The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-06-05


perhaps the clergy---to these are opposed the
military, who have all dsgraced themselves
and MI the demagogues among the lawyers
II the priests could he made certain that they
would continue to hold their rich benefccs
secure, they would probably be all in favor of
peace.
On the approach of the Americans, it is
said that Congress, with all the archives ofthe
republic, will move to the City of Moreia-
Ofcourse all my news is verbal, not paper
having come through. have despatched n
man TO the capital for full files of the public
lournals,aad ifhe gets back safe they shall be
immediately forwarded to you.
Majors Borlund and Gaines, Captain C. M.
Clay, and all the officers taken in the north.
were at liberty in the city ofMexico, as was
also Midshipman Rogers. They are all said
to be wellan respectfully treated now, atho'
the latter was infamousy abused OH the way
up TO Mexico from Perote.
Gen. Canalizo was at San Andres, II place
north of Orizaba, at last accounts. The force
with him is not stated, but is undoubtedly
small. He is an old friend ofSanta Anna, &.
is probably working at present for his mas
ter.
write tins in great haste, and have no time
for comment. One thing must say, that is
that there undoubtedly would be very large
ptuCO purity III mGAlCO were IL mol lOf the Ok-
erweening pride ofthe majority ofthe inhab-
itants. 1t is hard to be thrashed into u peace
that's certain.
lsend this by Mexican to Vera Crtz,who
promises to ride through at his fastest speed
If it reaches you, well and good.
Later and Important from Mex
loo.
philadelphia, May 30.
BY the arrival of the propeller TrumbulI,
Brazos files TO the 10Th inst. have been re-
ceived. Letters to the N. o. Picayune, da-
ted Walnut Springs, May 3, give report
that Col. Doniphan's force had been attacked
at the pass ofSiyrra Gordon, about half way
between Saltillo and Chihuahua, by Mexi-
can force from Durango, under Gen. Reso.
Col Doniphan was defeated, with the loss
ofseven men and all his artillery.
An English gentleman. who arrived at Sal
tillo on the Sd inst. says Col Doniphan star
ted from chihuahua on the LIST of April via
san Jose del Parr,tl, and Saltillo papers think
thut his command must be within a few DAYS,
march of that place.
Gen. Cadwalader and staff, Col. Ramsey.
Major Morgan, Capts. Carr, Syberg, ButIer,
Bernard, Biddle and others had arrived at Pa
10 Alto. Gen. Cadwallader forthwith pro
ceeded with his command except the dra-
goons TO Vera Cruz TO reinforce Cen Scott
The latest Monterey Pioneer thinks that
an advance on San Luis is designed by Gen.
Taylor, as unusual activity prevails in every
department.
Gen. Urea has issued proclamations for
men and contributions, and left for the City
Of Mexico, so says the Matamoras Flag of
the 18th inst
Vera Cruz dates to the evening ofthe 18th
inst furnish nothing later from Gen. Scott.
Later from Santa Fee.
From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
BY dispatch from Pittsburgh, we have
five days later news from Santa Fe. The
news was brought to St. Louis on the 22d |
inst. by Mr. ]. Mcknight, trader from Santa
Ee. Tic represents the country to be in a |
most critical state, and that revolution was
daily anticipated. The executions which had |
taken place, had caused great sensation,
particularly at Puebla.
An Indian express had been received at
Vegas, from Taos, for large body of men to !
hold themselves in readiness to march there |
1t was the general opinion that another
and speedy effort would be made by the |
MeXicans to revolutionize the country from |
American sway.
The chiefAlcalde and others at Vegas,
who were peacefully disposed, were trying |
TO prevent such movement, but it is evident |
that nothing can effect it except the presence
of strong force to overawe them.
The Camanche Indians are very trouble |
some, and have announced their intention 20 |
nttack every party.
The correspondent of the Times speaks Of |
Col. Baker's regiment of Illinois Volunteers
as follows:
From an officer ofrank and experience |
have learned many incidents the late CAT
fair" at Cero Gordo. Col. Harvey, who is
as having taken certain six-gun
battery, was some miles distant at the time
of its capture, and the battery was taken by
the volunteers under Col. Baker. The loss
of this regiment was remarkably severe, as
out ofeleven officers, three were killed, two
wounded, and one missing, and one third of
the rank and file placed hors du combat
In conversation with Col. Baker himself,
am informed that he takes home less than
one half ofthe troops brought by him to the
United States. The bodies of the other half
enrich the soil ofMeXico, and their memory,
he military character of their country.-Thea
Col. also informs me that but single soldier
ofhis regimeqt has been guilty of an act re-.
luring punishment, and his offence was am
ply atoned for by n fine ofseven dollars and a
levy hours pfdouble duty. These troops have
been Obedient, orderly and brave, and yet they
are branded as volunteers.
1t is the volunteers of the cities the Empire
Club men of New York, the 'Kilers'ofPhi-
ldelphia, the Gamblers and Loafers of BaIti-
more and New Orleans, that have given them
The bad character under WHICH they now la
Dor.
A SOLDIER TIRED OF WAR. The Boston
Courier says that the letters from the volun-
GER rerinlnnf in Mexicn Shn,u thnt tho mon