by Gen.
Butler, on his arrival in Washington,
where he spoke in the most exalted terms
of the leader under whom he served.
In person, Gen. Butler is tall, straight,
and handsomely formed; exceedingly ac-
tive and alert. His mien is inviting his
manners graceful-his gait military
his countenance frank and pleasing-the
outline of his feature of the aquiline cast,
thin and pointed in expression-the gen.
email contour of his head is Roman.
The character of General Butler in pri-
vate life is in fine keeping with that ex-
hibited in his public career. In the do
nestle circle, care, kindness, assiduous
activity in anticipating the wants Of all
around him-readiness to forego his own
qualifications to crafty others, have be-
come habits growing out of his affections.
His love makes perpetual sunshine at his
home. Among his neighbors, liberality,
affability, and active sympathy mark his
social intercourse, and unbending integri-
ty and justice all his dealings. His home
is one of unpretending simplicity. 1t is
too much the habit in Kentucky, with stern
and fierce men to carry their personal and
political ends with a high hand. Gen.
Butler, with all the masculine strength,
courage, and reputation, to give success
to attempts of this sort, never evinced the
slightest disposition to indulge the power;
whilst his well-known firmness always
forbade such attempts on him. His life
has been one ofpeace with all men, except
the enemies of his country.
ATMOSPHERIC CHuRN.-The St. Louis
papers alludet to new and singular churn,
lately patented aud now exhibiting in that
city. Butter is made out of fresh milk,
and arithom the use of water.
"The principle consists in the introduce
ton by means ofexceedingly simple mach
inery, Of the atmospheric air into the body
ofmilk. The air, by its own action, pro-