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August 8, 1845
Army Movements. — We learn that two
companies of the 4th Infantry, under command of Maj. Graham,
will arrive here to-day or tomorrow, from Jefferson Barracks, on their way
to join the force already in Texas. We also hear that the weather was
extremely warm when the dragoons left for Texas, so hot that three of them
fell from their horses dead before crossing the Sabine – all from being
sun-struck. The weather was cooler, however, by the time they had reached
San Augustine, and all were moving on well and in excellent spirits.
After the above was written, we learned that
a command of the 7th Infantry, under Lieut. Britton, is to
occupy Fort Jackson, 75 miles below the city, immediately. Col. Whistler,
promoted to the command of the 4th Infantry, is to join his
regiment in Texas. Capt. Bonneville promoted to the 6th
Infantry as Major, will leave Baton Rouge in a few days for Fort Smith,
Arkansas.
Source: The Daily Picayune, Friday,
August 8, 1845, p. 2, col. 1.
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