The Arkansas banner., 1847-06-09


 found ih ths raahs q the sasny. Ouf men are Bred of taking Prisoasfs for ts pusPoss of letting them of os parole Of boasT. and then Sighting them twice aftersuras in ths space of stx months Too much blood has been spilled, and too many velunese lives sacrificed. 10 allow such state of things to continue. The MexieAns have violated the most sacred obligations. by taking up arms at Cerro GOrdo after having been permitted to retire into the interior. on their parole. from Vera Graz. It is forbi6den by the laws of ai civilized nasiens; and if they violate the established precepts can see 10 reason why they should not suffer the Pen- ally
 Capt Mason, of the Mounted Rifles. who was wounded at the battle of Cero GoFdo. died yester- day morning. and was nsansd iA the evening with military honors. in Accordance with his rank. Gen erals Scott. Twiggs ard Smith. together with the officers of the Army. and ths regiment of Mounted Rifles, attended the funeral He was from Yir- ginia, and am told the last remaining member of has family. A more gallant soldier or estimahle gentleman could not be found He was beloved while living. and moSraed by large number of in~ timate scqaain,anees and friends.
 Gen. La Vega, who refused his liberty on hts pa role, is in this place on bis route 10 Pefote, where he will probably refaia. He was in bad heath in the Castle of San Juan dc Ulua. and has permission from Col. Wilson, at Vera Cfaz. tu re- port himself at Perote. where he will remain until discharged or exchanged
 Yourx. MUSTANG
 M.sg lStk, II o'clock --inforrnation has been received, which think can be relied on. that Maj. Gaines, Capt Csssius N. Clay. and others, were in the city of Mexico on the sth inst. on verbal pa- rcle. They had been confined in the prison of the convicts, and were at liberty only few days They intended to return again ,o the prison, although it was most Ioaihsome and objeetioaabie place of confinement, unless the authorities woaId give them written safeguard, that woald protect them against the treachery of the people and the Govern ment.
 jALArA, II! o'clock, A. Nj. May q, 1877.
 Eds. Deita-The .diligence" is about leaving
 write 10 give you the latest up to departure. The Mencans have report here, which is credited by the Americans generally. the Herrera is elected President of Mexico, and that he is disposed to treat for peace The diligence" from PuebIa is looked for momeutariIy, which will give the correct po stion of affairs at the Capital If 1t should arrive in time to overtake the line towards Vera Cruz. I will send an express to overhead it. The reason assigned by the Mexieans for Herrera being willing to make peace with s tha. he desires to prevent our taking possession of the Capital of the Repub lie, which he says will be the inevitable result if the Mexieans do not come to terms. Snail we be delayed by soothing promises and friendly profes- sions, shall we march on conquering and to con. quer? I hope the word will be "Onward," and not wait until they have placed the Capital in proper state of defence. and then bid defiance. "Delays dangerous" and may cause as to lose many gal lant officers and soldiers. Herrera. no doabt. is favorably disposed bat can he control the factions Once in possession of the City of Mexico we can treat on what terms we please.
 The Army is under marching orders for to-mor- row evening at o'clock. Gen. Twiggs' column will move at that hour, if no unforeseen eircum- stances intervene. Nothing further from Gens Worth and Qaitnan, except that they were resting. from the fatigues of the March in Puebla.
 Gen. Shields had an attack of plearisy two nights ago. but is recovering from the effects of it, and also his wound. He expects to be able to leave for the Uaited States about the loth of next month.
 Capt. Walker is encamped with his recruits close to the town It is generally supposed he would be arrested for the course he pursued in reference to guerrilla party he came up in contact with. But understand his course is approved of. The Aicalde of Santa Fe who had been harboring the banditti, and in whose possession the property and clothing of the murdered Dragons were found; had to share the same fate as those who committed the murder Served him right. MUSTANG.
 JALAPA, May 2i--i2 o'clock.
 Eds. Deita-The Diligence has arrived from Pu- ehla but noibing official had arrived from the capi tai presoos to its departure. The passengers state that 1t was current at that place that Herrera had been elected President. l received letter from Puebla, of which the following is an extract
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