The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-24


aasss. that va a:e:s:dy so@s%:n.ss.yy Or con-
here last night who ambitious of dsfsn ding the
tended they were Whether they were sincere or not
s matter Of but little moment; but the oitizens de-
take place after successful assault, wisely cleared
the rascals out early In the morning.
OnIzAsA, Jan. 26, ls4s.-We are now quietly and
thus far to 30 satisfied With our presence The gene
raj has appointed Major Polk, Military and Civh 90
vernon OF the CITY, Col Du@ont, Attorney General
about being instituted in relation to certain matters
OF Importance the nature Of which will be revealed
by the orders ncloee. As these inquiries are
concluded you will be informed Of the result You will
also And correspondence between the Ayuntan-
him to occupy their city The peop. in this part Of
country generally peaceable and ell that want
tbs n.ishborhood was the Of sucisnt forcs
to oountenance and support the we'll disposed. The
good oths troops on the and siuoe their
arrival here has assisted much in conc sting the peo
pe and the durability Of nrst Impressions Is proverb
Col. Bankhead, learn is on his here with 1000
pscted to arrive at Cordova tonight does he will
bs here to. morrow. This amount Of well conducted
troops about here will Of great service 10 pro-
and In encouraging our friends to speak their ssnti
msns boldly b. they what shsy may Tor peace Of os
arrives how much longer ! do not know. From this
point 1t IL probable, tina General will take the direct
co where 1t expected the San Luis expedition will be
preparing about tho time arrive should Rsa, any
Of the guerrilla parties lie on the road you may depend
they will not be allowed much rest
The AYuNrAMIENro OF CoRpovA,l
No date--received Jan. %.
Vim MANY Of the urncius, Of this place resoy
ed send dsputation to walt on your cxoeeney and
invite your peaceable entry into and stay in this city
This the Ayuntamsnto hopes from your accredited JUS
The deputaton consists of the Curate Francisco Jaa
vera Joss M. OcamPo, PEDRO Prebost, Francisco Mayo
bre, and tho undersigned, President of the body
have the honor to say to your excelency that we
humby beg OF you to receive sns asputson rao WIN
subscribe myself your humble servant,
J. JOAQUIN APRERA.
To the Gen. Cong the American forces In Oyizsba.
HEADQUARTERS, GEN. LANES COMMAND
ORIzABA, Jan. %, ls4s.
To the Dsputation Of the Ayuntarnsnto and prinei
American forces At this place has received your com
munioation touching his proposed visit to your city
and 10 o. o. SnSar
The general has not positively determined whether he
will extend his march to Cordova not but informs
you that he will not start thither to-day Whenever he
shall arrive in your place he assures you that the prin
cpes heretofore by him in other places and
announced by oil other American commanders, will be
strictly pursued namely the protection Of private
psrty respect for religious opinions AID exact justice to-
wards ell.
The general bess to pressut you the assurance of his
HEADQUARTERS, GEN LANES COMMAND
Orizabs Jan. 70, lS4e.
ORDERS.
l. Col. Hays Texas Volunteers is hereby appointed
commander Of all the American fososs in this city and
o. Msjor Polk, Sd dragons, is hereby appointed civil
and military Governor Of Orizaba
8. Lieut. Col Dumont, 4th Indiana Volunteers Is sp
pointsd Attorney General.
a The civil aud military Governor will cause inquiry
to made forthwith Of the robberes lately committed
upon the merchant trains by bands Of guerilas whe
k~vA haO~ hut HA
cpal authorities OF this place. allowed to here hsrbor
whether the property thus taken has been sold here
cause speedy justice to be executed in the premises
Private property Of foreign residents or peaceable
Mexican citizens viii be protected, and all religious
rights together with the church property scrupuousy
g. All crimes and disorders whether committed by the
soldiers followers and retaners Of tho American army,
upon the property and persons the residents and c
Of Mexico those residents and citizens upon
retaners Of the American army, viii be detected tried
and severely punished according to the provisions Of
the general orders published at Ts%piSo in February
martial law and the mode Of administering the
By command of Brigadisr General Lane:
Captain 4th Ohio Volunteers, Abide Camp.
Headquarters, GEN LANES CoMMAND,}
OrizAba, Jen. %, lsls.
Information having been received justying the Com
mandng General in tho belief that tobacco belonging
to the government of Mexico. is at this time in
mediate for the seixing and securing the
same after which you are directed to organise oom-
mission for the purpose Of ascertsniDg whether the
tobacco thus seizsd Is not subject to confscaton
All such tobacco may be found subject to oofsc alton
you directed sell In such way may be best cal
culAted to insure good price.
BY command Of Brig Gen Lane, G. PUGH,
Capt. 4th Ohio Volunteers, Aid. de Camp
To Major Polk Civil and Military Governor Orizaba.
Made Seizure
OFFICE THE CIVIL AND MILITARY GOVERNOR,
ORIzABA, jan. 26, lS4s
ORDER No /.
The Ayuutamiento hereby directed to make dill.
gent search and Inquiry for all American horses mules
arms equipments aud property taken from any of the
trains or now in this city and and
the Same to forthwith delivered to the civil and mill
tary Governor.
They also directed to deliver up the American pr
in this city and neghborhood and
to give all possible information concerning others.
They further required to search to be made
for property lately taken from the Merchant trains
pursuant to the orders yesterday published by Brig
Gen Lane give information whether the property
any part Of It, has been sod here and what disposition
hiss been made Of the proceeds Of any ouch sales.
BY the Governor.
GEO. EARL Nancy, Secretary, 80.
OFFICE or THE CIVIL AND MILITARY GOVERNOR,
Orizaba, Jan. %, 1913
ORDER No 2.
As President of tho Ayuntsmento you required to
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