The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-10
NEW YORK, MONDAY MORNING, MAY TO- 1s47

One company Of the South Carolina regiment, accom-
panied by the Georgia and Alabama left here
the remainder of the Tennessee Cavalry will be
the next that will leave this place they only waiting
horses belonging to this fine body Of men have arrived
in fine condition
The fine revolving light belonging to the castle of
Juan de Ulua we are reoiced to be able to say, has
been restored by our indeftgable and polite collector
Mr.. Dimond
AFFAIRS IN THE CITY OF MEXICO.
From the New Orleans Picayune. May L.
We are in possession Of files Of papers from the city of
Mexico to the 9th of April
We learn that Gen Morales who 80 CALAMITY defend
ed Vera Cruz and Gen Laudero who signed the captu-
aton were both immediately put under by Santa
Anna and ordered to Guanajuato.
In the city OF Mexico civil order appears to reign but
the tone of the papers breahes nothing but
towards the United States
of our mule trains between Cerralvo and Monterey at
ford occasion for congratulaon to the Mexcans which
Is eagerly embraced IL sabout all the consolation they
have left them They counted with all confidence both
In the city Of Mexico and in Vera Cruz upon whipping
us at Cerro Gordo Their confidence has begun to
waver ere this.
The papers tho death of the widow of the IL
ustrous Guerrero at advanced age She died the
The government organ Denies that General Paredes is
seeking in Paris the nterposition of the French
ment.
The subject again agitated of removing the seat Of
government from the city of Mexico.
SANTA Annals OPINION OF THE MEXICAN WAR,
.anonio Lopes de Santa .qnna President ad interim Of
the MeTican Republic, TO his eompatriots:
Mexicans Vera Cruz is already in the power Of the
enemy. 1t has succumbed-not under the influence Of
American vaor 1t be said that II has fallen
under the impulses Of their good fortune To shame
be 1t said we ourselves have produced this deporabe
misfortune by our own interminable discords
The truth is due to you from the governmet-you
the arbers Of the fate of country II our country
is to be defended it will be you who will stop the tr
umphant march OF the enemy who now occupies Vera
Cruz If the enemy advance step the national
independence will be buried in the abyss of the past
am resolved to go out and encounter the enemy
What Is life WORTH ennobee by the national gratitude
if the country suffers under the stain of which
will rebound upon the forehead Of every Mexican
My duty is to sacrifice myself, and we'll know how to
fulfil 1t Perhaps the American hosts may proudly tread
the imperial capital Of Azteca will witness such
an opprobrium for am decided first to die fighting
The momentous crisis has at length arrived to the
Mexican Republic II is as glorious to die fighting
1t is infamous to declare ourss conquered pithout
struggle, and by enemy whose rapacity Is fur
moved from valor as from generosity.
Mexicans! you have areigion-protect it Youhave
your wives, your children-then liberate them from
American brutality! But it must be by action-not by
vain entreaty nor barren DESIRES with which the
must be opposed. The national Is infinitely just
although God appears to have deserted but His ire
the sentiments Of true patriotism and of sim
union Thus the Almighty will bless efforts,
and will be invincble for against the decision OF
eight millions of Mexicans what avail are the efforts
feight or ten millions of Americans when opposed by
the fiat of Divine Justice
Perhaps speak to you for the last time | pray you
listen to me- Do not vacate between death and brave
ry. and If the enemy conquer you, at least they
will respect the hcrosm of your resistance 1t Is now
time that the common defence should alone occupy your
thoughts The hour Of sacrifice has sounded its ap-
proach: Awaken tomb opens at your feet! Conquer
a laurel to repose on it.
The nation has not yet lost its vitaty-I swear to
you will answer for the triumph Of Mexico II unani-
Happy will have BEEN thousand times happy the unfor
tunate event at Vera Cruz the destruction Of that
city have served to nfuse into the Mexican breast
the dignity and the generous ardor Of true patriotism.
Thus will the country have been individually saved but
II the country succumb she will bequeath her oppro-
brium and her to those cyclists who not
ready to defend herto those who trstorousy
their private turmois to trample upon tho national
banner!
Mexicans your fate the fate Of the nation Not the
Americans but YOU will decide her destiny Vera rue
calls for vengeance-foow me- and wash out the stain
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
MEXICO, March 81, ls47.
AFFAIRS IN TAMPICo.
From the New Orleans Pcayune, MAY IL
L. The Perfect arrived yesterday from Tampico having
Need on the 18th ult She brings of the least
StA Sentinel we find letter from Capt. Heady, OF
TIM Kentucky cavalry, who with seventeen men,
city Of Mexico in the month Of March but the day is NO
mentioned. 1t vindcatss himself and command frou
| the charge OF having been surprised at a fandango
where they were drinking. There Is nothing true II
| the charge
The requistion lately made upon Louisiana for new
volunteer force calls for seven comprehensive Of nan
try and two Of mounted rifemen. The infantry compa
MES are to BIO eighty strong and the officers of eacl
company are: Captain, First Lieutenant, Sec0nt
Leutenants, Sergeants, Corporals and Drummers
The horse companies will also consist of Captain,
First. Second Lieutenants, Sergeants Corporas
Buglers, Farrier and Blacksmith and 30 priyates
The companies to constitute battalion to be
commanded by Lieutenant Colonel or Major. The
companies to be organised rs the requisite
number Of Is raised; they then % be mustered
into service and Immediately sent of to the OF
war
company consisting Of nearly fifty able bodied and
well-looking men, who have enlisted under Captain Dan
Drake Henre TO volunteers in Mexico paraded
| yesterday on Pennsylvania avenue, and made hand
| some appearance. National Intelhgeneer.
The steamer Fashion left night before last for Vera
| Cruz The following amongst the names Of those
who went passengers Mr.. j. Atwood, Mr. IL. w. Pierce,
for the remains Of the Mississippi volunteers who fell Mt
the battle Of Bucna Vista; Capt Breath United States
steamboat Brownsville; Messrs. James l.. Freaner, r
Patterson, and Denton, suffer- Lieut. Bacon, 9th Infan
try; Lieut.. Russell 18th Infantry and Mr.. Porter editor
| Of the american Eagie.-N o. Delta, 3Oth uit.
At Baltimore handsome sword is being prepared fol
presentation to Capt James H. Stewart of the LIST
pany Of the Baltimore battalion, now In Mexico.
NAVAL.
The United States cutter Walcott arrived at
Mobile the Nth ult.: List of ofhcers-L. c. Hardy
Captain F. Martin LIST Lieutenant J. b. Hcndrcn, I'd
Lieutenant; A. @. Cook, Sd Lieutenant Passengers
c. NJ Eakin, s. c. McCarke, United States Coast Sur
vey.