The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-10
THE UNION.
Wise and Proper Regulations In Army OF Jai.pa.

Wise and Proper Regulations In Army OF Jai.pa.
10 the Editor Of the Union.
WAsmSoros CRY. Jan. 8, ls4s
received yesterday letter from friend in Mexico.
dated at Jalapa 18th ultmo, enclosing the within order,
Thleh am satisfied will prove highly gratifying 70 oar
Catholic teolo- citizens The letter states that all
quiet at Jaapa the citizens resumng their usual
avocations, and that Col Hughes winning the good
opinion and esteem of the Mexicans by wise and judi
cious exercise of the powers vested in him governor
Every confidence felt IN the cool discretion and
sound Judgment of the gallant colonel and apprehen
sion entertained of the of any difficulty
disturbance long he should continue in authority
send you the order, that you may give 1t place IN the
Unon' II you should deem ii advisable
ORDER I HEApoUARrERs DEPARTMENT JALAPa,
No 70. City OF Jalapa, Dec. III, lS47.
Iii made the duty of the officer of the day. and the
officer of the guard, alternately, resort frequently, during
their duty to the principal churches of this
for the purpose seeing that soldiers (and others connected
with tho army conduct themselves with proper reverence
IN houses OF worship. All persons visiting the churches
VIII entering, uncover their heads and remain until
their departure.
H. IL is recommended TO the troops under my command
to show all OCCASIONS those marks oil respect to the
solemn ceremonies of the Catholic church, which proper
regard TO religious rites imposes on us ALL however much
we may differ points of doctrine and sectarian OBJ
servances Tor no man co npronl'es his opinions by re-
speeding those of others and is the pride and boast of
free and happy country, that, with all religious denom
only tolerated and protected, but that they
are emitted to respectful consideration o. a.
ILL., 1t is further recommended all officers and soldiers
to cultivate good relations with the inhabitants OF this city
10 treat all with becoming courtesy and kndness and TO
tend, the clergy and the that difference
which, IN country, Is universally conceded to
them DO not let neglect to practise IN foreign land
those qualities of which Justly proud at home!
The commanding officer feels that true soldier will
And has been him OF special qualification and
OF personal PRIDE that, far, complaints have been
made to him OF serious encrOachments upon the rights
PROPERTY persons of the Inhabitants OF the city
occupy and he enertans the hope that this proprey of
conduct Will continue long may remain in Mexico
But assured that should different OF things arise
he VIII be as prompt punish he is now ready to
mend. We should and all, regard ourselves as being
to certain extent representatives OF free institutions and
6y the force Of eranpe, enemies those sound prnc
plies of religion, humanity and JUSTICE which have gained
for country the high position which occupies amongst
the prosperous and civilized nations.
w. Any soldier who attempt to coerce Mexican 10
sell liquors will be promptly punished.
V. All Americans and foreigners, connected with the
military service of the United States, who may be,
may hereafter arrive in the city of Jalapa, will mme
diately report to this office.
W. All persons who may in any way attempt to prevent
supplies from reaching this post will be military
commission for trial and convicted of that offence, iH
be shot
VII The inhabitants of this department, formerly
ding the national road between the Plan del Rio and
this city, who have abandoned their houses invited to
their homes, under the that far
his power extends they shall in way be moested, and
that he will punish any one Mexican American, who
may attempt to interfere with them long they remain
perfectly neutral
VII The forestaling OF the market, by buying up art
thus prices expressly forbidden
BY order cfCol G.. w Hughes, civil and military COVER
nor Of Jaapa: IRA MABBETT,
A. A Adj. Gen.