The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-10
LIFE IN MEXICO.
correspondence Of the NJ o Commercial Times

places and in winter one 10 Obliged to take some violent
o0t s.s1G;s or the should happen 70 :sins
warm Our governor call the Captain has order.
ca large stove to Be made for quarters something
IKE those extensive observed In the hotels at New
orleans was out yesterday with him, the Paseo In
one Of the handsomest coaches Ia the metropois We
gon which cost tribe than $780, and for this and
sn old white horse have been offered $500 We shall
they want 500 Tho Psseo the Mall of Mexico; here
every evening" all the fashion of the city may be seen
riding some on horseback some in buggiss with sin
families exhibit themselves in fine coaches and andaus
sometimes drawn by four horses.
The aristocracy never fall making imposing sp-
pearancs through tn, multitude of clad rich
veries surrounding them and their splendid horses
ioroi6y reminded by the spectacle yesterday the
Psseo OF Hyde Park, London q gale day. when the
nobility thropg its avenues with their magnificent equi
pages The position of the people here singular oue
fore With their copqaerors in the high seats Of power
filling the capital with the echo oftheir military parade
ourred to dsturb their serenity What is to become of
MEXICO! What are the government and people Of the
questions which daily asked and are answered as
many different ways as there nterrogatoriss be-
eve however from attention have paid the tone of
opinion here that majority Of the United States off,
GERS In the Army of Occupation think the best policy
would be. to have army Of from 900 100000
quartered in the country holding military possession
until laws and institutions customs and mspners
have taken firm root This mode Of action, have heard
nsvosnt feelings and Intentions toward Ms1;oo Which
only by such system properly carried out could
generated morally and politically Among the plans sug
gested with this view the following as pc
Rod of volunteers regulars should TO
them certain tracts along the capt.
chase otherwise, and be granted to them az re-
wards for honorable conduct during their enrolment
In all the departments of Mexico this could be done
aud thus by the gradual disbandng of three or four
armies, with the establishment Of proper encourage.
Tsnts to emigration sufficient quantity Of healthy
blood would be introduced into the decayed republic
to renovate her thoroughly The Mexicans at least
those who sufficiently enlightened to think feel that
they have been for years under the captivating
name Of liberty its sweets Its national blessings they
have enjoyed and there 10 bond of union be-
tween them and their government Indeed, the latter
would to exist we we're to cut of the
resources which still remain to them There are to be
found in the rich mining districts of Zacatecas Gu.na
juato and San Luis Potosi We should take prompt
steps to seize on these Department. foreign gentle
man here largely interested in mining operations and
resident for twenty seven years in Mexico lately told
that the mines any period 60 produc.
tive a. at present Taking the annual produce at $780,
ment amounts to $4,000 This Is an important item
in budget.
pays the government $4,000 monthly The houss of
Macintosh Co., in the city exercised predominant in
uence on the powers that were in this country they
had the controlling Of the mnts in Mexico
and Zscatecas receiving the bars of silver from the
mines at so much per mark "a ounces) As this silver
In bars, contained 10 grains Of gold to the mark
this house made handsome profit by the arrangement
since allowance was made for the purer metal 1t
is coined in quantity to 1--WE the sa r.us
the gold after the expenses attendant on separstins
are paid have heard that the house above alluded to
has to the Of the United States
that would be better the latter to the ex
portation of silver in bars unless high per sentage
think sound policy indicates the proprety Of tax ng
the supervision Of the mines into our own hands, II We
contemplate making . long stay here
Many respectable Mexcans fancy that the great COM
mercal house above spoken Of is playing double game
with Santa Anna and our government They say that
Santa Anna before leaving the capital made over to the
head Of the Arm his hacendas at Eucierro and Mango
do Wi aak ha eeaaA int ha
public This same gentleman is not In the best odor
either with his own countI ymen Americans for the
1t reported that the Mexicaus are forfyne between
this city and Querstsro There are unhappiy no pre-
people meeting Of all persons without distinction Of
party country favorable TO the construction of rail
road between Mexico and Vera Cruz hai been
time announced in the daily papers 1t take place
to evening, At the National Palace
interest Is shown in the project know officer Of
army who intends to take 500 shares If the project
II embraced with epirit, 1t Is believed operations will
commence within the next six months What q great
people are We gentleman here proposed to me. the
other day. take trip from the other side Of Real
del Monte down river which into ths Pacific IL
Bias; and were circumstanced differently, would bs
Oh with him on voyage Of discovery and GROSS the
sthmus of Tsausutspeo Courts martial have not yet
Pillow and Captain Duncan: The opinion is that the
two latter will be convicted and that the sentences
DroEMsER Il have just the order by our 60
vernmsnt levyins duty of Ave per cent on bullion FOR
the silver should be minted in the Interior leaving
the customhouses to collect It, expectation. The
chronicle such fatal ss were Of so frequent
renee Immediately after our taking the capital The
that are r. tn, country large Of
Mexioans hundred Of them inspire terror than
thousand other American troops. A Mexican gentle
recently remarked to me- on hearing that four hun
dred Of those daring men had arrived at Pueba and
their way hithsr that would be shortly inoum
at an early hour-eay O'Clock NJ The presence of
the Texans" added he will have salutary effect In
sS Of sSamn
to have his name inscribed high the roll Of
those who have deserved well Of their country His
Woes more than any otler man, save and except Win
field Scott, excellent Commander in. Chief have
contributed to keep the reputation of army
purchasing from the enemy sometimes without dollar
In the military chest and passing of hts bills the
that since he into the country be never lost
dime to the government in the way OF discount The
two commissariat officers deserving of the most fat
tsring encomiums Of the public.
SCENES IN THE QUARTERMAsrER's DEPARTMENT OF
NEW ORLEANS.
From the New Orleans Delta, Dec. 81
Those who wish to the effects Of war should visit
the Quartermssters office, which is now 50 ably con-
Early In the morning soldiers will be around the
porch Of tho Commercial Exohspge eagerly waiting
ment When the doors are opened they ell rush up to
have their accounts adjudcsted, Here you will see
colonel VINO mas JUST returned from mexico His epau
lettes faded and his bronzed with ex
posture. He has mounted the heights Of Monterey
served at Churubusco, Chaputepec, and like lion,
sprung through the gates of the city of Mexico With
his martial cloak thrown caressy around him. he does
not to think that he has done anything but only
to get the Of his regiment settled He
thinks OF his home, where his loved IL may
be- that for months he has not received single lie ter
from his friends and he longs TO meet them After hav
ing sought the bubble reputation een in the cannone
mouth, he returns to his homestesd-and who can tell
the greeting that he viii receive His friends will cling
SCARED though not blasted, by the ghtnings of war
VINO would not envy his feelings when ne finds himself
In the bosom Of hts family Again here enters stall
worth captain, with an air that shows that bravery
ITSELF He too has been to the wars and bears the
marks Of honorable wounds fIia comn.nx - III.