The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-09
Newspapers In MexlcO-Spread Of Republican,
lsm-Novel Mode OF Warfare.

lsm-Novel Mode OF Warfare.
The subugation of the Mexicans has assumed
a new shape, and will henceforth be prosecuted
with weapons of peace, well as with grape
and canister. This new weapon will be as ef-
fectual in conquering peace as the cannon is
and what is of more Importance, its results Will
not be accompanied with much loss of life.
Hitherto, the government has conducted the
war singly and alone; but now, our citizens come
to its aid in the shape of editors, reporters, mps
and devils, armed to the teeth with paper, presses
and printing ink With these materials they
will manufacture ammunition. If the Mexicans
can maintain their ground in front of the tremen-
dous volleys that will be poured into their ranks,
they are better soldiers than we take them to be-
Several of these literary batteries are already
constructed in different parts of Mexico, and
from the success which attends their manGuvres,
we are disposed to think that they have made
considerable havoc in the enemy's ranks. An
American newspaper is to be established at
Monterey, (New Leon,) to be called the Amer
ican Pioneer; one is already established at Mat
amoras, the american Flag; one at Monterey, In
California, the Californian; one at Tampico,
called the Sentinel; and we are informed that
the original proprietors of the latter have re-
Gently sold out, and are about to construct a
newspaper battery in Vera Cruz.
This is the latest example we have of Yankee
enterprise 1t is decidedly novel for army to
have in its rear corps of printers to march
through the breaches made in the enemy's walls
by the cannon balls, and then let fly at them these
implements of modern Yankee warfare
We have great faith in this system, and we are
certain that the best results will flow from it,
The press of Mexico is tied, hand and foot by the
government, and dare not publish article
without its being submitted to the government
censors. We shall see what effect an ndepen-
dent press will have. We shall see whether the
impressions produced by the ISLANDERS and false
hoods daily uttered by the Mexican authorities,
be not soon dispelled, and the people attain cor
rect knowledge Of our character, and our object
in prosecuting the war.
If the papers already established, and those
about to be established, were printed in Spanish
as well as in English the effect would of course
be greater than if printed in English alone.
Very few of the Mexican people understand
English, and those few belong to the upper crust,
who are opposed to peace, and who lead and
control the masses.
II these papers were printed in Spanish, as
well as in English, they would be eagerly read
by the great body of the people, or rather by
the great body of those who can read, and the
happiest results would flow from them
OLD ROUGH AND READY.--We publish in ano-
Their column, some dispatches of General Zachary
Taylor, containing an account of his gallant de-
fence of Fort Harrison in the year 1912, and his
more recent achievements in Florida.
On the breaking out Of the war with Great Bri-
tain, Captain Taylor, now called Old Rough and
Ready, was left in command Of Fort Harrison,
which he successfully defended against the
attack Of a large body of Indians, headed
by their Prophet. Every stratagem in saw
age warfare was used by the Indians to
capture the fort, but without success. Captain
Taylor was too rough and too ready for them,
and after conflict of seven hours, compelled
the Indians to retire.
The gallant behavior Of Captain Taylor in the
defence of Fort Harrison, was duly appreciated
by the government. Very soon after the official
accounts reached Washington, he was promoted
and made Major by brevet; and his, we believe,
was the first brevet commission granted in the
United States. From captain he rose by merit
and gallantry higher and higher, and is now in
command Of an army
Inc plain young Captain Taylor, is now Gen.
Zachary Taylor, appropriately styled Old Rough
and Ready, the hero Of Pala Alto, Rcsaca de la
Palma, Monterey and Bucna vista--the same
officer who has astonished the world with the
bxilliancy of his victories, and endeared himself
to his countrymen.
The most brilliant achievements of modern
warfare and the name of Old Rough and Ready
are inseparably connected. Long may he live
SOUTHERN NEws.-Wc were yesterday indebted
10 Sullivan's Philadelphia Express for the early
delivery of our southern dispatches.
Political.
Ephset Greedy has been reelected Mayor Of Portland