Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-10
From the New Orleans Picuyune, Of tho 18th.
GENERAL ARMY ORDERS. 5

On tho 18th cf September Gen. Scott re-
published his general orders, proclaiming
martial law in places occupied by our troops,
with important additions, From these or !,
ders we copy that portion by which contri-
buttons are levied upon the capital. and the
reasons therefor assigned. We are graft
fed TO see this rigorous measure put in force.
IA. For the case and safety Of both par
ties, in all cities and towns occupied by the
American army, n Mexican police shall be
established and duly harmonzed with the
military police Of said forces.
Is. This splendid capitalists churches
and religious worship; its converts and mo-
nasteries; its inhabitants and property, arc,
moreover, placed under the special safeguard
ofthc faith and honor Of the American army.
l6. In consideration Of the foregoing pro-
lection, 4 contribution Of $4,000 is i'm
posed upon this capital. to be paid in four
weekly instruments Of thirty seven Thousand
five hundred dollars (S37, 500) each, begin
ming on Monday next, the Goth inst, and
terminating On Monday the 18th Of Octo-
Der.
II. The Avpntamiento, or corporate au-
thority Of the city, is especially charged
with the collection and payment Of the sew
eral instruments.
IS. Of the whole contribution to be paid
over to this army, twenty thousand dollars
shall be appropriated to the purchase of ex-
ira comforts for the wounded and sick in
hospital; ninety thousand dollars go ,H00)
to the purchase Of blankets and shoes for
gratu!tous distribution among the rank and
file Of the army, and forty thousand dollars
$40 ,GCO] reserved for other necessary mi
lltary purposes.
The next order we find is dated the 18th,
assigns to the troops their different quarters
in the city. That portion Of the order would
possess no interest here, but the following
paragraphs are OF gratifying character:
Z. No private house shall he occupied by
any corps or officer until al suitable public
buildings within the above ranges shall be
first fully occupied and all officers attached
to troops shall be Guartcred with or near
their troops respectively.
s. no rent shall be paid by the United
States for any building occupied by troops or
| officers, without q special direction from
general headquarters; nor shall aGy private
house be occupied Us quarters without the
free consent of the owner, or orders from
general headquarters. NO deviation from
these mi unctons will be tolerated.
! 9. The collection of customs or duties at
the several gates Of the city, by the civil
authorities Of the same, will be continued as
heretofore until modified by the civil and
military governor Maj Gen. Guitsnan] &C
cording to the views of tho general-n chief.
But supplies belonging to the Quartermas-
ter and Comm issary's Department will at
once be exempted from all duties.
Cen. Gijtp1,n'S nr1prc dotpn tho TT 4
allow unarmed persons, in the pursuit OF
their private affairs, to pass and ropass the
city gates and outposts, but none soi'}t arms
without special leave. He also prob, bits
arms, ammunition, tobacco, or public pro.
perty of any kind to be from the city.
| Another order of Gen. c.. allows the col.
lection Of customs and duties at the gates OF
the city as usual, save on supplies for the
Guartermaster's and Commissary's Depart
ment. The proceeds arc tc be Appropriated
the residue as the General gay afterwards
direct.
Though s!raitpned f,r room, we cannot
forbear copying the following article from
the American Star, which does only justice
to the heroic gallantry of the privates in
our army:
The Rank and Fa1e-Never did the ranks
of an army in the world contain SO many
gallant spirits rs are numbered in this small
band of ours which fought its way from Sar
Augustin to this city. During that time
many Of the Don-Com missioned officers ono
privates distinguished themselves to great
degree, and gave assurance to the world that
when Americans war, those of the lower
grade enter into it with all the spirit of the
highest in command. Recently, when ar
order was read at the head of companies tol
so many volunteers TO step out of the rsnks
to undertake some perlous enterprise against
! tho enemy. scarce man remained IN the
ranks, and it was with the greatest difficult
ty the selection could be made, so eager
were all to participate in the adventures
How is it possible to whip such men, unless
they arc all killed! Their bearing in action
has not only won the admiration and esteem
of the chief. but be is go in
fatuated with them that we verify believe
he would be pleased to hug to his breast the
entire army at one time.
According to an act Of Congress of March
3, those who have distinguished themselves
here will have brsvet grade Of rank, or be
entitled 10 receive additional pay, and hun
dreds Of them will be named for it by their
commanders, for their good conduct during
the last month.
So nobly has the rank and file performed
the work given in charge. that we wish it
was possible for all of them to be noticed in
such a manner as would bring to them some
substantial reward from that Government
for whom they are performing such wonders
in this city.
Gen. Scott copied the net Of Congress a.
bove alluded into one Of his general orders,
with remarks most gratifying to his troops,
and he extended indulgences to them of
trilling but pleasing kind, in issuing allow
ances of tobacco from the Mexican stock
captured. >....... .....- ,... ., s...
At a general court martial, convened on
the Goth, amongst others, were tried Ser
geant James Bannan and Corporal Edward
Hill, of the 9th Infantry, charged with mu-
tinous conduct and drunkenness on guard.
After a fair and impartial investigation of
the facts, they we're found guilty of the
charges preferred and both sentenced to be
shot. The Star. from which We learn the
facts, says that Gen. Worth and all the Off
GERS of the 9Th Infantry signed request for