The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-07

the treaty of peace was received here on Monday
last Preparations were Immediately made tor
efnbarking the artillery, munitions of war, and
troops; and notice was given to the commanding
Mexican officer, that the place would be formally
transferred at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Pre-
vous to that hour, all the troops had been embark
ed, except the marines and one company of artll-
lery, which was required to fire the necessary
salutes.
At the appointed time the American and Mexl-
can troops, each numbering. about one hundred,
town was tran sferred by Capt Lavalette. the 60
vernon, to Gen. Negrita, with the usual formah-
ties, and with mutual congratulations on the new
and peaceful relations existing between the two
and the Mexican holsted, simultaneously, on the
flag staff of the Quartet. When they met halfway
the halliards were Delayed, and salute fired by
the Quartet battery; The Mexican flag was then
mast headed, and the American hauled down. and
the former saluted with twenty one guns from the
Ohio and Congress.
The marines, commanded by Captain Zeilin,
and Lieut.. Tilghmans company of artillery, es-
corted Captain Lavalette and General Negrita to
the mole, where the troops embarked IN fine ar
ray of boats, which were ready for their recep-
ton The order Of Com Jones sefSse sbo p1li
feave the shore Immediately after the ceremony,
excepting only the Governor, and the dlsbursing
officers, who were given until tomorrow to settle
up the accounts connected with the final embar-
katlon. At 6a o'clock, the last man had left the
mole, and MeZatlan was again In possession of its
legitimate government.
very large concourse of persons were present.
and the streets through which the Americans
passed were so densely crowded that 1t was diff
cult tor the mounted cavacade to make its way
without injury to the spectators. There was
no demonstration of other than good feelings and
! am satisfied that nine. tcnths of those present
really regretted the abdication of the American
authorities. During the seven months they have
been in power, great efforts have been made to
relieve the burdens and consult the wishes of the
people of the country.
1t Is due TO the marines and sailors, who have
composed the garrison on shore, to say that pro-
bablyno place was ever held under similar clrcum-
stances, with more entire absence of aggression
upon the rights of citizens. With one or two
riflng exceptions, no fights have taken place, and
no violence used by either party toward the other
And IN his connection it is but Justice to say that
great credit is due to Capt. Ieiin, of the marine
corps, for his energy and vigilance in preserving
the peace, and perfecting the police, of the city.
The Z 5. ship Lexington sailed this morning
Ohio and Congress, 1t is understood, sail to-mor-
row tor the same place. The Dale, now at Quay
mas, has also been ordered there, as well as the
Warren and Southampton, now at Monterey 1t
Is expected the Congress will sail for the United
States In July.
Probably no ships company In the service the
United States ever had as laborlous and harrasslng
cruise as they have had. For a great portion of
the time they have been on duty as soldiers and
have made forced marches and encountered ia
tlgues and prlvatlons OF the most serious charac-
ter, and always with hearty good will which does
them credit. II there has been little opportunity
for the navy to WIN laurels on Ithis coast by hard
fighting, there has been lack of hard wcrk and
short commons, and whatever there has been to |
DO has been done with zeal and fidelity.
The most distinguished service has been on the
part OF Lieut.. Haywood, at San lose, when he was
besieged by force of three four times the size
OF his own, and for nine days and nights constant
ly under their fire. The GOODNESS Judgment, firm
ness and valsr displayed by him are worthy of all
praise, and presume have been reported to the
derrrment IN proper terms
to ,b o ok S esss'
perform, and fit had been divided into smaller /
ships would have been much more efficient.
Steamers would be very useful on this coast. and
il Is to be hoped that future moro will be
attached to the squadron. - Carr. Boston POST