The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-07

the Monitor OF yesterday Although the Alva-
does not appear in the affair II 10 we'll understood
that he is the prime therein The plan, as pub
ished appears to be similar to that of San Lus-decar
ing against the peace policy Of tho government in
favor OF raising troops and money vigorous prosecu-
ton Of tho OlagubeI who was at first imprison-
ed has been released but deprived all authority
the legislature is called upon to elect governor
and to leazs tho already taken to rsss troops
portion Of the Texan Rangers attached to General
Lanes command arrived here last night, and Captain
Duperus company OF Sd Dragons came In this after
noon The General himself with the rest Of his COM
msnd, has gone round by anothrr route Husmsntla,
am told-probaby with the intention Of surprising
still lurking about the valley and openly robs Mex
leans as we'll Americans he has been described
and price put upon his head by the Mexican govern
ment, and therefore he has pronounced.
Col Withsrs and Maj or Lally with an escort OF dra
sna n
silver with them.
This morning courier arrived from Vera Cruz bring
ing dates to tho 9th from New Orleans Considerable
element created by the order from Washington for
court # inquiry to be held at Pusba tho Of
the arrested officers dated the 18th from Washington
and the letter of Truth Tellern In the Picoyune ds
ted the 18TH which directly oontradicts the order and
announces the recall Gen Scott and the release OF the
other officers The knowing bothered
1t would bother brsce of Philadelphia lawyers to
standing the late declaration of the O.jaca peops
against tho peace policy Of Penn Pena and their ap
proya Of the in San Luis which looked
to Santa Anna the proper person to fill the prssden
a chair after the present occupant had been driven
out-the Monitor aud Eco Of to-day both assert that
he has been refused asylum by the authorities Of
both the State and capital Of Osjacs.
VERA CRUZ Feb H. ls4s Peace continues to be the
principal subject of discussion here and important
it Is to those who have located themselves and
extensive preparations for long soourn In Vera Cruz
large majority of the intelligent portion Of the
muniy, and those most familiar with Mexican affairs
do not appear to regard the prospect of In any
brighter light than they did before the treaty sign
Trist nor tho MSicsn commissioners were prousrv an
thorised by their respective governments to pegotste
but admitting that they the basis of the treaty
nA nfah Tn ha fho vIntta fut.
government cannot with honor to ITSELF after having
carried the war so far and in manner sutugated the
whole country accept If peace on such conditions
set forth In that precious document.
On tho other hand you may well judge Of the future
by past that the national obstnacy of the Mexican
people to any propositions Of peace tho United
States still continues to reign supreme and particularly
cd without authority 1t Is true that at several meet
ings OF the deputies at Queretaro consisting of from
eighteen to twenty-five members. large majority Of
them in favor Of peace but this only about
fourth OF the number sufficient to form quorum and
although every effort has been made for the rst six
months to bring them together they not much
to it than they have bsen since Queretaro
was made the seat of government; Again, ad
versal opinion that in the present state of things
the Mexican people would be fighting amongst
should withdraw the limits which may be agreed
upon; and the peace party be not strong enough to
thrash tnose opposed TO IT, which rs quite nnkeyss
country-we would be just where We were before the
carried into their old old capital To obtain and
permanent peace with Mexico, strong party
must first be raised to support It, and 1t must be raised
independent Of Amer an influence and succor. Its
leaders be entirely disconnected with previous
forts accomplish that end and muct forth with
their free will and accord for that purpose.
Amongst the late arrivals here Is friend Jewell
late editor of the Vera Cruz E1ge learn that he is
making tracks for the city Of Mexico to establish pa
per there
Preparations going to celebrate the glorious 22d
Of February in becoming manner, and all the public
offices are to be closed on that day.
cannot let the opportunity pass without bringing to
l
are interested know something about the manage
of this the most important post in Next
CO. or General Twisgs 1t is scarcely necessary to say
only appears to increase with his years He has
to every thing around him. and necessary, hand in
parment OF Vera Cruz, has by his energy, industry,
good management and obgng and gontlemaniy deport-
OF all who have the pleasure of his
acquaintance have business with the de-
psrtment The same may be said of Captains Jordsn
and Clendenen, assistant qusrtermasters, Captain Pa
trick commissary, and Captain Williamson, in charge
Of the ordnance department Captain Lawtou the har
bormsster who has also charge Of the government
sells in port one Of the efficient officers in the
employ OF the government lndeed the whole depart
msnt Of the city could not be changed for the better
1t Is much to lie regretted that there is probability
of General Twigss leaving soon but the likelihood Of
Colonel Wilson again being placed in command when
the general leaves il hailed with much pleasure by oil
Captain Winder, our excellent lieutenant governor
and judge rausscs his business to the admiration OF
all ami although he has code OF laws to govern his
decisions, the code oustice better purpose and
ne sees it well administered.
FROM THE RIO GRANDE.
The United States steamship Fashion, Capt. Nor
ran arrived at New Orleans the 26th ult from the
Brszos, whence she sailed the evening Of the 2lct
We indebted to Capt Morgan for lats Matsuioras
papers The from this quarter s devoid OF general
interest.
The Flag of the 10th inst contains the following rela
tive San Luis and Zscatecas We have reports from
Luis Potosi and Zacatecss within the last few days,
which say that in the former city, although great
are osns Of 20 ro. 70 rh
nothing has been accomplished, nor did there
seem a probability that any thing could BE- done
report says formidable force has been organized
Gen Bustamente at the head who declares that he will
only defend toe state but will yet redeem his coun
try from the disgrace which overwhems her. if Santa
Anna longer entrusted with command in the army
Bustamente attributes all the misfortunes that
have attended the Mexican 10 the treache-
~ jealousy OF Santa Anna who, he says has scri
iced his country rather than any other Mexican gene
raj should gain the credit victory over the Ameri
Crush Santa Anna, and then, he says the Next
people be again united and the invaders made
to feel the might of . nation wrongsd /"
The Flag learns that the election Of Captain Hickey
the Texas Senate from Nusces county has been de-
Rio Grsnde being declared Illegal ttat place not having
bsen d, sgn ted as On election precinct.
port Of race nesting at Monterey which spoken of
in very glowing terms. Mel Washinston chief OF
Artillery Lieut. stsreayes Iopograpnion Engineers,
the occasion. Gen Wool was present on the jndges,
stand and the visited by large concourse OF
persons, AMOS whom were many lovely senorias
The Flag the 10th announces the death OF John
Glen, turgeon u s army which occurred In Matsmo'
ras the l4th inst The Flag thus notices the de-
CEASED DR. Glen was native of Charleston, $ G,
aud emit red the army June y. 1929 He hsd served
credibly in the Florida was for some time upon
duty on the border of the Uoited States
and in Texas and for the pact two years or more,
had been serving with the army OF occupation
In Mexico. The deaths OF no one could oau,e
more universal sorrow and the grisf occasorod is
deeply aud sincerely felt by all WAC had the pleasure Of
his usintaDce May He who does s things for good
order this dispeneaon OF His Providence that the
grief of his relatives may be assuaged and that they
may hnd comfort and consolation In their bereavement
In the truth OF his divine promises The remains ofthe
amented of notice Inferred In the
burial ground this place, With the military honors
suitable his rank, and his obsequies attended by
Of friends. citizens as well as mi
itsry
We extract the following exhibit of disbursements
for January in thu city OF MatamorRs, under the drec
ton of Captain w. e Chapman, who has the munich
.p4s hat hasa tah nla "a hcre.-