The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-24

the guns We remained there until about ten o'clock
ing, which Is a sort Of half monastery and half mill
tsry prison; serving also, In Its basement Stories
some 800 confined in It, Its upper stories srs occupied
as prisons for Mexican Officers guilty Of hostility the
government There are some Is or 30 now here with
Inc ouiioing Is large one. and Is situated in the
northern outskirts Of tho city. We were brought In
very cautiously and silently about O'Clock night
coed Is difficult to forets In the mean time we are
confined In this dirty prson-srs allowed fifty cents q
our blankets upon dirty brick floor The men are fed
on very coarse and dirty and not abundant food
goods and all seem cheerful and in good spirits The
officers In charge Of us very polite kind in their
manner, and seem disposedto grant every
dalton In their power have become somewhat Of
favorte lately, as they have found am physician
and eagerly avail themselves Of my services we found
an American negro at San Luis who Is good cook and
good honest fellow. He came on here with u.s. waiting
upon us on the way He is allowed in the prison
near where he cooks for us and his Mexican wife
washes for lie does all trading for u.s. and is
very useful as our though the most Of us
selves understood on ordinary occasions
FROM GEN. scoTr's DIVISION.
From the New Orleans Delta.
JALArA, Mexico, May %, lsa7
The army moved out three miles last evening, and
this morning Gen Twiggs moved with his column for
Perote and Puebla Gen Scott did leave town until
ter's Departments.
Since my last We have received positive intelligence
that Santa Anna has left San Martin The spies logged
his steps almost to the city of Mexico whittier he has
gone The Mexcans at Puebls state that the Mexican
General has gene to the city with the view Of raising
men and supplies for the purpose of driving troops
out Of Puebla before Gen Scott and Gen. Twiggs will
arrive with the additional troops This the Mexcans
will find much easier talked of than done
The from Pueba states that there is no doubt of
the election of Herrera for President there
avery strong expression Of public opinion against
Anna, that q pronunciamento had been, was about
to be issued declaring against him. Another revolution
in public affairs was daily looked forguns had been
fired which was considered the signal Of event about
to transpre.
The stage robbed the 10th between Perote and
Puebla-no Americans In 1t.
An abundance of supplies have been found at Pueba
and the inhabitants are disposed to supply troops
with whatever necesssres they have, but have been
prevented by the. guerias frem bringing them In. A
large mounted force is highly necessary this time to
keep these fellows In check and prevent them from in
tortsring with the inhabitants who are anxious to sell
There Is prevailing opinion that we will have another
meet the enemy after leaving Pueba it will no doubt be
bloody and sanguinary one. TIE Me: leans will not
meet US wt h""n an force while viii
the calculations of the Adjutant General to the
trary notwithstandingtho books here will not show
more But, threeourths Of the battle Is fought before
1t Ia begun our troops do not believe they be whip
ped BY any number they 60 into battle as regular
ment or doubt Of the result They 90 into action with
energy and pride every believing that the honor and
glory OF the country rests on his own particular should
ss; WHILE with the Mexcans Is just the they
are enthusiastic and vocerous until they become press
ed by our brave troops when they all their camor
SAASAA
useless
Mr. Trst continues with the army. do not believe
he has yet entered upon the discharge of the diplomatic
sanctions with which he Is charged by the government
whether Gen Scott Is to carry the sword and Mr. Trs
is subject for further consideration, and fruitful
theme Tor newspaper editors. Sands form the noun
| tain, minutes make the year"
The court martial which has been sitting for several
days trying the case OF Capt Ker of the Dragons
honoraby acquitted him Of all the charges and specics-
L. +. AZ to be All IN
march with the column last evening.
IN the course OF few mnutes necessity compels me,
with regret to bid adieu to the quiet city
OF Jaapa and its vicnityto Its green and verdant fields
its grand scenery-its blooming flowers and delicious
showers-its good living and handsome women To-
night expect, with good luck, to be in Psrote from
whence you will hear from me.
NEWS FROM MAzATLAN AND SAN LUIS
From the New Orleans Delta June I51
We had the pleasure OF interview yesterday with
an Intelligent German gentleman who has just arrived
in our city, from San Luis Potos and Mazatlan re-
ports that when he left Mazaan which on the 9th
May last that port under strict blockade by the
American suadron well all the other ports the
Pacific 1t was believed by the inhabitants Of Mazatan
that port would be taken Of by the Anne
rean SQUADRON as soon as intelligence could be received
most devouty to be wished for by the people Of this
fourishing town.
Our informant left San Luis Potosi on the 25th Nav
AL was quietude and indifference there The inaam-
matory address Of the clergy produced effect upon
the Poosans, who have long writhed under the inc-
lions ofa large army quartered upon them and support
ed by extortions and mpositons upon poor people
NO preparations had been made to defend the town
against Gen Taylors army. Indeed most Of the people
warmly prayed for the occupation the city by the
American army, from which they could hope for kinder
about 1000 troops at San Luis the d5ys of Santa An
mas once proud army and those have be ordered to
defend the Notifications of the city these de.
fences were miserably constructed and totoy made
quate to protect the city II was rumored in San Luis
that General Taylor would not march that place
but would advance the capital, by way of Zacatecas
the inhabitants of which said to be highly favorable
to tie Americans.
General Urea stationed at Tula, with large
guerilla force, levying contributions alike friends
and enemies.
ARRIVAL FROM col. DoNIPHAN's REGIMENT.
From the st. Louis Republican, June 10
Yesterday morning, citizens were taken by sur
prize by the arrival of Lieut. Col d. MITCHELL OF the
Second Regiment OF Missouri Volunteers from Chihua
hua. Col NJ was with Col Doniphan's commau l. and
In advance has made the most extraordinary march
known in the annals of modern warfare IL will be
gratifying his friends to know that he returns in
ceent health, robust and with the exception Of
atanned and sun-burnt face, looking better than we
We gather in few minutes hasty conversation that
on the 9Th Of April, Col Donphan, with portion Of bis
son In command Of Chihuahua The object of this
expedition was to capture disperse kind govern
ment Ehch had been organized there, and from which
excitii PRESENTATIONS were issued Upon their ap-
proacf the provincial government abandoned the place
and M thing was effected by the expedition The
,a.-a. then returned to chihuahua.
IL was then determined to join Gen Wools command
the term Of service ofthe volunteers having nearly
prcd and there being prospect of any relief from the
United states. On the 27th Of April Lieut. Colonel
Mitchell, In command Of one battalion and some other
troops left Chihuahua taking the direction Of Saltlo
Col Doniphan, with one regiment, remaining. Colonel
Mitchell moved forward to Santa Rosaiio, about one
hundred and twety miles where he halted for Colonel
Donphan
Col. Doniphan in the mean time effected treaty or
arrangement with the authorities OF chihuahua, by
which they stipulated in substance that upon the Uni
.so states traders paying the customary duties upon
their goods to the authorities OF the city they should be
protected In their lives and property and permitted
10 trade In aoy part Of the State Ia the formation
OF TINS treaty Col d. them distinctly to UNDERSTAND
thnt II the terms were not strictly complied with Their
CITY should be destroyed and all the property OF the state
held responsible, by force from Gen Woos army IL
was believed that the agreed upon would be
piled with and confident the traders, that some
OF those who had left with Col M returned to Chhua
hua when they heard Of the arrangement.
Col. DoniPhan overlook the advance party at santa
Rosao, three days after the arrival OF col NJ Upon
his arrival Col was ordered forward with advance
carsistiua of Lundred Of The best mounted