Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-09

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his landau economy the other proprietors seem to
have neglected. and he has the benefit of his superb
or management rather, | suppose, the superior
management of his stewards. Here, too, and for the
first time since we left the valley of Mexico we saw
the pimento tree, in full bearing.
This valley runs, say ten twelve miles, in a
therly direction. and then, turning abruptly to the
east, narrows into a mountain gorge where there
numerous passes capable Of successful defence by a
small force against a largely superior one but, al
though we were warned To be cautious i'll marching
through this gorge, lest the enemy should surprise u.s.
we passed through it without meeting a combatant.
The road is continuous ascent. After travelling
three or four miles through the gorge the clouds be-
fore and occasional glimpse of Orizaba's snow,
much nearer than is pleasing to the Imagination of
man accustomed to warm climate, gave intimation
that we were ascending n lofty mountain. At the
top, governed by sing lie impulse, the whole column
halts, and officers and rush from the line to be-
hold scene perhaps unequalled In the world for
beauty and magnifcence. Before were two ranges
OF MOUNTAINS running parallel at very short distance
apart, the tops developed in clouds,
selves, were invisible, but the sun penetrating the
mist, gave to their barren sides ashy whiteness;
the numerous mule paths traversing them in every
direction, appeared like many fiery serpents; and
beneath the fields of grass corn, and stubbe, aerna
ted with the regularity of squares q chequerboard
The churches and hacendas on the plain, all white
snow, added by the contrast with the green,
uegIee tO Ile cDdrm OF Ine scene. mo my
self guilty of the egOtism of attempting description
of scene that would battle the most gifted pen
pencil and can only offer an excuse the uneffacea
bic impression 1t made upon my memory-an I'M
preston that would not brook neglect.
The valley we were gazing upon was the valley of
Orizaba. The road down the mountain side must
have been cut at an immense cost 1t is about mile
In direct line, but the seepneSs of the descent made
1t necessary to have road five times that length and
frequently when a companion is within hearing of
ordinary voice, TO reach you by the bends of the road
he has to travel quarter of a mile In one of the
turns from the side of the rock where ii has been
blasted, to the depth of two or three hundred feet,
spring gushes and falls almost from the top into
artificial basin, and thence finds its way by suberra
neous passages into the valley. This is OF the
sources and am told the main source, of the Alva-
| RADIO river.
At the foot Of the mountain the General was met
by the curate and Ayuntamiento of the small village
OF Acalzngo, bearing white flag. They accompa-
MED us into the village, pointed out good quarters in
the cleanest and best managed country inn have
seen in Mexico, and men and horses found good
nights rest.
This city was now but seventeen miles distant.
From what had been heard the road, it expec-
ted defence of it would be attempted but, about 8
| O'Clock In the morning, deputatlon came to the
General from the AyuntamientO, requesting to know
what terms he would agree to- if the keys of the city
were given up to him. The reply was, that they
would know bis terms when he had possession.
With this the deputatiOn returned and ut about D
O'Clock in the morning, the troops the last
days march to OriZaba-350 men were on their way
to take city of 10000 to $4,000 population. To
cut the matter short, the Ayuntamento the principal
clergyman, and many Of the respectable inhaptants,
met the command nj three miles from the city, and
after, at their request, being Informed OF what
| the troops would want, portion went ahead to pro-
vide for them, and the remainder, accompanying the
General, arriving at the gates, gave up the keys
| OF the city to bin. On entering, we found white
flag displayed at every house, and the whole pOpula
ton seemed to have turned out to witness entry
and showed degree of confidence that was decidedly
complimentary. On conversing with some of the
most friendly of the citizens, found that there
about 100 80 guerillas here last night, who
ambitions of defending the city at the gate by
which we entered. who pretended they were.
Whether they sincere not, is matter of but
little moment; but the citizens DESTROYS of avoiding
those excuses which always will take place after
successful assault, wisely cleared the rascas out early
| in the morning.
ORIZABA, Jan. 26, 1913.
We are now quietly and comfortably quartered here
and the inhabitants thus far to be satisfied with
our presence. The General has appointed Major Polk
military and civil governor of the city; Col. Du-
mont attorney general; and Col. Hays commander
of troops Inquiries are about being instituted in
relation certain matters of importance, the nature
of which will be revealed by the orders | enclose
As soon as these inquiries concluded you will be
informed of the result. You will also find cores
pondence between the Ayuntamiento OF Cordova and
the General, requesting him to occupy their city.
The people this part of the country generally
peaceable and all that wanting TO put down the
gueras who have rendezvOused in the neighborhoOd,
was the presence of sufficient force to countenance
and support the well disposed The good conduct of
the troops on the march, and since their arrival here,
has assisted much in conciliaing the people, and
the durability of first Impressions is prOverbla Col.
Bankhead we learn, is his way here with 600 or
200 men and several pieces of artillery, and is
pected at Curdova tonight. II he does, he
will be here tomorrow. This amount Of well con-
Quoted troops in and about here will be Of great
vice in protecting life and property from guerilla
depredations and in encouraging friends TO speak
their sentiments boldly, be they what they may for
peace or for occupation. We shall remain here until
COL Bankhead arrives; how much longer, | do not
know. From this point 1t is probable the General
will take the direct road to Puebla, and thence
pidly as possible Mexico where it is expected the
San Luis expedition will be preparing about the time
we arrive. Should Rea or any of the guerilla par
ties lie the road you may depend they will not be
allowed much rest.
will conclude this letter by giving you a copy Of
| a memorandum furnished by person in Puebla in
relation to the character and disposition of the peo-
pie in the towns and villages have passed through
from Pueba to this place. and in like places on the
direct road from here to Puebla. ID. ).
On the road 10 Orizdbd, MA Tshuacdn.
AMAzoQUE.-Without troops. but the quarters of a
| band of robbers guereros, which are daily rob-
| bling near the gates of Puebla.
| TEPEAcA--Without troops. This town sent a
commission of the municipality to the governor some
time since to obtain permission to arm fifty men a