The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-06
The War, &c.
AFFAIRS IL CAMP.
From tha New Orlsans Dalts

JALArA, May II. ls.7.
now In this place on his Perote where he viii
probably remain He was In bad health in the Castle of
San Juan de Uns. and has permission from Col Wilson
at Vera Cruz to report himself Perots where he will
remain until discharged or exchanged
JALAPA, May 1911 O'Clock
relied that Major Gaines Capt Cassius Claw and
others were In the city Of Mexico the sth instant
on verbal parole They had been confined In the prison
of the convicts and at liberty only a few davs
They intended to return again to the prison it
was loathsome and Objectionable place of confinement
unless ths authorities would give them written safe
guard that would protect them against of
the people and the Government.
JALArA, May 81, ls47
am really apprshensve there will be some more tin
kering with the Mexicans the subject of peace Whv
we should continue to offer them the olive branch ~
listen to any Of their deceit and Witness cannot
imagine. They have spurned all our efforts to bring
about settlement of the dicues between the two ma
tions, and even now declare they determined and
prepared to contest every inch of ground with us But
this is only the expression of the military leaders and
politicians who arc acting under the force
cesit Is not the opinion feelings of the intelligent
or men OF property this class peace
guaranty that they will not be awakened in the morn
ing by the guns of revolution and they called upon
and compelled to support military sspirant and
administering the affairs Of the nation in such
will accrue most benefit to himself and his
friends The people to know what amount of con
trbution will be the property two consecutive
days How it possible for them to build houses plant
their crops or import goods without their having
whether the taxes and military contributions that are
continually being levied upon them will not consume
The state off affairs in this country for several
past has been such that it impossible to
business OF any sort upon permanent basis Is it be
wondered ut that the people have become INDECENT and
lack energy in the various vocatons Of life! Indepen-
dent of the expressions Of the people large does not
teach that they are tired of their gov
eminent aud rulers and are ouly awaiting opportunity
to divest themselves of their shackles unrammcl
trade, commerce and industry Of all kinds that those
Aaa. ", Will
racted from them through the of large standing
army! Therefore, in view Of this stae of affairs with
the military possession Of than one-alf of the
country and march to the Capital Of the
Republic, why should we hesitate to occupy it perma-
nently, and establish government which will make us
a good noghbor II nothing more! ] satisfied that
this is the great difficulty in the way Of peace and that
strike the blow for conquest the people
will force their government and army to succumb as
they forcing them fight in order that we NAV
destroy the that binds them to their msfortunes
We going on step by step and eventually our gov
eminent will find itself in position that it will have to
pursue such course or withdraw armies with dis
honor and disgrace hout indemnity for past injuries
Who is there to treat with Or suppose for instance
they are willing to come to terms what guaranty can
have Of the fulmen. Of the spulations of treaty
One party the proper authorizes and
Of the people with full power bind the country to
tain conditions meet and the commissioners agree
upen certain terms armies wit hdrawn
in all probability, the government will be revout
and those who come into will declare that the
party betrayed the country and proclaim the terms
the treaty null and void leaving US to fight our
battles again. American feet are now upon the
SOIL and they will leave it republican laws and
will take the place those in existence
the sooner the better With mo lerate American emf
grafton the hills and the valleys would bloom like gar
den, and the earth groan with its productions new
trade aud manufactures would and wide field for cir
cuatOn.
ANOTHER BATTLE IN VIEW.
From the New Orleans Delta, MAY 2Sl
The advance OF our army to Pueba takes US a little
by surprise From the previous we were led to
think that Gen Scott had changed his designs after the
Vull.n ind
Jalapa- with Lis vanguard ut Perote But it appears
our irat opinion, that he would push without await
ing for reinforcemens Is the most Gen Worth
has entered the large town of Pueba and received the
courtcses Of the high dignitres of the church
most potential authorities in Mexico Santa Anna in
the meantime abandoning his position Mt Orizaba has
pushed ahead of Worth with his usual promp and
fapidity, on the road from Pusbl to Mexico. We
thought that his object would be to hrass the rear OF
Gen Scott to cut OF his commune atoms and
his trains with guerilla parties But it is rumored and
the tone Of the Mexican papers gives color the
require looking after Besides election for the Pres
dency, and the formation Of new administration
to take place and santa Anna has doubt some ambi
ton to take part in these important affairs
1t Is said he has TO- COO men with him. and will max,
another stand at formidable point in the roadat Rio
Frio This Is one of the most dangerous and difficult
passes which army will have to make The road
distance beyond Puebla, is excellent but
dova it reaches the mountains and through
narrow defes and steep and rugged heights The
country is wild looking, thnly wooded with oaks and
pines and rendered very rough and by rocks
lava and porphyry Near Tesmelucos little village OF
hacienda the road begins to wind along the side of
mountain, in many places being cut through solid rock
Here the road If commanded by the heights of Popoca
tapet, which If occupied by strong battery. would
render the passage OF army this steep rugged
aud exposed ascent task Of very great danger and diff
ncuty But, when the heights are passed the
pers and obstacles Of the position entirely
mounted; for the road descends into deep, dell
where small and brave force might operate with great
effect upon large army accompanied by long trains
and parks Of artillery This dell is raverscd by the Rio
Frio Cold Rver where our brave soldiers NAV
their thirst after the labOrs this difficult
The Rio Frio is the only point the road between Pu
ebla and Mexico, which is likely to give army any
trouble. 1t Is midway between the two cities when
s passed the road to the capital is smooth and
full, well watered and well shaded In some places II
passes for miles between parallel canals and OF LON
hardy poplars.
If Santa makes his stand Rio Frio with an ad
equate artillery force and complete batteries. III,
will have to fight perhaps the most serious bloody
destructive battle which has yet been fought Their
will be no want Of men in this thicky settled part
the country to back Santa Anna in this which
the Mexcans will have opp0runit OF making Their,
will be difficulty, however, in arnng all who ma,
present themselves and in furnishing the works witt
good cannon. But we presume that the commissioner,
appointed in Mexico, with Amonte at their head
pcrintend the defncss of the capital have probably
ected the Rio tro the only available point defence
against army approaching the capital and have pro-
badly removed thither the intended for the
fence of the city The account of another battle there
fore, may be expected in few days OF the result we
have ears-our only apprehension Is, that another
glorious victory will be purchased at great sacrifice
valuable lives
THE ARMY or GEN. TAYLOR.
(From the New Orleans Picayune, May 2s)
The schooner Sea, Captain Flanders arrived yester
day from the Brazos whence she sailed the 10th inst
Though no later from that port. she brough. a mail
through from Gen. Taylors headqua Monterey
Among her passengers were Capt j. Nj. Hill, Of the
quartermasters department, and Or. J. w. Russell
L s. A.
There has been confirmation received of the ru.
morsd defeat OF Colonel Doniphan; we are therefore
than persuaded that there good foun-
dalton for the original report
We have copy OF the Monterey Pioneer of the 9th
inst From 1t learn that the Kentucky cavalry war
to proceed homeward in ew days.
Major Chevslle had gone down to Cadereyte with n
part of the rangers to procure The Pioneer saws
Carvaja still lurking about that town at the head
ola hundred mrn. robbing the road and selling his
plumber ut store he has in the vicinity
business the Texans are very likely to break mp.
CAMP MONTEREY. NAV 7. Is47
The weather continues to grow warmer; but as yet
there is very little ptibe difference between this
place and New Orleans.
The health Of the army here continues good with the