New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-21
Later from Vera Cruz.
From the Picsyune Extra, April l2.


The ship Louisville, Capt. Hunt, arrived thii
morning from Vera Cruz She is but little late
than the Arkansas, but brings some intelligence
not without interest.
On the 2sth of March Gen. Scott had the resolu
ton Of Congress presenting the thanks OF Congress
Gen Taylor and his army promulgated in general orders
in the following words As many OF those galan
officers and men who achieved the brilliant victories
alluded TO with this particular army at grea
distance from the distinguished MAJ Gen. Taylor, the
pleasing duty devolyes upon the Generain- Chief TO
that resolution in printed orders to the whole
army now with him"
The Eagle says that some men belonging to the New
York and lst Pennsylvania Regiments and four sailors
from the frigae Potomac left the camp on Sunday, the
2sth ut and went out into the country some seven or
eight miles Some of them returned the same evening
and reported that they had been attacked by rancheros
and most of their number killed. No faith placed
Ia their representations but on the 3lst detachment
sent out and found the remains OF i've OF those
killed They had been shot and horribly mutlsted
Among those who were killed were Rev w. IL I
Barnes of Wilmington Del; Robert Jef OF Southwark
Pa George w Miller, OF Providence, r. l. belonging 10
the Philadelphia Rangers Benz Fame OF Providence, r.
Hardin. OF the Potomac, and three men belonging 10
the New. York regiment whose names not known.
stringent order issued by Gen scott on the lst
of April denouncng certain outrages which mad been
committed by few worthless soldiers In the army and
calling upon the OF the troops oihcers and pryAes,
TO assist in bringing 10 justice those who should dis
grace our national name by any violation OF law what
ever Soldiers are not allowed 10 stray from camp with
give pernissions save 10 the orderly and sober.
Gen Worths Orders No. direct the slcalde to have
all citizens of Vera Cruz give up their arms tayerns
closed. save they obtain special license, &c The
Mexican laws between Mexcans are 10 be continued
in force, aud justice to be administered BY Mexican
tribunals.
Differences between Americans Of the army and aE-
thOri.ei followers Of the same, 10 be investigated by
a military commission. The Mexicans are allowed TO
enter and leave the city freeybeiween revele and re
treat
By another order C. Markoe is appointed Notary
Public and invested with all the power and authorities
attached TO such Office under the laws oil Louisiana and
Mexico.
The former scsde R p vels having declined TO con-
tinue in Office Lieut. Col Holzinger is appointed in bis
place.
Certain fonda, and cafes are licensed and the sale Of
LIQUORS in an unauthorized manner guarded against
VERA CRuz April ., ls47.
All il quiet here. Gen. Worth, in addition 10 his
commercial rules and regulations, has overhsuled the
police department Of Vera Cruz. and everything goes
on ike clock work doubt whe her this city from the
DAYS of the asry yceroys down mas ever hao a. COCO
A code of avs OF a. good Governor.
The British mail steamer Tsy came IN 81 81 yesterday
and after bac king and filing about Tor Al nour OF Two
not exactly understanding the appearance OF
astonsheo to see the and stripes hying from the
old castle Of San Juan dc Ulus This morning she start
ed for Tarnpico. s--, IL. a.,
DRAGONS marched this morning 10 take possession OF
Antigua sn old place eight miles nortn oil ms
Gen Scott will not march with the main command ior
Puente Nscona for some days 70 come, not having SUI
hcent transportation TO warrant an immediate move
en but be will or rather has taken possession OF the
roads both right and left in order 70 obtain supplies Oh
AL kinds from the country OF the enemy
Nothing ha. Is yet been heard OF the expedition 70
Alvarado. at least nothing positive There Is re
port that Gen Cuimsn with resistance on the
road but not the least credit IS given 10 the story
Yours, &c. &c. e.wN