The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-01-28

TIE St1iS OF Sootu SstVss~st .ffs
cause 1t is q compliment e"snsinc IRON
citizens Of every state; from men o. every
party from indiviAuss Of every rank, as
seu,blsd here to do hoaof to Gsn' ouitm.n
aud myself. This, 60 !: high comPi,'
ment. lis one CT xhich ! feel grateful,
and for whichI rsfnrn my s,neere thanks.
fApplause.l his soirce OF PRIDE, and II
cannot be said TO be vanity on my part ia
sayiue Il. that here in Washington, in the
midst az such distinguished assembly, we
are deemed worthy Of such Kind aud re-
specsful attentions.
will stale one thing that was very SIM
gular Al The battle Of haena Vista, though
wa, no, there. 1t has been stated by the
hest military men that no man but Gen.
TayIor would have fought after his
fank and rear had been turned. laughter,
for. according TO the best military writers,
he had then only to retreat or TO surrender.
I3,t he ,iisresaraed scieuce, and fought and
defeated them. fGreat applause.l AT the
battle of Churubusco, happened to be
placed in very nearly a similar position.
On NV front was q line three times the
lenotl, OF nv own there was line on
eacI flank, and the Mexican cavalry in my
rear. rI.augIlter and applausc.] Well,
books aid military science lay down rules
for exricating troops in difficulties but ]
never thou yht Of cxtricatins myself in any
other way than by breaking through their
centre. Appause.l And on that occasion:
after seeing myself surrounded by what
said in my report was three or four times,
but which afterwards found was ten times
greater than my own command, ! deter
mined TO break through their centre, rode
along the colnmn, and stated that the only
way 10 cxtricate ourselves was TO break
their centre, and that should lead the
charge myself, and called on the whole
command to follow me. A Colonel in that
command, now no more. stepped in front
of his regiment, raised his cap, and said :
Seen. Shields, every South Caronian here
will follow YOU to DEATH" Great applause.
The cry was responded TO by every Caro-
lnian the New Workers responded 10 that
cry: the residue of my command followed (;
wheeled them into line, rr,shc,ton the en-
envy. cnd routed and broke them. IRE
mendeous cheering
Mr.. President, there was no science
there; il was the stout hearts and strong
arms of American soldiers, both volunteer
and regular. Such, as has been stated, is
the feeling that exists there; the same spirit
that animates this meeting tonight is that
which fought and conquered in the valley
Of Mexico. Applause. And while men
of all parties and creeds and every State
can fight together, and mngle their blood
together in defence Of the flag Of their
country, and when so many men in similar
positions desire TO brave death in honor Of
their flag, therei is no danger Of your great
and proud Republic. tApplanse.l
MIR. President, am OBTAINING you and
this honorable assembly. have alluded ia
the battle Of Churubusco, not TO introduce
myself, butto introduce name which, with
permission, Mr.. President, Of you and ofthis
company, will now give YOU
Col. Butler, of South Carolina: A Drawer
aud nobler, more chivalric spirit, South
Carolina never gave TO the cause OF her
country.
The toast was drank in solemn silence.
BIZ Hon. Reveriy Johnson:
The Army and Voiunfeers: they have
not yet conquered a peace with Mexico
their deeds have conquered for us perma-
nrnt peace with the other nations of the
world.
From Lady to Gen. Shields
General Shields: The patriot, hero, ant
accomplished communicable receives, as
he deserves, the cordial thanks Of a grateful
country, and the approving smiles of beauty
S. II. Porter, Esq, proposed
Tho Volunteers Of the United States, (the
Brigadier General Of the same now present $
A worthy chieltain Of that heroic band who
have conspicuously carried ont the heroic
counsel Of the Spartan mothers, to return
either with or upon their "Shields."
Hon. ]. A. Nc Clernand gave
The memory Of Col. Hardin: lie gave
his body to the grave and his name to hi,
country.
The toast was drank in solemn silence.
Hon. James Thompson, said they had
toasted the gallant dead, but they should not
overlook some tina, were still living. He
proposed the health Of gentleman ut this
festive board who was at the battle Of Bueha
Vista, but was now member of the House
OF Representatives
Major Richardson, Of Illinois. ..
Hon. w. A. Richardson acknowledged
the gratifying compliment which had been
offered to him, by connecting his name with
the living and the ilustrious dead. He then
proceeded to notice the conduct of our army
in those well fought fields, OH which he en-.
deavorea to DO his duty; and said they affor.
ded satisfactory proof that those who do the
voting OF this country are able to do its fight.
ing also. Applause. He paid well-de.
served compliment to the bravery, skill. and
courage OF the regular force; but, without
desiring to draw invidious comparisons. he
wasfree to say that, while the re ocular troops
were better Differed, the volunteers were
the best men. Applanse.] The honorable
gentleman then INDUCED in some gratifying
"reminiscences Of the battle fields in which
ne had been engaged, and the conduct of the
ILLINOIS troops on those occasions. in which
they cxcelled Napolcon's veterans at the
Bridge OF Lodi. lie concluded by Offering
the health Of Col. W. II. BrssrLL, the com.
nander Of that glorious regiment.
49, New YORK, Jan. ID.
From Washington.-The Philadelphia
North American has a despatch from Wash
inngton by Telegraph. The President has
this day ordered Court Of Inquiry. for the
purpose OF investigating charges acains,
Zen Pillow and Col Duncan which have
Is.rAs e. a.