The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-08
ted by the officers Of the United States army and by the

ted by the officers of the United States army and by the
citizens Of the United States. 'iaa
The conversation then became general Gen. La Vega
who we should state was accompanied by his aidde-
camp Col Martinezpaid very pretty compliments
their eyes he said fatal to the heart than
the fire from the American artillery yet he confessed he
would feel regret at having to surrender to them
time at discretion.
The accomplished Mrs. Gen. Gaines discharged the
duty Of hostess and the evening passed of most agreea
ably.-Nev Orleans Delta June -.
Among the most interesting relics obtained in the bat
ties OF the 9Th and 9th the standards OF the different
companies and regiments We spent half hour in
greatest interest We found eighteen in ALL seventeen
Of which are OF trcoored woollen or baize cloths
TheT we're @ w Snd
not only ornamental but dangerous as offensive
weapons But the flag of the most absorbing interest is
GALLON
GUARDA COSTA
TAUPICo.
This magnificent and torn flag, apart from its assoca
tons is remarkable for its appearance and the materials
Of which il is formed II is Of large sze-it field of r
colorea silk green white and red In the centre is
broidered the Mexican coat of arms more beautifully
than conceived any modern Penelope had power TO
do even i her delicate fingers over skful at the
work The Mexican eagle, with its oustretched wings
fairly lay before each rustic of the flag which it
rested causing the Prsmatc coors Of the atmosphere to
play over the brilliant floss silk necdlework bril-
liany if it had been the pumage of the bird itself
Some fair Mexican damsel's bright eyes must have
grown weary under their long dark lashes in thus deli
caely counereitng nature. Perhaps it were the work
Of clustered is elaboratesome holy sister
hood who by ascetic life have long aenuated fling
and thus made nmbe than those possessed by the
worlds gazers" of their The members of a whole
convent probably have said their mathis and then by
turns wrought upon that banner, which they fondly
hoped was destined to lead gloriously the of their
country in every fight Alas. for the fortunes Of
That flag, in the battle of the Palo Alto, torn by
cannon shot, and bears upon its folds the shat
tered shreds thus rudely made; at the Resaca de la
Palma. waved over the bravest troops, and hoated in
the wind long its regiment lasted before the terri
BILE fire OF our arms When all was lost its bearer tore
it from its staff and fed to il from the stain of cap
ture Such, however was not to be its fortune The
brave man was met by of troops, and hand
to hand they fought for the prze-he Mexican nerved
by every feeling Of patriotism the American by every
sentiment OF soldiers ambition The brave standard
bearer bit the dust and the precious object of his
became object of idle curiosity in the hands of his
the only evidence existing Of the brave Battalion
de Tanpico" These trophies in charge of Col NJ.
NJ Payne, and will be by him carried to Washington
New Orleans Tyopic, June %.
The ST. Louis RepsHe of June 81 contains the suboin
ed interesting Information Tho editor of the
MOI Express OF June - states that in with
gentleman direct from Independence he learned that
Mr. Bent had arrived at the latter place Mr. b. is direct
from his fort and reports having met the advance guard
Of eighteen troopers sent forward by Col Kearney
arrest Speyer the Santa Fe trader who is laden
munion for the Mexcans They overlook Speyer and
read to him the coones order for his detention but he
refused to stop Ordering up his men, forty in number
he declared his intention of fighting they attempted
detan him. The dragons despatched an express back
cd the traders trail, who driving with all haste in
hopes to escape The company under command of Capt
Moore was but short distance behind and would
doubt overske Speyer.