The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-20

the country conquered ~ him WIZ again fa into me
to march upon Chihuahua from Fl Passo by the Mexi-
cans themselves in the hope that he would fall IN easy
They announced In the paper published at Chhusbua
that Gen. Wool was marching to the city with his whole
they took particular pains to bring 70 the notice
OF Col Donphan at FL Passo no doubt to ln MN nso
soon found their error, much to their cost.
The Mexican officer, taken prisoner In attempting 20
not Colonel as has been stated He was the military
commandment Of the provinces and would by MS rank '
a. IN orSer Of the for DISC
bedence of orders in retiring from III fasso ~ our army
We have received the first number Of .ang Sazon
published in city Of Chihuahua immediately after
its capture by the American forces Is dated on the
nish On the Spanish side of the paper we find pro-
clamation of Col Doniphan, commander chief of
the American forces in chihuahua, requesting the
people continue their ordinary vocaons inviting
those in the towns and ranches to continue their trade
with the city, and assuring all noncombatants Of pro-
lection He likewise engages to protect the people from
the incursions Of the Indians
Is stated by the angio- Saxon that Governor Tras
has established temporary seat Of for the
state Of Chihuahua at Parsa two hundred miles south
Of the city The Anglo Saxon is in size abouteght by
twelve inches; Lieut. Chas Krbben il the editor and
John Webb publisher. The fonts Of type bar
rem Of w's as cockneys pronunciation and the pub
VS. as q substitute.
From the Chihuahua Anglo Saxon March 1871
The army which at present holds chihuahua has just
ccncluueu OF the most arduouS tasks imposed
body of of similar strength in number II has
thus far concluded march, to which it would be dif
cult to find parallel in the history Of war; it has
travelled regions hitherto little known has sought the
mountain home Of dreaded Indian tribes in spots where
the foot reckless apper had not dared approach
and has subdued them 1t has met armies three and four
times its number surprising 1t by attack, then
fortified within invulnerable srongholds awaiting sd
vances, and has defeated them-and debating to
State in the heart Of enemys country three thou
sand miles distant from the place. whence the authority
for its action cmanated A small division of a force
lnsts I'M ma had tha
plains to conquer New Mexico after the conquest Of that
territory it ordered to report to large force In
Chihuahua which 1t was supposed had taken possession
of that State where its services might be required But
instead Of finding the star spanged banner of its nation
waving the CITY, proclaming the conquest Of the
state, instead of finding five thousand countrymen to
welcome its approach it found the black flag OF the p
mics saluting It by the rcar Of their cannon We know
these facts; but in vain you would turn over the
pages OF history for parallel to the campaign which
opportunity presenting itself that the stout and gallant
hearts who voluntarily embarked in that unsafe and
arduous enterprise for their countrys glory should find
slight testimonial Of their patriotism at time, when
the they have through are yet fresh In our
memories and unobterated by minor events Of later
date
ARMY INTELLIGENCE
The steamer James Dick, Captain Bellsnyder, from
Nashville which arrived this morning brought down
Lieut.. Mamma with thirty-three men belonging to the
a 80 The ova csp
the u 5. voltigeurs, Dr. W Tyler, g. r kennett,
quarter master, Capt D. Blair Lisuts W. g. Walker
Vernon, in charge of thirty men route to Next
con Q. Ere Mercury, May 10.
Major Bodine, additional paymaster Of the United
States Army leaves this city Saturday for San
ia Fe having in charge 100000 in gold to be paid to
company of U. s. dragons from Fort Leavenworth.-
S. Louis Republican, May IL.
The ship Remittance with two companies Of the 10th
regiment of infantry, commanded by Captains 4. A.
Graves and t. r. Garrard and Capt. Hagan's company
of Sd dragons, from Mobile board sailed last night
for the Brazos These troops will join Gen. Taylor-N
o. Picayune, Nay IL.
The Chicago Journal says that nine companies have
already been enrolled at Springfield
NAVAL.
From the Norfolk Beacon, May III
1t is rumored that Com Skinner is to be ordered to the
Bureau Of Equipment and Repairs in place Of Com Nor
rs relieved on account of Ill health.
U. S. steamer Union came out of Dock onWednesday
| last.
and crew.
Board of Naval Engineers is now in session at Wash.
ngton D. Co. for the examination Of the candidates for
admission and for assistants for promotion in the En-
gineer Corps,-Members-C H. Haswsll, Engineer
in Chief John Farron, jr, and VIM P.Wliansen, Chief
Engineers.
We learn from the Chronicle, that the Surveying
hauled up, and occupy "Sp c." They undergo
ing extensive repairs
The Cumberland is progressing rapidly under the
hands Of our skilfu artisans She will be ready
for sea-
The u. 8. schooner Flirt, Lieut.. Palmer commander
was towed down to Hampton Roads yesterday by the
steamer Engineer, Acting Masters Mate Olmstsad,
commanding and proceeded to sea.
to the command Of the Pacific squadron In place Of
Com. Shubrick relieved at his request Com. Is
expected to hoist his pennant here board the Ohio
1t 10 not yet known who is to command the Brazilian
| squadron. Rumor names Com Morgan. Bsa-
| con, May ls.
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