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Domestic News
June 6, 1846
The Columbian Fountain
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Commentary praises General Taylor, nicknamed 'Old Rough and Ready,' for his bold dispatch from Point Isabel on May 7th before his first battle, highlighting his direct character and leadership in securing victory.
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OLD ROUGH AND READY.
This is the appellation by which the gallant Gen. Taylor will hereafter be known. We have been exceedingly struck with one sentence in his official despatch, dated May 7th, just before he left Point Isabel, and the day preceding his first battle. He says, "if the enemy oppose my march in whatever force, I shall fight him." There is a plain and direct point in this sentence, which indicates the character of the writer—a man of few words, and of prompt and fearless action. The crisis demanded that he should fight, without regard to disparity of numbers or consequences. His lion-heart met the crisis; and he obtained the victory which the brave army deserved under his gallant lead.
[Balt. Patriot.
This is the appellation by which the gallant Gen. Taylor will hereafter be known. We have been exceedingly struck with one sentence in his official despatch, dated May 7th, just before he left Point Isabel, and the day preceding his first battle. He says, "if the enemy oppose my march in whatever force, I shall fight him." There is a plain and direct point in this sentence, which indicates the character of the writer—a man of few words, and of prompt and fearless action. The crisis demanded that he should fight, without regard to disparity of numbers or consequences. His lion-heart met the crisis; and he obtained the victory which the brave army deserved under his gallant lead.
[Balt. Patriot.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
General Taylor
Old Rough And Ready
Point Isabel
Military Dispatch
Battle Victory
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Taylor
Where did it happen?
Point Isabel
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Point Isabel
Event Date
May 7th
Key Persons
Gen. Taylor
Outcome
obtained the victory
Event Details
Commentary on Gen. Taylor's dispatch stating he would fight the enemy if opposed, reflecting his fearless character, leading to victory in his first battle.