The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-02

came R couple OF bands OF guerilla and they
succeeded in killing thirty odd of their number
destroyed large number OF and great quantity
az anmunito b,sids hurniug down ths main place OF
rendezvous Of those outlaws ths hacienda Of Colonel
Zenobia He had obtained = safeguard for his house
from Gen Scott but he turned guerilla and forfeited it,
and the Texans served him right Yet, we have men
guerilla chieaiu the value Of his hacienda Nonsense
Captain Armstrong, OF the Texan Rangers will settle
the account With him in another way
Gen Patterson will rid us of the guerllas by
his stringent and sagacious policy cannot disclose
the system he has adopted because IL would defeat the
object desired 10 beaccompshed but when 1t Is known
to the public the wisdom Of his policy will be
seen the same policy and activity had been adopted
three months Rgo We would the loss Of
brave officers and men who fell by the hands Of
seen enemy, who securely ambushed IN the chspsrra
cred and retreated as soon as an American rsloc was
brought to bear upon them Our dispatches
might also have been and the Mexican negoa-
tors remained uniuformsd Of the terms upon which
peace could be made But pecuniary gains the alb
sorbing topics and although sleeves open ut
the elbows, our pockets the off for that
One of the largest trains that has vet been sent for
ward from this point will he despatched from here IN
few days There will be at least 1000 men, all told.
campaigning. aud altogether the arrangements making
such ms will doubtless prove ofsRns assistance to
the headquarters OF the army arrives thsrs
Cen Patterson takes command among the officers who
with him are Major Polk 81 dragons; Col Abbott.
10th u infantry: Col Abercrombe and 1t. Williams,
belonging to Gen Prs staff; Capt Hale and q Of
Commodore Perry, passed midsbpmau, go aides de-
campfire latter Is volunteer Col Withers l3th reg
ment: Col Echols IT, s. A; Lieut. Col Clements Major
Cook LIST Dragons and Capt Tighman with a splendid
ly appointed company Of artillery from Baltimore.
merely mention the names Of these gentlemen for the
information OF their friends who will be proud TO learn
that they are In good health and may safely add
burning with to forward to the seat Of
had almost forgot to mention the of Gen Cush-
ing who takes his brigade He has been here now some
weeks and is in the enjoyment of perfect health
The business Of Vera Cruz Is rather dull at present
and as have said frequently before, must necessarily
remain until the road is safe for transportation Of
merchandise from here to the interior There every
prospect however that "a consum nation so devoutly
rapdly In 10
complished the prospects Of our business here
abouts will assume much more cheerful and promis-
ing aspect
Capt George U. s. A., has been appointed Division
Quartermaser and will go up with the train such
The very onersus duties devoving this officer have
been very much yhtened in consequence of the admi-
rable and highly efficient manner in which the business
under Capt Elliott fact there Is no second opinion
on the subject Capt. Elliott has not only discharged
his functions since he entered into his present Office In
such manner ms must reflect the highest credit
himself ccer-prudent and energetic at all times
but also In such manner must have saved to the
United States government immense amount Of mo-
neyan almost incalculable Were to enter into
details here on this point might here mention fact
tbs St ncs
of August the Of $4,000 at least in the way Of de-
murrage, has been saved the Quartermasters Depart
ment, owing to the prompt and decisive
sorted to by Capt Elliott in putting stop to former
practices
Maj Polk up TO this moment acting as Volunteer Aid
de.Ca rpto Brig Gen Gushing, and Acting Inspecting
General has been ordered to-day to take command Of
the detachment Of cavalry in camp heretofore under
the orders Of Maj Cook of the I'd Dragons who has
been ordered to Washington to be present witness
IN the Investigation relative to the charges preferred
against Col Fremont 1t will bs remembered that some
serious difficulties took place in California between Gen
kearny aud Lieut. Col. Fremont and Maj Cook being
intimately acquainted with the circumstances connected
herewith has been called of to act witness in the
investigation.
VERA CKuz, Oct 18th 1sl7.
The steamer leaves today for New Orleans and In
addition 10 other items would state that change has
been made herein the Commssarys Department Capt #,
vice Capt George small train here for the nte
rior yesterday under the command of Col Echols 18th
Infantry Capt. Biscoe went up In command Of psr
ton OF the Louisiana mounted men, and will doubtless
give fair account of himself his return. From the
manner in which he has acted all occasions when
dered on service hitherto there be little doubt of
his success in any engagement that his duties call him
into. ~ as
THE PROTEST OF THE MgxicANs.-MARrtAI. LAW
IN THE CITY OF MEXICO.
We translate from the Arco Iris, tho proceedings OF
the City Council of Mexico, which viii repay Pc
rusal.
We have the rst protest of that important body con-
ceived in the following Words
The City Council of Mexico, in the most solemn man
ner in the name Of their constituents and u the face
of the world and of the Comm.n ecn Chief of the
my OF the United States, protest: That though the
chances Of have reduced city Of Mexico under
the OF the United states it has never entered
their mind to submit voluntarily any chief person
authority unless such recognized by the federal
constitution and sanctoned by the government of the
republic OF Mexico whatever be the length OF time
which the foreign power may continue its existence de
Council of Mexico, September 18TH ls47 at IL O'Clock
NJ. Signed by Manuel X. Veramsndi and sixteen
other members.
Next We have the propositions submitted by them to
General Scott his entrance into the city which the
general good naturedly ted them he would take into
aud would them all the protection
which the welfare Of his command and the requirements
OF war would permit The propositions considering the
source whence they come leave one in doubt whether to
laugh at their folly or grow angry mt their nsolence
rtrsf ProPositon-The churches and monssteries of
both sexes hosptss and charitable institutions public
libraries and archives, colleges and schools private
dwellings, and in general every species Of property NOV
able and immovabls, whether belonging to the common
wealth 70 corporations or to indiydras shall be nd
vidualy respected nor shall the Dissertation, violation
or occupation of any of them, by the forces of the
United States or by the chiefs and privates who
pose them, be in any case allowed.
Second-The city shall be governed by the existing
laws and 1t will enjoy heretofore its privilegss
shalt the forces the United States and their respec
tive chiefs any eujon upon it the observance Of
any enactment which IN its nature should belong to the
legislative order
criminal matters shall b. strictly carried by the
pecive authorities Of the country and in accordance
with the provisions of the federal constitution Of the
pubic Of Mexico.
Fourth should vacancy occur in the government of
the district, the members Of the Couacil will h 1t up
according to the requirements Ut law without the d.
rect or indirect interference OF the armed forces in the
designation Of the individual who may be selected to fill
such vacancy
FYfth-Any vacancies or absences among the judges
OF frst second aud third instance, shall bs temporarily
supplied by the District Governor upon due submission
Sirh-The forces Of the United States shall not affect
tns municipal rents nor the manner OF their collection
but they Will allow the free administration thereof and
OF the direct taxes paid to the municipal body whose
duty 1T will be to spply them the branches with which
they are charged and to the speedy and full
OF justice.
Sevenh-The City Council shall be permitted to keep
up such armed force rs may be peoessary to
the security Of the jsls and the domestic peace Of
community, upon agreement: with the Genera-in Chief
Of the forces OF the United States the number of
said force aud the nature Of the to be used for the
objects 10 view.
EtshH-The national standard shall be kept flying
over the municipal buildings
Ntn-fhe forces OF the United States shall be quar-
tered Ia such places M may, on agreement with the
Gencrain Chlef be assigned to them Said officer will
be pleased 10 forbid them any unnecessary rambling
through the streets of the city, Particularly ut night
pecisy they to be- cautioned against entering into
political discussions INDUCING In any mention Of
the campaign, with the inhabitants of the city.
Tenh-Ths General-in Chief OF the army vi the nit
ed States will bs pleased not to allow
or the rangers, to enter the city
Eispsn-The Council will retain for public purposes,
under Its direction the tmbers materials and other ap
pliances, which we're used to mantain the war
TwetthThs agreement shall be religiously observed
ha of both the ief the Coun-