The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-19
AFFAIRS I'M MEXICO.
THE SPIRIT OF THEPE0PlE.
&C., Sc, SC.

We hHN8 from UeneTaI Ampudln, WHICH
from ssllo the 4th of October giving the killed,
wouneed and missing in the division under his CON-
mand' at Monterey, from the 10th TO the 23d Of sepem'
her, in their different encounters with the Americans
The list embraces officers and III priyaes killed %
officers and 22l men wounded officer and men in
jured OF confused" and 90 wounded. This gives
total of ABS We know this TO be far below the true
number Of casualties unless Ampudia intends to con-
o9 ns as ns Of INK o
GERS, and the irregular troops
We find in Vera Cruz paper statement that from 90
20 10 Mexican officers killed wounded at Mon
terey Tie editor undertakes to defend the army from
the letters which were written from Monterey he
says, by women which charge the army with want Of
spirit and every thing OF the sort The editor asserts
that they fought most valiautly, and defended them
selves 10 the last extremity their loss being great
The same editor goes to reflect upon Ampudia, by
saying that hencetorh the Mexcans will have Santa
Anna at their head and the tables are, to
be turned The satisfaction of the ,riumphs they have
enjoyed will make the overthrow OF our enemy all the
more bitter to them"
In satirica Mexican PAPER the Don Simpiieio of the
7th OF October the following paragraph occurs:-
Yesterday evening there arrived at this capital
bringing the agreeable news that the forces of
cavalry under the nmand Of General Romero who
did not sign the capituation of Monterey, had
counter with the Americans in which they made 100
prisoners and took four pieces OF artillery tine Americans
having hal so killed in the action We believe that
during the day will be published The details OF this &C
ton which is interesting that hasten to bring it TO
the knowledge OF the public notwithstanding the vague
of the information we have been able to obtain"
We have looked sharply into papers Of later date
than the above but have been totally unable to nd
any of these promised detaih We presume, therefore
prisoners tear shed for the eighty who have fsien
in that engagement.
To keep alive tho enthusiasm which has boon aroused
throughout Mexico and thereby forward the organize.
ton OF the National Guard Gen. Salas tho nominal head
of the government, has allowed himself to be named
colonel of battalion raised in the city Of Mexico
Don " Garcia Torres, the editor and printer who
persecuted by Paredss but who again at large, has
made attempt 10 form another battalion and with
every prospect oil success.
We find denunciatons in the papers against class Of
Nexicans who are said to be withdrawn privately from
the country, taking with them the wealth which they
have amassed as is alleged by speculatng in the funds
and like practices They leave the country to escape
being called upon TO make contributions. The press
shows no mercy to such men.
The press very bold too its denuncia,ions of the
clergy who are accused OF opposing the measures Of the
government An attempt is made 10 throw odium upon
the church, and we Judge with the view OF usyirg
measures which the government may feel compelled 70
take make the church contribute from its horJso the
necessities OF the government II is well known that
had h courage to propose la, ing hands upon the pro-
perry OF the church. and Faras is assufedly OF TIE
msster spirits OF the present government OF Mexico
0an Cortina before resignipg his post Covarnsr of
the district signed order fog The disarnng battalion
Of the National Guard Il led TO immediate comrno.
ton Toe dconsIted aew al once to Gomez VaTias
reef, and through his niuance the order esc;ni-
eli Corna in this business ~ accused of acting under
the influence Of the Mod,ratos OF Csnservates and
although this party is minority end Cor,,na
been compelled to resign. We infer from the continual
denupcis,ions of whch il is the object that il il fomia
lls sno embarsass the government whenever iavo-
rahle OPP oruniiy my occur.
r. RspubiieGno Of the OH of October, says TINT d.
Santiago Msgoftin North American. who has resided
In Chihuahua many years, and made great fortune
there, returned not long since to the United States
Having now re-eaered Mexico he has written 70 Of
his correspondents in Chishuahua saying that he is on
his hither at the head Of 1000 occupy thar
the Inhabitants The Mexican editor then goes on 10 say
THE Enthusiasm of the thihusbverses could not be
greater the activity and decision Of Governor Faras
and his assistants have contributed in extraordinary
manner 70 srousc pubic spirit God grant that the thou
sand usksts sent thiher by the supreme Government
have arrived And may Gen, Isidro Reyes, named
Chief and upon his route, arrive there
speedily We promise ourselves that these iiustrious
and worthy Next will defend her ally
ana a5d page Of glory the disastrous history OF this
INVASION Our private opinion is that this the story
is told and the book is as monotonous as ever
The ladies' of Jalspa have sought permission of the
government of the State TO follow the battalion Of the
national militia should proceed to Vera Crnz and
main with the rear guard for the purpose of taking
of the wounded This but one Of numerous signs Of
enthusiasm.
the government to march them under a guard to the
point which is thought most exposed and then place
in their hands and allow them to avenge the out
RACES committed upon their country We pity the
Of hon roosts in the district which this troop may
occupy.
troops stationed in the city of Morelia received
orders the 81 of Ocobar to march them forthwith
under Gen. Celia and join the army OF Monterey. The
call for these troops reached that city at the time
the Of the disaster at Monterey and produced
immense excitement. SO far from being depressed,
tie people came forward with contributions to support
the and provide for the garrison
upon its march.
one Of the theatres of the city of Mexico there are
In number Of the government Journal find call
upon the managers turn these guns to the public
and supply their place with wooden ones, which
would answer well for scenic effect. few days af
ter explanation made that the guns net in good
10 buy We see, too, variety Of suggestions
in regard to obtaining supplies OF cannon of large cal
ibre When the enemy is evidently so straitened for
with all vigilance to prevent bis receiving supplies from
other countries II is said that very many Of the guns
in San Juan de Ulua were made in this country, and
Of them at the West Point foundry.
The Mexicans have heard Of the submission of one
Don Vigil Alarid magistrate or something Of the
sort in New Mexico who has given in his adhesion to
Gen. Kearney, in a formal speech. The resources Of
language utterly exhausted by their efforts
to find therein terms adequate TO express their abhor
renee Of his conduct Poor Vigil. We have forgotten
indeed have read Of the part he played in the
presume his submission to arms somewhat
constrained We caution Vigil not to trust himself in
the Mexican metropolis till this storm blows over.
Gen Rincon, distinguished ohicer in the Mexican
service died on the 10th ult at Jalaps
following pointed ailusion is made to the defenceess
state OF Matamoras:
What three hundred Anglo.Americans, who
form the garrison Of Matamoras subdue the
sand inhabitants of that town What seven or eight
thousand sdventurers under Gen Taylor conquer the
State of New Leon What are the hundred or two
hundred thousand ADVENTURES who may be by
the presumptuous government Of Washington, to en-.
slave eight millions of Mexicansf'
The writer then goes on TO the questions he
thus asks, and in very patriotic strain We meet
tnuay in our papers with sneers at the inadequacy of
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more especially do iud them touching upon the |
small number Of troops left for the defence OF Matamoras
twas at one time boldly proclaimed in this country prior
to the fall Of Monterey that the true point Of asck or
Santa Anna to fall suddenly upon General Tsylors
line Of communications the month Of the Rio
Grande. This was before our Government
known to nave conceived design upon Tampico,
and oil course before the Mexcsns had their a..
tsntion directed TO the defence Of that pon. by
the publication of Mr. Marcys letter Geaera Tsylor
OF the ID September i certainly not less wotny of
consiisrauol now TO look well TO the strength Of
Whe We hast
SUIT the purposes OF santa Anna to take the initiative,
and divert ia from tbs dreaded attack by threatening our
COMMUNICATIONS Mexican troops move With uuaxar,.
pied speed, though It only necessary to Know that
they are coming 10 ensure them fitting welcome
In paper OF sunday endeavorei 20 eive an IDEA
OF the Of public feeling in Mexico aud the efforts
made by the Government to stimulate popular luminosity
against this country In pursuance # the ane purpo,e
we translate article from the Official journal Of Next
co. ghca throws much light upon the OF the pub.
lie mud In Mexico, and states some facts alleged
fsss regard to occupation of Monterey We have
belief the extent OF the SAID 70 hnsn