Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-26

The N. o. Picayune says-The only
account Of the military stores taken at Pc.
role which we have seen is contained in
the following paragraph:
The Aduance.-On the 22d inst. al IL
NJ. Gen. Worth entered Perote, without
opposition. The general took possession
Of the castle with its armament in perfect
orIer. Col. Velasquez had been left be-
nind to surrender all things in the name Of
the Government. Fifty cannons, three
nortars, fonr stone mortars and four or five
howilzers, together with large number
of round shot and shells (no particular
quantity Of other ammuni'ion) and small
arms were delivered up to US. Gems.
Morales and Landero, who had been
imprisoned ty Santa Anna for capilulatng
at Vera Cruze, were released on the ap-
pearance Of the Americans, Two South
Carolina volunteers 81 an American sailor,
taken near Vera Cruz. were prisoners In
the castle, and Of course released by our
troops.
On the road The inhabitants complained
bitterly of outrages p rpetraled by the
retrcaIing soldiers from Cerro Gordo, aud
many had left their homes.
Prisoners Of War.-lt has struck us,
that instead of liberating, indiscIiminately
the prisoners taken in our war with Msxi.
Gu, on their parole, that it would be good
policy to select The highest in rank aud
most intelligent among them, and send
.hem to the United States, giving them
the freedom Of the country, and furnishing
the means of support aud travel. Alter
residing here for a time, they might be
permitted 10 return, while new set would
supply their place. By this means,
large aud influential class of men, Dow our
sworn enemies, would become practically
acquainted with our people aud inslitu-
lions-our power aud resuurces-our OBJ
jects and intenlions-all these things would
soon be correctly understood and appre-
cialed. Naloual prejudices would be
smuothed down. aud kindly feelings en-
gendered. The hospitali,ies ofour people
would be extended TO them-private
friendships would be formed, aud before
they left our shores. radical change
would accompany them ON their return,
aud their influence would henceiorward be
exerted on the side Of peace, so desirable
To all parties, aud in the eud. all things
work together for the general good.
Southern Chronicle.
Plan of Pacifcalion.-The Information
impaired by MI. Black, our former Consul
at The City Of hlxeico, and which is copied
in our paper to-day from the N. Orleans
Picayune, is more reliable than any that
eau be derived from occasional correspon
dents for the newspapers. He had ample
opportunities for informing himself az 10
The political and condition aud resources Of
Mexico. and the picture he exhibits is any
thing but hattering for the attainment of
peace. la this posture Of affairs the dif-
ficulty is 10 determine how TO deal with
people SO disorsauized, as lolposses not
ouiy no established government, but no
recognized organs Of public au-
that what's done, Que day
may not be disavowed the succeeding.
can be traced OUT in this chaotic. slateof
,hinos in Mexico, is that suggested by the
New York Courier & Enquirer. II con.
sists in The imitation Of the policy of thu
European allies towards France after ths
overthrow Of Napoleon. This does cot
nre sen, either of the alternatives Of making
! government for Mexico, or its permanent
military occupation. 1t consists simply
10 permitting Mexico to choose her own
form of political organization. and her own
ulers, but to require that there should be
such assurance of stability, in both, as to
piye pernanence TO any treaty she may
form with the United States. making it, as
the condition Of peace, preiImarles
being first signed,--thas an army OF occn-
patton iu or near the city Of Mexico. shali
guarantee the existance Of the government
which may be adopted.
This appears 10 US 10 be The only plan
of pasi6caiion that can promise success IN
the contingency that there IS neither rule
nor rulers with which to establish peace.
IL avoids the odium of direct interference,
80 repueuan, to the spirit Of oar political
syslem. l, leaves Mexico free TO choose
her own form of political organization.
requiring from her public acts only re-
asonable assurance of stability. The
alternatives Of direct Intervention and dis.
memberment are to be stunned. A mid
die course leaves the option only OF
strengthening the Peace party by our mil
,i,ary power, until it can stand alone. lu
the interval we should retain the Capital
and the sea ports on The Gulf and Pacific,
applying the revenue collected from com
merce with :hese potts to the expenses oil
the war, aud avoid interfering with the
income or possessions of the Church, as
our purpose should be the Cancellation and
not the irritation Of the Peop!e.-Char.
Evening Ne,os.
Ligh. Artillery.-This very efficient,
arm OF defence, with its modern improve.
.,o,,e waa unknown in the u, s. Service