The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-21

conduclve 10 lorgetfuiness OF the past, than
the exercise Of the right of pardons towards
these unfortunates, who would not have suf-
fered had the war not taken place. They have
suffered in our cause, and we think that no act
of grace that Gen. Butler could exercise oil lea
wing our soil, would render his memory half
so grateful to Mexicans as this. Should
his Excellency read these lines, we hope he
will be persuaded that they are expression Of
The sentiments Of every Mexican heart.
We learn that Col. Bankhead, with the Ala
bama Volunteers and 18th Infantry, were to
embark at Vera Cruz on Saturday, the 10th
inst, Gen. Patterson's Division of Volunteers
was expected to arrive at Vera Cruz by the 18th
and the other Division Of the Army would ar
rive successfully every two or three days there
after. The exertions made by the Department
there to furnish prompt transportation for the
troops as they arrive in Vera Cruz, will en-
sure their speedy departure from the scenes in
which they have covered themselves with glo-
ry. We copy the following from the Free
American:
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTM'r AT VERA Cruz, !
Mexico, June l, l848.
Orders No. l97.-Pursuant 10 General Or
ders No. l02 from the Headquarters of the Ar
my ofMexico, Brevet Brig. Gen. Persifer F.
Smith assumes command Of the Department of
Vera Cruz. No civil jurisdiction in judicial
matters will be hereafter exercised, except,
where the American Army or Government is
interested; and all proceedings already COM
menced will cease.
Capt. Winder, LIST Artillery. as Lieut.. Gov
emor, will remain charged with the maintain
ance of the police of the city.
placed in the immediate command of all the
troops i'm and around the city.
By order Of Gen. SMITH
EARL VANDORN, A. d. C.
The American Star of the 3Oth ult., has the
following paragraphs:
1t. Col. Hitchcock and Maj Buchanan, Ac-
ting Inspector General, left here yesterday for
N. Orleans. where they will proceed at once to
make arrangements for the mastering out Of
the troops.
Now that the treaty has been approved by
all the Mexican Government, but little inter
est attaches to the proceeding al Queretaro.-
The Monitors correspondent furnishes long
letter. but we do not find in il much that is
interesting to Americans The American Com
misoners were received and entertained with
much hospitality. Mr.. Sewer, however, be-
ing i'll, Mr. Clifford took charge of the nego-
tiations. The writer does not like The pres
lent position of Santa Anna, believing that he
lis in secret correspondence with his friends in
the Republic.
Gen Patterson with his Division, will leave
this morning for Vera Cruz. The General en-
tertained a few of his friends yesterday, amongst
whom were all the officers Of the ID Infantry
and their gallant laader, Col. Riley.
The sick of the command at Cuernavaca ar
rived yesterday-330 in number-escor;ed BY
two companies ofinfantry, under the command
of Mai. Blanchard, 18th Infantry--four men
died on the road. The sickness Is great at Cuer-
navaca. The 18th and 18th Infantry, under
command of Col. Bonham, 18th Infantry; will
arrive here today.
We copy the following account Of dread
tul catastrophe in Vera Cruz, OH the 81 inst,
from the Free American:
One of the most dreadful catastrophes that
we ever witnessed, occurred in Company ST.,
almost opposite our Office, yesterday morning.
At about 10 o'clock, a tremendous noise was
heard, resembling the report of a cannon, or
the explosion of bomb, and shock was felt
like that occasioned by an earthquake. Our
tain what had happened, and what al awful
sight presented itself to our view! The
house next to the corner of Lagunilla and
Company streets presented heap OF ru-
| ms.
| A great many persons who came up from all
directions of the city, Immediately commenced
TO search in the ruins for the unfortunate beings
who were buried under them. No less than
thirteen dead bodies, including men, women,
and one or two children, were found. Several
persons were taken out still alive, but their
bodies were so mangled that some Of them will
be crippled for life.
| Attached to this house there was an open
yard, where fandangoes were often given; and
We understand that preparations had been made
to give one last night Many of the unforiu
nate women who so Unexpectedly meta death,
were probably preparing themselves for this
amusement.
| The terrible accident was caused by the ex-
plosion Of powder. Ii seems that an individu-
al residing ia one Of the lower apartments OF
the house, was in the habit of selling powder
and cartridges in contravention of the ordin-
ances. We were also told that man was seen
making cartridges in this house yesterday, hav-
| ing at the same time segar in his mouth; that
he was warned by friend of the danger to
which he exposed himself by this impruderce,
but that he paid no attention to it.
| Great credit is due 10 the Quartermaster for
promptly sending the laborers in his employ to
aid the people who had voluntarily commenc-
ed the work.
The officer of the day, Capt White, and Of
\ the guard, Lit. Young, as well as the men under
their command, and the police are entitled TO
the thanks of the citizens for their early arrival
on the spot and their successful exertions in
keeping order and preventing confusion.
We understand that Gen. p. F. Smith had
lust passed BY the house where the accident &C.
Cured, and was within few steps of it. The
shock occasionally the explosion was so severe
that he fell TO the ground, receiving, however,