Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-11-14

"Such being the case, you will please signify the
uen Taylor adding at the same time that it will not be
necessary to use force in procuring the objects indicated for
Mere is no lack of desire to serve.
"Wh this motive offer you my consideration and
teen God and Liberty! Monterey, September 80, 1916
| "FRANCISCO DE p MORALES"
In this reply Of the Governor COL Whiting it will BIO
that he does not state the price which the Mexican
eminent has been paying for &c. but merely
what price will be furnished armyat five dollars per
mule load Now have positive proof that this just
bic what the Mexican Government paystwo dollars aud fifty
per cargo being the standard price, So with the charges
burden mules But the Governor has army in tight
place, and he is resolved TO speculate necessities Our
worthy Acalde here has sat him example, and probably
given him his cue
Colonel W., however, looks upon the reply of Governor
Morales satisfactory, and answers him thus 4
Colonel Whiting has the honor acknowledge the
ceip OF the satisfactory note from Governor Morales dated
yesterday, relative and mules of burden, and he has
the honor to inform him that for the convenience Of those
who bring in corr, Capt Siby, the Adjuiapt OF Col W. In
Monterey, viii receive and pay for all that il introduced
depos according to the price stipulated upon by Governor
| Morales"
On the a9h Of September the Governor addressed General
Taylor the following note:
"Muitudes of complaints have been made to this Gov
ernment against committed upon persons and pro-
pery of Mexicans daily by the volunteers in the service Of
the United States, and this informed that three
Of our citizens have been killed by them, without pity any
motive only because they possess the power do
So Under such circumstances, is impossible that society
remain in much security the essential guaan
ties wanting have the honor Of making this known to
your Exceency hoping that will be adopted to put
end to such atrocities in future and carry into effect the
assurances given of protection TO the people, Repeating my
esteem and consideration for your Excecncy, ann, &C.
In order to arrive at better understanding with General
Taylor Governor Morales proposes that their future cores
pondcnce shall be carried in FRENCH and he atters old
Rough and Ready" thus:
With satisfaction it is known the Government Of the
State that your Exceency perfectly vesant in the French
diom This Government has proficient interpreter in this
language and wishes Ito be undcrsood that all future
communications from your Exceency may be made in this
idiom. With profound respect" &c.
On the lst of October, Gen. Taylor addressed the follow
ing reply to these two last notes of Gov Morales
The communication of your Excellcncy, dated 10Th Ill
tmo relative to the committed by volunteers the
city of Monterey, duly delivered Some delay has
CURED IN answering it, in order that might communicate
with the con1mandant of that post.
g" with sentiments of regret learn your just Of
complaint founded upon the grounds stated by your Excel
ency. Your Excelency must be that il easy
task keep such subsection and, although my great
desire to maintain good ORDER yet have been COM
mitted, but believe none Of grave character.
"The volunteers in the city will be removed in few
days. and by their absence hope OF all further
plants will In the time Brigadie Gen. Worth
will all eicacous maintain order in the city
He invested with orders to this effect. Your Excel
ency must be that my desire comply with the
guarantees have given, in the of my Government,
4 relative 10 the security Of persons and property
g take the liberty the time add, that your Ex
celency has been mnformed in regard my possessing
knowledge of the French diom and in consequence you
will please hereafter, heretofore receive my communca
tons in English"
! The correspondent of the New Orleans Times
writes from Monterey on the 18th October as
follows
'Gen TAYLOR seems to have settled down, to spend the
eight weeks mentioned in the capuaon quietly posi-
be There talk of post being established Lnares
town about hundred miles from here the road to Tam
pco but when do know 1t is also said post will be
established Rnconada about forty miles from here the
Sallo road have good reason to believe General Taylor
and other officers high in command and in the confidence of
the President have written Washington strongly advising
further advance into the interior this line They
commend the occupation Of the country the scacoas say
Tampco, along the line of mountains and placing garrsons
in every important place to the Gulf of California
there hold and subsst forces well possible
country and let the Mexcans fight us, if their Gov
eminent will not make peace"
The correspondent of the Picayune states that
the reaction which has taken place in the army,
upon settling down quietly after much fatigue
and excitement, is really painful in its effects.
"There few here (says he) whose hearts do ache
to their homes and families. The uncertainty that pre-
walls with regard the future much uneasness What
is to be done next What has Government done with
that Of Mexico Is the ended Knowing nothing of
what passing at home, only judge by what
and hear around Judging from present appearances the
wise and longessghted Of the officers have arrived the
conviction that the war has only commenced During in
tervew with officer of rank aud experience day two
since, he showed letter that he had Just written
friend which contained his sentiments the subject He
remarks
"There a nation much mistaken in
regard to that of Mexico. in respect TO its military
resources The people warke and have abundant
supply of munitions Of Our battles with them improve
them soldiers. Our invasion is held by them in abhor
renee and has united all classes in determined resistance
against The battles Of Pao Alto, Resaca de la Palma,
and Of Monterey battles with their frontier army From
this place onward if have to march further in this
hardy mountaneers and better class of sodiery far
consider have not injured their nation, but done il
service, by defeating their old officers thus causing their
army to be placed under the direction Of younger,
bilious, drawer, and accomplished Generals In fact
so far from tho being ended it has just commenced.
Our position is critical Our supplies at Camargo, $50
miles distant must be wagoned TO this place. This long
line has protection. The ranchcro troops numbering
500, behind gueras, and if they choose
to act trains must be cut Off Although this is rich