The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-13

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the 18th Of January which gives Information that Gene
ralA Bustamente ut Guansjuanto the head Of 5000
mat .nsss are loo :. san LUIS soOU ~ rsssS
10000, making 81 900 to % 900 In ALL Santa Anna sail
cd from Acapulco, and it thought he had hidden
farewell to Mexico but he has landed ut San Bias; and
it may be his purpose to retrieve try to retrieve his
fortunes in this region, supposing very weak. He
met him the glorious field OF Buena Vista Colonel
Hsmtrsmck has under his command $500 men-the 10th
the dragons and Brsggs battery will number lOOo--a
together constituting force OF 1000 In the field We
would have batteries Of light artillery perfect order.
regiments infantry, 10 companies dragons, and Of
cavalry The dragon and artillery horses are In fine
ordsr-in February last they were poor, and broken
fine discipline We would have General Wool for our
commander and you need not fear for the result We
produce; and having Buena Vista in view force SAN
Ia Anna bring drive us from the glorious field
mas marched from Durango with 1000 cavalry and 1000
foot to join Triss at Chhuahus, who has 1000 more,
and then to march against force at tbs Paso which
has halted there their way from Santa Fe This in
tellgsnce has been forwarded to Con. Wool by Col
Hamtramck and it expected the latter will be ordered
with two regiments infantry, two batteries light artle
ry, and cavalry to move and fall In Urress rear
and on him the time he reaches the Paso
so that We will have Urea between two forces.
OUR OFFICERS IN MEXICO.
Correspondence of the Washington Union.l
MONTEREY, Mexico Jan. g. lsse-After tho grand
military display Of to-day, the review of Major Brsggs
command At the camp this morning and OF the 10th
General Wool in company with his STAFF do not know
that can write thing more appropriate than An &C.
count Of that fine regiment from the western States,
the 10th commanded, as you are aware, oy one of the
noblest of Ksntucky-ths fine scholar accomplish
Tbbats who Is ct the same time, by General Taylor.
order civil and military governor Of Monterey Much
nss oesn SAID In OF sns Just equitable
both in his civil and military capacity; but from my
personal knowledge Of his character and almost perfect
acquaintance with his movements in cases, some of
which OF the most intricate GLASS; assure you too
much has neither been, be- spoken The papers
hsve you from time to time have doubt given
idea of his abilities and peculiar fitness for the position
he Occupie but these only touched upon isolated points,
important certainly, but not by any means the most i'm
portant which constantly claiming his attention
You know from your experience that what endesrs
to his family is not the rare and single acts Of be-
nefcence sometimes extended but the little kndnessss
and attentions which he hourly dispenses which
considered almost too minute to mention. SO the best
noblest and most dsnerested actions of this gentle
have been scarcely than silently ackno wledg
ed In the wide range OF his duties have seen him
with some of the dgnitari.s of Mexico with guerlas
officers private soldiers Americans resiGent, and Mexi
citizens His course has always been characterized
by sound Judgment and intrepid adherence right
But have dwet with more satisfaction, if possible,
upon his truly psterna intercourse with those
people All connde in him. Mexcans and
Americans without distinction abide by his judgments
with satisfaction And have not seldom be ,rd men
who smsrng under his just decisions, involuntary
pass the highest suIogy upon mis- Naturalization
suoh man, who has from before its actual Commence
ment been consistent and nthusiastic the Of
noble army. More than this has already been &C.
coplshed Scarcely six months In the SERVICE the 10th
for military appearance, drill discipline, skill axd enthu
ments in the field In its organization it Is prob
ably the most complete Of all In numbers, it sur
under Capt Brapnon composed Of six footers tho light
infantry under Captain Bethel with the other compa-
MES of young and able bodied men, not of which
less than its hundred and
full complement with arms and in perfect
order and knspsacks packed constant readiness
for march present on parade, or review, the most
brilliant military display, OF the sizs have wit
messed Then there Is the fine music Of the regimental
band with its full number Of chief musicians and pri.
Yates and the field music Of the companies and the
bugere Of the grenadiers and light infantrycomplete
in every and under exact discipline preserving
to be noticed in any OF our large citiesponts which
could not escape the viglant of General Wool
to pass upon it, well the tribute offered day
after review cannot be deemed unmerited and the
general after the most strict and sorutnizns
inspection more than true, that the and
accoutrements Of the companies were In magnificent
condition.
have said nothing OF the officers Of the regiment;
partly because you acquainted with most Of them.
and partly the their best eulogium. OF the
staff, aw acquainted with but two, Of whom may
speak with confidence ready soldier, we'll dis
tingushed surgeon Dr. Hensey and the courteous and
chivarous Adjutant Helm, universal favorite with
both officers and men, and who probably combines in
ton he occupies than sny other in the
to aptitude for the duties Of the station and SOUND
practical discretion thorough information upon all
points or military usage and etiquette " OF the cap
tsins, can only mention the Hns dsciplinaran Bran.
months accomplished and gentlsmanly Owen brother
noble hearted and elegant Gsrrard-the oficer-liks
Wicklinss although there others not the less de-
am aware you will think it strange, not to say extra
ordinary that the 10th has taken high stand 20
and H0S sa IN IT,
the commanding officer to the humbest private There
is daily school of instruction at headquarters for the
commissioned officers somewhat similar for the
noncommissoned officers, under the direction of the
popular sergeant major James McKee, formerly OF
the I'd Infantry and while there daily both dress
parade and battalion drill not week elapses without
general inspection Of the troops Both officers and
men thus thoroughly drilled theoretically and prac-
tcsly, in their respective duties.
From such regiment what may We not expect in the
In my next, will give you some account of Major
Bragg's command.
EDUCATIONAL MEETING AT MATAMoRAs MEXICO.
From the American Star, Jan. 10
At meeting Of the citizens and residents Of Mata
moras held In the Cathedral, Sunday January 9th
called for the purpose Of comforting the subject
Lon We: mS,:d b the frs; oon:
siding board should consist Of two presdsnts two
presidents and two secrstares-one Mexican citizen
might be published In both languages, and that pub
lie testimonial might be given OF the harmony and uni
citizens of tho republics on the important object Of
the meeting.
The meeting then proceeded to the election of off,
GERS, which resulted as folows-Lic. Don Agustin
Msnchaca and Capt Charles Davis, unanimously
elected Presidents Don Hario dc Mesa and Mr. Simon
Mussna, ce-presdents; aud Don Victorino Trevno
Csnales and Mr. F. r. Taylor, seoretaries-a of which,
accompanied BY the rft alc.lde Ben Francisco Vadss,
Major David II. Vinton, chief quartsrmaster Of the
northern line, Can't w Chairman m astsr of
this city, the foreign consus and other citizens and
o6ncers Of the American army, proceeded to occupy
their respective seats the platform erected In the
most convenient part Of the Of the church The
meeting being thus organized the president Don Agus.
tin Menchacs explained in short but eloquent speech
the object for which it called togetherwhen Don
Luis Berlandier took the foor, and presented to the