The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-20
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
From the N. O. Picayune. APP
From Vera Cruz. N

From the n O. Plcayune. Aprl2.
From Vera Cruz. W
The ship Louisville Captain Hunt, arrived this NOM
ing from Vera Cruz She is but little later than the AT
kansas, but brings some inteigence>not without In
terest.
A newspaper has been started in Vera Cruz, called
me American Eagle. For the first number Of H. dated
the 81 INST, we are indebted TO Major Whiting, who
came passenger the Louisville, Our thanks also
letters &c. -Iltlr ~ ~
In the Eagle we find the terms Of the capituation Of
Vera Cruz al length. N N Fs
on the 2sth March Gen. Scott had the resolution OF
congress presenting the thanks of Congress to General
ayor ana his army, promulgated in general orders in
and men who achieved the brilliant victories alluded TO
are now with this particular army, at great distance
from the distinguished Major General Taylor, the pleas
ing duty devoves upon the genealin-chie to announce
that resolution IN printed orders to the whole army
with him." 1880 .., .-lIf -
The Eagle says that men belonging to the New
York and lst Pennsylvania regiments, and four sailors
from the frgate Potomac, left the camp Sunday the
2sth ult and went out into the country
eight miles. Some of them returned the same evening"
and reported that they had been attacked by ranchero
and most of their number killed No faith placed in
their representations but the 3lst detachment was
sent out and found the remains OF five of those killed
They had been shot and horribly mutiated. ANON,
those who were killed were the Rev. w. H. T. Barnes,
George Me Of PloV vi Rhoss
Island belonging to the Philadelphia rangers Benjamin
Fame, OF Providence Rhode Island Hardin Of the Po-
tomac, and three men belonging to the New York regi
ment, whose names are not known.
A stringent order was issued by General Scott on the
Isl OF April denouncng certain ourages which had been
committed by few worthless soldiers the army and
calling upon the mass OF the troops officers and prvaes
to assistn brngingto justice those who should disgrace
Soldiers are not allowed to stray from camp without
written permission, and officers forbidden to give per-
mission Is IS, save to the orderly and sober.
Gen Worhs orders, No. B. directs the alcalde to have
all citizens Of Vera Cruz give up their arms,
closed save they obtain special license, &c. The Mex
lean laws, between Mexicans are to be continued in
q be M al nv trihu
nails.
Differences between Americans of the army, and au-
military commission. The Mexicans are allowed to en-
ter and leave the city freely between reve and retreat
c and invested with all the powers and authorities al
ached to such office under the laws of Louisiana and
Mexico
f. M Dimond is appnted collector previously an
nounced) and Felix Peters inspector OF revenue J.
Liyy is appointed harbor master
The former alcalde, r. P Vela, having declined to
place. fN
Certain fonas and cafes are licensed and the sale of
liquors IN an unauthorized manner guarded against.
rSr VERA CRuz, April 2, 1897.
All squet here General Worth, in addition his COM
mercid rules and regulations has overhaued the police
department of Vera Cruz and everything goes like clock
work doubt whether this city, from the days OF the
early vceroys down, has had good code oflaws
In my letters BY the Arkansas neglected mention
fs s ys.e.aa e Ba Saass ar ss e. in
hour two, exactly understanding the appearance
doaSss m and hs y VIVA
from the old castle of San Juan de Uoa This morning she
started for Tanpico 3l El@393
detachment, composed in part of Colonel Harney's I'd
Dragons marched this morning to take possession Of An
Scott will not march with the main command for Puene
Nacona for some days come not having sufficient Trans
or rather has, taken possession of the roads both right and
left in order TO obtain supplies of all kinds from the
Nothing has been heard expedition
General Quitman with resistance the road, but
not the least credit is given to the story Yours ds
ARRIVAL OF TRoops.-The steamboat Dominion. Cap
tain Taylor from Pittsburgh, brought down the follow
Captain R. j. Merrick, First Lieutenant w, H. Jenfer,
Second Lieutenant j. H. Maddox. Third Lieutenant L.
MCPHERSON and e9htytwo prvaes all belonging to the
Captain G. j.. Biddle. First Lieutenant H. E. Long
necker, Second Lieutenant G. L. Knitting, and ninety
two privates, from Philadelphia, belonging TO the vol
geurs.
Captain E. j. Howard, First Lieutenant j. A. Wool
A. Smith, Dr. A. D. Chaloner, assistant surgeon, and
ninety prvates, from Baltimore, also belonging
the voltgeurs $
From the New Orleans Picayune. April l3
The government has taken up the ship America Cap
The price paid for the voyage said to be $4,000 The
vessel is of the first description, and Of l,l00 tons bur
den The troops which have just come down from Ma
ryland and Pennsylvania are now going on board
Louisville rumors obtained general currency that the
hortes of Jalapa had made overtures to General Scott
for the surrender OF that city. Another that
General Twggs had taken the National bridge without
resistance Such runors must be premature. Mr.. Ken
DALI writing on the evening OF the I'd instant makes
mention Of such occurrences; and in conversng with
Major Whiting, OF the LIST artillery, who came
the Louisville. learned that he had heard Of such
events They hardly could have failed to reach him
Mr. Kendall, had the reports been true.
In this connection we may mention that Major VIII
ting comes over on sick leave He sustained himself du
ring the excitement and exceedingly arduous duties Of the
sege but when the fall of city and castle crowned
efforts his health which had been impaired, failed him
has been somewhat improved by the voyage, but is yet
feeble oep 4 .vs ~ oss slif' 41 tafsaK
CAPTAIN A. DuprRRu.-.Ths gallant officer is making
rapid progress in filling the ranks of the company of
dragons, which he commenced recruiting in this city
days ago. The list to-day contains upwards Of fifty
already enlisted as fine fellows as strobe horse
These will tell upon the Mexicans should they
meet-New Orleans Courier, AprH H. f4ba
a The .washington Cisy" Savings Bank.
THE undersigned ha established in this city nstt-
ton, to be designated and styled The Washington City
Savings Bank for the purpose of receiving such of
money are the profits Of industry and economy ega