The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-23
The MEXICAN Heroes.

onnections have not only been known as among
her earliest pioneers, but most useful citizens
jefferson Davis" says the Vicks6urgh Sentinel,
'was among the very few southern young men
that passed the severe ordeal OF a West Point
graduation Entered there at an early age, he
received the manly training and thorough educa-
ton that noble institution has gwen 10 80 many
now ornamentlng the army, and left her halls
htted TO serve his country whenever called
When his term had expired. he showed that he
had not sought the public fostering only for his
own self advantage, and did not, az too many
do, Immediately resign, and turn the accom-
pllshments his country had given him to win
success In personal pursuits He entered the
regular army IN good faith, and went through all
the severe duties of frontier service. Staff
at various points, was the duty of the Dragons
(the arm to which he was assigned) to keep
watch on the then exposed Indian frontiers, and
scour the wilderness wherever danger threaten
ed On these rough duties, he went through
the Black Hawk war, In which he won dlstlnc-
ton and promotion; and afterwards still con-
tinued with the army, until domestic affections
Frustrated his spirit, and drove him awhile, a
hermit, into retirement and obscuriy. For
several years he lived almost unknown on
his plantation in this county, until in 1913,
when he was brought out by the democrats
tor the State Senate; but defeated. In 1914
he was made one of the electors on the
Presidential ticket, and in 1915 elected repre-
sentative IN Congress-. He had but Just entered
upon his Congressional career. when war blew
her blast on our Mexican frontier, and the sol
der was again aroused within him. Having in
tlmated his intention of coming home to enter
service with force from his State, our First
Regim snt anticipated the movement by eecting
him their Colonel. He then resigned his seat
at once, and hurried to Join his cOuntrymen aud
comrades on the plains OF Mexico. 1t is OF
course useless to refer to the name he there won
for himself and his State. An undisclpllned
corps made suddenly band of lnvlnclble vete-
rams under his drill-the honors of Monterey
the fierce onset of Buena VISTA. turned by the
GOODNESS and devotion of his little band alone
nd al HpIa with bInhf he #
Davis ls now linked with all the soldier aspires
to of chivalry and lofty darlng-these are sufi-
Gent records of how here he served.
GENERAL TwIGGs.
From the Macon Telegraph, 18th inst.
The following letter from Gen. Twig.s, one
of Georgia's most chivalrlc and distinguished
sons, was written IN reply to the note OF Judge
Cole, transmitting the resolution unanimously
| adopted by the democratic Convention held at
Milledgeville last June The compliment of the
convention is as deserved as it is proper and re-
| spectful. The history OF the brl liant and eventul
| life OF Gen. Twlggs, from the time when he was
| found battling with the enemies of his country,
| during the last war with Great Britain, to the
| present hour, which sees him engaged in not
less important struggle, on distant aud difficult
| service IN a foreign land, reflects tue highest
| honor on his native State, and he has not been
overlooked by his admiring countrymen.
| CITY OF MEXICO Nov. 30, lSI7.
| Dean SIR-I have by the mail which reached this
place the 18th inst received through you the kind
expressions of feeling for me, from the democratic c
| Milledgsve the 29th June That large and res
psstsbe convention As assembled In Georgia has
imously passed resolution that expressed the ardent
and unqualified admra,on for the skill gallsntry and
valor of Gen Twggs one Of Gsoreias native sons,
and for the admirable ability and bravery with which he
glory and this resolution sntended by this convention
especial tribute to the hero of Cerro Gordo will
be to of the proudest recolect!ons Of my
life. To my friends at home next to my conscience
look Ton approval IN al that my military career
and | en- gratided to perceive that my services have
| appreciated people
ton Of whom had the plsasure of serving during the
campaign in thu north Of Mexico The preferment of
political asprants may have cast in the shade one who
was second in command at Palo Alto aud Resace, not
behind at Monterey and hrs at Cerro ordo but he still
done his duty WE'LL and finds his position verified by the
voice Of the army and what still more grateful by the
appreciation Of his friends at home The operations in
the valley of Mexico will BE-, far
cd source of regret to friends in Georgia. yet for all
acknowledge but the good fortune, Ia having under
portion Of the talent, the brave and the willing in the
ing moments, succeeded to happy results. To you
sir as President OF the Convention, and to my tried
ing remembered their absent ieow-cizs and friend
Very respectfully, your your obdt serv't
y. TWlGGs, Brig Gen. U, s A.
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
So many gallant officers of The army continue to visit
Washington, that 10 Is difficult to keep with the
roll Among the last vsiters Col Morgan, OF the
vice; and lsst but not Major Bliss Gen Taylors
adjutsnt aud sscretsry-gaant names, which are all
brilliant war.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
1t is rumored that the U. $ brig Perry Is intended
after her present cruze. for the 5 Naval School at
Annapolis, to practise the Mdshipmen in the bay of
Annapolis and at sea.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT CHcAGo-Loss EsTI-
MATED AT FROM TWENTY-FIVE TO THIRTY THoUs-
AND DOLLARS About two o'clock yeste rday
Sunday morning, fire broke out in the large
cabinetmaking establishment of j. D. Wer, west of and
next to the New York House The building being full
m and tha
flames quickly communicated to Patterson Co.'S gro
store on the north side Of Lake street, o C. Hen
sons barber shop; New York House and barn; J.
Wers cabinet establishment; J. A. Tayor's hardware
and grocery store; II. Warner auction store; j. Nick
and barn south side of Lake street-H. Brownshelds
clothing store Mrs Daniels millinery store; Gsffneys
store; L. Mslsacker's grocery store aud buildings and
some small buildings in the rear Of the others On the
and immediately adjoining shoemakers shop was con-
sderaby damaged the doors and windows being burnt
out, and the contents somewhat injured. The stores
Of Beecher * Potwin, and of Smith x Rossetter-
the latter on the corner-were somewhat scorched
but We believe they suffered very serious damage
Such the haste and alarm at ths New York House.
caused by the repid spread Of the flames that many
persons compelled to leave all their effects behind
them An old gentleman from NJ Henry county, lost
his trunk, containing his clothes, quantity OF silver
spoons, 60, and about $40 in silver portion OF the
had been melted. Mr.. Nickerson compelled 10 leap
from window in the second story to save himself from
the flames and in the ia his ankle badly spraned
horse was burnt in Mr.. Wer's cabinet establishment
Mr. Nickerson lost nearly all his stock of goods nsu
rance, we understand, to the amount of 81 600 Mr..
Cagwin lost his stock not insured Mr. j. o. Taylor
lost his entire stock OF groceries insured for $4,000
Mr. II. b Smith, hardware merchant, lost his entire
stock not insured, hear Mr. J b. Wier, in whose
building the fire originated lost nearly his entire stock
OF furniture including number OF besutiu SOFAS and
large lot Of lamber insured. Mes,rs Lamb and
skinner Of the New York House, saved much Of their
furniture insurance hear SO 000 on house and goods
o. Henson's barber shop loss in furniture not very
considerable; no insurance, believe. Pattersons
grocery-the goods were mostly saved; have not
learned whether there any Insurance either
house or stock Mr. Brownshied, the south side of
Lake street saved most Of his stock OF clothing in
suranos that know Of Mrs Daniels milliner lost
of her goods and the principal part of her furni
ture; insurance Mr. Gaffney, glove and miten fac
tory, lost hear, his entire stock though not
certain Of the truth of the hearssy Insurance that
learn of Phlo b. Sheldon grocer lost the great
his stock OF groceries The building belonged