The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-30

did not want; their horses worthless with
flew exceptions, and it would have been very expen.
sve and troublesome to feed and guard many men
And moreover, 1t would have a valuable life
to have carried the city at the point of the b-yonet
yesterday, when their second division left That
scene alone would almost have remuneraed for the
rode the commander Of the division with his stat
panied by Major Scott of the 9th Infantry, with his
Adjutant (Lieut Deas and Lieuts. Hanson Robinson
and McLaws Col Peyton rode by the side OF the chief
and received very afectionate embrace from him
head had reached Palace Hill And presented
q scene that can never forget. Two regiments of in
fantry led off with colors flying drums beating and the
made all the noise they could The we're all we'll
armed. and the whole division seemed to be we'll ap-
pointed, with the exception Of Shoes in lieu of which,
most OF the sandals Three pieces Of artillery
in the centre of the column six nine and
one twelve FOUNDER The line, marching four abreast
extended about one mile. The army accompanied
by great many femaes officers wives horseback,
their faces mafled, and with hats on; soldiers wives
mounted on donkeys on foot some of them carrying
burdens that would scarcely think of packing upon
mules young women with short petticoats, and hats,
tripping lightly along young girls rudging along with
their little valuables in their arms Ino,iced one pretty
little creature about nine years old with pet chicken
on one arm and a parrot perched upon her hand The
uglest woman ever heard OF was walking benin poor
little heabt donkey beaboring him with large stick
The donkey was ridden by young woman, a second
daughter Most OF the soldiers looked sulen and their
eyes cleaned with hatred and desire for revenge
a
was leading out of the way of the Mexican troops
seized and led off, the soldiers dwelling their
the hostler when he endeavored to recover his horse
The animal was promptly returned however, the cir
cumstance being mentioned to the commanding officer
Yesterday morning the last division drawn in
the plaza next to the cathedralthat is all that the
plaza could holdand Capt Miles, who is stationed there
with his regiment 9th IntantryD drew up his command
heard noise until yesterday morning. Pande monium
never contained noisy gang as these Me xicans
1t seemed to be the particular end of every man to
ala al tha no Law in har
have been fifty buglers and many fers and drummers
playing atthe time and three Of them attempting
saw several regiments of fne-looking soldiers, men
ofgood size, young, active and athletic.
east rs, s o ne n M mile
shaded by large pecan and live oak trees This grove
seems to be the oaly woodland in this region and
sorted to by the citizens Of Monterey place 70 hold
ing picnic parties The 3d. volunteer DIVISION is also
encamped in this grove General Worths division
cupies the The citizens beginning to return
in great numbers and appear feel glad that the Next
can Army has left them
THE TERMS OF cAPITULArIoN, SC.
From the New Orleans Times, Oct 2l]
said that 1t was the destructive effects of the
tar that Hrst determined Ampud to capulate. It
labor had been planted in The cemetry near the cathe
dra and within reach Of the Plaza The frat she'll dis
charged about M fell close to the entrance Of the
cathedral where the priest performing and its
explosion spread such destruction around Ampu.
da being entreated by the priest and Others
wrote his letter to Gen Taylor asking terms This let
ter was dated O'Clock M the Esd. but Col Molano
the bearer did not reach Gen. Tay or till the
ing near 9 O'Clock. He soon returned with Gen Tay.
los demand for unconditional surrender before IL
o'clock; TO which it seems Ampuda would have
ed but being dssuaded by his officers, he requested
conference which granted. II is stated that Gen
Worth privately expressed his opinion to Gen r., that
the terms demanded were too severe and humilating
and thought that Gen t. could afford to DO Geral
At the conference however Gen. Taylor still insisted
upon his terms with pernacity but finally agreed
side e': The commsonsrs Appointed by Cen Were
Gen. WORTH Gov. Henderson, OF Texas, and Col Davis
ofths Kentucky regiment-Gen. Butler being wounded
and by those commissioners tho terms published
were agreed upon. They said to be very generally
unpopular with whole army.
The Matamoras Flag states that Mexican officer who
was in the battle of Monterey, says that Ampuda
in favor Of captivating upon the terms first offered by
Gen Taylor Ito leave the city with their lves) but was
withheld and made to demand honorable exit for
his troops by the entreaes Of his officers who besough
him not to dishonor them by yielding to such terms"
This is more than probable.
MosTranY, Mexico, Sept 80, lsi6.-I have just been
reading the articles of captuation agreed to by the
missoners of Gen Taylor and Gen. Ampudia, aud will
The city, with all the forts and munitions of war to be
delivered up to the commander OF the the United States
forces Seven days allowed for the removal Of the
Mexican troops. They were permitted to march out,
the officers with their side arms the cavalry with their
and accoutrements. Six field pieces allow ed
to be taken away, with twentyone rounds of ammun-
two twelve, two nine, and two six-pounders) The
town be occupied by the United States troops,
cept for hospital and storage purposes until the Mexican
army retired. The Mexicans were to retire beyond a
line drawn through Rnconnada Pass, Linares and San
Fernando beyond which the United States Army are
pass before eight weeks, or until each shall hear
from his respective Government.
Our army has TAKEN or rather, retained thirty five
pieces of artillery many Of which are valuable, and as
much ammunition will be needed to with
them. The killed and wounded Of the enemy cannot be
rtaned with degree OF certainty but it is known
now their loss far exceeded ours The reports OF
tho different commanders in Gen. Taylo army have
not all been sent in yet but enough known to render
hundred killed and wounded. A considerable number
of the wounded will die, that the number who will
have lost their lives will be about three hundred Gen.
Worth lost eighty, killed and wounded; about twenty
killed. have died since the battle The large tort
the noyh Of the town worry strong work, and would
have cost heavy sacrifice OF life to have taken it, 1t ia
built scientifically has four saients each of which is
pierced for eight guns Inside OF thu walls, which are
apparently and which enclose an area OF some two
or three acres the thick walls of large unfinished
cathedral inside of which twelve very large pillar
intended for the support of the roof These pillars arr
are about 30 feet high The walls of the fort sole
| and neatly built having gateway and drawbridge OF
the side next to the city.
INCIDENTS, &C., OF THE BATTLES
train of over one hundred wagons arrived in Mata
moras from Brasos Island the 9th ins and left agar
for Camargo on the 9th, under strong escort.
Three companies Of mounted rifemen arrived in Ma
tamoras the 10Th, by the steamer Rough and Ready
One of these companies, it is said, is to be commanded
by Capt Walker.
II is expected that the trade of Aaamo will assume
great importance from the result of affairs at Monterey
Our merchants already advancing the price of the
goods in anticipation of brisk business The Mexican
merchants are Likewise taking advantage of the times
and supplying themselves with abundant stock The
area of trade been enlarged and the whole country
between Matamoras and Monterey will be supplied with
goods from the former place. There will be some hand
some fortunes made.
Hayss regiment distinguished in the attack on the
bishops palace under General Worth who speaks in tho
highest terms Of the Texans and says they love to fight
better can stand hunger longer, and can endure more
fatigue than any soldiers he The Texans
now ali disbsnded and are their way home, most of
them by land, through San Antonio. Colonel Hays has
authority to raise another regiment, of thousand
men
Alt is reported that Captain Walker had his gallant
bay" shot from under him by ball that In fall.
ing of his legs under the horse that the Me XII
can lancers were close upon him, but TO avoid falling
into their hands, he pretended to be dead until they had
passed. One of them however, approached with pois
ed lance prove whether there was life left in the body
Walker eyeing him all the time The moment the Mex
leans horse within his reach, he jumped up seized
the rens dropped the LANCER from his saddle With bis
and joined his regiment II" says the Flag, the gal
liant CapaR lost his steed the ladies Of New Orleans
will have another opportunity of tcstifying their appro