Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-04-27
LATER FROM VERA cRUz.

The New Orleans Picavune. extra, of the l2th
instant, states that party of Americans on an
excursion were murdered by the Rancheros.
miles from Vera Cruz.
/ A detachmen Mt sen, ont founi 1--WE boii-. kill
| ed, amongst whom wa Rev'd. William H. Bar mes
No Baitimoreans killed.
Mr. +. NJ. Dimoni has been appointed Coiiec-
| tor Of Vera Cruz, and Mr.. Felix Peters Inspec-
| tor.
| The above was transmitted to us yesterday af-
ternoon, by telegraph, from w ashington. The
| Picayune slip. however, which ought 70 have
| come TO hand last night was kept over in w ash
] ington and only reached us this morning.
Anewspap-r has been started in Vera Cruz,
called the American Eagle
On the 2Sth of March. Gen. Scott had the res.
oiution Of Congress, presenting the thanks Of
Congress to Gen. Taylor and his army, prornul-
gated in general orders, in the following ords
GAS many of those gallant officers and men who
achieved the brilliant victories alluded to now
with this particular army, at great distance
from the distinguished MAJ Gen. Taylor, the
pleasing duty devolves upon the generalin- chic
to announce that resolution in printed orders to
the whole army now with him.
A stringent order W as issued by Gen. Scott on
the lst of April. denouncing certain outrages
which had been committed by few worthless
soldiers in the army, and calling upon the mass
of the troops, officers and privates, to assist in
bringing to justice those who should disgrace our
national name by any violation of law whatever.
Soldiers not allowed to stray from camp
without written permission, and officers are for
hidden to give permssons save tc the orderly and
sober.
Gen. Worth's orders No. direct the alcade
to have all citizens of Vera Cruz give up their
arms, taverns closed, save they obtain special
license, etc. The Mexican laws between
Mexicans to be continued in force, and jus
tce to be administered by Mexican tribunals.
Differences between Anne ricans of the army,
! and authorized followers Of the same, to be in
vesgated by military commission. The Mex
| leans allowed TO enter and leave the city
| freely between reveile and retreat.
| By another order, c. Markoe is appointed no.
tary public, and invested with all the powers and
authorities attached to such office under the laws
1 of louisiana and Mexico.
| Certain fondas and cafes are licensed. and tho
! sale of liquors in an unauthorized manner guard
ed against.
| A letter from Vera Cruz, april p says:
A detachment, composed in part of Col Har-
| ney's ID Dragons. marched this morning to take
possession of Antigua, an old place some 5 miles
! north of this. Gen. Scott will not march will
/ the main command for Pucnte Naconal for some
| DAYS to come, net having suffic lent transporta.
! ton to warrant an immediate. move ment; but he
WILL or rather has. taken possession of the roads
both right and left in order to obtain supplies o.
! all kinds from the country of the enemy.
Nothing has yet been heard of the exnedi-
ton to 4 lvarado, at least nothing of positive
| There is a report that Gen. Quitman met with
some resistance on the road, but not the least cred
| il is given to the story.