The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-30
The War, sc.
OCCUPATION OF MEXICO.


From the New Orleans Delta, Aug 81 ]
We have already stated that the government
dered the raising of To- 900 new troops for the MI
var. The object is to reinforce Generals Tayl
Scott, and enable them not only to conquer Mexi|
to hold IL securely when It is conquered. In other
the government has been compelled to pursue IN
course, which we predicted long ago, would be
evitsble result Of this war.
We have never for moment, since the passvRd
Rio Grxnde by our troops, believed that the Nd
would consent to q peace uatil the governme1
overthrow, and the whole country occupied
arms. The President and cabinet have been slow
Ieve in this opinion. They have, too eagerly wei
grasped at every circumstance which seemed fay
to peace, and embraced every opportunity Of tend
nay, eolicitingit Their too great solicitude wou1
defeated their purpose II 1t had ever oeen fsssib
mans proposals had been sent after the rout q
Gordo they would have beeu favorsbly received
out Of an entire ignorance OF the real charactei
Mexican people, and the true posture OF Mexican
There was never, during the whole war, mort
vorable moment for the reception of peace prd
than when the news OF that disastrous affair 4
the city Of Mexico There is no occasion, on VIII
believe the war spirit was more rampant, and thu
barians of the North were more thoroughly dete
The government is now on the right track MI
has displayed earnest and most laudable ID
have peace. II he has erred at ALL It has been
side Of peace He has made offer upon offer,
most generous and liberal spirit tn open negotiat
Now let him show the world, before whom he will
fairly justified. that these offers have proceeded n
want of firmness or vigor on our part Let hin
possession bodily Of the country, and hold 1t
easily pay the expenses OF the government he ma
blish there. together with all the arrears Of this
This movement will be strongly supported by pd
party in Mexico.
We know from the most authentic source, that
as powerful as any Of the great factions Ia Mexi
more respectable than any in It's composition, emf
the men of wealth aud property, as well as many
liberalists and anri-monarchists, is prepared to
countenance and support to the occup tion OF
public Of Mexico by the government OF the
States. And 30 great Is the desire Of that party
event, that they have hitherto opposed peac
the fear that it would prevent their darling objec
cupation.
THE PROGRESS OF THE WAR.
From the New Orleans Delta, Aug 81 j
On the 7th August Gen. Scott took up his
march for the city OF Mexico. OF this there Is nj
or uncertainty. His march was BY divisiond
rwiggs commanding the van, Gen. Worth the
and Gen Pillow bringing up the rear Inc
position of little peril, and requiring the excl
all the address. caution, and ski Oh TINS e1
officer. The distance to the city Oh Mexico1
fuebla, Is about eighty-fve miles The road
greater part Of the distance is excellent The on|
cuties occur at Rio Fpio and they are not srriouf
divisions, with their heavy cannon and long tr-|
not make more than ten milesa day fthey mej
no resistance, Gen. Twiggs must have arrived be y
CITY of Mexico or about the 10Th OF August,
the three following days was joined by the divsi|
d.r Generals Quitman, Worth and Pillow. Butt
Of the opinion that the Mexicanr, II they intend
It all will make stand at Of the strong pol
the road, rather than attempt the impractical
runous undertaking of defending their capital, 4
az IL Is In IN open and ind-fensible plain Thf
never been battle fought In Mexico under the
the city. Numerous engagements have taken
which involved the possession Of the capital, 81
have always occurred some distance from the city
SCOTT took with him about ~ 900 men the largs|
" which are now veteran soldiers, such as we
could not be surpassed by the troops Of any cout
tbs world.
NAVAL.
The soop-of.wa Albany was to 60 into the ID
at Oh arl-stown on Friday last. The state ment Y
frgits Constitution had been docked for rrpairsl
mistaken one We understand that the Com
IA TO follow the Albany in thu dock and receive
thorough repair.
Tbs U. s. slocp of war Decatur, Commando
Pinckney, sailed from Anton Lisardo on the 9Th !
on n cruisp