The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-19


newspapers should suppose that they would be reject
cd with dsdan One print declares that Il Is the greatest
asks how w psr% set
naught The odium in which Senior Atocha Ia held,
has apparently preudiced the proposals. whatever they
Santa Anna by the latest accounts, coming down
to the l4th instant from Guadslsxara, still advancing
towards sato, and had reached Cedral On the l2th,
extraordinary snow storm occurred at San Luis We
may expect melancholy accounts from the denuded
Mexican army.
The money contributed by the Bishop of 0uadaaxara
for the use OF the army has been diverted to other pur
poses The opposition to the law confscating the church
systematic character The State Of Jaisco had suspend
cd the execution of the law until Congress consider
trusting capitalists consider the ins'
cure for speculation even at enormous discounts The
amount Of property held by the church in Mortmain. is
estimated at $50 600 000 and the Government cannot at
the proposed 900 by the sacrifice Of the
whole Of this property Mr.. Waddy Thompson says that
that ne ean 20 wheS ths
priesthood is opposed The issue Of this tavorite hnan.
cia scheme Of young Farias is likely to illustrate the
truth OF the remark there much reason to suppose
that the law will eventually be repealed
The people of Veru Cruz have turned out to
clear away the snnd embapkment against the walls OF
the city on the northern and western side, and to dig
ditch The women and children were actively engaged
in carrying away tho sand
$4,000 Of his funds to Vera Cruzto aid the garrison
Of that place
The Spanish brig --, captured by the Albany, will
probably be sent to New Orleans for adjudication. Sho
is seized for informay in her papers, and for evadng the
warming Of blockade. An enemy's schooner has become
prize to the Vixen.
From the New Orleans Bulletin, March l0I
The U. 5. schooner Forward, Capt Jones. left the
squadron off Vera Cruz the 2sth Feb. and We have
tain nothing Of importance by this arrival we learn
that Mr.. Atocha who landed under flag of truce
spatchss from Washington, returned from Mexico and
came uplin the Forward He proceeded for Washing
ton yesterday with his dispatches which are said to be
of hsvtr htft ha had
way TRANSFERRED though was reported that there
prospsc. OF favorable termination Of tho negotiations
So far from Vera Cruz having been abandoned by the
Mexican troops their number had been increased, and
was numerous.
Two transports from Northern port with troops had
arrived at Athon de LZard-names not ascertained-,
the squadron off Vera Cruz consisted of tho Poomacf
Raran, John Adams Albany Princeton and fleet o
small craft-Gsn. Scott had been expected daily, for
some time-the ships and troops would rendezvous it
was said at Anton de izard but the place Of debarka
ton would not be finally settled until the arrival Of Cen
which places. it would become under complete protec
ton from the guns Of the shipSana Anna had left San
Luis early February, and said had proceeded
North, towards ,saltillo with portion Of his army We
his recent proclamation orbids al idea Of the kind and
even throws some doubt on the movement Of portion of
his army towards the North though this latter fact
the force that moved with him. is stated at about 900
Several vessels have recently evaded the blockade
and got into Alvaradoone with very valuable cargo
and another Spanish brig and as reported with 10000
pounds Of powder and 1000 stand Of arms on board.
There had been three northers between the 18th and
2sth February. The thermometer on board the squad
The vomo it thought might be expected in the city
by the LIST April and great anxiety was felt for the arr
val Of the troops that operations might be commenced
and the place. If possible, captured before the appear
ance of disease
twould appear that many communications have been
published in the Mexican papers, tending to name the
minds Of their readers evidently showing, that in
places q lukewarmness pervades the community, parti
culary in those districts not yet menaced by the enemy
The following extract from FL Deensor shows the &C.
neral strain Of the whole 1t declares the North Amer
to be enemies Of our (the Mexican race enemies
customs and manners, speaking hard (duro language
which we cannot understand-the North Americans can
The ds Of Vera Cruz nocea the arrival of the
Louisiana Volunteers and asserts them to be with
out country ':n patria who will soon learn the differ.
how to defend their hearths their religion and their IL
berry.
The Congress appears DO determined restrict the
press from publishing anything that could initiate
the and have appointed censors for that
pose.
We are informed that letters have been received
from the Yucatan commissioner, who 10 in
washington announcing the success Of his mission i
ted into the ports of the United States the terms
in ls5 when Yucnan stood aloof from the govern
ment CT Mexico.
AFFAIRS AT sALrILLo
From the Austin (Tsxas) Democrat, Feb 2Ol
Messrs W. w. and James Thompson, srrived on Wed.
the I'd inst From the first Of these gentlemen, the fol
lowing information il obtained -:
about three quarters OF mile from the square Ii
occupies two hills Gen. Wool's command on the right
of the roadhe remainder Of the forces the left
the fort built by Gen. Worth. The valley between the
hills is watered by fine spring, sufficiently lrge to
supply any number of men. From this position the town
can be battered-he San Lu road raked and the valley
protected
Gen. Taylor arrived OF saltllo the morning of the
d, with about 1000 men and pieces Of artillery Mr.
Thompson estimates our forces at 1000 The utmost
vigilance IL obseIved-both officers and itching
| to measure arms with the enemy.
cty brought ineliigonce that there were two bodss
cavalry each side of the mountains, numbern,
in all about 00o The infantry he learned from
road. They represented to be 20 900 strong. Tn
Mexcans Of Saltillo ssy the intention to attack
the Sd inst. sao is almost deserted-the inhsbtant
have been leaving for the last month, contemplating
fight
Mr.. Thompson speaks in the highest terms of Genera
ness-sparng pains labor to that every thin
is performed Alright He keeps out scouting parties con
tinually-and does every thing prudent man could
Gen Taylor will not resist the entrance of the Mexi
cans into tho town, his intention Is to batter down thu
place If they take possession of II.
NEWS FROM THE BRAzos.
tFrem the New Orleans Picayune, March l0l
The John Rowlett, Capt Hanlon, arrived yesterday
from BraZos Santa80 whence she sailed on the Nth o
February four days subsequent to last advces She
brought mail whatever, not letter paper tina
can hear OF.
Gen. Worth had not yet embarked with his division
The steamship Alabama, and several other vessels were
off the bar, taking in troops and,sores for the Gulf
The John Rowlett brought over four Ave sick ant
discharged soldiers.
THE CALIFORNIA EXPEDITION.
From the 81. Louis Republican, March 81
We we're favored Yesterday with the perusal Of let
ter written by an officer in tho command Of Colone
Cooke who Is at the head Of the Mormon battalion
its way to California The letter is dated the Gath
November at Las Playas Sonora The writer says
We now about $50 miles from Santa Fe, wa,
California So far have been successful In ndnl
good road, that may be considered natural one, 70
we have but little work to do.
We find water scarce and prospects still worse ahead
though am in hopes we shall not suffer. The gras
for our animals is very fine We have crossed seyera
high mountains, rather passed through them wthou
difficulty and have suffered but little from cold Gu
has been farther South than wished to follow
but it necessary account Of water We are abou
fifty miles northwest Of Yaras by reference to tn
map, you can see our present position
From here, we 20 to San Bernardno, and thence 4
the Rio San Pedro and down that to the 0ils the no
do nt hat In IN (3uif If acd