The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-24
Mexican Correspondence.

of the dgraceu that has yet occurred since
the American army has been in this country fou have
been advised of the horde of depayed adventures men OF
all nations who have followed the army from Vera Cruz to
this city. and who have by subsequent transmeh
who have murdered and robbed in midst and who nave
thrown their deeds upon the broad shoulders OF our gaah
rank and file, and thus given the Mexcans an opportunity
to speak with justice OF Our enormues. AT '
writing there regular organized band OF these outlaws
the city. few evenings they concocted pan ~ w
the store.house of Muril Brothers, in Gale de la anna
where some hundred thousand of dollars was aeposeu
They fortunately failed and part OF them are no" IN e
palace prison. But what will surprise you IN TINS, the
names and rank of of the offenders know the pus
will crimson your cheek when are told that oDecers-of
Gers of the American army were concerned III IT, les t"o
officers of this army have damned themselves forever and
sur by the act upon Others by becoming parties 10
burglary and murder the city that OF them contributed
shan in capturing could not have been surprised
than on going the police station last night to find amongst
the arrested man officers uniform, ironed hand and
foot at once referred to the police books and found that
it was Lieut. Isaac Hare of the I'd Pennsylvania Volunteers
To get into the house. the party let themselves down by
rope into the court yard They then attempted break in
but .arousedsthe clerk, who, snatchng up cabne, dis
charged at the party and wounded Lieut. Hare in the
lie then reached for the pistols, and continued to fire at them,
until one of the party approached the window and putting
pistol to his head blew out his brains The firing attracted
the guard but before their arrival the whole party had
capped except one who arrested and has since turned
States evidence send you the following particulars from
the American Star
DARING BURGLARY AND MuRDER-One of the most
ourages which has been lot to record in this
paper committed Yesterday morning. between ana
Mess Muril Brothers, in which one OF the accused parties
wounded, another met with an accident which may
building, Spaniard, shot dead As far can
certain the burglars from the upper gallery Of one OF
cended into the house far the middle story when the
alarm given by some one below and the clerk Manuel
himself was fired at and shot dead as ABOVE alluded to AS
matter of OF ara scsn IL h
es was p bpn on the and FIX
the crime of burglary and MURDER and we sorry to add
that amongst them belonging to the American
the examination whenever takes place OF whom
of high responsibility and standing in this city As The whole
ton forthwith before the proper tribunal iorbear giving
the of the parties arrested at present Gone OF whom
reported TO have asserted that he would become State
evdence) We hope that the examination
favorable for the than present compel
deep modification and regret that such outrage should
soe Should be With When the
commences will give the names OF the parties implicated
and such facts may be elected.
Another officer of the I'd Pennsylvanians Lieut. Dutton
has been arrested The following list of all arrested up
this time Leutenants Hare and Dutton I'd Pennsylvania
Regiment; Sergeant Wragg and private WALL 7t Infantry
Jesse Armstrong, teamster j. d. Haiste citizen of the
United States John Laverty Canadian Frenchman. Hal
lister spraned his ankle in jumping from the house. and
Laverty's cloak stained in many places with blood
The mail night brought the confirmation of the news of
fight in Chihuahua. 1t that before the American
entered the capital ofthe State Gov Tras held Coun
ell of War; which it decided mpractcable to defend
the plaza and the army moved off Santa Cruz de Roals
twenty leagues this side OF Chihuahua. The Amer-
followed and attacked them the result Of which sent
you in my last.
There another here of revolution in San Luis
but do not believe it. must confess however that
silly thing in the under circumstances,
to allow Busamente go that State with division of
the army He may be loyal enough but if Paades wants
his soldiers for the purpose Of pronunciamento and has
gold to give them, he get Them 1t in San Luis
where he bought up the soldiers OF Herrera.
Peace stock is about the
mounted will leave for Vera Cruz Saturday.
The mail will leave tomorrow night.
THE ARM1sT1cE has brought many into the city, whom
have before We have noted several Mexican
the streets and yesterday observed company of Mex
cavalry with escopette swords, etc This Is all very
tee by either the American or Mexican troops The present
will not, have the fate OF the former arsce
a second edition, OF the last Convention.
From "A congrs came in from Paeh a yes
snd from kes Del cheo TIE foo%ng Officers rs
panied the train Col Whers Captains Bissell and Webbe
A A O. NJ. We believe the escort consisted Of company
Of the Sd Dragons and portion OF the 4th ARTILLERY.
MEmcG April IL, 1s4s.
The trial of the burglars and murderers will
morrow the Court having been organized today. Public
opinion much against the accused at this trial. that
verify believe that should they be found guilty would
regret their being publicly executed. believe one,
yet has consented to defend them.
The Judge Advocate of the Court of Inquiry of OPINION
that eight days will decide the investigation Of the wit
nesses in Mexico
The expedition to the top of Popocatapet was failure
When the party got within 1000 yards of the top, terrible
storm on which retarded their further advance
and they forced to return Several of the Officers
time completely blinded and their horses had be led
part of the way back to the city.
There scarcely any thing the shape of here Just
now, that would interest you though flooded with
t from your quarter and from Europe.
Tomorrow morning train OF 24O wagons will leave here
or Jalapa taking down the sick from the hospitals.
From Queretaro the dates the 18th. Things
pretty much when last The Monitor of Monday
letter of the 6h which states that sixteen members
,nly wanting to make quorum. The writer thinks
he necessary number will be in attendance and that
when Congress gets together, Herrera will be chosen
President, since majority OF the Legislatures have already
expressed themselves in his favor At the preliminary
ng, the I'd inst there were ttyx members preent-a
eater number than have yet recorded. Various com.
nunicaons had been received from the Minister of the
Treasury stating that the Deputies from Jsco and Pueba
lad been paid travelling and other expenses (om
hee hundred doars) to enable them reach Queretar
)ne deputy writes that he has been unable make his ap
earance because he has been unable to get in the
The of the ratification of the treaty had been
eceved in Quer6taro and believed that its modca
ions would be accepted.
The Monitor publishes list of the members elect of Con-
res who have failed attend for the discharge of their
uties. The number is follows, viz: Guanauato, De-
utes and Senators Mexico Deputies and Senators
an Luis 2 Deputies; Vera Cruz Deputies; Touca,
Deputy; Jalsco Deputies Zacatecas. Deputies Oajaca
Deputies; Sonora Deputies; Tamaulipas and Colena
Deputies making 81 in all who have presented them
lives This number. the reader will bear in mind is not
ecessary for quorum.
Nothing has been heard from the advance of the
americans into San Luis de Poto That State was quiet
nd Adame, the Ex-Governor, still in prison.
According to H Progreso, at Queretaro of Tuesday last
dame Governor of San Luis recently mpeached by order
the Supreme Authorities has sent letter the Supreme
government demanding explanation The Minister of
elations replies that in the discharge of his duty preserve
ubc order and tranquility, he the necessity of issuing
order to the commandante of San Luis to arrest Senior
dame-t being notorious that he implicated in the
tie revolutionary movements in that State He add that
consequence of Congress not being in session. to whom
subject belongs, action has been had the premises
ut that nasmuch the press has occupied itself upon the
bIect the charges Of the Supreme Government will be
Immediately published.
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