The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-12
ARMY ORDERS, DISPATCHES, &c.
OsbERs No. 80.


his command the expression Of his thanks and admiration
During the three days operations, and down the final
capituatiOn OF this important position until after they
have nearly twice their numbers ee before them
in rstreatwhother the fanguiDg march, in combat in
the valley or on the mountain on the house tops or in
courage, constancy and discipline above all praise and
and manly forbearance towards fallen and hui
inflated foes which bear comparison with the proudest
achievements that grace the annals of their country
The General feels assured that every individual in the
command unites with him in admiration of the disn.
gushed gasny and conduct Of Col Hays and his noble
band of Texan volunteers-hereafter they and are
brothers, and desire better guarantee of
To Brigadier General Smith, commanding I'd Brigade;
Lieut. Col Stamford LIST Brigade Lieut. Col Childs
9Th Infantry Captain Smith. I'd Artillery commanding
light troops Captain Scriven 9Th Infantry to Captain
ssnSasra Loc,ina volunteers Lieut. Col Duncan
spect: To the gentlemen Of the staff Major Munroe,
Chief Of Artillery Captain Saunders, Military Engi
Daniels Division Commissarist Lieut.. Meade Topogra.
phical Engineers Lisuis. Pemberton and Wood Aids.
nh.S sSs Sr the
every service To Colonel Peyton Louisiana volunteers
who ad him the honor to tender his acceptable
vices ~ aiddecamp, he feels under especial
for his valuable counsel and splendid exhibition Of
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cstion IT, that such fortunate results have been attain
ca with comparatively so small sacrifice Of the precious
By order Of Brig. Gan wo.rH,
]. C.. PEMBERTON,
lS Lieut. and Abide Camp.
We and from eur files By the Galveston the following
vo Leon. General Taylor, and Col Whiting, Quarter
master General of the army in Mexico.
September, the third day of the battle Governor Mo-
raies Addressed Cen Taylor to the following eect:
Governor Of this State and legitimate Representa-
that whatever may be the result of the final struggle
am in hopes your Excelency win dictate such orders
will secure respect and safety to families and allow
them SUFFICIENT tine to leave the city,
This letter has the usual Mexican appendages" God
and Liesryo etc and signed Ex ST. Don Francisco Mo-
On the day previous Gen. Taylor had asked a suspen
sion Of hostss to enable him to bury bis dead, and
The communication Of your Excellsncy of this morn
Ing have Just received, and in to your Excel
lsncy have to inform you that the rights individuals
who not HOSTILE particularly women and children
will be respected much possible in Of war
the city. The advantages achieved by the American
too decisive to permit of any her than
the eaptnson Of the city and the sooner this is effected
With consideration and respect
Your Ex'ys ob'dt servant
z. TAYLOR"
After the capulation, Governor Morales had
sation with General Tay or and SUBSEQUENTLY Col WIFI
upe' Susrermasser, General, addressed tne following
that conversation
General Taylor orders to address your Excelen.
cy upon yercus subjects in reference to the
ton had with tho other morning when visiting his
camp.
He desires in particular that you Will order the in
habisnn 81 THIS province TO furnish mules for burden
between ths place and Camargo. Though we have
good number now employ yet many more are needed
lie ALSO charges me particularly say your Excel.
Jency that you Will request command the inhabitants
TO bring in their corn and deposit the same 10 Consider
able amount in the city. II Ia necessary that this corn
should bs brought in and i must be- by your Excesn
it will be paid for at the same price the Mexican
their own government for redress ~ "
You will please to inform officially, I've wish a
speedy reply what the prices Of
ing each mule load from Camargo to this city ana the
prices which the Mexican government have been
Tor corn at this season.
To this note Of Col Whiting Governor Morales replie.
as follows:-
snce this government had the pleasure of comforting
with General Taylor upon various subjects of import
ance they have tsken due measures to accomplish your
desires relative to the accumulation Of and reno.
val OF effects iron Camago, belonging to the American
army. Rave 70 inform you that will be furnished
(ss can be gsthored) at FIVE dollars per mule load and
also mules for burden they arrive from the
interior, where they have been sent business but
ordered to return iorthwithwith the understanding
That the current prices for freight from this city to Cs
raivo Is two dollars and fifty per mule loadto Co
msrgo FIVE doarsto Csdersita one dollar and Atty cents