Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-05-05
From the Picayurc Extra April IL.
LATER FROM VERA CRUZ.

The ship Louisville, Capt Hunt, arrived this
morning from Vera Cruz. She is but little la
ter than the Arkansas, but brings some intelli-
gence not without interest.
| On the 2Sth of March Gen. Scott had the res
luton OF Congress- presenting the thanks of
Congress t" Gen. Taylor and his army promul-
gated in general orders, in the following words:
"As many of those gallant officers and men who
achieved the brilliant victories alluded TO are
now with this particular army, at a great dis
lance from the distinguished Major Gen. Tay-
lor. the pleasing duty devolyes on the General
in-chief TO announce that resolution in printed
orders to the whole army now with him."
! TheEagle saws that seine men belonging to the
New York and first Pennsylvania Regiments,
and iour sailors from the frigate Potomac, left
the ca:ap on Sunday, the 2Sth ult. and went out
into the country seven or eight miles. Some
Ut them returned the same evening and reported
that they bad been attacked by rancherOs and
most of their number killed. No faith was pla-
ced in their representations, but on the 3lst a
Enactment was sent cut and found the remains
Olive of those killed. They had been shot and
horribly INITIATED.
| Among these who were killed were the Rev.
w. Ii. L. Barns, of Wilmington, Del: Rob
cit JET, of Southwark, Pa. George w. Miller,
Of Providence, r. |. belonging to the Philadel-
phia Rangers; Benz. Fame, of Providence r. /.
Hardin, of Potomac, and the three men belong
ing to the New York regiment, whose names
are not known.
| A stringent order was issued by Gen. Scott
on the LIST of April, tlenouncing certain outra-
ges which had been committed by few worth
less soldiers In the army, and calling upon the
mass of the troops, officers and privates, to as
sisi in bringing to Justice those who should dis
grace our national name by any violation Of law
whatever. Soldiers are not allowed TO stray
from camp without written permission, AMI
officers are forbidden to give permissons save
to the orderly and sober.
Gen. Wortt's Orders No. 3 direct the alcalde
to have all citizens of Vera Cruz give up their
arms: taverns closed save they obtain a special
license, sc. The Mexican laws as betw cen
MeXicans are to be continued in force. and JUS
tice to be administered BY Mexican tribunals.
Differences between Americans of the army
and authorized followers of the same, to be in
vestigated by military commission. The
MeXicans are allowed 10 enter and leave the
city freely between reveile and retreat.
By another order G.. Markoe is appointed No
tary Public, and invested with all the power
and authorities attached to such Office under the
laws of Louisiana and Mexico.
The former alcade r. p. Vela having declin-
ed to continue in office, Lieut. COL Holznger il
appointed in his place.
Certain fondas and cafes are licensed, and
the sale of iqncrs in an unauthorized manner
guarded against.
VERA Cruz, April ?, 1887.
All is quiet here. Gen. Worth, in addition
to his commercial rule and regulations, has O.
verhauled the police department Of Vera Cruz,
and everything goes on like clock work. |
doubt whether this city, from the days of the
early viceroys down, has ever had as good a
code of laws or as good governor.
The British sail steamer Tay came in sight
yesterday, and after backing and filling about
for an hour or two, not exactly understanding
the appearance of things about the place finally
came IN. The captain was daubtless astonish
ed to see the "stars and stripes flying from the
old Castle San Juan de UlOa. This morning
she started for Tampico.
A detachment, composed in part Of Col. Har-
ney's 81 Dragons, marched this morning to
take possession of Antigua, an old place some
eight miles north of this. Gen. Scott Will not
march with main command for Puente Naclo-
nal for some days to come, not having sufficient
transportation to warrant an immediate move
ment: but he will, or rather has, taken posses
sion of the roads both right and left, in order TO
obtain supplies of all kinds from the country of
the enemy. Nothing has as yet been heard of
the exhibition to Alyarado, or at least nothing
positive. There is a report that Gen. Quitman
met with some resistance on the road, but not
the least credit is given to the story.
Yours, G. w. X.