The New York herald., 1846-06-03

manner In which he writes Of his treatment by the Mcxi
can 0en:raL He says in his letter to ms-Lisuenant
Kane and myself are living with General Ampudia
lodge in his hotel eat at his table and anything could
make us forget our captivity, II would be his frank.
s,h and hospitality He and
feel .. % safe as If were in my own tent, He had mar
men We're Killed Immediately in front ofne wound
ed mmedatey IN rear and the balls new around me in
every IN direction Jumped down precpice Of fifteen
horseback Is it not IL am in hopes (syshel Of being
exchanged very soon perhaps before letter
with the Generals aids often we please saon we
shall be on our parole. Two Of Gen. Ampudias aids
speak excellent English and the General himself speaks
French. Some are admirably well of in this respeot
Every one about US uses his utmost endeavor to make
Capt Hardee says-e are treated with every kna.sr:
and attention-Gensral Arsta received in the most
gracious manner said that his nation had been regarded
barbarous and that he wished prove to the
rary" think after this that need feel apprsben-
sons for his personal safety, but my anxiety will Of
indeed, until this dreadful is ended received to-
day, letter from Major Beall CPaymase at Point Isa-
the 9th ut ia which he begs the Major to send all his
negroes t. New Orleans intimating that there will,
very soon be great battle Ps. have just heard by
arrival OF our victory the Msxcans and Of the
exchange Of Capt Hardee and the other prisoEerss-
Savannah Georgian, Mdy 90.
Capt Hooe, who was wounded in the battle OF the
struck in the right elbow by grape shot while oharg
ing Of the enemy's batteries rendering the anpua
ton Of the arm necessary 1t Is believed Ne VIII re-
r.-.4-A
At meeting of the Hagarstown (Md.) Horse Guards
on Thursday last after expressing their regret ana
row at the idngs Of the death Of Major Rnggod, the
following resolution was passed -
Resolved, That this corps will to be erected in
Washington County, the place Of his birth, suitable
monument, as mark OF respect to his memory and
that the several volunteer corps Of the county be
questod to cooperate in carrying out this resolution"
committee was then appointed comprising the COM
missoned officers Of the corps report design for
monument and to take the necessary steps to ensure its
erection
Whatever may be said of the extraordinary fertility OF
the Mexican SOIL it is nevertheless fact that any militia
ry expedition penetrating into the interior Of Mexico
can obtain in abundance, other supplies than cattle
and Indian On these, and almost exclusively ON
these must soldiers be subssted. therefore, respect
fully suggest to the proper department Of supplies
send down. early practicable sufficient number of
portable mills for the of the invading army for
an invading army we unquestionaby will have. The
supported by short feet which the corn after being
soaked for number Of hours in limo water crushed
cake-the universal bread of the country-is made by
baking on another fiat stone bake-iron-NeU Or
leens Bulletin, Nay 49,
Some wags on Water street. few days since manu-.
factured document purportng to have from Head
Quarters and addressed to person in this city appoint
Ing ad hs with n , to
States and to proceed in given time to the city Of New
Orleans-here to report themselves to Gen Gaines a.
volunteers for the United States service against the Mex
cans. With the order was enclosed large amount of
worthless Bank notes and directions given to to
the document especially much money accompanied
it. had the desired efect-and such show fight
exhibited for two days Water street. the oldest nhabi
tant don't remember ever to have seen before.
was procurred-the books were opened; the stars and
stripes were flung to the breeze handbls issued;
the drum beat reyelle focked
made and verify believe the trick had been
posed force sufficient to whip the Mexican army alone,
for the amusement of Gen. Tay lor and his troops would
by this time have been far their way to the Rio
Grande Some benevolent person however, thinking
the joke was being carried too far informed the recruit
Ing officer that ii all hoax We shall not under.
take to describe the effect Of this The
scene was rich beyond the power of expression
informed. Military ardor and the value Of Bank
paper fell amazingly in very short space of time-and
the way the major few about the town and destroyed his
handbills, advertising Recruits Wanted" by no
means slow-thus afording source of double smuse
ment to the wicked wags who numerically duped
him--NorDich (Ct) Republican
A gentleman burst into violent laugh in church
yesterday morning. and after service explained to his
pastor that he thinking of the Matamoras Eagles
account of the Mexican attack on Fort Taylor
The Campaign of the Rio Grande played at the
Walnut street theatre, Philadelphia, Saturday.