The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-01
VERA Cruz ANCHORAGE. April -.

VERA Cruz ANCHORAGE, April IL.
y iaigS detachment OF the squadron leaves
or Iuspan, commanded by the Commodore in
)crson.
The officers anticipated something of fight
in that city.
Gen. Patterson had recovered from his illness,
and was at the head of his division.
AT TusPan II is believed there are up-
wards OF two thousand troops, under command
OF General Cos, with some sixty pieces of can
non.
The squadron captured at Alvarado sixty pieces
CT heavy cannon, all servceable and in fine order
with the exception OF three
The greater portion of the army is now on the
road TO Jalapa.
Rumor has it that Santa Anna il there with
large force, and intends TO dispute the pass near
that place.
The romfo has not yet made its appearance.
Mexico. March 80, lS47.
Inc city OF the Montezumas Is In extraordinary
situation at his present writing Faras and the Con
stitutionaistsr had u civil war Of twenty-three days
duration In which nobody killed and neither party
lost or gained an inch Of ground That is no one was
killed Of the lighters unless we count some accidental
deaths but great number of harmless citizens lost
Their ives oy The ncessant firing up and down the
streets with which the belgerens amused themselves
instead OF going within reach Of each other.
Anna wrote lovingly to both parties and did his
best to urge them to eat each other up but
could reach the city with foroe he threw them
overheard He s playing for the dictatorship is
fact clothed.wth absolute power at this moment He has
induced the clergy to aid him with money meet and,
he to exterminste Scott and the perdious
vaders" But his plan undoubtedly is to make peace,
while he is yet entrenched behind American bayoncts
and perhaps with the help of American gold he will put
his enemies where they cannot interfere with him. As
soon MS no hasa clear field he will his army seize
the possessions OF tho church. TO maintain and
1t as foundation Of throne Whatever he pretends
he has his eye on the church property and has twice
put forward Gomez Farias as to grasp It, but
when he found the clergy too srong for him. he made
scruple to sacrifice his tool aud come out the other
ide
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SANTA AsNA-Again must appear before read
ers without having any positive information to the
doings and Whereabouts Of the enemy Rumor, in the
mean time, IN rife with news and must perforce
down to her account many things which, however much
we may believe them dare not give to the public
veritable One Of the most important outgivings up
to this time Is that Santa Anna seconded by Vega
and force OF near 900 strong have taken position
between this and Jnlaps which is said by those familiar
with the country, to be very strong.
This report find very gene rally believed BY many
ofcer' OF the army, and BY the citizens Of the place
Of Msxcans discovered in the act Of incng the
citizens Of Tampco to revolt and drive tho Americans
from the place We not advised Of the particulars,
but learn that Colonel Gates banished them from the
city, forbiddng their return under penalty Of death
THE CAsrLE.-The castle Of 8. Juan de Ulua has
undergone thorough cleansing throughout making it
approach much to place in which American
soldier ought to reside. We are informed that
filthy place could scarcely BIO imagined ut the time
GEs. PATrERsoN.-It gives much pleasure to be
able to the recovery Of Major General Patter
of his division Of the army He left this city Friday
evening last and will probably reach his command the
the same night.
ErEcuTIoN.-The execution Of the colored man. Kirk
citizen Of tho United States convicted Of committing
rape upon the person Of Mexican woman, and theft,
took place Saturday evening last large concourse
under American authority which has taken place
since our occupation Of this country. 1t WILL doubt,
salutary lesson to many who would destroy the
safeties guaranteed to good citizens not such pun
sometimes inflicted
BRIAxIso Up OF OENERAL HEADeuARrER:-Yes tsrday
evening" at o'clock, General Scott and his staff left
their quarters In the Plaza and started for Jalapa
They escorted by Col Harncy's I'd dragons and
will probably be up with Gen. Twggs, ofthe advance, in
ALvARADo-ihe port Of Alvarado which has been
closed for several months now open to
and to all neutral vessels not having board articles
contraband Of war
WORMS BRIoApr-Maj. Gen Worth, with the first
in tho footsteps Of his Industrious predecessor. Tho
government Of the town and dependencies have been
turned over to Col. Wilson, the LIST infantry.
THE HosPITAL-Many Of our gallant soldiers
Frustrated by disease and tho hospitals filed to
flowing with them. The disease most prevalent is
diarrh0a which in many cases has proved fatal.
EXPEDITION TUsPAs.-On Friday last, tho sloops
Of Germantown and Albany, and two bomb vessels
departed for Tuspan. On Sunday, tho Raritan, with
ed for the same place. and esterday Com Perry with
tho Tag ship Mississippi and steamers Sptfre and Vixen
,u IN osso Of
take possession Of Tuspan, which we understand will be
effected by landing tho sailors and marines at
nient point
(From tho Eagle Of tho 10th instant
MILITARY CoMMIssIoS.-Besides that of rape, two
other cases have been adjudged before tho Military
Commission. They for theft, committed by two
privatee of the LIST Pennsylvania Regiment Of Volun
tcers. They sentenced each to months inn
prisonment In the Castle of s Juan d'Ulua and inc
DrArHs-lt Is with feelings of deep regret wo feel
ourselves compelled to announce the death Of T. Lott
On the 7th instant, private Henry Dickson OF com
pauy r., Charleston South Carolina Division voun-
teers The deceased was the son Of one Of the most
respectable professor, in the medical college Of his
State, and will be long remembered for his urbanity Of
manners aud Kindness Of department towards his fel
low soldiers one OF whom pays this passing tribute to
his memory.
HEApauARrEps or THE ARMv,l
Vera Cruz, April H. ls47.
Major General Scott Genera-in-chief Of the Armies
Of tho United States Of America to the good people Of
Mexico.
PROCLAMATION
MLxicA,s AT the head Of a powerful army soon to
DO doubled-a part Of which IL advancing upon your
capital-snd with another army under Major General
Taylor, in march from Salo towards San Luis Potos
| think myself called upon to address you.
Mexicans Americans are not your enemies: but the
enemies for time, Of the men who, year ago, mis-
governed and brought about this unnatural war be-
tween two great Republics We the friends Of the
peaceful inhabitants Of tho country occupy and the
friends 81 your holy religion Its hiersSny ana rs priest
country crowded with devout Catholics, anu respected
BY our government, laws and people
OF the country and their property have from the first
done every thing in power to place them under the
safeguard Of martial law against the fow bad men in this
army.
My orders to that effect, known TO all precise and
rgorous Under them, several Americans have already
been punished by hne for the benefit Of Mexcans, be-
sides imprisonment and one, for rape has been hung
by the neck
Is this not proof Of good faith and energetic disci-
plinc Other proo shall be given often Injuries
to Mcxicans may be detected
On the other hand injuries committed by individuals
parties Of Mexico not belonging to the public forces
upon individuals, small parties trains Of wagons and
teams Of pack mules any other person property
belonging to this army, contrary to the laws Of war
shall be punished with rigor; or II the particular Of
fendcrs be not delivered BY Mexican authorities the
punishment shall fall upon entire ctios, towns and
neighborhoods.
Let, then, all good Mexcans remain at home, or at
their peaceful occupations; but they invited to bring
In for sale, horses mules, beef cattle, corn barley
wheat -four for bread and vegetables Cash will be paid
for every thing this army may take or purchase and
protection givon to all sellers The Americans nre
strong enough to offer these should
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