Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-13

the AieXican> We can hear nothing accurate
II any belief could he attached TO The statement
Of trading parties OF Mexicans coming here iIotf
Monterey and vicinity, all their troops have beef
withdrawn from Sal,lo and are concentrating
san Louis Poto>i where Sanla Anna IS stated lt
| have arrived. A Mexican who arrived IN towi
Yesterday, states that there are no preparations
making al The pass OF lie Riconada 10 dispute lhe
passage OF our army al Sallllo, and that Sallilit
will no, be defended. Ii is bul iaiE 10 presume
ina, he knows no more in regard to The intentions
! oil the Mexican Generals than we do rs 10 me IN
ienlions OF our own Generals. |! would lake
more than his assurance 10 make us believe lha
the passes through the mountains VIII be iei1 IN
def n.eS.
Every Thing remained quiet and Peaceaoie
since the battle, bttn al Monterey and on Inc
road. The trains were going up Without moies'a-
ton The tul extent OF The American loss IN
killed and wounded was $50. The climate iaVors
the healing OF the wounds, and many are recov-
ering. The genera! health ot the troops IS good
| Preparations are going forward actively Tor a
renewal Of hosiligs after The expiration oil the
! armistice-no belief was entertained IN NONE
rey that he Mcxlcans designed TO break Il. IL
! they did, General Tcylcr was prepared ioT 'hem
/ Amer The capiiu!alica Gov. Morales had con-
versa,ion with Gen. Taylor, and subsequently
Col. Whiting, G NJ. General addressed The IL
lowing note 10 the Governor, win ieleienee " 'he
subjects OF that Conversations
"Gen. Taylor ortefs me 10 address your LS-
cellency upon various subjects in reference TO The
conversation had with you the onef morning
when visiting his camp.
He desires. in particular, that you will order
the inhabitants oil This province 10 furnish mules
for burden between this place and Camargo-
Though We have good number now employee,
yet many more are needed.
"He also charges me particularly TO say 10
your Excel!ency, that you will request or COM
mand the inhabitants 10 bring IN their corn ana
deposit The same 10 considerable amount 10 'he
city. Ii is necessary that THIS corn shouiu nc
brought in, and il must b., by your Excellency's
orders or bv force |; procured by the firsimeans,
it will be paid .or al The same price The Mexican
Government allows if by the second, The owners
NAV look 10 their own Government for redress.
aYuu will please 10 inform me officially 1--WE
wish speedy reply,) what are The current prices
OF transporting each mule load from Camarso TO
this city, and The prices which The Mexican GO
vernment have been paying Tor corn al this sea-
son."
To this note of Col Whiting, Gov. Morales
replies as follows:
"Since this Government had the pleasure Of
conierrins with Gen. TAYLOR upon various sub
jecls OF Importance, they have taken due measures
10 accomplish your desires, relative 10 The accu-
mutation OF corn and removal OF effects from Ca
margo, belonging 10 The American army ihavc
to inform you that corn will be furnished, (as
much as can be gathered al FIVE dollars per mule
load and also mules for buithen, as som as Mev
arrrc from The iaterlor, where they have been sent
on business but ordered 10 retu1n forthwith; with
The understanding that The current prices for
freight from this city 10 CerIalvo is Two dollars
and fifty cents per mule load; to CamaIso five
dollars; 10 Cadareyla one dollar ami htly cents;
the same 10 The estates OF Dolores and Concep-
ton, which are below Cadareyla.
'Such being the case, you will please signify
the same 10 Gen. Taylor, adding al The same time
that il will not he necessary 10 use force IN procu-
ring The objects Indicated for there is no lack Of
desire 10 serve.
"WiIh his motive offer you my considera-
ton and esteem. God and Liberty! Monterey,
September 30Ih, 1916.
"FRAScIsco DE P. MORALES"
In this reply of the Governor 10 Col. Whiting
it Will be seen that he does not stale the price
| which the Mexican Government has been paying
| for corn ETC., bnt merely answers al what price
il will be furnished army; Al five dollars per
mule load Now, we have positive proof that
| this is Just double whal the Mexican Government
pays; Two dollars and fifty cents per cargo being
the standard price. So with The charges on bur
| den mules But the Governor has our army in
| tight place, and he Is resolved Ia speculate on
our necessities. Our worthy Alcaide here has
SET him an example, and probably given him his
cue. The corn marke, here has been loreslaed
by this worthy gentleman, who has purchased
all in the neShhorhood, and fixed his price upon
il. Such speculaiions, by Governors and Al
ca.des. will no, long be alIowed-lhey will, or
shonld be made 10 disgorse some OF their accu-
mutations without pay.
Gpt w however LINKS UD0r The rpDly Of
Gov Morales as satisfactory, and answers him
thus
"Col. Whiting has the honor 10 acknowledge
The receipt o the satisfactory note from Gov.
Morales, dated yesterday, relative TO corn and
mules Of burden, and be has the honor 10 inform
him that, for the convenience OF those who bring
in corn, Capt. Sibiey, The adjutant OF Col. w. in
Monterey, will receive and pay Tor all that is in
trcduced on deposit according 10 the price slipu-
lated upon By Gov Morales"
On The % h Of September, the Governor al
dressed Gen. Taylor The following note:
"Nuitudes OF complaints have been made 10
81 fe sxes6s aay BY the
volunteers in the service OF the United S,ales, and
am this moment informed lha, three Of our ci
lzens have been killed BY them, without pity q
any reasonable motive, only because they pos
sess The power 10 do 10. Under such circnm-
stances, il is impossible that society can remain
in much security, as the most essential guaran-
Tres are wanting. have The honor OF making
this known 10 your Excellency, hoping ha,
measures will be adopted TO put an end 10 such
atrocities in future, and carry into effect the as.
suranccs given Of protection 10 The people.
| Repeating my esteem and consideration foI
your ExcelIency, am, &c.
In order 10 arrive a, n better undersan ing
with Gen. Taylor Gov. Morales proposes that
their future cores ponience shall be carrie,
| on in Frcnch and he hattcrs old Trough anL
! Ready" thus:
| "Wiih satisfaction i, is known 10 the Govern
| men u. This STATE that your EXcel,ency is per
| lecily versan, with the French idiom. This Go
y,rumcni has a proficient interpreter in this Ian
! euaee and wishes ITO be better understooa) tina
| all luurc communications ilom yonr Eyceenc;
| be made in This idlom.
"Wllh profound respect, God and Liberty
| "FRANcisco DE- p. Morales
"To Z. TAYLOR,
"Commander-in-Ch Army OF Occupation
Monterey Sept %, 1916"
On The Is, OF October Gen. Taylor addresse'
the following reply 10 these Two last notes o
Gov Morales
1.-THE communication Of your Excellencv
| da,ei 29ih nit relative 10 excuses commilled b
volunteers in the city of Monterey, was duly de
| livered. Some delay has occurred in answerin:
il, in order tha, might communicate with III
commaniant OF that post.
at is with sentiments of regret ] learn you
Just cause OF complaint, founded upon The ground
stalled BY your Exceliency. Your Excelienc,
must be aware thai il is no easy task lu kec!
such men in subsection, ami although my grca
desire is 10 maintain good order, vet excuses hav
been committed, but, believe, none of grav
character.
THE volunteers now in the city will be remov
ed in few days, and by their absence hope al
cause OF further complaints will cease. In tn,
meantime, Brig. Gen. Worth will use all effca
cious measures 10 maintain order in the city
tle is now invested with orders TO this effect
Your Excellency must be aware that my desin
is 10 comply with The guarantees have given il
The name oil my Government, relative 10 The Sc
curily of persons and property.
81 lake the liberty, al The same time, 10 add
tina, your ExceIency has been misintormed il
regard 10 my possessing knowledge Of ,h
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