The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-30

Mr Wiss, Of this city, pIoasc u,ias in sshiagtoa
city the elaine os boany lands OF The survivors, and heirs
of the deceased members of the two baaions of free
men of color that were orsahizei by Gen Jack son,
a. for the defeace Of this city We the Law
by 10 give an opinion as TO The Legality OF this
claim bat. provided lis terms present difficulty, the
facts will certainly establish the claims OF these veterans
Their services brilliant and efficient The idea OF
organizing free colofed inhabitants OF the State
military corrs for the defence OF the State occurred
Gen Jackson September. 1914. whilst he stationed
at Mobile. and before was definitely known that the
British contemplated expedition to New Orleans. Ga
the 2lst OF September be issuei proclamation the
free colo inhabitants Of Louisiana" in which he
seI,s that hroush mistaken poncy lhey had been here
for National rights IN which our country engaged,
aod that this should no longer exist lie proceeds;
"a. sons Of ireenen. you called upon defend
our o.t able blessing As Amercans your country
with confidence her adopted children Tor saorous
support. faithful re,nm for the advantages enjoyed
ban snd brothers, You are summoned to rally around
he sisndsd of the eagle 10 defend all which is dear in
Your county although calling for your ereon,. doe.
not with YOU 10 engage ia her cause amply
nerating you for The services rendered To every noble
hearted, generous freeman OF color volunteering to serve
the viii be paid the bounty money and one hun
sixty OF land The non-conm,ssonrd officers
and privates also be entitled the monthly pay
aud daily and clothes furnished TO any American
soldiers" ~
Uoder this authority. fine battalion OF free colorsd
men was organized, numbering 800, the command OF
which was given Major Lacosts father OF the present
Gen Lacosle who accompanied his father during all the
stirring scenes Of the defence OF the CITY The men
were Chi, Nv ugitives from st Domingo who had taken
sides with The Ffench in the lnsurrecuon IN that island
aud who therefore felt the Interest hostility against The
English who had supplied munitions and incentives TO
the insurgen slaves Of that island Hence they proved
excellent soldiers. and were highly compimen'ed Tor
their on the % December and in the Subsequent
actions Their position on the left oil Pauches
battalion. Subsequent TO The battle OF the 23i, new
battalion of free soioed was organized by Captain
SAvary veteran French solder, who had served IN the
French srmy with distinction, and had also been ds!in-
gushed Tor gaan,ry The bloody scenes OF the ST. Do
ningo revolution. 1870.
Such were the facts attending the organization OF these
corps There remain OF them quite number oil survl-
vors Oar climate has been more ndulgeni to The color
ed that 10 It's white residents and the colored veterans
greatly ounumber The white. This was shown some
wears ago. when on s.h OF January celebration. a
place provided for them IN the programme oil the
day We hone that these TAI hful veterans, who are
some OF our most orderly and respectable. citizens will
crive The bonnlies which Gen Jackson declared they
would be entitled TO.