The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-31
New ORLEANS, Dec. 1913.
The Merican Spy Company--One of our Hard
Bargains.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 1913.
The Merican Spy Company--One of our Hard
Bargains
Much was said, during the war; of the /" Mex-
can Spy Company" Its history, which may not
be generally known, is briefly this when Gene
raj Worth entered Puebla, he found necessity for
daring despatch bearers, well acquainted with the
was at the time rdahfSgsryil to pndevtak dSbfd
better perform 1t than those who had been accus-
toned to the roadl The very man presented him.
self in the person of Dominguez. He had been,
1t is said, for many years, robber, famous for his
tricks upon travellers between Vera Cruz and
the capital He was at the time, either in prison,
or had entered Puebla emboldened by the pre-
scence of our troops certain it is, that most OF
those who afterwards composed his band, were
taken from the caaboose, where they had been
confined principally for robberies and other crimes
recurring for their commission much daring, and
Involving great personal danger.
These dare-devils were organized into sort of
Independent company, and received by General
Scott How they were paid is not clear but 1t Is
supposed, out of the contributions or taxes levied
on the inhabitants. They entered the city oil Mex
leo with our army After the conquest, and before
peace was declai ed they made one or two journeys
II m the city to the coast carrying dispatches and
a mail, and thereby rendering very useful ser
vice. OF course, the conclusion OF peace,
Mexico was home for them, and they
accompanied our army to Vera Cruz, and
thence 10 this city: They were sent to the United
States barracks, in the rear OF which they have
been since encamped. On their arrival, Domin-
guez Pre- CT eded Immediately to Washington, for
The obJec Of obtaining some provision In land or
bounty for his men, Nothing was effected during
the last session. A visit to their quarters, few
tt.rr
dissatisfaction on their part They charge Domin-
guez with having taken and appropriated 10 his
own use, large amount OF money belonging to
the company. They accuse him of total neglect
of their comfort and interests and declare that he
shall no longer command them. HIS own conduct
gives sore color TO their charges for, on his ar
rival in New Orleans, a few weeks since, from
WashlDgto he did not even take the trouble to
VISIT, or scarcely to inquire after the company.
There are about twenty wcmeD, wives of the
Ulcers and pnsates, and they exemplity all their
m, des OF lite, in cooking, eating, and living, gene
rally. We find Them making " tortlas," discover
their LADDERS filled with garlic and peppers and,
notwbstan ding they are ratIoned with pork and
btans-Dot their beloved "irole land other
coms onents OF Uncle Sans ratlons for which they
have holy aversion, II would seem that they by
some means contrive to convert the same into
their national dishes. Whether they regret their
course or not, 1t IS useless to inquire now. They
have sacrificed all, received and encouraged by US,
and, though as precious a set OF scamps as Mexico
search, they have been our allies-we have pro-
fitted from their treason, and do not see how we
are to escape the obligation OF providing for them
by grants OF land, or IN some other manner.
They have received no pay since June last, and
were quite destitute until General Brooke, short
time ago, ordered the distribution of clothes
among The ma full suit each, tor winter. They
probably were never so well clad, and while the
garments continue new,will doubtless think this
great county On the approach of cold weather,
these people suffered seriously. and were filling
The hospitals, when the .med deal officers at the
barracks represe their condition to General
Tay lor, who at once directed the Quarter master
TO prepare houses Tor them, supply them with
stoves, &c. They are now quite contened. But
not return TO their country. They are very anxious
TO settle on This bank OF The Rio Grande; and am
not sure but it would be the best disposition we
could make of them. They would form little
colony, and would make as good citizens as hun
IDS Of their countrymen who now reside |
and vote IN Texas IL Is hoped Congress will con-
slider their al an early day.
The interpreter attached to the company gives
glowing accounts OF their activity and success IN
laundering on entering the city. The jewellers
shops rfled, the bankers houses and brokers'
Cffces robbed, according TO MS narrative, pro-
claim them a truly independent company"
However, he declares that there was active COM
petition between themselves and another certain
independent company OF Americans, so called.
The Tavlor ommittee Of Lancaster, Pa. have used
the surplus Mnds remaining In their hands for pur-
ID. Dorcss Society for the benefit Of the poor
Of the city.
There are two Dodges In the United States Senate
The Dodge nom Iowa 10 the son Of the Dodge from |
Wisconsin. Both are Generals, aud both have been
members Of the House together.