The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-19
ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENCE
RELATIVE TO THE
WAR WITH MEXICO.
SECRET HISTORY OF THE WAR.

Some days ago referred to letter of which said
would throw some light upon the conduct of the adm
nstration The letter written by late con-
SUI a. Msamoas to Gen Taylor while he was posted at
You may rely upon its being authentic, and that il
was communicates appears by the letter. to Mr. Buch.
anan.
connection with this letter. il may be remarked that
there little doubt Of the truth the statements made
ect Of Gen As,a in obtaining tho command Of the army
IN the Northern provinces to effect revolution in
them, and establish government independent Of the
central government OF Mexico and friendly the United
States and that this fact made known to Gen Taylor
and to the War Depa tment here Mexican officers and
citizens isited the the camp Of Gen Taylor Corpus
Christi and it known that Cen Asta and his friends
desired the United States army to the Rio Grand
large force to give them apparent countenance in their
eos 10 get nd oi the control and tyranny Of Southern
Mexico
II Gen Tayo had taken such force with him to the
Rio Gfande 1t is almost certain that the Mexicans would
not have crossed the river; but the small force with
which he did march left the Mexican General no excuse
flag of the United States in the faces OF the excans at
Fort Brown under such circumstances might be ex
pected. reused their antpsthies and feelings 1t diff
cult to account fer the reason, why the government
knowing all The circumstances If they desired procure
peace, did not order General to assemble larger
force.
These facts however for facts they are and this lot
ter will account for the why Arista did
General Taylor Corpus Christi or seize Point Isabel
The results the which has been are o.
Pecally unfortunate, as having dropped curtain upon
tho destiny OF this country which no man can penetrate
VILLAGE OF CHINA ON THE RIVER SAN JUAr,l
September 2id, lS45
Commanding the United States troops,
AT Corpus Christi, (Texas)
SIR have the honor to inform you that have had
veral conferences at Monterey with General Mariana
Arsta commander nchef Of the Mexican forces on the
frontier of the Rio Grande in relation the
at present existing between the United States and Mex
and pleased to state you that from the opinions
and views he made known the Cabinet of Mexico
disposed to enter into an amcable arrangement with the
IN tho hou md iloxha
momentous questions
Although was not clothed with any official authority,
took upon myself as citizen of the United States, de-.
srous to the two countries in harmony of friendship
to say that has everbeen and ishe policy and sincere
to cultivate the good will and friendship Of the sister re-
publics OF the American continent and most especially
Mexico, and that confident the United States would
make liberal settlement with Mexico relative to the
boundary question
As General Arista under the impression that was
secret agent Of the United States though declared to
him quite contrary, and that only acting as pr
vate individual endeavorng to avoid recourse arms
between the two countries he nevertheless thought 1t
advisable to send minute OF conference TO his gov
eminent, and assured that there will be no deciara
ton Of war on the part of Mexico until proceed to
Washington and lay before the President the views of
Mexico, Of which lam possessed
General Arisa pledged his honor me that no large
body OF Mexican troops should the left bank Of the
Rio that only small parties not to exceed 200
men should be pered to 80 far the Arroyo Colo
rado twenty leagues from the Rio Grande and that they
datons and illicit trade.
then had hesitation in assuring him that you would
not commit any aggressive act against Mexico her
citizens and that would solely maintain the position
you at present occupy at or near the Nueces River
trust, in having made this to him, though
'gain repeat did as private citizen Of the United
states will with your and be adhered
10, as in great measure peace depends your prudent
movements in this particular Gen Arisa spoke also Of
Indian ncurssns on the frontier of the Rio Grand and
under the impression that they could be prevented by
the troops under your command, the Indians always
come from the Mucous River. expressed my profound
egret at the frequent atrocous of the Indians and
aid that you would doubt future use ali endeavors
prevent them, as the United states was bound by Inc
reaty of April 1884, to prevent them as possible
He suggested that you would station body of cavalry
at the San salas (head quarters of the Nueces
the Rio Grande, it would effectusly check them.
shall leave this village tomorrow for Matamoros at
will embark in thu first vessel for the United states nro
ceedng Immediately to Washington lay before the
President the information and views Of Mexico which
am possessed OF in the meantime should you deem this
note OF sufficient importance, trust that you will
NIT copy of II by express to the Government az by
n.y. % %uch good may result
amcable adjustment Of the various questions between
the United States and Mexico and feel happy in having
been instrumental In this great and good object.
am with respect Sir,
Your obedient servant.
(Signedl ISAAC D. MARKS.
New ORLEANs Oct 29th, 1916.
To the Hon. James Buchsnan, Secretary of State.
letter addressed to Con Taylor, at Corpus Christi
from the village of China, (Mexico) despatched 1t by
special courier to him, but was subsequently, informed
that the express was detained at the town Of CamaGo,
ION the Rio 0rande) up to the 9TH instant by of
the continued and heavy rains beg leave to add that
leave to morrow for Washington
am, with great respect, &c,
lsignedl ID. MARKS
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE CAPTURE OF LAeUNA.
UNITED STATES SHIP MIssIssPPI,l
Anton Lizardo, Dec. a, lS46
sIn In conformity with your instructions of the
10Th inst. left this anchorage with the Mississippi on
the l7th (havine in tow the Vixen Commander j. r.
Sands, Bonita, Lieut. Commandant Bonham, and Petrol
Lieutenant Commandant Shew) and proceeds direct
de s % A h of that nG on the
Bonita, Petrol and four barges, all in tow Of the Vx
en-" crossed the bar, and anchored ater nghtfa op.
In the morning, sent Commander J. r. Sands and
Lieut. James L. Parker to the military commandant and
other a.ihorte' Of the town demanding ta uncond
was submitted to.
During the dsy caused the arms of the few soldiers
left Of the garrison to be delivered up the powder found
in the magazines to be embarked in lighter, ready to
80 on board the Mississippi the two posses
sion Of the American colors hosted upon them, and the
guns and carriages destroyed.
After completing all these and othei necessary
rangements and leaving Commander Sands, with the
early the morning Of the 22d in this ship, with the
Bonita in tow for the Tabasco. Arriving off that river
directed Lieutenant Commandant Benham, in the DO:
na to anchor Inside the bar and to command Of
the small blockading force stationed there.
Having sent Commander Adams ashore to collect in
formation the period Of his absence occupied in ad
ding about ten thousand gallons to stock Of water
Leaving the bar Of Tabasco the evening Of the 26th
shaped my course to the westward and traced the
coast along sufficiently near TO discover the smallest
boat looking into the mouths Of the principal rivers,
and particularly Of those of Santa Anna, Goasacoaleos,
and Alvarado OF the latter named, this morning cap
ured and towed to this anchorage the Spanish schooner
Isabel few hours from Alvarado bound to Havana and
the Mexican schooner Amelio from the same place,
bound also to Havana
The printed papers herewith sent will inform you that
another of the political changes frequent in Yucatan
has recently taken place.
With great respect, dear sir,
Your obedient servant
NJ g. FERRY
Commodore d. CONNER, Commander Naval Forces,
Gulf Of Mexico
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.
From the Dario of Mexico, Dec, IS
We insert below the address delivered by his excel
lency the Vice President Of the republic taking yes
erday the formal oath presented by tho national Con-
gress and the reply made by his Exceency the Pres
of tn al sovereign BODY, Don Petro Tubieta