The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-16
THE UNION.

the prvates of the Louisiana regiment were found to
have been IN the habit OF stealing cartridges ana selling
them to the Mexcans In one Mexican house, over %
lbs were found concealed in demiiohn, and proper
Tomato quantity of balls, &c Two were already IN
conhnement-one belonging to company ID, and one TO
company H and IT was supposed more were implicated,
and that it had been going on for some time. The price
received II IS reported rs cents for cartridges or
bit apiece.
Since the erection of sheds on the lines, for the accom-
mediation OF the troops, the health has constantly i'm
proved, and is now said to be remarkably good--the
most sickness prevailing in the Pennsylvania regiment
From the N. o. Courier
Adjutnnt whippIe.
II now appears that this officer not assoed when
armed with swords and cabmes; whom he, armed only
with a sword, was unable to esst-athough he made
bold attempt, in which he wounded He was at a
place about 100 miles from Vera Cruz and was treated
with the utmost kindness by all classes OF the inhabitants
HE was about being carried to town called Cord0va
A letter received from him by officer in Vera
Cruz.
LFrom the SUM-
We have been favored with the following letter from
Lieut. Whipple by one of our friends, and we hasten
TO give 1t publication. -
We have been assured that the lieutenant would be
exchanged for a Mexican major now prisoner IN vera
Cruz
DEAR have been prisoner at this place two days,
and have the honor report myself as live man. am
credby informed that my friend private Barnes, escaped
with life The particulars of the capture were as follows
Induced by the lively description of Mr. Barnes visited
Catholic buryngground outside the city walls OF Vera
Cruz. tproved farther than anticipated but as many
people were on side OF me- never toght Oh dan
GER though Barnes wholly unarned, not having
stick, and myself without pistols, either in my hol-
about my person. and armed with my swerd only
which, under any toerable advantages, would be all sol
der might ask. We dismounted and hched our horses
the gate and entered the yard which is surrounded
by very high brick wall Here leisurely observed the
novelties of the first Catholic had ever seen
and came through small gate we We're surprised
by three horseback within 20 feet, riding towards
with Garbnes and demanding me to sarrender
subject which they entertained no doubt Tor
seeing plant my back against the wall and draw my
sword they dsmounted, made flourish with their car
bnes repeating their demand of surrender advanced TO-
ward them one or two paces to get striking distance we
them, Mexican captain, since learn, named Jose
Maria Peto, made strong blow directly my head just
, weapon amed directly back the gate and
saw of him. fortunately broke the force the blow
by paynot however, in season to prevent the captains
blade making such striking impression on nay skun as
nearly me, but sufficient owing AS think to the
duner of his blade, and my cloth cap, as to inlet any
CASH Orcourse ecprocated his attentions by strong cut
his neck when he and the other two soldiers who had
been kept back by the swing OF my blade sprung BACK
about five PAGES from me, threw their swords upon the
ground and drew their carbines which they had re-
aimed their left hands. aimed deliberately at by head
all cooked and again demanded surrender then stood
my back the WALL and the three men on the other three
to give chance strike at them or their weapons
then asked them what they wanted, in order to gain time
affecting not know whether they wanted my money or
myself They seemed aware OF my intent, and al
though from The beginning was obvious they wished to
avoid dschargng their pieces so near me Guy, sun say
nmsakab!e signs that the time OF parley was closed.
Unable reach my horse or attack them, surrendered 10
the ca plain and the three bringing my behind me,
and taking the end of the rope with which they had tied
hnd ae % full as
my Journey shall write hereafter
arrived within miles OF this place late at night slept
time good lodging any body on the premi.
OF few scattering rancheos. From the ne OF my
er OF war. After crossing deep river he oosed my
and we went Strange to say, with that Perversy OF
forests the paths Astounding in and beau
n flowers aud vines, and all that my heart had ever con
gloes of the way feel almost orgetu
that was bound and wholly careless about the result OF
I ANY route Won shall have hereafter Now lew words
my In all that has been said OF Mexican
house the Sonora Augustine Fernando She has treated
with more than hospitality have received at her
cannot devote time particulars but earnestly desire all
may know her kindness American prisoner But this
the inhabitants othis village have extended towards me
the elegant cvites Of refined life They have
received cordially their homes they have given me
assistance with delicacy and Propr!e which no AMER
can community can excel FOR instance, me sonora nn
all my dirty clothes ,hanks to life in camp washed
The Catholic Padre Manuel de Silvia furnished me
every comfort and crowned oil his attention to me by
communicating Latin that friend Barnes had been
heard from, and was alive He walked with me arm In
lent and kind hearted manand the principal places in the
town. and his church among others and gave me money
and clothes dress citizen, and save me the mortica
ton of going Cordova In American uniform, all MT MS
own suggestion lie has done me the nTn re @ Sc
every hing been truly to me friend and christiaod
grant his example may be initiated by all clergymen BY
means of the Latin could learn and communicate mos,
that could be made to understand for no one understood
Casio Fernando a citizen here bestowed every at
tention and gave money with dclicacy exquisite,
MS to make impossible decline with grace, though of
course did Others made me similar presents, ana
one Young gentleman Jose Maria Vllegas OF talent and
excellent heart seemed to exhaust his ingenuity in max
ing happy As comfort assure you, II never IN my
life was more consulted by my most intimate friends
From reason, all who approach me, particularly OF
the white Spanish blood, bestow upon me more iavors
For instance, the young above named since COM
menced writing this, came, sat ut table, ana handed
me a dollar. Of course, declined. He gently put his
arm around my head, clasped 1t to his bosom IN manner
40 tender and counenance full of enreay that TO
word more would have been sheer brutality Another
Young man very cooly in since commenced writing,
ness air. and when began decline, seemed so inclined
To he offended that l said more Ihts gentleman Is
called Esevo Pons Camp. There two beautiful and
interesting young ladies, who have honored me with every
| attention that my situation required.
In short cannot describe you the generous treatment
II have received the hands of this peopc-never shall
Senoa Fernando her kindness God bless her and
household is my lervent ejaculation; but 1t is late and
must close Let this account OF the kindness have re-
ceved be published, in justice to ihe Mexicans
and that turned upon this those have
named, and all the inhabitants may be remembered in
mercy My health is tirst-rate. Tomorrow evening, al
o'clock for Corova. The Sonora sends one OF her
servants to see me well there, and Mariana Fuster fine
vounp Casian has kindly volunteered to accompany me-
so you am kindly treated in more ways than can
describe.
prisoner of war; and exchanged in due time My persona
regards every officer in my regiment and especially
nv colonel and major, Seymour and aiy, and Dr. Steven
am your most obedient servant,
WHIPPLE, LIST 1t Adj 9th Inf
From the New Orleans Picayune, August g.
The News Mexico.