The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-10-21
p M. Guthrie, d. c. William, James NllllseI

p. M. Guthrie, Z. c. Williams James Miller Jsnts
Caldwell; Major General G. j.. Pillow, severely; Major
A. H. GLADDEN., Brigadier General James Shields, Assist
ant Adults ant General +. ~ Page. A. A. A, G,neIai
NJ Lowell, Assistant Adjutant General w. w. Mar
ken Volunteer Aid-de-camp George Wilkins hihlals
Lieut. Col John Garland. Maj. w. w. Lorrg, Enaxan
Col ]. T. Johnston, Captains H. Williams, James Esn-
clay, c. II. Pearson, D. Z. Hungerford Minehel paa-
lev, D. H. McPhail, J. S. Simenson, B. Backenscs, s.
s. Tucker Geo. Nauman, Silas Casey, j. b. MagIader,
J. NJ Scantland, Robt G. Gale, Moses J. Barnard, and
Col. s. NJ Trousdae.
We have received the first two numbers (he 2oh and
23d Sepember) of the American STAR published In the
CITY of Mexico, by Messrs. Peoples g. Barnard. They
are principally filled with the general orders OF the COM
chief After the capture OF the city, an ac-
count of which we will endeavor to lay before cur
readers Tomorrow the following order was issued by
Gen Scott Immediately after his entrance into the capital
We canno, though at the late, rather very early, hour
at which we write. omit to lay before readers the
following:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
Mexico, Sept IA, lS47
GEN ORDER No 2s4.
Under the favor Of God the valor Of this army after many
in the capital of Mexico, and on the palace OF It's govern
ment But the is not ended the Mexican army and
government have fled only to watch an opportunity 10 re
guard companies and regiments will be kept together,
and all stand upon the alert. Our safely ls IN mlialy
discipline Lei there be no drunkenness 10 disorders,
and no Struggling Slragglels will be IN great canger
of assassination; and maIaudes shall be punished by
courts, martial All the rules 80 honolaoiy opserv-
ed by this glorious amy IN rneo h ,h ba oe NJ
our country call for the best behaviour on the par OF all
| The valiant must, to win the appreciation OF God ana
our country be sober orderly and mecilul his noolG
| hratb rms will not
from their commander and friend. Major General quit
man appointed civil and military governor OF Nexco
| By command of Major General SCOTT.
II. L. SCOTT, Asst. Adjt Gen.
The American Star Of the goth September, in speak
ing of the execution of the deserers says that IL OF
them were hung at San Angel on the 9th; and, m
mediately after, some ten twelve were whipped and
branded on The cheek with the letter D. Riley, the
chief of the crowd came in for share OF the whipping
and branding. The next morning four others were exc
cuted at Mscoac; and on the 18th, 30 more were Lurg
mon one gallows at The same place. 1t appears that
Riley, according TO our military laws could not De
hing he having deserted from army before the COM
mencement of hoslities Rumors rife in Vera Cruz
of Santa Anna being in Pueba at the head OF some three
hundred men. Speaking on this subject tie American
Star of September 23d published in the city OF Mexico.
saws that General Rea with guerilla force had entered
pueba few days previous and the force under Colonel
Childs being 20 small, he withdrew them TO the heights
commanding the place. where he quite secure, and
from whence he could lombard the city at will.
New CHIrANs, Oct Ii, 1871
SIR: The Fashion arrived here late last night from
Vera Cruz. There is a great amount OF news py htf
hut nothing very important The chief points are that
Mexico is in the quiet possession OF our amy Several
of the northern States have declared Santa Anna la
tor and have pledged themselves TO laise considera
bic number OF troops be placed under Paroles and
Bus,amente. The Whereabouts OF Santa Anna was no!
known. He was supposed to be in the neIshbolood OF
= Pueba Neither Pillow Worth, nor any OF ouI generals
killed; Pillow wounded Our loss in all SAID TO be e21
Congress was 10 meet on the 5th inst at Queretaro
Yours, &c. ~
> Hon. CAVE JOHNSON