Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-01

. NENGhAi. UNDRESSING ~.
HEAp QuAarKRs rue ARMY
Nlex,co. Sep, "a, 1917. {
Here. as in all Roman Catholic countries there ar
frequent religious PROFESSIONS IN the Streets we'll
in churches. such the Gle, Of the host the Wait
cum, funerals, Sc.
The interruption Of such professions has already bee,
prohibited ~ orders, and civilized person will eve
wantonly donny act 10 hurt The religious feelings Of 9th
ers, II Is earnestly requested o all Protestant Americans
either 10 keep out OF the way ,opay 10 the Ca,hu.
religion and lis ceremonies every decent mark OF respect
and Difference.
3. In The ease Of The riaicum. visits Of consolation
10 the sick aud dying commanders Of corps roqucs
itcd.when called upon. In allow two Roman Catholic s
diers 10 perform the usual functions such occasions,
H. There is every 10 believe thai large dislr
button OF knives aud dirks has recently been made H.
bea,cd convcls, Nheyes aud murdres) Tor the purpose
OF assassinaiug American soldiers found drunk other
wise utl lhcr guatJ.
. NJ, assures are in progress 10 search out aud fr
execution the nstigiuts and leaders of those
In The meantime guards and patrols will search all susp
cous persens. sarn. and confnu them r
trial ahd punishment
by command Of Mayer General Scott
II. L.. SCOTT, A. A. A. G.
The lowing The orders Of Gen Quilman, Cover
mr. al The eIly ol Mexico
OfrIcE or THE Cn,t. AND MurAny GoyrRSoR,}
National Palace Serl'r %, lSi7.
heras. II is known that ,ic, rs Of tho Mexican army
are NOW III this city without The permission OF the proper
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they required report themselves within the next
three days. Lieu, Col lli,che ck Inspector General oil
The Army his Office No 10. Gale Capnchns, OF the,
will be- proceeded against spies.
J QtliMAN, Maj Gen and Governor
Gea. Quuans orders. dated the Eth. allow unar,,-
ed persons, IN The pursuit llhr private AFFAIRS pass
the city gates aud outpost but hone ,ch arms wilhou,
special leave.
lie also prohibits arms ammunition. tobacco pub
lie property fanv kind To be taken from the city.
Anolherorder of Gen. a allows the coocn Of Gus.
toms and duties nj the gates OF The city usual save
supplies Tor qnariermascrs and comissarys depart
nens The proceeds 10 c appropriated in the first
Instance city cNpences. and the residue ar the General
may afterwards direct.
The following general order Of Cen. Scott indicates
the disposition the MeNlcans. aud the black, but well
known traits Of the Mexican character:
GENERAL. ORDERS-No 2oj
Head Quarters Of the Army
Mexico. Sept. -. lsi7
The general in chief has received through many kind
sources, Mexican and Others undoubied informant on that
an extensive conspiracy is foot about U.S. surprise
(by means Of insurrection) guards and quarters and
10 murder our officers and
Mexican officers and soldiers in Disguise who had
not the COURAGE 10 defend their capital the leaders
of this conspiracy, aided by fifteen hundred THE
and hurderers, who were turned lose for that purpose
and 10 prey upon the poaceable inhabitants Tho night be
fore the triumphant entry Of The American army into this
city.
The cpnspiraors have also the services Of several false
priests who dshonor The holy religion which they only
profess for the special occasnn
Until ready for the instruction the disguised villains
hope TO do us much harm IN detail Their plan to as
sassiuate stragglers, particularly drunken men, ence
indls idu,s OF small parties into shops, drink. and
stab them when IN their cups; TO enilce gallant Ko.
Catholic soldiers who have done SO much honor to
coors 10 desert, under promise Of landsn Calfr
MIA, which our arms have already conquered, and which,
forever, will remain part of the uniled States,
Let all soldiers, Protestant and Catholic reIDem Der the
fate Of the deseters taken Churublsco. these de
uIcd wetches Were also promised money aud land but
the Mexican Government, by every sort OF i'll usage
drove them to lake up against the country and flag
they had voluntarily sworn IN support, and next placed
them IN front OF the baein positions from which they
could not possibly escape the conquerng valor Of our
glorious ranks. After every effort o the general chief
to save, By judclous discrimination, many OF those mis-
enable conylcs possible, fifty Of them have paid for
their tIcachery by an ignomui death the ahold
Again the general-ln chief calls ON his brethren In
arms, oa grades, to be constantly the alert by day
AS by nshtnevcr 10 appear in theslTeet without side arms
to walk out only IN parties of t@os, hrees
and To avod all obscure particularly reacheous
dram shops aud liquor stores. by command Of MAJ Gen.
Scott.
II. l.. SCOTT, A. A A. G.