Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-28

These flocks had each of them its respec- r
tive shepherd. We did not modest them. r
We have taken nothing not even melon, {
an ear of corn, chicken, goat or
sheep, from these poor people without pay
ing the money. This has completely secured
the good will and friendship of the Mexi- {
cans; for they supposed and were even
taught by the priests and rulers here that
we would rob, plumber, murder, and ra-
wage the whole country. By this means
they hoped to stimulate the common peo-
pie to fight the Americans. Their apph.
dnces, however, have thus far failed. The
kind treatment the army have shown these
people, in respecting their rights and pro.
perty, is worthy of the highest praise, and
will doubtless, before the tribunal of my
countrymen, who can justly appreciate
the moral force of such an example, do
this command more credit than the gain
ing of ten rictories.
In ronnd numbers this expedition con-
sists of 1000 men equipped and all ready
for battle, exclusive of the Santa Fe Ira.
ders. On the evening of the 18th we en-
camped at the small town of Bagos, the
first Spanish village on our road. During
the night spies were sent out to reconnol-
tire the place, and to ascertain, it possible
whether the enemy were near, and Wheth-
er they intended TO make battle. AT the
dawn of day on the morning of the 10Th:
the spies returned and reported to Gen.
Kearnev that 1900 to 1000 Mexcans
were encamped at place about miles
: from Bagos called the Canquan, and that
they intended there to give US battle. Ihe
U. S. mail had Just arrived, but now there
was no time to read letters or newspapers.
Gen. Kearney Immediately formed the
} line of battle. The regular troops with
f some of the ST. Louis Volunteers were
stationed in front; Maj. Clarke with the
$ two companies of Artillery next in order
f and COL Dohiphan's regiment of Volun
f teers in the rear. The two companies o
Infantry were deployed on each side o
: the line of march as fankers. There
9 were also an advance and rear guard
o The cartridges were hastily distributed
: the cannons swabbed and rugged, the torcf
q Iliphted, and the advance sounded by mar
d tial trumpet and horn. The banners wer
d streaming in every direction-the officer
/. dashed along the lines-the hlghitone
J. chlvalry OF the American character oeaH
:, ed from every eye-every heart was s.ot
q and every arm was nerved for the connie
y In passing this little town, Bagos, tn
d General halted the army, and assemble
ID the AIcalde or Magistrate and other me
of distinction on the top of large Ma
III rooted building, and there, on the no
of icross, administered to them. the oath
es ALLEGIANCE to the laws and government
W the limited States. This done, the arm
- hurried on to the Canquan, in high spirI
on and hope, being confident of victory
When we arrived at the place VINE
at we expected to engage with the enemy,
en-. the great disappointment of the army,
md Mexicans had dispersed, and there was
IL one to oppose our march.
me On the 18th we passed through .
me Miguel, in the valley of the river Fec
ice or Puerco. Here the General halted,
v to received the submission of the Inhabltar
Of and again administered to the Alcade
emf. other city officers the s'oath of alleglanC
ack- to the government of the United safes
During the night of the 10Th, while
ion- were encamped about six miles on
he'd side of San Miguel; the picket gut
The pIaced out by Col. Doniphan, took the
part of the Mexican Ueneral, 0hlasaI' Pli0o
edly He was spy, and is now In custody
the The prisoners father, General Salasa
and the same man that took the Texas prs
, yo- ers, and treated them with so muchcru
hind and inhumanity. Young Salasar was
, did bon nv Jas. Chron and Thos. McCart
lock the Clay company.
81 or When Gov. Armiio heard we were
, and preaching Santa Fe, the capital OF
The Mexico. and seat of his official reside
with he assembled, by proclamation,
who'll 7 200 troops, 1000 of whom were
whist armed, and the rest indifferently ar
very and marched them out to meet us
,unta. Canoua or pass, about fifteen miles
ment. Santa Fe, there to give US battle. II
nad . writ,en a note to General Kearney
1vised day previous, stating that ne would
1Kearnev) somewhere that day or tn
two soIlowing. The letter was very Pc
v we written. and so ambiguous that 1t wa
, Sno. noss;hIe tn know whether the Gov
ITO the intended to meet General nearn'
illapesl council or in battle. The uenera
n our tened on, and arrived at the Gang
zen as the 18th, about noon, with his whole
by the in battle array. Iiero oasoh Tn
nimals appeared to oppose our nla' ;nf,rme
anoth- dispersed and neu' a cai.s.
10000 Governor ArmiJo, u Man arn,
meet US other generals III 'lo 10 tho .,
IS kept puted Tor the co"i'han ::analu d;sr
expert people, being ralner i' ,:,.. Id
These the American army; reauily no" &c,
ugh the sessions of their leaders pref
at were abandoning the army, and thus