The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-29


eign war is carried on deoending in any
degree upon short-term volunteers, whose
term is sure to expire just when they are
most needed. Gen. ScoTT appealed to
them to re-enter the service, but in vain.
A volunteer for second term would be
looked upon as wonder, and by his COM
rades as fool. A year in camp rubs of
all the extra patriotism that first got them
into the scrape. The fruits OF our VIC
tories are in good degree lost by not be-
ing able TO push on; the people have re-
covered from their panic, and will not
give up their capital without making ano-
ther effort, and the least reverse to our
arms will bring upon us the whole ma
ton, who, SO long as victory declares in
our favor, prefer to remain quiet at home.
There is not the least prospect in the
world of peace Mr.. TRIsT is here, and,
as understand, with full powers to treat.
fear that there is not the best under
standing in the world between him and
Gen. Scott. This is another of those
sort OF accidents that we, who have been
here near two years. feel may possibly
keep us here year longer-not that
either gentleman feels disposed to pro-
long the war. | only mean to say that
the co-operation cannot be as cordial or as
confidential as it would he were their
personal and official relations that Of
friends. Gen. ScoTT would have been a
most fortunate choice for the President,
and from his position could have taken
advantage of points and circumstances
that might occur, which being handed O.
yer TO another person would lose their
value. / have had conversations with
persons who have listened for hours TO
Gen. Scots views in regard to the po-
litical relations between the two countries
and no one can listen to him without be-
ing deeply sensible that he has studied
the subject as statesman, and would
have done honor to the President, the
country, and himself, had he been en-
trusted with the negotiation. He has had
an opportunity of conversing freely with
in the last month with the most infuen-
tial Mexican Generals most favorable
opportunity for a negotiator to have spo-
ken ei what he desired to do, and what
our country was willing to do. | doubt
not that, so far as he was entrusted with
the Presidents views, he improved the
opportunity but the important and vital
document was wantlng-he had no au-
thority or power to speak as an ambassa-
dor. ~
May 23.-Gen. ScoTT, with the second
division Of the army, left this morning for
Puebla, where Gen. WoRTH now is. On
the arrival of Gen. S. the army will un-
doubtedly move on to Mexico, distance
of ninety-one miles.
The Minister, Mr.. TRIsT, likewise goes
on as far as Puebla. We have not yet
heard of the results of the election for
President. | hope to, before this letter
closes. The people appear desirous that
Herrera should come into power, but the
military have generally their own way.
Col. CHrLDs remains at this place as
the commander of the troops and governor
Of the city and district, with about 800
men and 500 sick. As there are no forti-
ications at this place, strong garrison
has to be left. think he has force E.
nough to give good account Of himself
and all the Mexicans that may against
him. His duties thus far have been very
arduous in organizing the civil and mill
tary government OF the city, and as he
keeps both reins in his own hands he has
enough to do. But fatter myself, when
he returns home, that he can run for a
judgeship where they are elected by the
people with tolerable hope of success.
As to providing ways and means, and
raising revenue by taxation, he turns
his back upon no man. He thought he
could not be far out of the way when ne
imposed heavy tax on liquor. He soon
had an anti-temperance memorial of sever
al pages from venders and manufacturers
OF brandy. Having heard and read
great deal about temperance in the Unl-
ted States he was able to combat their ar
gument, and if he did not convince them
he raised the money.
] shall be able 10 give you now, from
time to time, the earliest information
from the army, as the expresses to Vera
Cruz will be through this place.