The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-25

INTERVIEW BETWEEN PAREDES AND SANTA ANNA.
Translated from N La Patris, Oct. l5
General Paredes arrived in capital and remained
tn re incognto without at all mixing himself up in
manner with public affairs When Santa Anna retired
towards Guadalupe, Paredes wished to see him, but
without being recognized by him. he disguised himself
In dress quite different the he usually
and thus accomplished his design By and by he for
moment saw Santa Anna. and then going towards bis
companion said, what will he think now! VIII he say
he has lost'" His friend answered him, (roni
csy mo, Santa Anna loses; those who lose bat
orders because nothing more than simple spsca-
tor-a mere memorandum book, Dramatically After
had been concealed; there he by some Of his
friends and of them asked him, "Well General and
what are really your ntentions" 70 which Psrsdes
swered "My intentions always the but de-
sires cannot be realized spoke earnestly with several
Influential in Europe In order that they might inter
and Mexico and that from this monarchy
might be raised up In our country but those gentle.
though they fully conoided in my Ideas informed
me- that in that nations of Europe could
the step asked, IL was necessary that the Mexicans
see passing before there mods>of announcing
plan even; therefore shall quietly retire with my
family TO be az ia ia 4Is from %. o~n1
the village Of San Juan Tetihuscsn, situated
few leagues from Mexico with sufficiently pacific intsn
tons apparently without possibility OF carrying
into effect his extremely ridiculous pretensions
All this learn from private letters from the capital
by .he mail which left there on the asth
MORE OF THE HEROES OF THE WAR
From the New Orleans National, Oct. 10
Among the list Of killed will be fonnd the of
Capt. M T.. Merrill, Of the 5th Infantry His proud
spirit has taken its hghtno to be reused by the
din and glory of battle. He died as he would have
chosen to de-from death wound received on the bat
tie ed Of Churubusco 1t was the writer's good for
to know the deceased WELL to love and esteem
him. He loved him for his many vrtues he loved him
for his bravery for he was brave to fault he loved him
for his sobriey tor he sober to he loved
him for his sincerity, for be sincere infant
he loved him for his truth for he truthful pro
verb for not even In jest would he say aught that
not fully literally strictly true Capt Merrill graduated
at the Military Acadamy about the = Since
man devoted himself with sincerity to the ad-
vancemsnt Of that service than he. He was with the
present, he has ben actively engaged without having
been out Of the country He the battles of
fell at Chaputepec In every instance he bore himself
AS became his high name; and always spoken of
with praise and admiration by his brother officers
men. TO be sure he has never been advanced by his
government in this war but his bother officers always
placed him merits highest pinnacle and have often
heard his bright mentioned as one whose deserts
have never been rewarded Scottish mother seeking
the body Of her dead the battle field Waterloo
did have it pointed out but asked where the
battle ragged hottest there she knew he was An an
~sr to the same question would identify the spot where
brave Merrill fell he has left wife and large
thus thrown upon cold world, without protector or
supporter.
From the Baltimore Sum- Oct al
The name Of gallant fellow citizen Captain John
B. Magruder, OF the LIST artillery has appeared consp
In nearly all the accounts from the war
from the nrst battle at Pao Alto down to the stormng
OF the gates OF the capital He joined General Taylor
at the hrst formation of the Army Of Occupation and
at the battle OF Pao Alto, mingDg in the thckest of
the fight him taking charge of Gen La Vega
and delivering him to General Taylor After the cap
ture increase of the army having been
ordered he gave his company to another officer and
returned to Baltimore where he soon raised company
of one hundred OF our brave citizens with whom he
sailed for Tampioo. On landing Mt Tampico, he immo.
datey marched the relief the five hundred ship
wrecked soldiers under Col De Russey and from thence
of that city, charging batteries of the
enemy until but i've " his left by his side
and emily other reward in the of ths
Commander inChief, the changing Of his command OF
infantry artillery to artillery proper with fall and ef
hcent battery. The frst gun fired by Captain Nagru
ders battery the hills Of Churubusco engaged
with twice the caibre Of his own and holding the
enemy In ch Ok, while General Persifer smith turned
his flank. lt was here that the gallant Johnson lieu
tenant in his oompsny, FELL and read that the
life as well as horses was greater at this than any
other battery engagement during tho war At the ia
king OF the Hals OF the s'ontezumssn Captain Ma
gruder's battery again makes sad havoc among the
lancers charging picket guard he himself Is
twice wounded Baltimore, indeed, should be- proud OF
this gallant soldier well brave fellow citizens
VINO fought under him.
From the Syracuse Star Oct 23l
The name Of this gallant officer Lieut. Col Scott ap-
pears in the list of the killed tile near the CITY
Of Mexico Lieut.. was formerly u resident of Roch
Ia this State where he was esteemed as man and
soldier. The Democrat says He married In 1898 q
most amiabs and estimabe lady Of this city, daughter
OF the late GaIdin McCrackin, to whom his death
will be an irreparabe loss This sad news will carry
grief and affection to the hearts of large circle OF rela
regard for him who has been suddenly cut down by
the ruthless hand Of war in a distant land.
From the Hartford Times, Oct AL
Col. Truman B. Ransom, of the New England regi-
and accomplished officer, and has rendered highly
important services during his short campaign MeIco
sent time Col Seymour is now in the 18th regiment
infantry, which the third Of the regiments those
regiments being olassed in order commencing at nine
We do not find any report Of kad and wounded In the
l2th regiment
GENERAL PERsIFoR p. SMITH
From the New Orleans Delta Oct I6l
The many friends Of this gallant and accomplished
officer will be glad to learn that is alive and ia the
best health The rotund proportions of the general
been somewhat reduced atigues of the cam
paign in which he has borne himself so noby but still
he looks the stalwart gallant soldier We understand
that letter received yesterday him. dated the
city of Mexico, and written few days after the great
hard fare that he has to put with in the City of the
Axteos He says that for breakfast he has nothing at
all to eat but chickens steaks Of beef and mutton bis
cult rolls made OF the finest flour, and drink it
impossible for him to get any thing bat fresh milk or
fragrant tea, coffee or chocolate At dinner time his
suerings ntolerable" Roast turkeys, huge joints
of savory roast beef and mutton, fish from the adjon
ing lakes wild fowl Of every description, every kind
vegetables that be had in the vicinity every variety
of the tropical fruits OF the country together with
Tokay or Champagne wine We'd like to step into the
generals hotel about dinner time and have little chat
with him After revealing in the " halls OF the Monte
zumas for three days he took up his quarters in the
palace Of General Lombardni, an officer who If mis-
Vista, and killed In several other engagements The
above facts we gl"an from a reltive of General
smith and his friends In New Orleans and their name
legion, will be glad to hear that after all his tolls he
has at last cessation from labor period of enoy
ment. All honor and to Persifor Smith the
noble and gallant officer from Louisiana When he
returns he will find thousand hands ready to welcome
him back
THE MILITARY SPIRIT OF THE UNITED STATES
From the Flemngsburg (Ky) Flag, Oct. 8
As stated in the Flag on Wednesday last the Elem.
ing volunteers under the command Of Capt Cox took
up the line of march from this place to Louisville on
Thursday morning of last week, all In fine health and
which have ever seen manifested on any similar
occasion.