The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-27
The War, &c.
AFFAIRS IN GENERAL scorT's CAMP.

The War, &c.
AFFAIRS IN GENERAL SCOTS CAMP.
rom the Jalapa American Star Of the I'd inst
By the arrival Of the English courier direct from
Mexico, we learn that the government has authorized
the raising or guerilla parties throughout the country
and that they harass the Americans
much possible There troops ut Pueba and the
only indication of defence at that place the throw
ing up Of work the road the city and on
this side
So then, we are to have no more war; no more homo
rabe fighting and the only chance Of chastsng the
enemy will be to follow him to the mountains and drive
him from the hooks and in which he conceals
himself What will be the result Of this Is 1t possible
that Mexico for moment imagine that will suf
fer the annoyance such q will give us! Never
we'll the them before giving counts-
nance assistance to the measure.
outrages committed by parties upon our men,
and yesterday evening body Of them approached
linois volunteer These men we regard in the same
light that nation views privatesrssntitled
OF the privileges Of and only ut subjects for the
II Mexico pursues her usual towards unfortu-
nate generals suppose this Santa Anna has been
thrown overheard for some skilfu pilot But un-
fortunately tor Mexico hor ship Of state has storms
pillows to contend against Of ordinary kind wo
are really inclined to the opinion that all who attempt
to her clear Of tho shoals Of adversely will be
forced like him. to let the helm Co. and seek their
safety.
Santa Anna believe, is still near Orinaba fearing
to go to the capital lest the indignation Of the people
knowledge enough Of Mexican Character to BE- we
that is unsafe for him to confront that people
he has SO much deceived. But In the meantime some
thing must be done-and though desperate the stake,
the game must be played lie is endeavoring learn
to concentrate force to prey upon rear and has
adventurers who prompted by his promises of plumber
have been induced to enlist themselves under his ban
His force exceeds, told, $500 men, and will
In all probability, shortly swell to 4O00
This last struggle with destiny will avail him nothing
He can accomplish nought but plumber and probably
the murder of few unoendng travellers and If he be
satisfied with such renown 1t is only characteristic of
the name he has borne for years among people.
The man who fears to encounter the authorites-if
there BIO anyof his country possess great
for
from the Jalapa American Star, May6J
Gen Quitman's appointment, learned Yesterday,
gives very general satisfaction to the army We heard
many officers and soldiers. ourselves speak in warm
terms Of the generals promotion
Yesterday evening" train Of twenty-five or thirty
than ten men. One who accompanied 1t up, says that
there was no sign of enemy along the road did
they think Of any until they met the train bound down.
under heavy escort. The mail up with this
train but we were so unfortunate not to receive any
We informed by Lieut.. Nichols who arrived from
Perote yesterday afternoon that the number
troops thecity Of Mexico does not exceed thou
sand At Pueba every preparation is apparently ma
king for the comfort and convenience of army when
1t shall fit to occupy that place No armed force,
save small bands Of guerlas is to be the whole
route.
Lieut.. Semmes, United States Navy has arrived in
this city. We understand that the Lieutenant his
to the city of Mexico to demand the release of Mid
be expeditions, and that his RETURN the gallant off,
for months has been in the oathsome dungeons
Of the country may be with him.
Four regiments of the twelve months volunteers leave
to-day for Vera Cruz and although could wish that
blame them for wishing TO those dear friends at
home who for twelve long months have been estranged
from them Many of those who now leave have been
prominent actors in fight since May last and they
will take from here the thanks Of the army for the
vices they have dered.
In dischargng these at the time he does General
Scott has been actuated by feelings the
BILE He has been advised that Vera Cruz now quite
healthy and knowing that in very few weeks the vo-
mito will in he dspenses with the valuable services
of those for the remainder of their term rather
than expose them to the epidemic He would be glad,
know that they would reenter the service but
at oil displeasei at the alternative they have adopted
In few weeks they would have the right of returning
by law, and they express their gratitude to the
manding general who has had the kind consideration
send them at a time VIII en- they will have fever to
Three Tennessee, two Illinois, one Georgia, one Ala
bama regiment, and Capt Williams Kentucky compa-
ny, are the ones to be disbanded.
JALApA, May d, 1877 NJ
have written two short letters to you to-day but as
particular friend Of mine is the point Of leaving will
set you down the substance of tho two.
Last night, man who had been sent from this army
on secret mission returned, having left the city Of
Mexico the ID He reports 1000 soldiers in the city
of Mexico and none this side, company oflancers
who have been detailed to keep tho barracks Pueba
neat and clean until troops arrive there. This
of ours imprisoned four days in the city, but
turned here with passport from tho Minister Of War
He says there will be no fighting at or this side Of
Mexico.
-Four regiments Of twelve-m months volunteers started
to-day for New Orleans three others will follow suit
morrow.
The command Of Cen Quitman will leave here in the
direction Of Puebla tomorrow He will leave regiment
of New Workers at ferote in the Castle, and Joining
with Gen Worth proceed to Puebla to which point
in ten or twelve days Gen. Scott will repair with his
headquarters and then the road il long TO those
" halls' we have heard 80 much Of.
From the Vera Cruz Eagle OF MayI2l
Com Perry, commanding an expedition in person.
sailed on Monday last from this place. but what part
parts has not TRANSFERRED We suspect however that
he is bound for Huasacualco Fronters Laguna, sisa
The weather at this place has been very warm FOR
some days past, the thermometer averaging 95 ut
O'Clock in the afternoon The city being built and
paved with such large proportion VI lime reflects the
rays Of the sun in a most intolerabe degree.
represented to be that fatal dsease and it behoves all
who regard the preservation Of their health to be
their guard in exposing themselves the heat the
sun. or INDUCING too freely in any
We understand that Captain Wheat, late Lieutenant
in Captain sneeds company Of Tennessee cavalry, is
making rapid progress IN raising company Of light
horse troops for the purpose Of returning the field
We informed that he has already a. recruits nearly
twice that number Of horses and contempat
be ready for service.
An attempt was made the other day by one Of the
hands board the schooner Louisa lying of this port
to murder the captain The secured, after in
nicng serious injury upon the captain and lodged in
prison The affair win be submitted to the commander
in-chief for his consideration and punishment. We
were unable to learn tho names of either party
Mai Gen Patterson arrived in this city from Jalapa
on Saturday last accompanied by the Caval
~ Since then the LIST and I'd Tennessee Infantry the
81 and 4th Illinois, the Georgia and Alabama regiments
OF Infantry and one independent company Of Kentucky
Volunteers have arrived, all Of whom enlisted for
twelve months which time has nearly expired A great
humoer vi them embarked on Monday and Tuesday,
yesterday and will all set foot again upon their
own native land.
Gen. Patterson accompanies them to the United
States but will return learn share in the perils
and the gores yet to be encountered This gallant tie-
neral deserves gratitude perhaps than other
commander who las been in the during the pre-
sent He has been cripple for several months
most Of which time his only OF getting about was
by the aid of crutches During the erces of the bonn
bardment of this city he busy hobbng about from
point another closely observing giving directions
where it necessary and performing all the duties
appertaining his office, with much despatch ms II
attending to the commonest affairs Of life
VERA CRuz, May 7. Isi7.