The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-02
NEW YORK MONDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 2, 1916

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the disbandng of these bodies when General Armjo
retired to Gasteo, abandoning the provincial companies
na.san. :. G.I a;, a''i' ~. .he ,e,h eu.DI
kearney, at the head Of 5000 took possession of
Santa Fe, when the American flag was hosted and the
clergy and the authorities obedience to the
Government The army, 1t was stated, would continue
10 march for the of taking possession of the Paso
del Note. Gen Armiio had sent an express to his gov
eminent with information that the Americans
about seizing Chihuahua.
| On the LIST august the Supreme Tribunal Of War
organized presided over by Gepe al Alvarez Then
follows an account Of the reception of SAINTS Anna in the
iised and the liberation OF Commander Carpenter the
officers and men Of the Truxton, who were to be OK
changed for General La Vega General salas the pre-
foreigners, exercising useful professions to naturaze
themselves, promising them Immediately all the rights
the 9th Of September the Americans took possession Of
the capital of New Mexico On the 10th, the Command
Morelia
On the same day meeting of the principal capitalist.
and commercial men was to take place at the Office Of
the Minister OF Finance, arrange about donation to
be msde to the at that particular uncture
and in the present dilemma in which it stood On the
23d meeting of the junta charged with the task Of
proportonng the succor to be to the
government General Ampudia, under date 10th Sep
TENDER, forwarded dispatch acquaintng his govern
mont that the Americans had not advanced Monterey
although they had increased their forces Camago and
Ceralvo. The Legislative Assembly OF Chihuahua had
authorized the governor to contract loan of $1,000
hypothecang quantity Of tobacco. Senior Yaniz. Com
mandant General Jalisco marched on the 7h Septem
Der, with considerable number Of troops for Topic and
San Bias in order to prepare fer the defence of those
corded of the advance of General Taylors troops the
arrival of Ampudia at Monterey his declaring the city
in state Of sege which are already we'll known here
General Mines Ponte had been appointed governor Of
Tamaulipas.
decree had been published in the city of Mexico
Gil to be composed Of three individuals in the event of
the decease of the General President ad Interim the pre-
sdent of the council should succeed him.
Nothing known at Vera Cruz, up to the 30th, Of
the capture Of Monterey.
cavalry had left the city of McKee, route for Mon
erey, and that Santa Anna to leave the next
ing In order to expedite the march Of the forces des
tined to operate with those under Ampuda against the
Americans he had pledged his personal credit The
National guard would alone form the garrison of the city
the other brgades then marched out, with Santa
Anna at their head, on the 25th.
AmPudia is said, in the Vera Cruz papers to have re-
statement agrees with the fact which we published re-
Gently, from information received the hands of of
the officers who came hther from Monterey by the last
arrival
Lying at Sacrifices, French brigsofwar Mercury Py-
ades and Petrus corvette La Perouse Spanish rgate
Maria Chrstana, and brig Juanita British frgates En-
dymion and Alarm; and sloops ofwar Electra and
Daring.
tan tho 81 Marys, somers, Porpose; storeship Relief
steamers Mississippi and Vixen cutters Refer Bonita,
the Forward and John Adams.
SPECIAL pEsrAronEs TO THE new YORK HERALD OFFICE.
| MONTEREY Mexico Sept 20, lS46
"A Viat to the Battle Field and CityMerieon Batteries
-Ba,ricadss, &c.
This morning visited the memorable battle field Of
the mountain city. Where the murderous cannon
ed, and the brave and accomplished officer and soldier
scaled their devotion to their country they fell in its
Defence all is hushed in the qu complacency
of deep and solemn Stiffness Where heard the hor
rid groans Of the dying and the pale and quiv
erng lip and throbbng brow, is heard nothing but
the incoming breeze rustng the leaves Of the orange
grove; and 10 the fresh mound, with obelisca
stone to tell where lie the Wondering remains Of the
noble dead. Peace and quiet reign on the bloody field
and may they continue have seen the horrors Of
depicted in the awful form that the Iveles
imagination and the strength of powerful words could
convey but idea of its dreadfulness was but faint,
until saw falling around the dead dying and wound
ed; and poor soldier, compelled to rush impetuously
forward trampling them under my feet needless of their
tears and agony have not the slightest wish to witness
passed through the lower part of the city this morn.
ing, and from what saw it is splendid place.
| leave for another time moro full description.
The Mericsns had three batteries, containing three
guns each, which took early Monday morning,
the east side of the river and from observation do not
see how possible for us to charge them in the
manner we did, for they are in themselves strong and
every street leading to them is blockaded in the rmes
strange it seems You shall have full descriptonof
the whole matter by and by Yours, &c. AID.
MONTEREY, Sept %, 1916.
|
| noi'ersng.
We arrived in sight of the city about 10 o'clock NJ,
on Saturday, the 10Th inst The ADVANCED guard was
two miles in front of the main body Of the army to.
gether with General Taylor and general staff As they
advanced from behind thick chaparrel and in full view
of the main fort situated nearly in the centre and little
to the front of the city, they received well directed
shot from the The ball struck within ten ieet of
General Taylor, and secured by Major Kirby, and
carried back by him through tie whole line Of the army
The General Immediately conference.-the and several
shots fired after him tho chaparre but Of
4 fsrt. he ARMY ned m
city, with the exception OF the Texan Rangers who re-
connoitered during the remainder of the day, and the
Mexicanswere foolish enough TO keep up acontinuou re
upon them till they returnedo camp None were killed
on Saturday. Sunday spent in accommodating Sun
day night, General Worth took his position on eeva
ted height west OF the city and of the enemies
batteries The same night, ALSO mortar and Ridge
city. The Mexcans continued their fire during the
whole day and at intervals throughout the night None
wo the
western battery, and at eight o'clock the attack was
made on the eastern batteries by hesd and 4h bsads
constituted of regulars with the exception Of the Balt
battalion, commanded by the lamented Col Watson
| MONTEREY, October s, 1916.
| Merican Piep Of the Var.
The following is General Taylors order after the capt.
uaton 1t will be found to possess the usual character
istcs of his official papers
The country is perfectly quiet hereabouts The peo-
pie are returning and we are beginning to distribute
blessings in the disguise Of dollars among them As
Matamoras and other conquered towns pay the very
highest market prices for meat and vegetables Here,
too, the people astonshed that after they have
been fighting do not take, without price, what
need. The general impression among the Next
thus far u.s. that their northern enemies verdant
in and have not yet learned how to carry il on eff
fecually to promote its true intent and object to in
jure the enemy that he may be brought to terms.
The communication to Camargo is now uninterrupted,
except by the small bands OF robbers, such nfest
every road in Mexico at all times Small parties
Of two three travel it in safety; Of course making
a good show Of rifles pistols, and bowie knives"
| MArAMoRAs, October 9, 1916.
| Grdphis Account of the Battles
The following letter written for the benefit Of
few friends and without the most distant idea il would
ever see the light. The modest writer though he has
done good service in former battles, would be the
last publish his deeds those Of his regiment
corps Himself the of officer of the army he has
been reared in school which teaches the lesson Of sol
dierly propriey that after ones individual duty has
been well performed the field it belongs TO others to
relate his exploits Yet clear and graphic is the mar