The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-11
The Mexican 6snefais--Thsir Character and
Courage,

of the battle of Palo Al TO mentioned the death oil
Mexican general, named Torrejon. After the
lapse of a week or ten days, the report Of Tore
joins death at Palo Alto was contradcted; and t
was then stated that, after escaping the sabres of
Mays Dragons, he had gone TO Tampico, where
he died of fever. But, 10. new rumor is afloat
touching Torrejon, according to which, that gene
raj is still in the land of the living, and is prepar
ing, at the head of some cavalry, to cut off COL
Hays,
May be, this third rumor is as groundess rs the
two previous ones If, however, there be any
foundation for it, it will be necessary for the gall
liant Hays to be on his guard for this Torrejon,
though not military genius, is brave, enterpris-
ing, and very cunning. None of the Mexican
generals are better adapted for guerilla warfare
than he is. He was made general in $780, hav-
ing in that year gained great repute by his defeat
of some troops who had revolied against the 60
vernment He drew them into ambuscade,
and though their force was to his as three is to
one, he soon cut them to pieces
Torrejon, unlike many OF the Mexican officers
is said 10 be inaccessible to bride. He and Ca
nalizo (another brave and enterprizing soder)
were the only generals o: note who remain
ed faithful to Bustamente during the revo-
selves to the President (Bustamente), and told
him they had formed plan for surprising
Santa Anna, who was then ON his march to
the Mexican capital. Sanction our enterprise"
obey said to Bustamante,) sand we pledge
word, that within forty-eight hours, and in this
palace, you shall see Santa Anna, either dead or
alive" There is no doubt that Torrejon and Ca
naizo, would have done what they proposed to
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in the republic, and much fatigued by the forced
marches they had been obliged to make. Besides,
it was notorious that Santa Anna rarely gained
battle, when he commanded in person. But un-
fortunately for Bustamante, he was overwhelm-
ed by the difficulties of his position. He distrust
ed Torrejon and Canalizo-men whose honesty
and devotion to his cause, were apparent to all
Mexico. Their project-as feasible one as was
ever contrved-was rejected by him, almost with
out giving it consideration.
What has been the consequence? Why, that
in the course of two or three weeks, the reins of
government slipped from his fingers, and fell into
the tenacious grasp of his rival, Santa Anna!
Santa Anna, on his elevation to the president
ship, acted both wisely and generously towards
Torrelon and CanalIzo. Upon these men-who,
had Bustamente permitted them, would have
taken Santa Anna, ''dead or alive"-he showered
benefits lnnumerable. To Torrejon, he gave an
important command in the north of Mexico
And when in 1914 he started on the expedition
which resulted in his overthrow by Paroles, he
left Canalizo in the city of Mexico, as his locum
fenens.
We may observe that Torrejon is Mestze, or
in other words, is oflndian, well as Spanish,
descent.
MILITARY SERvICE-SApPERs AND MINERs.-We
stated, in an article under this caption, yesterday,
that the members composing the new company
of sappers and miners recently organised under
the act of Congress, had made many complaints
OF the treatment they were receiving from their
officers. Since we wrote that article, we have
been informed that the complaints referred to
were greatly exaggerated and that although there
is some murmuring among the men, that they are
altogether without cause.
1t is reasonable to suppose that a body
OF men will not have so many privileges
in the army of the United States, as they
are accustomed to enjoy in their own
homes, and at their own fresides. We are
disposed 10 believe, from what we have since
learned, that there is no real cause Of COM
paint, and that this new company are treated, in
every respect, well as the rules and re-
gulations of the service upon which they have en-
tered, will permit. They enlisted with the under
standing that they would receive engineering
education, and it is the intention Of the govern
ment to teach them engineering ndother kindred
sciences, when they not engaged in active SER
vice. In this respect they possess advantages not
within the reach of privates in the regular army.
They likewise have advantage in point of pay
The following is the rate of pay they receive,
viz -
~ corporaIs. 10 "
80 privates, first class. ........... ls
Oh second class. "
When we compare these sums with those paid
the same classes of men in the regular army, we
perceive at once difference in favor OF the new
company of sappers and miners. The following
is the pay in the regular army, viz :-Corporals SO
per month sergeants $l3, and prva'es 81 per
month. On the score of pay and advantages OF
receiving useful knowledge, the position of the
new company is infinitely superior to that of the
regular privates. We trust to hear more COM
plants from the men composing this new compa-
ny. This is new thing in our army regulations,
and in order to ensure its success the utmost har-
mony should exist among all concerned. OF
course the men may meet with inconvenience
they never anticipated, but like good citizens they
ought TO know that the good of the service re-
quires that rigid discipline should be established
and preserved and they ought, and we have no
doubt will take pleasure in submitting to all regu-
lations that may be imposed on them.
Musical.
Tar ApoLLoNEoNs.-The second concert ofthese won
derful children off last evening at the Apollo Sa
loon, and created much enthusiasm the first. We
wished that all friends there to participate in
the delight afforded by the brilliant and perfect instru
menfstion Of these youthful musicians We do not be-
lieve that the world has before such combi
nation of precocious genius that presented in the per-
Of these children Master Burke, fifteen years ago.
created Juror in the musical and theatrical circles by
his extraordinary talent But here FIVE children,
whose nres vary from nine TO fifteen who delight and