The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-26
Interesting from the War Quarter.
FROM MExIco,

Interesting from the War Quarter.
INTELLIGENCE FROM MEXICO.
The United STATUS propeller Washington arrived late
as evening nom Vera Crus and Tsmuico. She brings
dates from the former place to tbs 9Th inst and from
contain NO news We learn from Captain Pratt, that
Lieut. Steward Of the Florida Volunteers was buried
on the evening Of the 4th inst at Vera Cruz Lieut.
Brady Of the U g. marine corps, died at Tsmpioo on
The 9Th Il was quite sckly there.
A suspicion. herwsphsodite brig with large number
Of persons on board to the nor.hwst OF Vera
Cruz the evening Of the I'd inst by the propeller Sc
orrtary Buchanan She frat hoistsd whits dag, and
afterwards Mexican ensign and ordered the Secretary
Buct anau of the land Com Perry despatched the u
steamer Scorpion In pursuit Of her She left the
but saw nothing Of hsr or h. brig - '~s '''''
The schooner November Capt. Peyton brig Mary
Jane, Capt Murray, to clear from T.mploo, for
to l.sv- in few dsya-N o Pieayune. INA tasf.
We are positively informed that Gen Santa Anna
which he has resolved this subject from the supreme
government and from thence he intends to defend him
duet a military man His eo@panions in bis retire.
mrnt are only his chaplain and Gen stsbol, with
Ss Of r, The s.s Of G
ether regular troops, with the Corps del Sur have
marched in thu direction Of Cusrnsvsos. Gen Reyes
both cavalry and iufantry, have taken their line Of
march to Qusrstaro to put Themselves ct the dispos
son Of IN: .upss% 9r soy:rnmsns-c'' T'mpe' se"'-
In Gusdalsjara they have had very serious troubles
It appear, that the civil authorities had made rsqni
sum Of ouey which was denied on tho part Of the lat
ter and In consequenes An sppsa! was made to arms
thsrs had actual contests Of the parties The
name OF Gomes Fariss 10 mixed up with this internal
satlan copy Of the oficial statement Is announced
that the forces Of the United States had blockadsd eli
sstsn Itself Complaints we're bad ali through ihs pro-
Vince Of Guadssara that immense quantities Of foreign
goods had been fssudolsny imported and that in
Exc.lsncy the Bishop Pablo Naxquez died In Choluls
on the 7th ut man very much esteemed by his noek
Late Mdtonzas Popers
From tho New OrlesAs Delta l2th inst
CITr o. ME1Ioo, October s. lsr: Last night,
earth were not 80 severe a. the forms one it
vas sufficient to- produce very strong impression
sasn S.v. engine: DEATH that
Msxicens have ever possessed Occurring, 1t did,
when half the world we're wrapt in sumbsrs sound, 1t
was osiouisssa 70 produce more fright than II 1t had
Ell Monitor, Spanish paper published here, has oom-
rties The Star and the North .Am-rieGn have drawn
their pens and very spirited controversy has ensued
.ooa which ir,ght into the hands Of the American sG
tors aud the sfsr Promsss something decidedly rich
The Monitor has been celebrated In times past, when
the Msxcans reigued supreme, for fault-dnding and
scarrity; bat II he gets the Americans fairly started
tank they will teash him lesson that will force him
himself
The man Of the Star has also got himself into oon-
this famous city He being ysrdsnt youth
and u Of fe took the liberty Of expressing through
h,s paper hs admiration for the softer terms
nixbly complimentary; whereupon Il communication
ssaed "Vara' asxiosnas is published In little paper
called the Eagle soci ing the of tina Star not to
l. an insult to their dear ps.riorsm bu. the Ssr
not to bs driven of that way and seems
to sdnirs ssd latter them despite OF their illusions
have kuown fatterv to offend lady friend or foe aud
the editor Of the Star being ratsr good looking and
energy and liberal share Of good luck succeeds In
inducing these indignant listen with an
as he says sinoe they have got his dsnder up he Vii
step boldly forward and say tina. he does only adj
rs tnem put tnas ne ootes up IN All the pretty women
Of tho country and Is determined to worship the
Oct An order had been issued by Gen Quitman.
governor OF the city requiring all the newspapers
prescott their sheets for revision before publication
The rsbeous aud incsndisry spris manifested by
Of th-, calculated 70 nroduSa serious trouble
our srmy and the Msxcsns required the adoption Of
such course
Between the drills Of the day and the nightly psrform
sncss at the theatre aud circus together the other
aud curiosss Of the city our army s ona.
blsd to pass OF the duilness following late exciting
scenes, very plsssanty and agreably The drills
day suspended and our people have the privilege
OF doing 9, they please, that they don't get drunk
Some OF them promenade the streets and public Wake
some attend the ceremonies at church while Others pay
some attention to the Me1icaD national amusement Of
bull fighting.
Der s-Lsst night va had an exciting scene at the
theatre Between the pieces, the orchestra, which il
really very foe one gave two three beautiful airs
and concluded with Mexican national air As soon as
they finished, the audience, being mostly American,
called for Yankee Doodle; but the orchestra paid nd
attention They Stamped and raped as If they would
chestra needed not. At length the bell rang aud ND
went the curtain The audience seemed for instant
as II they were willing to give up; but ut this moment
u tall, slab sdedooking genius, who bore the appear.
ance Of being real thorough bred patriotic volunteer
OF the hrst water raised himself about half straight
and said" often heard that Yankee DosdIe was the
Americans hshtin, tune; but as the darned etarnal
grea.ers kept us 90 busy while fghtin that W.
couldn't have time even to whistle little, think we
mi 5ht have little touch Of Uncle Sans favortc IFS
ooy to mako Teller think Of the white settlements.
This acted like electric shock upon the audience and
they recommt nced their calls for Yankee Doodle The
actors appeared upon the stage but still they
70 stamp halloo Ssnors Canette DO ved rraoefv
aad smiled bewitchirg y; but h use they had de-
ternned upon hearing Cur national air, and nothing
could persuade them fron!t The actors withdrew the
curtsn fell the orchestra complied with their dea
an the balance OF tbs evenings passed
OF in excellent order. Mexican gentleman, sitting in
front OF remarked to his friend that tho beet
illustration Of the American character he had ever
wtnessed--that when they once determined upon an
thing neither the hrmness OF man nor the solicitation
Of could induce them in their exetions
until they had accomplished their object and that in
TIN minutes after or before any Efforts you would think
from heir appearance that they doce lambs
and as harmless infants
Ger. 10 One OF the most striking thing, that has
effect produced upon the rank and is of the srmv nv
the presence OF the general officers Two instances Of
this Kind came uader my notice, and have doubt
10Th August when the frat demonstration made on
the command OF Valsncia at Centretas the commands
OF Co mel Riley aud General had crossed
the pedga aud arrived on the left flank of the enemy
about clock, As the Mexicans ascrr
tained their position they brought round their cavalry
sEd made strong demonstration towards them while
at the same time, they opened two three p
tlisry upon them At this juncture heavy reinforce
from the city made Its appearance under the i'm
mediate command OF Santa Anna himself Thus the
two brisadss became situated with Santa Annals heavy
column, with artillery their right the fort with
SCpa furt IN tha laff and
Of abou. 5000 lancers on the Mill Immediately Ia front
Tue nature Of the ground being covered with irregular
uuder Of the night nothing could be seen
OF our force advancn2at first intended TO bear upon
the other flank OF the enemyand truly matters looked
gloomy enough In the isolated command. As soon as
Colonel Rieys brigade emerged from the little village
the banks Of the deep rsvne ths lsncers In front
and language -" They charged me, and formed square,
and then they run away. They charged me again
and again formed square but they would not come
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