The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-12

the TO the estates of Dolores and Conception,
Such being the case, you will please signify the same
to General Taylor adding at the same time that it will
ndics.sd for there is no lack desire to serve
With this motive offer you my consideration and
'''''~' o0u anu Ll PRXNcIsco DE p MORALES
Monterey. Sept. 80, Is46
Colonel w however, looks upon the reply of Cover.
nor Morales az satisfactory and answers him thus
Colonel Whiting has the honor to acknowledge the
receipt OF the satisfactory note from Governor Morales
dated yesterday relative and mules of burden,
and he has the honor to inform him that for the
nence of those who bring in corn Captain Sibey, the
Adjuant Of Colonel w in Monterey, will receive and
pay for all that is introduced deposit according the
price stipulated upon by Gov Morales"
On the goth of September the Governor addressed Gen
Taylor the following note =
ment against committed upon persons and
perty of Mexcans daily by the volunteers the service
Of the United States and this moment informed
three of our citizens have been killed by them without
pity reasonable motive only because they
that society cam in mach Is
most essential guarantees are wanting have the honor
OF making this known to your Excellency. hor that
measures will be adopted to put end to such ocities
in future and carry into effect the assuranc gven Of
protection to the people.
Repeating my esteem AMI consideration TO- your Eek.
In order 10 arrive at better understanding with Cen
Taylor Governor Morales proposes that their
rsspondence shall be carried on in the French and he
asttsrs old "Rou gh and Ready thus =
With satisfaction iii known to the government Of this
State that your Exceency is perfectly with the
French idiom This government has IA proficient inter-
prefer in thi: language and wishes Ito be better under
stood that all future communications from your Excel
With profound respect.
God and Liberty
FRANCISCO DE P. MORALES.
Monterey, Sept 20, ls4e.
To e. Taylor commandern-C hisf Army of Occupation.
On the st of October General Taylor addressed the
tot oC[
1.-THE communication of your Excsllency. dated a9th
city Of Monterey duly delivered Some delay has
occurred in answering It, in order that might commu
nicAte with the commandant Of that post.
1t il with sentiments of regret learn your just
of complaint founded upon the grounds stated by your
E.csiisncy Your Exceency must be aware that i is
though my great desire In to maintain good order, yet
excuses have been committed, but believe, none Of
Tho volunteers in the city will be removed in a
few days and by their absence hope all cause of fur
General Worth will use all eficacious measures to
maintain order in the city He is invested with
that my desire is to comply with the 9uaranees have
given in the name of my government relative the
curity of persons and property.
Excelency has been misinormed in regard to my pos
sessng knowledge of the French idiom, and, in
quence ysu will please hereafter heretofore receive
my communications in English"
EAST.
ious to attend to the defence of the rights and the nteg
rty Il our beloved Republic, against the enemies who
the 70 ha hoy eus
pose in the North Immediately flew with enthusiasm
and at s Of Ss
present month Yves in Monterey debating and ordering
all the measure: in my power :. repsi the advance Of
weight was imposed upoa me, and feeling my inability
entreaed that his Exceency the Gen Don Juan Nepo-
muceno de Amonte, should come and take the command
surprising that the ilustrious conqueror of Panuco
would, on his arrival in Mexico, the rens of the
The enemy the 10Th inst made his appearance near
my headquarters at Monterey, and encamped in the
wood Of Santo Domingo; their encampment being three
miles in length and about nine in circumference gave
orders to observe diligently all thSir movements and
hsrrsss them az much as possible all the generals and
sooner than retire The citadel fort of the Monastery
aimed good shots at the enemy who employed the
They commenced their attack the 2lst with formi.
dabe mass composed OF the greater part of their regular
Rincon del Dabio and Teneria, but they were victor
ously repulsed by our valiant veterans causing them
positive loss of 1900 men.
On the 22d in the morning, Gen Taylor directed his
columns of ATTACK upon the Archbishop's HILL point
commanding the cy and although in their first advance,
charge with brigade composed almost entirely of regu
lar troops and two OF largest guns and howzer
(obuss) were unfortunately blown up Notwithstanding
that misfortune senta reinforcement of Infantry with
two Light pieces of artillery, wasnformed of
the event They arrived too late, the enemy al
ready in possession of the position and works This
eident compelled me to nitrate my forces in the Pa-
"a to enable me to offer more vigorous defence to the
invaders, and repel, did, their attacks upon the
streets and houses Of Monterey. Under these circun
stances, our ammunition and provisions were getting
scarce and Notwithstanding the valor and energy with
wnch all our com betants veterans and auxiares were
animated proposed to the General the enemy to open
arms and OF the particular division under my command
with their arms, equipments and baggage were saved
This 10 true relation Of the Operations Of the cam
pagn up to the Path instant; and although the scarcity
Of means, materials and other circu have com
PEELED to such result should for an instant
all its great elements and with victory which we
may SHALL and must obtain, the pro blem will be deni
lively solved 10 favor Of our
People of the East The alternative that taken at
Monterey of great consequence particularly when
you bear in mind that in short time the favorite Gene
de Santa Anna, will personally direct the campaign. In
the meantime let the sacred flame ola love for your
country burn in your bosoms, and we shall, without
PEDRO DE AMPUDIA.
Headquarters at saltllo, Sept 49, ls4o.
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the New Orleans Picayune, Nov. g
MoNrEREr, Mexico, Get !, 1916.
Ine weather begins to admonish that winter not
lar on The mornings quite cool, rendering over
eoss and even fires very comfortable. Everything be-
ss 20 assume quiet aspect in this region The troops
on,e,in6 into quarters for the two months-he
sna are Plscsd IN excellent rooms-the ammunition is
neally removed from the cathedral Ia magnificent build
ing ouuide and inD and religious services will soon be
~ ~ Inc shops, billiard rooms, eating houses