The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-17
Interesting War Intelligence.
MEXICAN INCENTIVES To DISCRETION.
from the New Orleans Picavuue Oct z


From the New Orleans Picayuns Oct. II
In late Mexican paper before the official or
with view to encourage desertion from the ranks Of
army In Mexico. The appeals are particularly directed
men Since the execution Of O'Rilsy~ss Gen Shields,
himself gallant Irishman, writes his name-snd the
little fears for the which may be produced by Mex
lean solicitations Still 1t Is manifest that dead set"
the dessrters the below have all been produced
In the ofnca journal of Mexico printed in Spanish and
which copy we nd in the same paper the address by
Gen Urea written from lula de Tsmsupas, the 18th
tssrs Of the American army which appeared in the Mat
amorss papers some time since Like Santa Annals
S n asssr01 s the
individual act Were our government officers to issue
addresses 70 encourage assertions among the Next
adequately denounced
From the Diario del Goberno Of Sept lO.l
HEADQUARTERS, ORIzAvA, April =, I547.
Know ALL MEN That Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,
President OF the United States of Mexico and Comman
theriasd make the following CONCESSIONS to ali and
every one Of the persons in the American army who
will present themselves before any Of the
ding officers Of the Mexican forces viz
!. Every soldier In the American army who appears
Mexican armies Is to receive Immediately $40 in cash il
| comming without arms, and larger amount II he 10
armed In order to cover the cost Of the he may
Every person who deserts the American army fol-
as he presents himself with his men $500 cash besides
the $40 which every one Of the soldiers is entitled as
g. He who deserts with two hundred men has right
claim and shall be paid immediately $1,000 cash and
at the rate Of $500 for every hundred
portiona amount II the number be under hundred,
without including the $40 allowed to every soldier
the cost Of arms and ammunition all Of which will inva
"a All aud every ofthe soldiers in the American
my who will desert and appear before any of the
besides the above mentioned qualifications in cash are
hereby entitled to claim and will Immediately receive
from me or any OF the commanding officers document
bond by which the propriety of grant Of land con
sstins of two hundred square will be insured to
them, well as to their families heirs The division
of such grants will be made as soon the is
over. a. 'i '-if f. '
g. The officers In the American army not only en-
titled to the aforesaid document bond but the number
Of in additiont to the two hundred allowed the
soldiers will be computed In proportion to the respective
Those desert the American army and enter the
campaign and those the nation are to re-
main together fthey choose, and under the immediate
| same grades they held In the American army
T.. All those persons who come over to the Mexican
armies shall be considered rewarded aud
same way ~ the according their services
The presiding articles shall be duly published. in Or
der that the Mexican authorities may act in conformity
| thereto
! ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
| MExIcArs TO CATHOLIC freshmen
IrishmenListen to the words Of your brothers. hear
the accents Of q Catholic people
| DAc'0 oooh
We'll known it is that Irishmsn are noble race we'll
known 10 that in their own country many Of them hav
not even bread to give to their children.
These are the chief motives that induce Irshmen to
their beloved country and visit the shores OF
the world
But natural to expect that the distressed
Catholic country, where they might have met with a
hearty welcome and been looked upon brothers, had
they not come as cruel and unjust invaders!
Sons Of Ireland have you forgotten that in any Span
ish country 1t is sufficient to claim Ireland your home
to meet with friendly reception from authorities well
as citizens!
Is religion longer the strongest of all human
| bonds!
What you fight by the side Of those who put fire
to your temples in Boston and Philadelphia! Did you
witness such dreadful crimes and sacrieges without
making solemn vow to our Lord!
II youare Catholics the same AS We II you follow the
doctrines OF our Saviour! Why are you seen swo'd In
gonists Of those who defend their country and your
Are Catholic rshmen to be the destroyers OF Catho
lie temples the murdsrsrs Of Catholic priests and the
founders Of heretical rites in this pous nation!
lrishmenYou we're expected to be just, because you
man Oconnsli who has devoted his whoIe life to d.
fsnd rights and finally because you said to be
good and sincere Catholics.
Why. then, do you rank among our wicked enemies?
Is 1t because you wish to have q grant of land that
you may call your own?
Bat what can the most powerful armies do against
By conquest you cities and towns but never
possess two feet OF ground unmo!esed rs long there
fight without release for his country and his God
But our hospitality and good will towards tenders
yo" rns by force you can never posssss or ore
der the pledge Of our honor and our holy religion
"a sn the
Irish guests entitled to expect and obtain from Ca
Our sincere offers have already been realized with
many Of your countrymen, who are living as our own
May Msxoans and Irshmen, united by the sacred tie
| OF religion and benevoence, form only one people.
GENERAL QuARrEns IN THE PEror,l
| August Is, ls47 !
The President of the Msriean Republic to The troop.
engaged in the army of the United States Of 7merica.
The circumstances Of war have brought you to the
beautiful valley Of Mexico; in the midst Of wealthy
gagged you to hght against country from which you
have received no harm; your companions have after
Of the United States the of the nations Of
civilized that quite surprised that that gov
they look beasts draw their carriages
In the name Of the nation represent and whose au
American standard you yourselves ike friends
nation that offers you rich fields and large tracts Of
yon sSS 1ds
The Mexican nation only look upon you as some de-
oeved foreigners and hereby stretch out to you friend
y hand, offer you the felicity and fertility of their ter
ritory Here there Is distinction Of races here in
deed there liberty and not slavery nature here pen
tfuy sheds its favors and Is in to enjoy
them. Rely upon what offer you in the name OF q
ton present yourselves like friends and shall have
country, home, lands the happiness which is enjoyed
In country Of mild and humane customs civilization,
humanity, and not fear address you through me
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
ANECDoTE OF SANTA ANNA.
The following Is copied from the Ddrio the ofncial
paper of the Mexican Government: During the action
Of the 10th instant while our troops we're retiring om
the bridge OF Churubusco to Candesria still combating
with the forces that charged after them four dragons
and a captain OF the enemy threw themselves Forward
into column with such rspdty, that they were not
observed till they arrived at the works o, nnmn.
ria. They were there first recognises rs enemes,
and fired on by the garrison, by which the four
dragons and the captains horse were killed The
captain on re9aning his feet was surrounded by some
the President, aida and other officers who came with
his column They were about to ,b XIII him tnsn the
him ri. excellence after taking turn along the embat
tied ranks returned 20 the place where they had the pr,
This ouabt 10 be shot he has himself confessed that
he came here the purpose Of killing your excesncy"
H. % inquired the President He