The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-11-14

same to the estates of Dolores and Conception,

same to the estates Of Dolores and Conception,
which are below Cadereila.
Such being the case, you will please signify
the same to Gen. Taylor, adding al the same
time, that it will not be necessary to use force
in procuring the objects indicated, as there is
no lack of desire to serve.
! With this motive offer you my consldera-
ton and esteem. God and Liberty.
Francisco De P. MORALES
Monterey, Sept. Both, 1916.
In this reply of the Governor to Col. Whit
ing, it will be seen that he does not state the
price which the Mexican Government has been
paying for corn, etc., but says it will be fur
nished 10 our army--at five dollars per fnrNe
load. Now, we have positive proof that this
is Just double what the Mexican Government
pays-two dollars and fifty cents per cargo, be-
ing the standard price. So with the charges
ON burden mules. But the Governor has our
army in tight place, and he is resolved to
speculate on our necessities. Our worthy Al
calde here has set him an example and proba-
bly, given him his cue. The corn market here
has been forestalled by this worthy gentleman,
who has purchased all in the neighborhood and
fixed his own price upon it. Such specuations
by Governors and Alcaldes, will not long be
allowed-they will, or should be made to dis
gorge some of their accumulatlons without pay.
Col. w. however, looks upon the reply of
Gov. Morales as satisfactory, and answers him
thus:
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the receipt of the satisfactory note from Gov
ernor Morales, dated yesterday, relative to
corn and mules of burden, and he has the honor
to inform him that, for the convenience of
those who bring in corn, Capt. Sibly, the A d.
jurant of Col. w. in Monterey, will receive
and pay for all that is introduced deposit, ac-
cordingt the price stipulated upon by Gov.
| Morales
On the goth Of September, the Governor adj
dressed Gen. Tayl or the following note:
ssMultitudes of complaints have been made
to this Government against excuses committed
on persons and property of Mexicans daily, by
the Volunteers in the service Of the United
States, and I am this moment informed that
three of our citizens have been killed by them,
without pity or any reasonable motive, only
because they possess the power to do so. In
der such circumstances, it is impossible that
society remaia in much security, as the
most essential guarantees arc wanting. have
the honor of making this known to your Ex-
cellency, hoping that measures will be adopted
to put an end to such atrocities in future, and
carry into effect the assurances given of protec-
ton to the people.
Repeating my esteem and consideration for
your Excelency, am" &C., &c.
In order to arrive at better understanding
with Gen. Taylor, Coz. Morales proposes that
their future correspondence shall be carried on
in French, and he fatters old Rough and Rea-
dy thus:
"With satisfaction is it known to the Govern
ment of this State, that your Excellency is per-
fectly versant in the French idom. This Gov
eminent has proficient interpreter in this lam
guage, and wishes Ito be better understood)
that all future communications from your Ex-
cellency may be made In this idiom."
With profound respect. God and Liberty
Monterey, Sept. 29th, 1916
FRANCISCO De P. MORALES.
To z. Taylor, COMMANDMENT Chief Army of
Occupation, us.
On the LIST of October, Gen. Taylor address
sed the following reply to these two last notes
of Gov. Morales:
"The communication of your Excellency,
dated goth ult., relative to the excuses COM
mitted by volunteers in the city of Monterey,
was duly delivered. Some delay has occurred
in answering it, in order that l might commu-
nicate with the commandant of that post
1t is with sentiments of regret learn your
just cause of complaint, founded upon the
grounds stated by your Excellency. Your
Excellency must be aware that it is no easy
task to keep such men in subsection, and al
though my great desire is to maintain good |
order, yet excuses have been committed, but
believe none of grave character.
The volunteers now in the city will be re-
moved in few days, and by their absence
hope cause of all further complaints will ase.
In the mean time, Brig. Gen. Worth will use
all efficacious measures to maintain order in
the city. He is now invested with orders to this
effect. Your Excellency must be aware that
it is my desire to comply with the guarantees
have given, in the name of my Government,
relative to the security of persons and proper.
ty.
l take the liberty, at the same time, to add
that your Excellency has been misinformed in
regard to my possessing knowledge of the
French idiom, and in consequence, you will
please hereafter, as heretofore, receive my
in English"
Mr.. WILMor.--Mr. Wilmot, the only free {
trade Representative in Congress from Penn
sylvania, has been reelected. His district is
composed of entire Locofoco counties. But I