Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-22
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GUERILLA WAR ON THE RIO GRANDE.

An attentive spondent Csmargo hiss enclosed 10
us the following order issued by Canalcs IL found
upon the Alcalde Of Guerrero who the
many with one Canaes's plains and in conjunction
him. supposed taking measures carry into ei-
feet Lieut. Bee. OF Capt. Lamsrs compsny Of rangers
happened upon them, arrested them both and
brought them 10 CamargO
From this order manifest that the guerrilla mode II
warfare be enforced all along the valley Of the Rio
Grade. is Notifying reflect that few dsotderly
such fed from the field OF battle Blena NIsia
and hd ihemseve- in the quaies before Monterey have
by their mu;derous conduct, gwen color the charges
with which Canales commences and aris his order
verheless almost certain that the would have
been put pfacuce upon the Rio Grande has been IN
the central States had not these ourages happened.
We have had full Of the glorious OF war but
should guerrilla plan continue any length Of time Il,
buieheres will be appalling. The perpetrators OF
violence have. heretofore sought 20 paae their quit by
pleading the assassination OF their comrades
for retaliation There has been much % this already
But what will be The scenes Of havoc and blood when
war without pity" the recognized gauge Of battle on
both sides.
Tho order Of Canales perempory. 1, commands his
follower spare neither age condition. Every Amen
:ound within the territory Of Mexico whether armed or
unarmed must be pat 10 the sword This sayag,
than the guerrilla proclamation Oi Salas Canbles
graduate Of a sanguinary school A robber chief By pro
fe-on and by nature he u lust the man L.
Poai the bsTbarities OF sueh That he will find
excuses TO plumber his ountrymen We have d0ub
and regret tink he will be the last suer from toe
mode II warfare he has adopted.
The defence Of the RIO Grande should be- under the
circumstances, Object of primary consideration Thai
troops needed there apparent without "a ng
INTO consideration the neeceses other divisions OF the
Invasion
FRONTIER BRIGADE OF CAVALRY,
Camp in San Augusin, April (, le47 (
this day send the Adutan, Inspector the National
Guards the following instructions
learn, with the greatest Indignation that the Amer
cans have committed horrible the ranch,
Of the Guadalupe. They made prisoners in their owl
houses and by the side Of their families. twenty peace
me andi V shot theun r., tn rI,u
Of warfare, which but atrocy in all its Jury
there other left lhln retaliation and in or
der pursue this method, rendered imperative by the faa
circumstances above mentioned, you will Immediately de.
clare martial law, with the understanding eight dave
after the publication Of the every individual who has
not Iaken capable o doing) shall be considered
traitor and Instantly shot.
Martial law being force bound 10 give no Guar.
ers TO any American whom you may who may pre-
sent himself TO sou, though he be without arms
You also directed publish this all the towns IN this
State iOclby mpressng them the pun. hmeni
that shall be inflicted Tor the least omission Of this oder
We have arrived at that state which country re-
qures the greatest sacrifices; her should glory in moth
ing but % become soldiers, and brave Mexcans
the crisis. Therefore, the army OF INVASION connue.
and our people remain IN the which they have mole
led, they deserve not Of sympathy; should sny
one ever ceuse TO make upon them. You will send
copy OF this 10 each OF your subordnaes and they au
thorzed 10 proceed against the chiefs O their squadfOns
agansi their c0oncls any other even against me for
any nlfacton OF his Order-the only mode Of salvation
those Peaceable citizens who actuated by improper in,
pulses desire 10 remain quiet IN their houses Even
these they kIl, without quarter and his the great.
est favor they may expect from them. The only al
tentative LETT US, under these circumstances Is re-
islAton, which the strong right VI the offended sgain
the offending. To this into effect attach youtse
10 the authorities. Your failing do tins will cOnsid
ed crime Of tho greatest magnitude All the officers o.
The troops are directed To assist you carrying out tins Or
der, and IL distinctly understood there shall be- no excep
ions Neither the clergy, military citizens nor other pei
sons shall ENJOY the privilege Of remaining peaceaby Of
helf homes The whole Oi the corporation shall
with the ciuzens leaving solely authority Of the town
o6e Of the members who tbs age sixty yeaf 81
The same tune al Ut the members capable o bearing
stns then none shall be expected; leaving some on,
who incapable Of military You yourself mus,
be an oIampe 20 ohers. by conforming thus feqnsun
And send this 10 you for publication. and charge you ~
Il executed IN every particular and communicate t al.
TO the commanders Of the squadons your CITY VIII,
will AID you ~ cauTing into effect these Instruction. aud
m Tact you arc directed o do al and everything vhc
your patriotism mhy prompt God and Liberty!
ANTONIO CANALES