The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-06-21
For the Union
For the Union
Democracy aud WhIgery-The Difference.


The late with Mexico developed glorious traits of
character in our army, both among the regulars and
volunteers. There are two instances only which wish
One is that of the gallant Captain Hanson. of the 18th
infantry will not attempt to describe his character,
except by TRANSFERRING the beautiful tribute TO his memory
by his commander the gallant Persifor f. Smith, in his
official report of the battle OF Contreras
Bnt the victory there important as il is, was dearly
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kind in all his affections, just in all his pure in his
life, and imnovabe in his courage, he the present
with the bodnes OF man, and the future with the pous
confidence of a Christian"
The other instance is that of Captain Drum of the 4th
artillery He shared conspcuousy in all the trials of the
army in lis advance the city of Mexico-dstnguished
himself in the battle of Contreras in which Capt
Hanson ell-and in the bloody battle of Molino del Rey
of him, in his official report Of the battle: captain
Drums conduct was in all respects admirable" In the
assault on the city he was eminent for his achievements,
and at last fell in the very moment of victory The gal
liant Quitman thus details his death:
Upon the taking of the Gara, the rncmen and South
Carolina regiment rushed forward and uped the
Of the aqueduct within hundred yards of the citadel
The ammunition of our heavy having been expended
captured S-pounder was turned upon the enemy, and
served with good effect until the ammunition taken with
also expended The piece supported by advance,
had been forward in front OF the Garta. Twice had
Major Gladden. of the South Carolina regiment furnished
work the When The noble and drdue Capt Drum
oho Nth indomuab energy and IRON had directed ne
artillery throughout this trying day fell noraHy condd by
The side Of has gun few moments at erwards, Lieut.
Benjamin, ,cto Ind dpaycd the COOL decided courage
met a similar fate"
Thus fell Hanson and Drum, equal in merit and shar.
ing the same honorable but mournful destiny-mounul
because their headed sres, at their far distant hearth
stones awaiting with eager anxiety the progress of
events At length the intelligence is received and they
both beeaved of their pride their hope their stay
They were both poor. One was unemployed aged, and
feebe-the other was in possession of unimportant
post Office, which, nevertheless of essential import.
ance him, with a family dependent upon his exerons
His official conduct was irreproachable
And now let us look at the of democracy and
whigery in the of these equally mer,orious objects
of sympathy.
Mr.. Polk appointed the father of Captain Hanson i'm
medately, with every mark of Kindness a clerkshp
adequate to his support, which he now enjoys.
Oae Of General Idyor's first acts, upon his aduen 10
pooer, ie removal Of the father Of Captain Drum
from his office By eh he and has family are subjected
10 serious suffering.
What finishes the contrast between democracy and
whigery this matter s Mr. Hanson and oil his KIN
dred pgs but that fact did not prevent the flow of
sympathy in his behalf Mr.. Drum democrat and
therefore no soft emotion the breast of General Tay
arrested the blow from the head of the bereaved "a
Their ooh shame, where is thy blush ?"
Would that had a voice of thunder, to sound in the
of betrayed and deceived people the sins of their
servants in high places But certain Justice awaits the
guilty. and it will not be long delayed
A DEMOCRAT.