The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-25

share of the ioaves fishes he things take ther
without intsrpo.ing way or another All the
Foreign merchants with the exception Of the English,
would be glad to the continued till doomsday
for they such times before and many
who have compounded themselves with us, wish the
present stas OF things to contuus for their
curit but this latter clsss not lost
Of the Mexicsns wish moderate terms thou gin
would be glad to have army ain here til
they could reesabsh the constitution OF 1924 Msx
lean paper here hiss ut the head Of Its columns qu
ssttlsmeus OF the question with the United States Of tho
Northa quick reunion Of Congress true reform of
OF which plainly Indicates that the central system ust
be done away with.
The .ayuntiamenfo the new city council OF Mexico op-
pose peace very violently They dsoboy.d tn orders OF
the supreme sovernment IN accepting office and their
only hope for the futors Is in the Americans They
gave dinner to Cen Scott Saturday last at VIII ch
many patriotic toasts were given by them, aud by
tho Aloade was very strong:-'Dsath to priestcraft
and military dsspotsm the blood Of those no up
bold them now freely the winesn You may plain
ly see how the cat jumps there.
Feb 2.-The mail came in last night from the inte-
ror San Luis fading herself alone has boldly declared
herself for santa Anna and says that he the only
North Americans small party in Querstsro supports
them, though not too opea- mouthed.
been received no mention made Of Congress- or the
government and We arc all In the dark as to what 10
Osjsca has elected her members for tho second time
and 1t Is said they will hasten to the capital Four
Senators and eleven Deputies chosen but they
Santanistss to the core
The health Of tn. army Is not good could wish;
and many poor fellow Is drummcd of to his long homs
tongue prevail to some extent.
MR.. TRIsT-THE ARMY--TuE MsxICANs, ETC.
From the ~ o. Bulletin, Feb l61
The following letters from high and intelligent
sources, and though not of late date other adv
ce we size them as showing the views and opinions ca
1t will be that not much confidence was enter
tanned DON Nicholas or In the favorable result Of his
matter Of general surprise In the army and Also of dis
appointment to considerable portion Of it, particularly
to the officers who are generally anxou, to play out
MExrco, Jan. 10th, Is4s Il am now In the Halls"
and regret ssy that the door: not silver hs
mean, equal to PueOl. ia. churches Of both cite.
charge the souls Of these poor people, have taken
good care of their interests Nevertheless would
not touch rial OF their property except under equal
We are waiting to hear what Congress will do-our
had hard marches and duty, and are willing to take
more Our division (Gen. Patsrson's) is in fine oondi
could give you some strange and Startling facts but
sense Of duty as we'll as general orders restrain
think there is no peace ahsad-al Mexicans agree,
that II they do not make peace, they will lose their
country; but cannot End In this rude land hun
dred public men who have moral courage to make
peace.
Mr. Trist, however, Is yet here and not withstanding
his recall is still in Communication with the Mexican
autnGrities though anticipate no favorable result
ME.rco, 10Th January, is.s.-Rilsy's and Cushipgs
the achievements The fsrmsr has gone to Tacubays
and the latter Is at San Angel. Cadwalader may be
tions look like going into wluter quarters than sx
| tending our conquests into the interior.
project however, is on foot, to throw forward q col
umn OF 4000 to 5000 In the direction OF Quereta
San Luis &c., to take possession Of ths portion Of the
| country, and to open Communication with Tampco
La whatever light view It, 1t will be Of the
important movements that bs made during the war;
both in its execution and rs,uts In the frat place,
stiOn, wealth character the people
BY reference to map. you will nnd that the
Column reaches Guspajuats, there will he less than
i've capitals numbering 30 600 to 900 souls each
all OF which within few marches Of that capital
say nothing Of the dense population which fills up the
We have that they have twenty pieces
artillery At 9nauTjusa and that they are busy both
powder atc but what has more influence with than
vne sting resistance in that quarter
must look for better GLASS OF men than whore We
nays essn end indeed tn. history OF the country con
been fought since the conquest have been on those
FIELDS.
Those who most desire peace say that peace will en-
Gen. Scott says II the demsnds of our Government
enhanced, shall certainly have peace. Rank
however, does not carry inislibty think in the nrss
place. that demands ts be enhanced and secondly
nothing good come from the hands Don Nicholas
Trs. singular fatality appears to attend oil that no
Instead Of going homo when ho was recalled he re-
mains here, aud the Mex!osns all laughing at hi.
continued correspondence with their government, and
say his pretended recall all ruse, and 1t
intended that he should return
| There has bee general Encouragement throughout
the whole affair, both in the military and diplomatic
movements II the battle Of Csrro Gordo had bssn
promptly followed up there would have been fighting
in this valley Tho present negotiations with Trist
brought any point, will afford guarantee of
tended and sctivs operations but at present but
| little prospect Of either.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
From the New ofleaus Dclta, Feb.lSl
We learn that Capt Roberts, Of the Rihee who
rived here in tho New Orleans Saturday last was
the bearer Of present to city from Gen fersOr
th the national palace, and the grand plaza OF the
CITY Of Mexico of which Gen Smith Is now the COVER
rial Of his regard for tho citizens Of New Or,ans and
his appreciation Of the patriotic service she has render
the country d. during tho r ,n nh;
Gen Smith entrusted the Ts'ntins to Capt Roberts
serts Of that ofcsr whom he would commend to the
plause Of his countrymsn. We were about to remark
upon the disrsnt engagements in which Capt Roberts
distinguished himself when received the subjoined
communication from FRIEND to which VIC gladly give
place.
your paper Of Saturday, containing list Of csrs
arrived from Mexico the of this distinguished
captain Capt B. g. Robsrts) omitted The part he
tai has placed his name 60 conspicuousy before the
world that and praise would seem to Be
oISsr who has BEEN in regiment that has
faced the battle storm and borne the brunt
sd from Vera Cruz to the very last eight In the streets
In the closing operations before the city Of Mexico
tho Of this onnoer has been more prominently
piaceu INC puoho. no was Soisoeev
Smith command the storming party from his brigade
and led picked and ooers in the assault upon
the strongest position at Chspultepeo His services In
this desperate assault distinguish Sd that Gen
Quitnsn In his report says he selected Capt Roberts
VINO had greatly distinguished himself In leading the
advanced stormug party at Chapultepeo 70 psns the
star spsngcd banner OF our country on tho national
palace" This compliment was not an unmcsnipg one,
and had been richly earned by Capt Roberts The
national palace Of McKee, and Of having been the nrst
American ofocr to enter the Halls Of the Montesunas
will DO passport for life to tbs hearts and gratitude OF
his oountrymen. 49,
Although officer has been prominent in every battle
fought by his regiment aud selected by Gen Smith
for every posou where skill and courage most de