The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-18


ment Of MIR. Polk and says, lin opinion, this is
highly important as it shows what is the opinion enter
tce Of the carried against Mexico"
In the address of Gen Salas, at tho opening of tho
ceedngs OF Santa Anna San Luis Potosi where, In
few weeks he says he had assembled and organized
army OF more than - 600 men, part Of whom had al
ready advanced TO meet the enemy that the armies
Of the two nations would encounter each other;
but whatever the result be- he says, never shall
sons why he had refused to listen to any overures of
peace he says that the is not one Of ordinary
characters that tits war Of races; that the of Il
exist in the nature Of things AMI that the invasion
would have occurred well under the auspices Of
peace during war The President Of the Congress,
in his reply, does not allude directly to the war; but
says Mexico shall not he less than France, who
able to conquer principles, and establish cons tuition
very time when she was invaded by the lsgons OF
The Vice President, Conner Faras took the oath of
Cfce before Congress- the Gath Of December and do
live red address, iu the course VI hich he says tie
which the republic finds itself compelled to
tain against the Moth American republic shall be pro-
secuted with courage and consistency, until tho jus
tce Of our is acknowledged and onr territory
On tho second day of the session Of tho Congress- the
Secretary Of the Treasury (Almonie) presented
hbit of the amentable state of the treasury which
the President replied that Congress would provide the
means " to epabe the executive to carry on war in
which the dignity and honor Of the nation are con.
cerned
From the New Orleans Patria Dec all
The government appears to contde much in General
Scott who has Just gone to the field of operations and
from whose diplomatic and military tactics 1t hopes to
gain great advantages The plan OF we learn
Gsnei al Taylor instead of moving upon San Luis Po.
tosi will repair to salilo where he will remain for
short period General Scott after having made some
engagements the Rio Grande will hasten to Tampico,
where he will assume the command OF the 1000 volun.
teea recently called out and ordered to assemble at that
Vera Cruz, and General Taylor will make simulta
movement towards Tampioo with all the troops
he muster after leaving sufficient force to garrison
SpltiliO, Monterey, Victoria, and union with G0
neral Worths division, will join General Scott who will
have at his command the new military arm Of rocketeers
and howizers.
At the proper moment, fifteen sixteen vessels Of the
American squadron with force Of from 2s0 to 800 guns
OF all sizes and calibres will appear of San Juan de ul
loa and begin the attack upon the castle According to
the plan Of operations tho land forces will render
at the mouth ofthe river Antigua, which emp1es
into the Gulf short dstaes to the North of Vera Cruz
and ascend the same to where the main road to Jaapa
crosses it. ,hs plan be speedily put into execution
will speedily fall into the power of the Amer lean
forces but any faith be put in Santa Annals declare
tons 1t is plain, he will be able to cut ofhe advance Of
General Taylor from Saltlo.
The Gope,nor Of chihuahua to IL, Vansuard vhieh ia
marching T. the Frontier Of the NOrth Of the State
Soldiers,Ths iniquitous invaders of Mexico are sp
preaching the town Of Ell Paso an important portion Of
this State where the enemy designs to establish his
quarters for the winter till such time may best
subserve his Interior designs 10 necessary that you
.houd 20 forward defenders of the gloriss Of Mexico
to give lesson to these pirates.
The State had relied with confidence upon the valiant
and hardy inhabitants about FL Paso but treason has
succeeded in dinusing distrust among them and
the patriotic peasantry. dsmay cd by contemplate re-
volt threw down their arms when they were within
thirty leagues Of the enemy. who in small force
and thus beyond all question, the opportunity was lost
OF compelling Gen Kearny to surrender at discretion
subordisaon and discipline alone wanting to
troops.
Iii for you to advance and re-estabsh confidence
among these Mexicans and to chastise the enemy he
should have the audaciy foot upon the roll Of this
state ennobled by the blood Of the fathers Of
independence IcopGds in your valOr, and have only
In on he neCa
officers, and the most perfect discipline
All the people of Chihuahua burn with eager desire
TO accompany YOU because they I'LL good Mcxicsns
and animated by the highest enthusiasm and the
purest patriotism Like you, they eager to march at
mand it, be assured that you will be supported at what
cost By great reinforce For the people OF
Chihuahua sacrifice IL felt costly when demanded
by the honor OF the Republic.
The enthusiasm with which ou march and the sane.
y Of noble the pressages OF victory
YES under the guidance Of the God Of battles, your
friend and companion. ANGEL TRlAS.
Chihuahua, NOV. ID, 1916.
From tho NO. Picayune, .Jan.sl
By the arrival Of the prize schooner Amao, taken of
Alvarado the 9th u, by the u. s. steamer Misss.
sppi neighb0s of the Mercury yesterday receive
later from the squadron and account Of tax
II seems that Commodore r. arrived off that place on
the Goth ult with the steamers Mississippi Petrol Vixen
md Bonita and tho same Gay took possession Of the
ed some nine hundred pounds OF powder taken, and fifty
soldiers dsarmed, although the latter affected be 70
vorably disposed 10 the cause of the Csmpechians The
had declared themselves entirely independent of
Mexico and had sent their commissioners the schoon
err Sisalno Commodore Conner at Anton Lizardo to
request him to desist from any hostile against
Yucatan until commss toner's should be sent to the 20
vernment Of the United States to obtain the recognition
Of the independence OF the State These
left Anton Lzardo the goth return but the result
Of their conference with Commodore Conner is not
gether believe ia the sincerity OF these Yucatanese A
double gome has been played that coast oil summer
and the Inhabitants require the closest kind of watching
Our readers may recollect that we mentioned O few
days since that boat from the John Adams had made
thorough night examination Of the Castle of San de
Uoa The officer who had charge of the boat as we
learn from the Mercury, was Passed Midshpman Fzge
raid He had eight men in his boat, with mufied oars
and in the darkness OF the night rowed round and round
the CASTLE went under the draw bridge, entered the
water battery, and made q thorough Reconnaissance of
every part This gallant exploit has proved that men
may be landed from the boats at night and that the water
batteries may be easily taken.
Com. Perry, on his return to Anton Lzardo from La.
guns looked in at Alvorado and Tabasco and found
the Notifications Of both places have been repaired and
much strengthened since they were attacked BY the
squadron. At Tabasco there were about three thou.
sand troops and at Avarado about four thousand Not
wthsandng these formidable preparations the general
impression is that Com Conner will attack these
places.
On the arrival of Gen La Vega at Vera Cruz on the
10TH all the prisoners from the squadron the hands Of
the enemy released II ascertainsd that but
land when she was wrecked, and not sixteen, was
first stated. Midshipman Rogers at Vera Cruz. Ho
had been tried BY the civil and military tribunals
spy and had been acquitted by the former found
guilty by the latter II was believed however that the
favorable verdict would prevail and that he would
be liberated.
Purser Andrew d. Crosby, Of the Mississippi was &C.
cidentay killed while entering Laguna. He in the
rigging OF the Vixen at the time assisting in plotting the
vessel says tho Mercury the fidelity Of the pilot (ne
same Mexican who pilot on board the Truxton when
she was lost at Tu:pan was suspected The vessel
ing heavy lurch Mr. e. lost his hold AM fell on the
deck and was instantly killed He buried with mill.
ary honors in the cemetery OF the British Consul at
Lsguna.
The Amso camc up In charge Of Passed Mdshipman
Barbot and prize crew. Passed Midshipman Barbour
and Chief Engineer Wood were also on board. She
sailed from Anton Lzardo the Goth ul and left tho
following vessels there frgate Raritan ag shp) store
ship Relief steamer Princeton schooners Perta
Mesa and La Pueba and the following merchant vessels:
bark John Barnes, brigs Aibrssia, Garnet, Chncha
schooner Petrio, and schooner, name unknown The
Missssipp with Com Perry on board sailed at the same
time for Norfolk via Havana. She goes to Norfolk to
repair, and will return In q short time to the Gulf
Tho John Adams was blockading Vera Cruz tie
McLane and Bonita Tabasco and az Laguna the Vixen