The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-04


OF the bae.6sld, bis activity and galantry in the en-
gagement. the generous acknowledgment of il all by
Gsnep1l Taylor, are well known .. mo SJ'saaeI Gen.
especially due The high state OF discipline and instruc-
ton Of several OF the volunteer regiments attained
under ts command and e hs vigilance and sIdaoas
in the field large share OF success may justly be At
ibaled" The results OF this day convinced The army
thai bad so long been impatient o. his severe discipline
them who before this great battle were the loudest TO
condemn, after Witnessing the conduct OF their com
mandsr on the Held became the foremost praise The
same GOODNESS, ntTepdlty, and resource IN critical
emergency that were seen at Queensown and Bsekman-
town, most noby displayed at Baena Vista.
General Wool succeeded General Taylor in command
Of the army Of occupation and had his headquarters at
Monterey Al that time the efforts to suppress the bands
Of gueras and robbers that almost daily attacked the
These murderers infested The States of New Leon and
Tamaullpas TO fearful extent Genera! Wool SET him
self at work suppress them with his characteristic en-
ergy . How il il now " letter from Monterey states,
month or two after General Wool took the command,
These parties that late September were bold
enough 70 attack regiment. have been hunted down,
dsarmed, punished, and dispersed; and single horse
may ride, without fear OF moestaton, from Sal
tile to Camargo General Wool's orders obeyed
promptly by all the inhabitants OF the three States OF New
TO the amount Of about $4,000 have been exaced and
paid and in this city, 80 full is the confidence in him,
that tmid girl OF sixteen may walk alone at dead OF
without fear Of insult Such order is not TO be found in
any OF the cities OF the United States"
| On the conclusion OF the war General Wool resumed
his residence in Troy His return TO the bosom OF his
friends ovation the welcome home was, indeed,
enthusiastic and splendid Il was in August, ls48 when
the military were out in large numbers and the high ON
of State present General vee addressed him
behalf Of the military, George Gould, ESQ.,, in behalf
OF the citizens OF Troy while the mayor presented TO
him splendid sword in behalf OF the city authorities
Not less than forty thousand hronged TO welcome back
TO his home this hero OF two wars.
We have only space to aude to one other demonstra;
ton OF the attachment which the country bears toward
him. In January. ls4s another superb sword was pre-
scented TO him amid much enthusiasm This was done N
Albany, where the whole population turned our 70 40
to this warrior me thanks o. the
unanimously adopted. The address OF Governor Young
is glowing tribute TO the public and private worth OF
the gallant general while the reply OF General Wool is
characterized by that eoquence neatness. good
and patriotic sentiment which uniformly mark whatever
comes from him. a.s a#uI Ea0i.s
Wei taken hasty glance at the public services of
our distinguished viser, running period Of nearly
| forty years. The duties devolving on General Wool
during period certainly have been varied, difficult,
nary great energy foresight, and
to He had to encounter obstacles that were nu-
merous and apparently insurmounable. but be found
greatness on the battle field. The same genius and
patriotism that made him tear down the white flag al
Queenstown, and inspire his little band with confidence
OF Buena Vista And he has not only been tested 10 all
soldiers trials and hardshps but also in administra
1--WE duties, requiring other talent and capacity Tor Ia
Dor in the council These duties, too, have been dis
charged with exemplary fidelity and grea. ability. In
addition to all this, his various letters and replies to
addresses show his drecaess OF character ms souni
common sense, and mark him as the scholar and
statesman. in word, success has attended him in
whatever he has attempted; and OF no one can II
be more truly said that he is the architect OF his
own fortune and fame Asa reward he enjoys the ap-
probation Of his country The voice OF New York pro-
claims the hold he has on the affections Of those who
have tried him longest and know him best l. is not
voice. Governor Young finely remarked 10 his address
TO General Wool expressed by single city, by few
personal friends nor by political organization but it il
The full and free expression OF the people OF the whole
State in the form prescribed by the laws and usages Of
the country Such unanimous testimonial speaks louder
than long description their high appreciation OF his services
10 his country and the honor which be has thus reec led
on his native State
The presence Of 20 distinguished guest will add much
to the interest OF this days proceedings and hope his
visit among will be a. agreeable to him rs il will be
] welcome 10 our community.
! Gen Wool. accompanied by f. f Mclean aid, and
Capt Shields arrived yesterday morning. and took apart,
ments at the Revere House.