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TnE REWARD OF MERiT.-We under
stand that, as soon as the President OF the
United States received the official des-
patches from Gen. Taylor, he lost no
time in iestfying the high resPec; in which
he holds the mertorlous services oil lhat
distinguished officer.


In conformity with his wishes and his
duty, he Yesterday nominated TO the Sc
nate of the United States, Zachary Tay-
lor, now a brovet brigadler general, Tor his
gallant conduct and distinguished services
in the successive victories over superior
Mexican forces at Palo Alto" and f." Re
SAGA de la Palma" on the Slh and 9th days
of May, l846, to take rank as such from
the last mentioned day. This nomination
was Immediately aud unanimously confirm
ed by the Senate,


We understand, also, that the President
nominated Capt. Walker of the Texan
rangers, who has distinguished himself on
several occasions, and particularly IA the
maneuyres and actions on the Rio Gronde,
as a captain in the new regiment OF dra-
goons. The reader will perceive, from
the complete list OF appointments in this
corps, as published in the present number
Of the " Union,' that Captain WIS noml'
nation has this day been confirmed by the
Senate, -,


The President of tho United States viii
take some early opportunity oI tes'IIy ying
his high respect for other distinguished OIL
dcers in the army Of General Taylor


TUaioR, 9Th.