From the ". 0. Courier, Aiau2 IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE ARMY -HOSEu l1'IES ClMMENCrn
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AiOol lLl IEO SOM M EN CED.

 We entertain no apprehensions whatever Tor the fate of the army. By the time the Mexlcans crossed the river, the American lortIiication opposite Matamoros was com Pieted, and when that was done, we have no doubt that General Taylor, leaving detacb- ment to defend the works, marched against the enemy and gave them goed cause to re- member him.

 General Taylor has made a requisition upon Governor Johnson, of this State, for four regiments, comprising each ten compa- nies, including 63 men, 10 wit: Captain, 3 Lleutenants, 4 Seigeants, Corporals, 3 Mu- slclans and 5O Prlvates, the whole reouisi- ton amounting to upwards of 2,500 men. General Taylor, in his letter to the Go- vernon, declares that he relies upon the zeal and patriotism of the citizens of Louisiana. Tor speedy and prompt compliance with ths call, to reinforce his forces, now engag- ed Tn active hostilites with an enemy supc- rlor i'll number. This call will no, have been made in vain. The city of New Or leans alcne is able, and we trust is willing. to furnish the whole number of men requir- ed; not by draught, but by voluntary enroll ment.

 Gen. Taylor recommends to the Governor m II, pressing terms, the appointment of Gen. PERSlFOR F. SMITH 10 the command of these troops; with which recommendation the Governor cheerlulIy compled-and a better choice could not be made. General smith IS brave and skillul officer, who has seen much hard service in Florida, where he acquired great distinction as commander of the detachment oI Louisiana volunteers ill the war against the Seminole Indians.