The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-09
Mexican Affairs.

Mexican Affairs.
THE LINE POLICY.
From the Washington Union, Feb.
We had the pleasure of meeting an intelligent officer
odsy from the army who seemed thoroughly acquaiut
ed with the Mexican character and views He commended
that true policy to the with
might feel iis efeots-in word that We must conquer
"a much "a could command with all the means In
Compel the to grant an
fair indemnity. He argued with great force that
ought not to oonane ourselves to defensive line but that
ought to conquer capital after state after
State and when have brought this misera bic
to feel the full caamties of hewsr and compelled them
to make peace might abandon every thing that
not comprehendsd within the indemnity line. Tho
country cannot have forgotten the eloquent letter
whish Gen. Quitman addressed to senator Of the
United States upon the best mode OF terminating the
war, In which he oonteuded that should never
render the capital the road to Vera Cruz before We
had made treaty Of peace that, five abandon the CITY,
which had such controlling influence over all Mexico
the ritsry officers would again flock to It, and there
rennis and r.organse their forces. aud pour back the
but fall into dissensions that foreign power
might be invited induced to step in to adjust their
dferenoes and dictate laws to the whole Of Mexico
Such the views of of the most experienced and
accomplished Of officers Any defensive line-much
less which excludes the of the capital and
aud the casedoes not appear be the true policy
us to pursue. 1t meets neither with the general appro
baton of the gentlemen of the army Of the citizens
at home.
EXECUTIONS IN TIE ARMY.
A letter from Monterey, in the Philadelphia North
mounted snS
cavalry to be shot, at Buena Vista for mutnous
duct-private Nuoent. same corps, to be hanged at
to be hanged, at Camargo or numbering William Nun.
son. The sentences had been approved by General
Wool, and ordered to be carried into effect.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Inquirer
WAsHIseroS, Feb. 5, ls4s.-The trial Of Lieut. Col.
Fremont has at length been brought to CLOSE He has
hAA fNnN Nnlk ava mt at IaaP ha oYtf
culars but believe that the fact Of the sentence
relied upon correct. have learned this morning,
from very reliable that orders have been for
wsrded Msjor General Butler to arrest Mr. Nicholas
Trist, and send him homo.
The brigade Of Con Cadwalader, which has occupied
tho city Of Ms.ioo for the purposs Of its o.
oupaon and the collection Of the revenue consists Of
the following forces
Brig General George Cadwallade-, Commanding
Capt George Deas, A. A q. }s.r
Lieut. s 8. Anderson, A. D. C. o'an
4th Regiment Artillery, Maj. Gardner
9th Regiment Infantry, Capt Hoffman
s,ih Regiment n1't ln9 1.nty NJ Wright
Field battery, II Founders, Capt Steptos.
One squadron, list Dragons under Capt. Thompson.
Msdiosl Director, DR.. Cuyler.
9uArtermaster, Capt MCGOWAN.
Commissary, R. C. Caldwell.
Psymaster Leonard, to follow in few days.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
Lieut. P. MoKinstry has been detached from the U.
g. steamer Michigan, lying at Buffalo, and ordered to
tho sloop Of war st Msry's, at Norfolk, Va.
Captain Charles Boarmsn has been appointed to the
command Of thu United States frgate Brandywne, ON
the Brazil station.
ARRIVAL. FROM OREGON.
Correspondence Of the Missouri Republican,
Fort KEARNY, Mo. Ter jan Is, l848 Mr.. Thomas
Geudy ofst Charles county, Mo arrived at this post
last evening" having and overcome all the
d.pgers privatons and difficulties incident to such
trip ct such season Of the year, direct from Oregon
City, Oregon Territory.
Mr. Glsndy: with only one companion, left Oregon
City on the 23d day Of September last and with that
daring spirit Of bravery and erprizs characteristic
OF tho hardy and pioneers Of the west started
bis distant and perilous journey to the States
mountains and plains covered with snow tensnted only
by the Wild beasts Of the forest the stu more
age aud hostile Indians.
This little company left Oregon with six mules
fore trey reached Fort Hail. lost by DEATH their
mules save one, and they compelled make of
him for the purpose Of packing their little of
cessares and provisions while they travelled foot
through snow ss they represent i) so deep in many
places to reach above their knees At Fort Hail. they
disappointed in their expectation other
animals but nothing daunted by difcultes they again
started on foot making slow and progress
count of the great depth of snow and their being
avoid falling In with roaming bands of Indisps and ar
rived here safely with the exception OF badly bitten
feet
Mr.. Gleudy Is q practical wcodsman, and we'll ac-
quainted with Indian character and thereby ena-
bed to make the entire trip without seeing single hos
tile Indian.
Mr.. Glendy brings with him some seventy-three let.
tiers, which he has deposited, and will be mailed from
this place.
Late and Interesting Intelligence from Cuba
A Terrible Hurricane!
From the Pailads phia Bulletin
We have received files of Matanzas papers up to the
18th of last month which report terrible food Ssgus