The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-06

dersand that the democrats of New Orleans intend honor
ing him this evening by procession and similar manifest
atoms OF regard and II is probable that he will publicly
press his sentiments respecting his nomination by the Ba
convention Notwithstanding intention of the de.
mocracy OF New Orleans, that citizens gene.
rally will unite in rendering General Butler appropriate
honors
General Butler learn has accepted an invitation 10
In ihe celebration of our national anniversary barbecue
ON an extensive scale, understand form iea
lure IN the grand donss on the joyful occasion"
From the N o National June "a
FROM IAMrIco-By the arr here yesterday of the Uni
eo states propeller Washington from Tampco the 18th
instant, we have confirmation Of the statement made
some days since, that the Indians committing great
ouua2es In the vicinity Of Tampico. The companies
der command of Captain Hunt of the Louisiana Volunteers
and OF Captain WISE of the 3D. artillery, who stated
had gone 10 quel the Indians, returned just the Wash
ngon was sailing. We therefore have of their
adventures.
ARRIVAL TRoors.-The steamers Galveston and Wash
ngton, and the schooner John Randall arrived yesterday
from Vera Cruz with troops In the Galveston
companies OF the LIST New York regiment Lieut. Col ]. c.
Burnham commanding.
The Washington brought companies of the
Louisiana regiments Company ID, Capt. Freeland Leuts.
Ferbush and Campbell. and sixty non-comnissoned
officers and prvates; company H. Capt Aiken, Lieuts
Lindenberger, Holiness and White, and fifty commits
stoned officers and prvates, all under command of Col
Samuel ID. Marks.
The brig Edward Flet sailed from Tampico on the 7th
win companies T., b, n, Louisiana regiment
The schooner John Randall brought from Vera Cruz
eighty men Of the Baltimore battalion, Capt Tighman in
command.
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE ALABAMA BATTALION
Inc schooner Heroine (says the Mobile Regiser arrived
on Tuesday, bringing company G, Capt Gibbs about 80
men, the balance of company F. Capt McApin and por-
ton company b. The barque Mopang also arrived yester
day, bringing the sick of the battalion with company d.
and the remainder of the Alabama troops commanded by
Col. Saibels
he New Orleans Delta JuIv OF
CEN WILLIAM O. BUrLER-The commander-in chief of
our army in Mexico, the gallant Gen. William O.
Butler arrived yesterday in the Fanny, and
received with salute from the battalion of artillery. AS
it known that the General ready receive
his friends crowd of citizens eagerly poured into the
parlor of the St. Charles greet and welcome univer
sally admired chief whose name and reputation
cad with the glorious deeds that have rende red
immortal The General received his friends with the most
cordial and graceful welcome. His and
very striking and strongly remind of Gen. Jackson
who in his day had superior in this any other country
In snpresment warmth and elegance of man.
ner Gen Butler stands and straight his head being
thrown back with bold and candid expression His eye
is keen and bright but with its daring there mingled
mild and benevolent expression indicative of the kind
and TENDER as well as OF the firm and intrepid character of
the man. The carriage of the General is that gentle
man of military precision and bearing soened and modi
fled by that and polish which intercourse with
the world and cultivation of all the duties of hospitality
are calculated to imparr There is o-handedness and
readiness in the Generals responses the welcomes and
compliments OF his friends which very impressive and
pleasing
We were very much interested by little incident that
occurred during the Generals evee which may relate,
we trust, without violating neutrality sturdy
chanic, who was introduced to the General gasping his
hand with the vgor of purity DEVOTION added the fevor
Of personal admiration and looking intenuy into the Cen
erals bright eyes, remarked in strong voice, General,
yoa have como home to give up the command Of the
greatest in the world only take the Vice Presidency
OF the greatest nation in the world The General blushed,
rEa1 Il
the honors referred but he had doubt he looked with
too hattering view upon his merits and qualifications
Among 9th ers we noticed in the crowd who came to
present their respects the General Governor John
son. Hon. G. Gayarre General Gaines, General Felix Hus-
ton, Lieut. Col Black, and many prominent military and
civil gentlemen, both strangers and citizens.
Preparations we understand making to give General
Butler public welcome during his stay in this city. He
will remain for about two weeks. General Butler is
popular among citizens and his sooum here
may be rendered pleasant and agreeable.
Lieut.. George Lay, aid to Gen. Butler, with
the General Lieut.. l.. is we'll known to the country
of Gen Scots brilliant staff during the operations in
the valley of Mexico. He is skilul and accomplished
young officer, whose name is honorably mentioned in
lexon with nearly all the prominent actions of army
GAIT TnaHMAN-We had the pleasure yesterday Of taking
by the hand old friend Capt Lloyd Tlghman, of the
Maryland light artillery just arrived from the of war
Few of gallant officers have borne conspicuous
part in the stirring of the late than Capt T.
On the fields of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma he act
ed volunteer aid General Twggs, and his graphic
description OF those glorious baries published in the
Delta shortly afterwards, the signature of ct, elicit
ID universal praise from the press Of the country.
MAJ. GRAYsoN-This popular officer came over in the
Fanny, and warmly received by his legion of friends
md admirers in this the city of his residence. Major
irayson selected by Gen Scott the chief commssa
of subsistence to the and per,rmed the extensive
responsible, and vexatious duties of that Office the great
asaction OF the generan-chef, and the great advan
taae of the whole army The Major is somewhat reduced
but looks hale and young.