The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-06
OVERLAND EXPRESS
ARRIVAL OF THE NEW ORLEANS
FROM VERA CRUZ.
sc. SC. &c.
fFrom the Nav Orleans Picav,

the arrival at Vera Cruz on the 18th of So wagons
from JaaPa escorted by 90 inen only under the com
artillery and says -:
After loading tns wagons, with provisions and
milton, there will return to Jaapa the troops under
Lieut. Tghmans battery, 10 dragons and 90 infantry
Of the New Jersey battslion, commanded by Leuts.
Young and Mcdowell. IL is rumored that General Mar
shall who is at Jalapa will march Orzaba soon
he get the necessary ammunition Padre Jarauta,
the well known guerrilla chief Is nov recruiting in the
city There about 1000 men in Jalapa
Along with the train came DR.. Barton aud Lieut..
Lewis Dixon, late of the Alabama volunteers These
eentesn says the Free mriean give II rs their opin-
ion that peace will be declared From the same
paper copy the following items Gen. Lane, with
detachment fought the Mexicsns at place called Mata-
moras whipped them and delivered several prisoners
We have to regret the loss Of Lieut. Rdgey, of the ar
tillery and Asst. Adj General to Gen Lane
The officers stationed at Puebla have resolved to pre-
Eent medal to Gen. Lane On one side Is to be the
Generals likeness and other side he will bs re
entering the city Of Pueba The medal Is to
cost 81 600 Gen Twiggs arrived at Vera Cruz on the
22d, with train of $500 men
The New Orleans also brought over the remains Of
Col. Butler; Lieut. Col DckiDson; Col Martin Scott
Col. I. b Ransom; Lieut.. Col Graham; Capts rhomp
son ana Taylor; Lieuts. Williams, Clark and Adams
Sergt Madison; Dr. SIade; Pfivates Trezvant and Ken
| needy.
Mexico The train which left the capital Tn toe 9Th
iust with Generals Twiggs ana Pierce reached Vera
dsnce though of earlier date than have publish
ed As the mail leaves in few minutes we can only
give to-day the two following letters They are both
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Especial correspondent of the Picayune
| Cry OF Mxxico Dec 1s47 General Patterson ar
here today has brought with him
about $500 As soon as General Butler arrives he
open the Communication between there and Tsmpico,
the other Of the above named generals will BE- sent
Zacatsoa to take possession OF tha country around
| Queretaro will not be disturbed just now
VERA CRrz, Dec. %. ls47.-The steamer New Or
leans will leave in the morning for your city with very
large number Of those wounded at the late battles in the
valley of Mexico; and although they present m. an
choy picture with what joy will they place their feet
upon freedoms soil once more and what happy return
The arrival of this train has envensd Vera Cruz to
such an extent, that had only 1t when 1t
its usually dull appearance would hardly recog
Mise it the city Tbs streets thropged with
the means of for goods and the
Of to the interior while the sidewalks the pub
lie Offices thronged with strangers, officers and sol
diers preparing to embark for home.
|
Vera Cruz about O'Clock to-day but he brings later
dates Mexico than those which you have doubt
this received IL 10 reported that Mr. Trist will
reach here with escort OF cavalry and he may bring
from Mexico to the 10th Novembsrone day later
| than has been received
By this command we may obtain something interest
ing and authentic respecting the propositions which
reported to have been made by the MeKcans to send
commissioners to Havana to negotiate although have
idea that If such proposition has been made
that it will be carried out, the latest accounts from
Queetaro represent affairs as being in rather uproar
| lou, condition
The Presidents message reached us yesterday by the
brig -, and created more interest than any docu-
ment that has been received in Vera Cruz for long
time, aud perhaps the Mexcans felt deeper interest
than the Americans they have deeper interest in
the future destiny Of the country.
Peoples the enterprng editor of the american Star
who came from, Mexico with the train char
tered mustang and greaser to take it along and as his
plans well arranged, have no doubt but that the
| good people of Mexico will read 1t in three days.
Although the road from this to Mexico 10 now lined
with troops and every advantageous point permanently
ssrrisoned the guerriileros continue make their sp
wounded Lieut. Gordon, of the rifle regiment in two
places but captured about hundred pack mules which
short diDteucs behind the command and were the
Cen. rwigss has assumed the command of the de-
partment with good deal OF energy, and he will no
doubt make many changes in the administration of al
fairs In this department. never saw the old general
look better than he Goes The bush hook has been
to work. and the brush cut away from under bis chin 30
that he his knees once more and those fine fea
lures which have been 40 long In obscury are visible
sgain.
| Col. Wilson's departure appears to be source of
regret to all and but few men will leave more sincere
friends in Vera Cruz than hs learn that he has OBJ
tanned leave of absence FOR few weeks to visit his
family, when he will return to assume command of his
regiment, which leaves in q few days for Mexico He
will take passage In the roop Of Saratoga In three
four days for Pensscols, where his family reside
| Col Dspkhead during the few days ne has been
us has made many friends and when he leaves
whichever end of the road he takes he will take the
good will Of all who have formed his acquaintance along
| with him.
1t has become pretty certain. as learn from
many who came with the train, that Lieut.. O'Sulvan
| "a Lfs ,-,lIa AltA
dstng himself by his gsllsnry in the last battles
before Mexico after throwing up his commission joined
the Mexicaps and has received appointing of colo
mel in the Mexican army although gallant and brave
lived, he dsgraced himself on many occa-
eons by which he lost the respect Of ell his associates
and may fight hard against the American flag as
! he has fought for 1t
Mrs Ewing closed the theatre last night, and Mr.
Hart, with his company will re open 1t tomorrow
| evening
The let Artillery, under command Of Major Dimick,
will relieve the LIST Infantry to morrow, and the latter
| regiment will remove immediately to Camp Vergara.
Gen. Pierce will be passenger on tho New Orleans,
and rs learn, will resign as soon as he reaches ASH
BY the train, the bodies OF Col Ransom, Lieut. Col
Martin scott and several others of the gallant officers
who fell AZ the battles Of Mexico were received and
will be forwarded Immediately to the United States
The frigats Cumberland, Com Perrys flag ship and
the s0op Of John Adams, are now lying at anchor
under the Castle
PROM GEN. WOODS LINE.
The steamship Telegra PHI at New Orleans the 2Sh
December, from the Brszo. Dec GATH brought the
mains Of the late Captain Stephenson. Gen. Wool on
| assuming command OF the army OF occupation"
issued general order Dec O. directing strict attention
TO duty, Several Nsxicans had been murdered the
San Fernando road, near Mstsmoras Ramon Pas,
poted outlaw, was among the slain. The murders
supposed to have occurred In conflicts between the
traders and suerlas Governor orsles OF the State
OF Nuevo Leon, having been aiding the gueras, has
bsen deposed in proclamation Issued by Col Tibbats
Military Governor of Monterey Canales is still ievyng
tribute upon the traders.
HONOR TO THE pRAvL, LIVING AND DEAD.
The following letter from Gn Worth, written to
Major VIM. Mcintosh Of savannah Ca The court was
assembled at the request Of Col. Mclntosh.
CRY OF Mrrrco Nov "a lSF--My Dear Sir have
this day made Is for transferring the remains
your late gallant brother, my old friend and compan
iop Col Mcintosh, to Vera Crua and thence to savan-
nah, that they may IePose among his own cherished