The New York Herald Newspaper, May 19, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Tuesday, May 19, 1846. News from the Rio Grande. Any important news from the seat of war, that may reach us to-day, will be published in an Extra Herald, immediately after our despatches are reoeived. Steam Ship Britannia, This steam ship is now in her fourteenth day, and is, therefore, fully due, with half a month | later news from Europe. The President and the Cabinet. In the present alarming crisis with Mexico, itis deplorable to see a spirit of bitterness and com- | plaint, amounting to opposition towards the Ex- | ecutive, manifesting itself, not so much in the | ranks of the regular opposition of the whigs, as | among his own special friends and partizans, the democrats. We confess tho sin of helping the movements which glected Mr. Polk to the Presi- dency ; but we have repented of our transgression in this respect, and hope to be forgiven, as we for- give them that sin against us. Le certainly is not the man we took him for. The first year of his administration exhibited nothing but a mixture, in equal proportions, of blustering, bravado and va- cillation. He has not developed those elements | of greatness and magnanimity of mind which we expected of him ; but we are willing to forget and overlook all these, in order to put him in a position to bring the country gloriously out of the present crisis with Mexico. Under these impressions, we will give the go- vernment and all its branches the most energetic support; and regret deeply to see symptoms of opposition from his own friends. We are inform- ed that the appointment of General Scott to con- duct the campaign against the Mexicans, has Created a gréat deal of bad feeling among the loading partizans of the President at Washington, under the belief that if this distinguished soldier should be successful in bringing this war to a glo. rious termination, it would give him chance to be President hereafter. Such a motive of opposi- tion is contemptible. Why should not Genera} Scott, if he conduct this campnign to a successful close, be entitled to the gratitude of the country ? Why should not an ambitious, patriotic spirit mix and blend with this movement, for the honor and greatness of the United States? But we think the man whois to bring this war toa successful issue has not yet been named, and has not been heard ot. The American camp at Matamoras, and the garrison at Point Isabel, and the whole field of operations, seem to have been prosecuted without judgment or discretion, in some quarter; and the apprehensions created in the public mind as to the result of these operations, are covered with despondency. The sluggishness of the military spiritin New Orleans has astonished us. Accord- ing to all appearances, it will take some time to raise the spirit of practical patriotism to its proper pitch, This is not the time for mere political resolutions, boasting speeches, empty declara- tions, or frothy pretensions. It is men of deeds, not words, that are now wanted. In the meantime, we learn that the deepest apprehensions are entertained in Washington, in the councils of the Executive, relative to the ef- fect which this war will have on our European relations. Fresh instructions, of the most impor- tant character, are about being transmitted to the American ministers in Europe. Mr.Clendenning, bearer of despatches, left this city yesterday, in the Havre packet, with voluminous instructions,of an important character, to our minister at Paris.— Major Donelson, the new minister to Prussia, has been called to Washington to receive additional instructions. What the nature of these instruc- ¥ons are, we can only conjecture. The appre- hension is, that Mexico, in her movements on the Rio Grande, hns been instigated, not so much by her own feelings, as by European intrigue, of some kind. The singular diplomatic interference of the governments of France and England in the negotiations for the annexation of Texas, leads the mind to believe that some similar interference is at the bottom of the recent Mexican move- ments. The present movements of the American government may be to declare to the govern- ments of Europe, the purpose which we have in view in prosecuting this war with Mexico, and that it is not calculated to alarm any foreign go- vernment as to the ambition. of our rulers, or the desire of conquest. We think that our govern- ment should take possession of California as soon as practicable, and keep it, at all hazards. Now is the time to run our boundary on the South, so as to render any difficulty with England, on the Oregon question, a matter of no particular mo- ment. Ifwecan got St. Francisco, we will care less for the whole of the Oregon territory. Re.iciovs Movements.—We have published a very important edition of the Weekly Herald, con- taining full reports of all the recent religious anni- versaries that have taken place in this city. The speeches, reports, and other documents presented to these assemblies, exhibit a progress of reli- gion in this country, thet must be highly gratifying to those engaged in the work of God. Money, converts, salvation, parsons and saints, have all increased since last year to a considerable amount. It is believed that the amount of funds collected by all these societies, during the last year, is several hundred thousand dollars more than the sum eollected the year previous. The aggre- gate amount must reach something like two mil- lions of dollars. The number of saints are best known in Heaven’s chancery. There is one feature, however, which has marked the tone of the speeches and sentiments during these anniversaries, that ought not to pass without notice ; and that is, the spirit and feeling shown towards the Catholics, which seems to have been more violent than on any former occa- sion. A special society has been organized for the purpose of converting the Pope, and of revo- lutionizing Italy. Indeed, the bitterness of feeling manifested towards His Holiness and the Catho- lies, amounts, in hostility, to a feeling equal to that exhibited by those reverend speakers towards the devil and all his imps, who inhabit the glorious and gloomy regions of hell. They seem to think that the devil is something of a good fellow, com- pared to the Pope—that he has some sense and discernment, and even has some feelings of hu- manity about him ; while the Pope has not the slightest particle of any good in this world about him—at all, at all. This spirit of extreme bitterness, displayed in the recent anniversaries, mixed, as it was, with morality and piety, is to be deplored. It does net help the cause of Christianity—it does not accom- plish its own purpose, but is rather beneficial to the Catholics—for we perceive by what has been developed in the Catholic Convention at Balti- more, last week, that the Catholics have been, during the last year, more prosperous, more suc- | cessfal, than any other Christian church on this continent. She is making her comverts, extend- ing her sphere, by building colleges, academies, and institutions, and has increased in a ratio far beyond any of the Protestant sects. Nor do we believe that the Catholics or the Pope are as bad men, or as terrible devils, as some of these reve- rend declaimers would make them. We think | that the Catholics, in free country, and in the midst of a free and independent press, can do a great deal of good. Asa sample of this, we can point to the great improvement in the conduct of Bishop Hughes, of this city, who has been purged of all his follies by the operation of a free news paper press. During the last year, the Catholics have increas- ed probably two or three hundred thousand, and they are now projecting an enl wrgoment of their Bishopaige, and making conversions beyond ali { parallel in the religious world. Now, the Cathelics accomplish this by setting aside all persecution, _ and confining themselves to labors of love ;..and. not by making war on the Protestants. For two | hundred and fifty years, in Europe, the Catholics made war on the Protestants, and gained nothing —the Catholics of the United States will profit by those errors, at the present day—and if the Protes- tant societies in this country are*wise, they will also profit by the errors of their ancestors, as | well. | Pracricat Parriorism—New York Prrots.— All of the splendid fleet of pilot boats and news | clippers that have for several years past beaten every thing that floated, in bringing early foreign news to this paper, are now at the service of the government, to aid in bringing the Mexican war to a glorious and suecessful termination. The pi- lots of this port, in a body, have presented them- selves and their beautiful vessels to the govern- ment, a8 volunteers, to be used in any service the government may see fit—with the exception of one or two, which will be retained on the regular eruizing station, to look out for foreign news as heretofore, or to defend the port if circumstances should require it. We are informed that the pilots of the port of New Orleans have adopted the same course, and like their brethren in New York, hold themselves | in readiness for any emergenoy. | This isthe right kind of spirit, and reflects un- | speakably high honor on our hardy pilots, particu- larly as they have been suffering for years past under great injustice, that was en- tailed on them by the malevolence, of their opponents—men who don’t know the smellof gunpowder or the butt end of a mus- ket from the muzzle thereof. Glory to the pilots. Will the underwritors show any spunk? Will | the Chamber of Commerce go to the wars? Come, gentlemen, show your hand. Trovs.e in THE Camr.—The New York Globe. and one or two other democratic journals, appear to be very bitter in opposing Mr. Marcy, Secro- tary of War, and Mr. Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. We have notan exceedingly high opinion of Mr. Marcy. Of Mr. Bancroft we think highly ; but we think those journals who are enjoying the administration pap, onght to behave better to- wards the cabinet than they do. This is no time to find fault with errors that cannot be remedied —particularly by those who fodder at the public crib. Mean creatures they must be. Mrs. Cross.—We have been informed that there is no truth in the rumor which has been circulated in most of the papers, affirming the death of the above lady, widow of the lamented Colonel Cross. She is still living in Washington city, though overwhelmed with affliction at the loss she has suffered. Mivrrary Arrivals.—Among the several Bri- tish military officers at present at Howard’s Hotel, from Canada, is Arthur Lennox Peel, Esq., of the 52d regiment, second son of the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, Baronet. INTERESTING FROM THE Paciric.—We are in- debted to Cupt. Harvey,of the ship Mississippi, of Baltimore, for a variety of important shipping and other intelligence. Capt. Harvey left his ship at Cal- lao, on the Pacific, about thirty days ago, crossing | over the continent by land to Panama, whence he | came on here, via Jamaica and Havana, in the bark Rapid. The United States frigate Congress, Commodore Stockton, arrived at Callas, April 14th—all well. At Valparaiso the people are busy with the ap- | proaching election of President, Deputies, and | Senators. Don Manuel Bulnes is the popular candidate for President of Chili. The Mercuria, of the 28th March, contains a long article on the Anglo-Hispano-Americano Union, and says it has been a long time convinced that this union (viz.: the union of Mexico with the United States) isinevitable. In corroboration of its argument, a translation is given of an edi- | torial of the New York Herald, in which, some months ago, this union was ted and sup- ported by many arguments. Time has since de- Ties and begun almost to realise, what then was but a theory. It is not the first time, by many, that, the Herald has prognosticated, and, it may be said, prepared, with si foresight, “ coming events” on the great honzon of politics. Don M. Corvallo has been despatched the Chilian Republic on an impertant and delicate mission to the United States poveosgeetaa ast inj “ He set sail from Valparaiso on the 27th arch. The elections are carried on with much bitter- ness and asperity of feeling. The opposition has resorted to force, and raised a rebellion in Santia- go. On the 8th March that city was put under martial law, and declared to be in a state of siege. The Argentine Minister at Valparaiso has ro- ceived onders from his government to cease all diplomatic relations with the Chilian government. This event has excited much speculation and | alarm. Seme troubles exist between the two governments, relating to the trans-Andine com- | merce between them, which, it Sppears, are | serious enough to apprehend the breaking out of hostilit osas seems to be a quarrelsome The War with Mexico—Meeting in Wall Street. An adjourned meeting was advertised to take place in front of the Exchange, Wall street, yes- terday, w::h a view to adopt the necessary steps to organize a corps of volunteers to aid in the pre- sent war with Mexico, and to adopt the necessary steps for the prosecution of the same. The meet- ing was called for two o’clock, but at the hour appointed there were but few persons in attend- ance. At about half-past two o’clock, there were assembled a pretty large crowd of persons in front of the Exchange, on the street. No chairman, sec- retary, or other officer having appeared, there was considerable murmuring amid the crowd— amid cries of ‘who convened the meeting 1” Ryo : it all about?” and several such queries, length, Gro. Wasuinaton Dixon came forward and ascended the table, at which were sitting some few reporters. He was received with cheors. He said he had been forced into the position in which he had been placed, and wish- edto give them a correct statement of the mistake. He had waited for some time in the expectation of some patriotic orator ; but none bad come forward ; bu none come. agland wes laying a deep, a design- Be cee reese Amer! ans shoula be alive to their true interests, and After dwelling on the impo effort in the present triots now to prove their liberty, Mr. Dixon introduced to the audience an old man named Samuel G. Camp, a revoluti soldier, who made some remarks about free schools. After this, Mr. Hotmns came forward and said, | have not had the pleasure of reading the call for this esting. but I sup- Ee that hero any one has the privilege expressing is thoughts with freedom. The question of Texas an- nexation, originating with a party, received the a tion of a majority of voters, and aw mes sure. Without ment the laxity of the wn to the present thing should be done im- vernment to send sore ‘A handful of men were sent thers th reo eee tion, to be shot down by the Mexicans. e aght to Bo draw w ealens te fee te vernment, cal upon them i i terms, ‘immediate action, a ype Nl Wm. B. Astor, M. H. Grionell and Mr. Allen, were appointed a committee to draft such resolutions, and the meeting adjourned with three cheers. } ‘overnment wew duty ef the Sporting Ini Oe Tarorsino Oven tue Centazvinie Trace Yrsten- against it. jas great, | bo po gtr to srehee extent that bone was ou! uestion. The sport promised was a | of $50, mile beats, Dost three in five, under the sad H. Jones entered... . bl. g. Newbargh G. Smith red... R.T. Walker entered... A Aaleratte entered. ... consideral nding. The follow: is the serait A. Conklin’ « Races over tur Nationat Covnse- poe of oxcellent sport at our SRO i a fearn, « six hundred yard race f will be a trotting race | the proprietor’ For the latter there § tries--it is a new thing in the district —Notronal Inteth. gence, 5. —There is a good | which commence read: By_Magnetio§j Telographijand§ He MAILs. | Movements of the Volunteers in New Orleans, THEIR DEPARTURE FOR POINT ISABEL, NOTHING NEW FROM THE SEAT OF WAR. Troops in Pennsylvania to hold them- selves in Readiness, Organization of the Mexican Naval Fores. : des, Sie. Soe. | | TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCH—NO. I. There is no intelligence from the seat of war. We learn from the New Orleans Delta of May | 10th, of the departure of troops. The steamship Galveston, Captain Wright, got | off last evening for Point Isabel. She carries the | United States troops lately arrived from Jefferson | Barracks, under command of Lieut. Col. Wilson, an officer who has seen much active service, and | who has distinguished himself in the Florida cam- | paign; also, two companies of volunteers belong- | ing to the Washington Regiment, as follows:— One company commanded by Captain Isaac F. | Stockton, the other commanded by Captain To- | bias. These two companies comprise 153 officers | and men, making a total of about 400 men on board the Galveston. These troops are under the command of Colonel Wilson, U. S. A. About 12o’clock tho steamship Telograph got under way, carrying five more companies, as follows: Orleans Cadets, Capt. Glenn, and 63 men; Old Hickory Riflemen, Captain Bryce, with 68 men ; Kentucky volunteers, Capt. R. C. Stockton, with a full com- pany; Louisiana Greys, Capt. Breedlove, with seventy rank and file ; Orleans Guards, Capt. So- niat, with a full company. This battalion is under the command of Lieut. Col. Fornee, and embraces about 400 men. Tho steamer James L. Day would leave that evening, and would take the following companies, nearly all of whom are ready :— The Clinton Guards, Capt. Chase; Washington Guards, Capt. Vandeegriff, and Orleans Invinci- bles, Capt. White. These companies will in- crease the number of troops for Texas about 240 men, and will be accompanied by Colonel Walton, the commander of the Washington regi- ment. Capt. Wright, of the Galveston, says he will probably reach Point Isabel by day break on ‘Wednesday morning. | The troops on board the steamers mentioned | above will increase the force at that point over 1000 men. If these troops reach Point Isabel in time, that place is safe. Vera Cruz dates to the 17th ult. have been re- ceived at New Orleans by way of Havana; there is no mention made of the two steamer, It is proposed in Richmond, Va., to form a Le. gion, to be called the ‘‘ Virginin Legion,” to con- | sist of eight full companies of Infantry, four of Ar- tillery, and four of Riflemen, who shall offer their services to the President of the Uuited States for the invasion of Mexico. TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCH—NO. I. Our special agents have sent us another Tele- graphic Despatch." It gives intelligence from New Orleans to the 10th instant, inclusive, the same as the above. It appears that gun-men were preparing to leave that city by land. This was Gen. Jackson’s favorite armament for wooden and broken coun- try—with country filled with chapporal. Two thousand stand of muskets and seven hundred kegs of ball-cartridges have been shipped for the scene of action. Itis said that Onpt. Khar tegen | Near; about seventeen miles from Point Isabel. all his men were killed or taken prisoners. Wal- ker was distinguished for his gallant conduct in the Meir expedition, and is just the man to cut his way through to the camp. Judge Canonge, of New Orleans, has given,or- ders to the Sheriff to release those in the parish prison, confined for want of bail to keep the peace, who are willing to volunteer for Texas. A few availed themselves of this conditional dis- charge. The Washington Union says:—‘ We presume that General Scott will, as a matter of course, as- sume the command.” John E. Doyle’s ship chandlery was bumed on Saturday. It was a great loss. Business is suspended at New Orleans; money searcer than known for years. Governor Shunk, of Pennsylvania, has issued his proclamation, invoking the alacrity and patri- otism of the troops, to hold themselves in readi- ness to meetand repel any attack upon our con- fines. Special Despatch from New Orleans. New Onceans, May 10, 1846. The steamers Telegraph and Galveston, left last even ing, or rather at midnight, for Point Isabel; each stoame™ had on board 400 men. The names of the officers are as follows :— Vouontesns.—Ilst company, Isaac F. Stockton, 3 J. Strawbridge, ist Lieut. ; §. Gray, 2d do. 2d company, George Tobla, Capt. L. MeCan, lst Lieut. ; J. L. Kelly, Also two companies of regulars from Jefferson bar racks ; making in all 400 men on board the Galveston. On board the —— as follows :— Votunterns.—Orl Cadets, C Glenn ; L. How- ell, Ist Lieut. ; Libban, 94 do.; Old Hiekory Rifiemen, Capt. Bryce; Kentucky Volunteers, R.C. Stockton; Lou: isiana Greys, Capt. Breedlove; G. W. Shaw, Ist Lieut. ; ‘Thomes Van Buren, 2d do; Orleans Guards, Capt. Soniat. In all 400 men. There arrived in the Cg Cee ig the country, by the steamer Belle Creole, 100 men from Baton Rouge, under the command of Capt. Fowler, late of the U. 8. Army ; also 90 men from East Felici under the com- mi of Capt. Comstock ; and more expected. Genl. Lafayette Sanders, who served in the late war, and at present a resident of East Feliciana, has been commie sioned by Gen. Gaines to raise a regiment of fnounted enmen, 1000 strong. Th the barracks Rdg 380 men, who will leave this evening on the teamer James L. Day, for Point Isabel ; and, no doubt, before the end of the week, some 2,000 will be ready to join the army of Gen. Taylor. +I send you an extra, con- taining the latest intelligence. The New York has oP arrived. The moment she dees xu hall be apprised. All is anxiety here. Our city is like a bee-hive. ere are now in port two schooners—one the Spitfire, the other I forget the name of—that the officers of the gov- eyeon. The cutter Woodbury liesc. Nu} they are bouad on a privateering cruise, Great anxiety is apprehended in relation to the slave population. It isew by.many that emissaries are among them, urging them to rise as soon as the troops, &c., have gone, They are, however, well | watched, and should it be attempted will be speedily brig Titi, Brown, has this moment arrived from Havana. Bhe brings nine days later intell: from Vera Cruz than what we have received. No mention is maade of the Mexican steamers, the Montezuma and Gua. | rigs Veracruzano, Libre, Mexicans, in-boat—62 men each. ‘obasco—Schooner Aguila, 63 men ; schooner Li- For bertad, 30 men. For Tampico—Gun-boats Qoerctana, Poblana, and Vic- men eac! toria—30 For Matamoras—Gun-boats Guerrero, and Union—30 men. Itis that the Mexican forces this side of the Rio ‘amount to 7,400 men, and would be augment. ed. Our government, to say the least, have acted with a | supineness unworthy th ri the administration if attacked by such a force. has not at be fm more than 2,000 efficient men, and those men ci from supplies. When last heard of, he poy map bande oy nf rs }) and no chance to others, as the Mexicans lay between his camp aud Point Isabel, where the stores, &c., of his army were placed. To reach Gen. hp hen our forces will have to cut their way | through the Mexicans, or land at Corpus Christi, and march one hundred and fifty miles, and, in all probability, have then to \t through. You have all the news here. Affairs in [From the New Orleans Delta, May 10.) The Havana editors had received Mcp sap tothe 16th ult.. and given a list of the members of oongress | to have assembled on the 28th ult. to form a constitution for the peninsula. The ppopte were resolute in i It is w | who commanded in the expedition, and daloupe, said to have been purchased by a house in Ha | C! vana. Paredes hee ordered the Mesicen navy to be re made f; Paredes upon Yucatan was for 300 artillerists and a battalion of infantry, to act as auxiliaries in the war ages the United States. We have before stated that ‘demand was refused. Affairs at the Seat of War. (From the New Orleans Picayuno, May 10.) | The report of the above action (between Captain | Walker, with the Texan and the Mexicans) as Drought by Captain Griffin, ofthe Ellen and Clara, is, that there were seventy-five men under Captain Walker, who were nearly all ene? reeneare Dr.Briggs stated to us that but six monwere killed, fighting braye- ly by the side of their commander. We have another | version of this affair, furnished by a passenger, which agrees essentially with that of Captain Griffin. Both ap- | to have derivedtheir reports from the pilot who | Took the Ellen and Clara over the bar. The action is said by thom to have taken place 15 or 18 miles from | recuptain Walle distinguished himself in the famous | a] ir ru imse! ous Mier expedition by his extreme tery Col. Fisher, | is now in town, | informe us that Walker is as brave a man as ever breath: ed—that Af ame man on earth can carry thro! it Isabel to General Taylor, V is | it. We hope to hear thathe has suc- ign, though it was regarded at Point | jesperato, | When the Ellen and Clara sailed, Major Monroe had | under his command at Poiat Isabgl, 500 men, composed | of soldiers, teamsters, laborers, kc. The works were then very strong, and every day he was adding to them. | He had two 18 pounders ani several Geld pieces. He is | an officer of great energy and skill, and was confident of pice | to maintain his post against two or three housand of the enemy. For several days an attack on the post had been apy hended, and the men slept nightly on their arms. rat the Point had been very agreeable and the n were healthy, although the water was very bad — ‘The distance of the Point from Brazos Santiago is about | five miles. On the bar there are about nine feet of wa- | ter in the South Channel. | h Number of Volunteers for the War with Mexico. Louisiana. Ne Insrantay—Orleans Cadets,Captain Glen’... 68 “Old Hickory Riflemen, Captain Bry. 63 ti Louisiana Captain Breedloy 70 . Soniat*. . 100 : vee 70 “ 3 “ 16 . 7 qi pt. 90 Louisiana Fusileers, (Germans). 60 One Co., (Germans,)..... » 6 “Captain Strawbridge. 67 Les Eclairours, Capt. Crevon. 100 Three Com Two Com; ‘are Total of Louiriana volunteers. . ... . Gen, Deshe’s Company® —Ge * Mobile Riflemen. “ee Anritany—BState Artillery, Capt. Ts Total of Alabama yoluntoers Kestvcxy. Ismantar—Kentucky Voluntee: Btocktont,. . Invantny. 1a. Invastme~ One co. from Columbus, Capt. Calhoun’ 67 One band of musicians, from Augusta... 10 Total of Georgia Volunteers ........... 67 Vinatsi Israntay—One from Richmond,‘Capt. Cerrington.. 112 | Maryann. i Inrantar—Baltimore Volunteers... .... teeeeee 199 PENNayLvania, tle ee Gua Supp.) .....4-. i “ Birmingham Guards, of Pitisburg, (sup) 100 st Duquesne Greys, 6 gue) 100 ditto, “ Schuylkill Volunteers, 1st Regiment, Col, Wynchoop, (0B) 5.5 +c: 800 4 aon Guards, of tphin, eu) og Harrisburgh Riflemen, (sup.) ..... Total of Pe: ‘Ivania Volunteers. . Crexx Natio: Isvantay—Picked warriors. . RECAPIT Volunteers from Louisiana . Do. do. Alabi Do. do. Kentucky. Do. do. Georg! Do. do. Virginia. Do. do. Maryland. . Do. do. Pennsylvania. Do. do. Creek Nation... .. Total. ... esse eeeeee TThote marked thus (*) have started for the camp. Our accounts from Texas are as yet so meagre that we know comparatively nothing of the mili- tary movements in that State. Sixteen voluntéers are, however, said to have left Galveston for Point | Isabel. Military Movements—The Departure of Vo- lunteers, dic. dic. Pa ad the New Orlcans Picayune, way 04 pee down to the barracks, from the foot a Bi ienville street, having on board the U, 8. from Jefferson Barracks and two pieces of artillery. deal of delay occur- red in embar! the troops at barracks, their equipments and je, and it was quite dark long be- fore the troops were puy to embark. It was pi that six companies sho’ go aboard, but it was y decided that only three should leave—the Greys, Capt repel Capt. a. piockton s conmenhe to Capt. Glenn’s ¢ y. At alate hour last evening they we still placing sbosrd this m \pani will leave at 12 o'clock to-day, in the James L. Day. At an early hour inthe afternoon yesterday, the road to the bi was filled with equestrians and ys full of men, women and children ; at the barracks the road for many yards was completely blocked up. The scene wasa An one, and gave dreadful “note of re) a. ine gly Pte Soieepnmys Seana ‘usion—the volunteers drilling in squads, or preparing to ee ee recruits being fitted with new clothes— frie ig, perhaps forever, from each other—a mo- ther, a sister, or wife, weeping upon the shoulders of a ‘on, brother, or husband—while a few little prattling in- nocents looked on entirely unconscious of the serious nature of the occasion. 0 volunteers all seemed to be in good AG and as comfortable as the nature of their case w admit ; but all were impatient to be off, and on their way to atisck the foo. One or two additional companies were marched into the barracks yesterday, which swelled the number there to full 1200, as we are med. J. B. Walton, -, Was yesterday elected Colonel of the Washington regiment, and H. Forno, Esq., Lieuten- ant Colonel of the seme, each without a dissenting voice. By CN perish Pian lich pcenary fare Rio Grande, Capt. G. W. Smith, of B Compeny, Loui- siana Volunteers, is left in command at the U. States Bar- Lafayette Saunders, Eeq., of East Feliciana, is about raising mnt of mounted [2 yeomet to rendezvous at Ale: ja about the last of this month, and proceed by Smita Christi, to Gen. Taylor on the Rio Maj. Gen. Gaines has authorized Mr. Seunders to form this regimont, and given him an order to Cay Whiteley, commanding the Arsenal at Baton Rouge, for any en me Lem eS eee can ee necessary for o regimen — Authority to call toon the quartermaster for the neces- ee is also given to Mr. Saunders by General ts The efficiency of such a corps as Mr. Saunders contem- plates cannot be doubted. He is confident that one thou: men will join him: already more than 200 | are enrolled in the town of Clinton, and the recruiting js joing on quite a A o it eee ‘ihe opinion of Gen. Jackson and Gen. Coffee that the services of mounted gun-men—which are nothing more nor less than patel infantry—are of incalculable value, particularly in an engagement where the enemy occupies a wooded and broken cyuntry. Such a force did great and effective service here in 1814~’16, and in the Creek wer, and such a force will no doubt prove “ trou- blesome customers ” to Mexicans. If any of our citizens are anxious to this ment in preference to one of infantry, they cap do so.— Who'll do it? Beside irge lot of munitions sent week before last from Baton Rouge to the Army of Occupation, we learn that over 29000 muskets and over 700 kegs of ball and buck-shot cartridges, from the same place, have subse- quently arrived here, destined for the Rio Grande. Our troops will, no doubt, ‘‘ sprinkle ” these latter liberally upon the Mexicans. If occasion should require it, we are authorized to oon the post at Baton re is well seorared to furnish larger surplies of munitions. A few days $60 twenty-five pieces of ordnance of very large calibre, together a 630 balle—8 inch diameter—errived there from urg. In addition to the officers of the be guaran glen ber 4 ment, enumerated in another paragraph, we learn it Capt. Glenn, of the “ Cadets,” was elected acting Major; Charles Doane, Quarter-Master; Doct. Wileon, Surgeon; Best Gage, Assistant Surgeon, and the Rev. Mr. 'y in, ‘A report was yosterday circulated to the effect that there was no accommodation at the barracks for the “Wi Guards.” Such is not the case. ru. mor has no foundation. There is room sufficient at the barracks for all the volunteersin the city. The officers of the “‘ Guards” are Capt. J.M. Vandergriff ; 1st Lieut. Hi. Kendig ; 9d do. Wm. Witman. We regret to state that, owing to the various exciting affairs about town last evening—the public meetings. embarkation of the troops, and the be: of M’lle Cal concert of De Meyer was but thinly ie whole net proceeds amounting ) which was im- inded over to one of the Governor's Aids, for ropriating it to the laudable purpose for yay) of appi concert was given. Cart. Buancnann’s Comrary. ostorda; Sao s Cay Eperionted ead ware night. Cart. SmitH’s Comrant.—We have heretofore ne- | geet to notice the fine company of volunteers raised at ‘limax Coffee House, nambering 76 men, rank and | ‘W. Smith captain, J. Free- | file, who elected Capt. Jand 1st lieutenant, John W. Williams 2d lieutenant. sonipasy themselves with a neat suit, con- sisting yelyet caps, dark frock conte and pante- a very soldierly appearance. ‘wan 8 mectii af tat the ing last night at the Com Ex. Called by Capt. Ricardo, for the yurver —A fall company was Blanchard, an old and down to the barracks | ? up recruits to enlist under his banner, and at : the samo time, ree! The | about to proceed immediately to the seat of war | that a large force will be required immediatel caused much confusion, but a number of ruits were enrolled under the various leaders. We learn that the drafting will commence to-day, There will be a meeting of the Montgomery Guards brea $7 ‘Wand Coflee Mouse, second Municipal. o ‘Besides what we have alroady sai day, about the Clinton Guards and the Johnson Guards, ing, aa showing the it in East + editor of the printed at Clinton, in the ec- of his excitement at the promptness with which Es itizens there turned out at the call for volunteers, says :— - "We will bet editor in State anything in rea- son that East Fellcana has B: troops On the fanke of the Rio Grande, intwo weeks from this day—and thet they will be better Sighters—than any other parish inthe State, except Se ane 4 ‘ecannot doubt tl of Feliciana; but the giitor.of the Whig was wise to exce ‘New Orleans. ‘We should, otherwise, be inclined to his banter. Loun ‘a Lecicatuns.—House or Reragsenta- rive, Nay 9—immediataly after caling’ the roll of ‘this morning, Mr. Farrar—the of the journals having been dispensed with—moved an adjournment in conse- quence of a report which had just reached the city, bi ing intelligence of another defeat toe part of our forces at or near Point Isabel. He was therefore of opin- ion that it would =e be expected that the minds of members would be sufficiently free from excitement to pay that attention to the business before them which it required at their hands, and he hoped the House would adjourn until Monday. The ayes and noes were called, and the motion was lost. On motion of Mr. Pilie, leave of absence was to Mr. Ogden, of Rapides, for the remainder of oe sion. Mr. Ogden has volunteered his services, = is ‘exas. Dr. Regan resigned his seat in the House to-day; being about to join an volunteers for Texas. yesterday and to- Mr. Welham moved that leave of absence be Koes toall such members as may be induced by patriotic feel- ing to join the Army of Occupation. pted. The ; House adjourned. (From the N. O. Delta, May 10.) A slander was circulated in the ey part of last week to the prejudice of the Rev.J.J. Mullon, to the effect that he had in a religious appeal tohis congregation, ox- horted them not to join the American army a wer ees st Mexico, because they are Catholics. Mr. Mullon story an indignant contradiction, which to ie who know how truly American he isin feeling, was altogether unnecessary. diag forth with commendablo eserity and despatch, a0 , comme: her nt sons to sustain the honor o the national arms, and the integitty of the national domain. A i. nificent company of infantry, commanded by Captain Fowler, formerly of the U. 8, Army, First Lieut. Francis Honderson, Second Lieut. Searles, arrived here on the ee Bolle Creole yesterday, en route to the Rio rande. We loarn from the office of the Quarter Master Gene- ral of the State, that 384 more volunteers were mustered into tho service of the United States sesterday, and will be paid at the Barracks this morning. These added to thoso already mustered will make about 1850 rank and file. All are efficient men for the Texas hela one A company of gallant Irishmento march ‘the Rio Grande, or wherever else duty and their adopted country calls thom, are enrolling themselves at Dunn’s Third Ward Coffee House, Tchoupitoulas street, under the name of the Montgomery Guards—a name ‘as brave as any to be found on the s of our revolutio: Te cords. George W. White, whose try her teas conspicuous on more than one occasion, takes com: —_ |, having Labora A ee scones a the be gs i 3,” 8 company y him a few days ago, is hie fe the ret o First Lieutenant. By the way, although exclusively Irish company which has been , not a eompany has been raised in the city for which old Ireland has not furnished its full quota, (From the East Feliciana (La.) Whig) ‘We learn by a slip from the East Foliciana Whig that the inhabitants of that parish are re ing nobly to the call of General Taylor. On Thu: 8 company of fifty-seven, rank and file, commanded by George C. Comstock, 01 , and were to start on Friday morn- , Or as soon as they could obtain a boat, for this city. Efforts were making to raise a regiment of mounted ‘unmen, and many had already enrolled themselves.— e are rejoiced at tho manifestation of so much patriot- ism from the citizens of that parish, and feel assured that all the other parishes in the State will exhibit the same spirit, and will rally around the banner of liberty. Since writing the above, Captain Comstock’s iy, the Johnson Guards, 98 rank and file, has arrived. They are a fine looking set of men. [From the Mobile Register, May 9.) ‘There is no requisition upen bama yet. But Gen. Gaines, who commands this division, has, tioned, communicated to the Governor his from Washington, and suggest the expe ganizin; manatee ts po ca bent ee the prei on the frontier he expresses his willingness to receive volunteers, but whether in aid of the numbers required by Gen. Taylor from Leuisiana, or a aspplecsentel force from Alabama beyond that required by GenJTaylor, doe: not appear. In the belief that their services were want- ed for the immediate relief of Gen. Taylor, our volunteer are ready to march at companies, all of them we believe, an hour’s notice if need be. The rifle sory Captain Crawford, and the State Artillery, Capt. Todd, have made the formal tender to the U. 8. officer. Tho correspond- ence with the officers of the rifle corps will be seen in another column. It wes atender of three months ser- vice, which it seems that Gen. has declined. Lieut. Lovell announces that the term for which alone he was instructed by Gen. Gaines to receive volunteers was six months. ry, we understand, made a tender of their services with a roll of 78 men, but in ad- dition to the other ebjections, Lieut. Lovell wes not au- thorized to receive Artillery atall, Under these circum- stancos, and in the absence of any requisition from Gen. Taylor, there have been comparatively but few raised in Mobile yet. For the reliefof Isabel or for the aid of Gen. Taylor, five hundred men could be raised inashort time. But this service is declined by General Gaines, and only such volunteers are received as would be required for @ six months campaign, under a formal requisition, which has not been made. We make these remarks that the state of things here may be better un ‘derstood. Our company has 4 us, and is by this time on the field of action ; more are ect th go,and country a they hadi note ty 49 bs in from wi same determ: mn. A vel Will be in the field from Alabama, ‘notwithstanding uncertainties and the official notice from the cem: General of this division ‘2 Con troops for Purposes is abou made upon us from the highest military authorities. We say God spe the gallant volunteers bag! bgp? eee) this phen — uncaleulating gallantry. Their coui wi 768 praise and reward me Thousands of their brethren $ whom they are but pioneers, will follow in the same on whenever the voice of their country calls them to er si . [From the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer, May at It is due to our community to say, that since this intel- ligence reached as, the war spirit has increased the list of the Georgia Light Infantry ” some 12 or 15 names, and the company now numbers 93, ready to march forth- with. Every man is a soldie: not one will fall back upon the peace establishment. [From the Charleston Patriot, May 15.) One of the largest and most respectable mec! held wing tothe sppourunes ofa handbil, calling on the pet wi a ‘a 4 on le to aid their brethren in Texas. No ad ar aving been made for being? the Hall; and J Rice, who was holding Court at the open Iyrery of the call, he immediat journed the Cor and the meet- Col. James Gadsden itely was dul; b; et ¢ Aone of Dr. A. G. Mackey sak, explained the moosesty of ons prevering’ ts ead s ex ity of our prepai tihelping Rend in the confit now , and of imita- th examples of Carolina’s sons in daysof yore when their country wasinvaded. Resolutions were to appoint a committee of twenty-one to deliberate on the most appropriate mode of rai volunteers for the relief of the army in Texas, consisting of the division, brigade and regimental officers; which was appointed by the chairto report. The meeting, r being addressed R. W. Seymour and W. C. Ferrell, Esqs., adjourned to-morrow at 12 M. [From the Richmond Enquirer, May 18.. The intelligence on Saturday m« a seer ed in an extra, announc! Sapt. Walker's Texas Rangers, and the immine: ger of Point Isabel, produced an intense latetee en- couraged more vigorous exertions. Early in the day, the whole complement of: the company we made up— 100 privates and 12 officers. On Saturday, Capt. Carring- ton and Lieut. Warren proceeded to Washington city to tender their services and to ask to be paecotee with the troops from Fort McHenry, which will be immediately shipped from Baltimore to the seat of war direct. The promptness end alacrity of the whole movement do ho- nor to the patriotism of our city. tose than © Peomapt aad Vigorous plan of operations; not less a tand vigorous ° A will be adopted by the it stelkos Us as Executive ; and probeble, reasoning from circumstances, thet a part of this plan may be, to send attacking forces by sea to Tam- pico and Vera Cruz. These sre the two great and im- portant points on the Gulf of Mexico, and the only points, except the very unimportant one of Tuzpan, through which Mexico roelves foreign aupply. Vera Cruz was selected by the F: for their attack in 1837, when the Castle of Juan d’Ulloa fell under their bombard- ment. Tampico was chosen by the irds for the landing of five thousand troops under Gen. Barradas in 1829, when they made their attempt to regain their ns on the American continent. Let our forces en be sent to both Vera Cruz and Tampico, and while Gen. Taylor advances from Matamoras upon Leona Vi- cario, upon Zacatecas, let the detachment from Tampico march ppen San Louis Potosi, [the key to the rich treasury of Mexican mines,] where the two forming an union, they may come down by Guanaxuato and Queretaro, while the detachment from Vera Cruz, having landed at the cfg lvarado and attac! the city in the rear, the squad: it the same moment sk. ing the Castle in the front, may march up through Jalapa, Perote and Puebla, and join the other detachment before the city of Mexico, the capital of the country, and the centre of its wealth. [From the Washington Union, May 16.) During the week the most active preparations have been made to give effect to the measures of Congress, for vigorous prosecution of the war with Mexico. We do | not doubt that the large discretion given to the President, will be found to be in safe hands. hile the public ma: rest assured that the utmost care will be used to consult economy, and to secure a force competent to the protec- tion of the national honor, and to a dal of the war, we do not hend ‘halt the author. ized number of troops will be immediately mustered in- to service. True economy and a due regard to the high- est national interests, however, make it indispensable that a force shall be at once put into active service, ex. traordinary for us in point of numbers, and so largo that officers of the ighoat rank will of necessity be in com- mand. From mixed character of tho Renae snk 4 and more _ of volunteers— ral the generalin-chict of the army, should take the field—and we presumo that Genoral Scott will, asa matter of course, assume the command. We understand that the volunteer troops to be immedi. Stely called into service, will be taken from the States to the scone of operations, and for them the no: Measures have alto the Sy ated force country | Nee i —“—sS—SSC—sStitstS pay Siete the defeat of | juire. We wu from oach Stato and Territory, so thet an be afforded to all her gallant sons to pa: in the de- inane of their country. b< . {From the Philadelphia North 18" Col. T. W. Wynehoop, of the Ist Regiment api | County Volunteer 1: ney ugh our city | yesterday, on his way to ya. Upon the to raise volunteers, the law thong tne | $e conmued with commend and | burg te the Gov , a8 commande: passage to Harris rin , amd reper od iment wera fr ty. The erner there- | upon T° President, with the ten | der, the broad seal of the State. certainly is | amore efficient way to proceed than by holding 3 and resolutions, and Schuylkill coi hey obtained the start in our State in the race of pat riotism. ‘On the 2ist ult, when Capt. Cartlett left Gen. Taylor's camp, he had fifteen days provisions, which might be pro- | logned for twenty-five. Ff n May 9th, teen days after, no considerable aid had been sent. Should the force at New Orleans, about 1800 men, have sailed on the 9th, three days would be re- iredto reach Point Isabel. If the force, with thet at Poiat Isabel, were found sudicient to warrant an attempt to ¢ut a Communication with Gen. Taylor, three days > mpould be Foquired to land — — og us, under most favorable a 8, 10 aid could have reached Gen. Taylor b he in iwentystoar days Sap cue O Catlett's jure from the camp. If, however, ia iacoe to oppose the pro} our troops, much . ress of on proves the Pe es of eens to be in the last de- gree 1 ‘From the Philadelphia Inquirer, May 18.) ge ltte interior of the cory beginning to move in relation to our troubles with Mexico. iy ringfield Post. We wodersided Gal tient eee Ha inspec! pistols for the government, deri in the naval forconln the Gulf of Mexico with- out ry The Bi Guards and of Pitavorety bate tendered their parry Poddsan The Volunteers for the Rio Grande. Ma. Eprror :— My attention was directed to an article in one of the New Orleans ra, stating that the requisition on the State of Louisiana would have to be made up ay eek on } Now, what is the cause of the backwardness (ewes State to come forward, jecause they have no confidence in General Government. Some few months since, a re- quisition was made on that State for , which was immediately complied with ; and all the obligations that they entered into, were performed by them. And has, or did’ the General Government perform their part of the contract? Were they properly fed? and have they, this day, received their pay? I answer, no. And atany time, in the Florida war, was there proper provisions made for the sustenance of the Cae yt in service— and for their pay, when diecht 1? There was noné ; and no volunteer evor received his in less than 12 they were obliged to dopent upon chatity ve fad they were ol upon pel to their (Aa If pevertnaat want volunteers, let them look to their means of bi bg peg 2 them pro- vide in euch a manner that they who have families de- pel on them, can leave their pay at home for their sy ive writer of this was a volunteer in Floride, and in the last campaign, held the office of Lieutenant, and it was over one year before he received one cent from the government; and when discharged, he had to beg hie ‘way from Tallahasso to his home. as for the can war, you must not be surprised you hear, our are the want of foresight of those in + If our government is sincere thong wh govcua ley tnlr pay to who go,can leave y and let be ren to. proseed. immodlatel to Rio Grande, and ‘¢ until an honorable lished. But I have my fears, and will bya few pa which will be more appropriate twelve months ence. Mexican Waa Enpep.—Fifty thot Rio—and & usend. marched down to the 60,000 troops —less, those that extinguished themselves, SYFAX. From he Norfale Bescon, Mey 16) m fo: y . The United States brig Perry, Liet commending Bloke, will sailto day for res. promptitude as been made in getting the Perry ready for orders received yesterday from the Navy Department. We learn that orders have been received here out the U. 8. sloop of war Decatur for service, and few more men have been taken into the Navy Yardto finish the order given some time since in relation to the frigate Brandywine ; and also for using the utmost dili- gence at the reudezvous here in enlisting recruits forthe naval service. [From the Philadelphie Ledger.1 Samuel Vaughan, of Kenstonten, is now begs vessel for the United States, as a floating batt ry, of peculiar construction, aday to run into and ope rato in shoal water [From the Brooklyn Orders were yesterday receiv. from the Department at Washi mediate &it out of the Mi Preble, and Boston. Dale Preble was this le, May 6. by Capt. Ticinghem, am bas iting the im- fonia, end sloops Dale, « isnew reedy, and the mm towed over to one of the New York dry-docks for examination and pees ee The Biting: out of the others will probabl; imme- diately. number of mechanics of all kinds, and laborers, were likewise added yesterday to those already employed at the Navy Yard. {From the Boston Advertiser, May 18.] ‘We understand that orders have been received at thie station to prepare the raze I; ° Privateers. To te Eprror or tue Hexaip,— Dear 81x—you published in the Herald, under the above coping, ‘some extracts from the work written hy Alanson Nash, Esq., on piracy and 3 end as ‘our reputation as a jor the extensive circa- ae ima subject without invol the cause he is not a subject for United Stator could not be oferta lish, French, " or Spanish subjects, se ‘hoctd: Meaican ‘Prive: teers or men-of-war, as the English, Irish and United States Lene at 5 and Scene are nat of ish born subjects, mi country denies the right of the Paha claim all of those that are Ame: dance with the laws of our country, whether assumed England or not; and if the premises the American negotiator are correct, not caly he enbfects of other countries, but of the United States, can sail un- der the bagel, Bye ag heme, has been assumed y this country. If a native of the United States should be found on Map meget crt ho vateer, claiming to be a Mexican by sufficient to prevent him from a pirate; if not, then it is clear that the U: If'aritsh subjects, by Betng eturelived’ are to be oot sul , bY are sidered to all intent and ao Ame! E : ‘and although she not nee ma) ag Fac ep a 1 weakans wil ‘ot diminish e prince: respect Ours, New Yous, May, 18, lee. = 7 puTmAM. (From the Charleston News, May 16.) New Orteans, May 9, 1846.—The revenue cutter Woodbury has been ordered by General Taylor to re- to his aid, as it is the only Vessel that can cross the at Matam but she is detained for two reasons.— 1st. A court ma: of her officers for ‘ tyrannical con- duct,” rrerdekee or is will pecees & Bost soon as a ce! vessel, now loading oste: ton, but really for Mexico, leaves the port. ‘There reat dearth of United States vessels here. The jury is the only one that can protect this station the Mexican privateers, which will certainly be out. i The three-masted schooner Richmond, Captain Harford arrived, yesterday from Galveston, in sev- enteen days passage. We learn verbally from Capt. H. that troops were in readiness to march for the seat of war at a moment’s warning. It would appear that no news had been received from Gen. Taylor of his desire for troops. Military Preparations in New York. The third regiment of the New York State Ar tillery, and the Washington Greys, Lieut. Col. Styles, have unanimously offered their services to the President. They are now ready to man the fortifications in our harbor. iret Popiorat age OROER. of , and tary officers to exert themselves all means which may be.adopted by the constituted thorities for obtaining speedy termination of the war, | and an honorable fore, and readinet juire. location of this brigade, and its te om ‘as horse artillery during the fig, ben. batbor, and the Neaete te bp Mapas ce! Fi , mar for the protection shores of the ind Long | is tive for this command to be in reed: for | | The Commander.in-Chief was pleased on the ' | the’ command “oF Brook Pony; and mand of 8, | fothis commen), ‘The’ seme ie 3 hereby enrolled ‘a Com this | Major Postle ain ead pry or. i plate arsenal on the 4th da of June est, at 2 o'clock’ citizens dross, on | nole.fohn Seuart, Bare Miller,