The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-08

nearly all the stores closed and the streets filled
with the motley population dressed in their bestit is
called the Feast OF the Conception Of the Holy Virgin
There is not line of news from Qusretaro to- day
The Congress appear to be doing nothing and it is said
that several members have gone home. Nothing more
has been heard as to the coalition between the Santa
Anna men and the Puros.
From the Free American
ORDER col. HUGHES.
HEADsuARrERs. DEPARTMENT OF JALArA,
City OF Jalsps, Dec. 10. l9i7. !
Order No 2s-It is made the duty Of the officer Of
the day. and the officer Of the guard alternately, to
resort frequently during their tour Of duty the prn
cpa churches or this the purpose seeing
soldiers and others connected with the army conduct
themselves with proper reverence Ia houses of worship
All persons visiting the churches will entering
cover their heads and remain until their departure
IL recom%endsa TO the troops oy the colonel COM
spect to the solemn ceremonies Of the Catholic Church
which proper regard to religious rites imposes
all, however much we may differ points Of doctrine
and sectarian observances for compromises his
opinions BY respecting those of others and it is the
with us all religious denominations ouly tocra-
tod and protected but sthat they entitled to
1t is further recommended to all officers aud soldiers
to cultivate good relations with the inhabitants Of this
and to extend expressly to the clergy and the
that Difference which in country is univer-
sally conceded to them Do not let nsglsot to prsc
tice in foreign land those qualities Of which we are
so Justly proud ct home.
The commanding officer feels that no true soldier will
and it has bsen to him of special qualification
and OF personal PRIDE that far complaints have
been made to him serious the
rights property persons of the inhabitants the city
occupy, and he entertains the hope that this
propriety of conduct may continue so long may
esnt state of things arise he viii be- as prompt to
ish ss he Is ready to commend We should and
all regard ourselves as being to certain extent repre-
senatvcs OF free institutions and Of enlightened
publcauism and endesvor TO teach by the force Of
ample to enemies those sound principles of religion
humanity and Justice which have gained for coun-
try the high position which occupies the
prosperous and civilized nations.
Any soldier who may attempt to ooerce Mexican to
sell liquor will be promptly punished.
All Americans and foreigners not connected with the
military service of the United States, who may now be-
may hereafter arrive in the city Of Jalapa will i'm
mediately report to this Office.
All persons who may in any way attempt to prevent
supplies from reaching this post will be sent to military
commission for trial. and if convicted of that offence,
will be shot.
The inhabitants of this department former ~ residing
on the National Road, between the Plan del Rio and
this city who have abandoned their houses invited
by the Governor to return to their homes under the
that far his power extends they shall in
no way be molested and that he will punish any
with them so long as they remain perfectly neutral
The forestalling OF the msrket by buying up articles
to Ss
By order OF Col g. w. Hughes, Civil and Military
Governor of Jalapa. IRA MABBErT, A. A. A G.
from the American Star
Perhaps time during the last twelve years. has the
city OF Mexico been 80 quiet as for the last month,
During November) Business Of every description,
are sorry to say is dui aud Plateros the Chartres
street Of exico, looks less lively than does its
sake Of New Orleans during the dog days Dry goods,
grocery aud fancy say nothing OF printing
OH es-wsar dull monotonous app earance; and the
inmates, instead OF busying their hands about the
neighbour asks about business receives the significant
70 hay NADIA. The Mexicaas already look upon our
here as matter Of course and seem to thank
God 1t is no worse Los Hanquies by such
to the natives they used to was and
verify believe that many of them would contemplate
the idea Of departure with feelings akin to
Taking every thing into confederation barring the dull
ness Of trade believe the city Of Mexico
perienced PALMER days than the present.
The officers the 9th OF Infantry have pre-
sented Lieus Woodhouse and Pierce with silver cup
each testimonial Of their friendship and esteem
The cost of the two about forty dollars They
very beautiful articles, being inlad with gold The
members Of their respective companies have also made
Fierce, and gold ring to Lieut.. Woodhouse. These
popular Officers both return to the United States by the
next train. There more deserving of such
cherish with grateful recollection these evidences Of
The star of the 9TH contains the following view the
situation of affairs in Mexico when the last train left
by Gen SCOTT leaves the city today for Vera Cruz with
q strong and efficient escort Mr. Trist, the American
Commissioner returns home the object of his mission
negotiating honorable peace between two
governments-not having been accomplished That the
Mexican authorities more to blame for this state Of
things than any other party hold to be undenisbly
true. The responsibility Of the rejection of any
overtures and propositions must rest with them
Such will be the judgement Of the civilized world
We wish We could give any assurance to our friends in
the United States that the Mexican government Is dis
to do Justice enter negotiations with
But cannot The Congress at Queretaro Is in state
Of great disorder 1t is wholly unable to get
quorum Something hoped for from the Council Of
Governors to whom the question Of war peace far
Mexico is concerned, specially referred They
avowed themselves in favor Of pssce at the
ment OF their session but either from fear Of Santa
Anna, some worse motive they adjourned, day
two since referring the matter back to the supreme 60
vernmsnt This is about tantamount to determination
to do nothing whatever. The new President, Anaya,
lacks energy and decision and fear nothing good
be expected Of him Perhaps with new Congress- short
fv IN hp oh md Ia
done-but Of the present authorities We expect
nothing. 1t Is true there have been commissioners in
the city to ascertain upon what terms may be
concluded, but there is at present authority here n
act in tho premises Mr. Trst has exhausted his
If we may say, and has nothing further to propose
The only alternative left would be- for the COM
mssioners, II clothed with sufficient powers-and IL not
United States address themselves to the cabinet at
Washington We certainly cannot what other course
to be pursued if Mexico wishes to retain her nation
atty. Within the present month there will be thirty
thousand American troops the soil of Mexico and
shortly the number will be increased to fifty thousand
The general feeling In this city l. in favor OF occupation
Gen. Minon went on the oath ult., from rotosl to
Queretaro to take the command OF of the divisions
of the army. Gen Uraga, who was so long in prison
by the President and commands a brigade The
selection of these two Generals has been very well
ceived by the greatest part OF the Mexican pie
Gen. Bustamente has been appointed Commander.n.
Chief Of the army which is about to Organized
Queretaro. Gen Gutierrez is his second in command
Ell R,pubHcanc.
AFFAIRS IN QUERETARo.
From the New Orleans Delta, Dec. %
We are told, by several intelligent gentlemen who
have just arrived from Mexico, that there doubt
that the Puros decidedly favorable to the continued
occupation Of Mexico by the United States believing
that such occupation will to that party it.
ling otsctsa federal and republican system OF govern
ment and the overthrow of the church monopoly. 1t
this feeling and opinion that induced the retire
ment Of the forty Puros from the Congress at Qureo
The Council Of Governors of States which met at
Queretaro at last unanimous in favor rene
negotiations with the United States, the Governor Of
San Luis Potos who at first strongly In favor of
continuing hostties having at last surrendered his
opinion to the majority.
1t is believed that peace tho basis proposed by
Mr. Trst would be acceptable to all the sober
Int ha.