The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-05-16
DAILY JOURNAL
TUESDAYMORNING MAJ l6.
LETTERS FROM MUSTANG.
CRY or MExIco, April, %,

the trial oil the murder ana burglary. 1eSter-
day Lit. Bib was unwell, and to-day Capt.
Lair, 9TH Kentucky, was detailed but was TAX
en- unwen on entering the Court, and the Court
adjourned. Lit. Dutton, Pa. Vols, is now on
trial. A few days ago stated that 1t. Tilden
was arrested and charged as being implicated
in the affair; there are two 1t. Tildens in the
army, which did not think OF at the time
the one arrested is 1t. Ii. p. 1ilden. The case
of Hare is closed as you will see by the proceed
ings send you-the verdict will not be render |
ed until all the cases, some eight in number, are
disposed of.
To-day an attempt was made to rob the
stage on the road from here to Puebla. There
were two American soldiers In the stage as an
escort-the robbers, fifteen in number, sailed
out from the thick wood by the roadside, the
guard fired on them, killing one and wound |
ing another badly, when the whole party re-
treated.
The court Of Inquiry left this city for the
United States yesterday, escorted BY Capt. Sib-
leys Dragons.
On Sunday last there was splendid military
performance on the plains Of Molino del Rey.
The division of Gen worth, and The division
of Gen. Marshall was reviewed by Gen Butler,
in the presence of our peace commissioners,
MIR. Clifford and Mr.. Sewer, who have bet n
lionizing here for some few days among the
military. The plains of Moline del Rey afford
a beautiful opportunity for a brilliant military
show-being some three miles long gradually
rising from the Molino 10 the North; the city
lays off in the distance beautiful prospect
and the valley opens 10 the enchanted view,
surrounded BY a ridge of dark towering noun
tains, with the snow-capped peaks OF Popocat-
epeti and Istaccihuati ascend heavenwards-
high among the highest-the associations OF
this place is fresh in the memory of us all-it
4 Il al. L.. -
age of the lst division-it was here 500 brave
American troops fell in one hours fighting,
and among them some of the very pride and
ehivalry OF our army. The day was beautiful;
the sun shone out in grandeur, rejecting the
dazzling brightness of.the arms; and giving as
ii were, siill deeper hue to the true blue jack
els; the LIST division of regulars never looked
better or made.a more soldier-like appearance
long life and success TO the LIST division--they
here fought their way to distinction, and may
they long enjoy their laurels.
The pride of the west, Kentucky and Ten
nessee, composing the division OF Gen. Mar
shall, We'd with each other in their stalwart
sons These patriotic States have sent many
gallant troops into the field, but never did they
offer up to the God Of War a nobler specimen
than are now here. Their appearance and
discipline showed 10 a remarkable advantage,
and no man ever looked upon a finer body Of
citizen soldiers Good citizens al home and
soldiers in the field, are synonymous. and when
ever / see soOd soldier SET him down as a
good citizen. morally and physically strong, II
we are TO have no more lighting, these men
then will not, as a body, have an opportunity
Of measuring their steel with the foe; but
there were many there who showed the stuff
they were made of in front Of the battlemepts
of Monterey, the cliffs of BueDa Vista, the
sands of Vera Cruz, and the heights OF CerrC
Gordo; and If they are to have no more hight
ing, they will go home with the proud conso
laiion of having done their duty to their State
and 10 their country.
On Monday, the old ''Cerro Cordo Division,
Gen. Smith, were reviewed and Thrilled in from
of the city on their parade ground in the direc
ton of the Penon. Mr.. Clifford and Mr.. Sc
vier were present, together with large mum
Der of officers of the army and citizens. Tn
movements and evolutions of this division, wi
excite the pride and admiration Of every ma
who has "Uncle Sam" branded in his counter
ance. The old veteran, war beaten counte.
auces, with the neat, clean uniforms and the
glittering armor, was peculiarly pleasing
look upon They exercised on the same grouI
ON which the Mexican army was discipline
whom they met so often afterwards when ba
onet crossed bayonet and foes fell together
The weather was magnihcently fine, and 4
heavens seemed 10 be striving TO add grandu
10 the scene. The tall cupolas of the church
of the city standing prominently in the Ie'
with our stars and stripes, the brightest OF the
all waving among them, while across lev
plain in the foreground stood the tower
height of the old Penon, whose iron-bo
crest challenged US 10 combat on our entfan
into the valley. There then stood the form
able peak, originally thrown up by one OF !
lures freaks, the guardian of the far famed Hal
behind it was the finely equipped and well d
ciplined Mexican army anxiously awaiting
approach. Where are they now? The VI
men who are parading and moving in the m
esty of conquerors have scattered them to
four winds, and forced them to yield respec
BILE consideration 10 the olive branch III
hands of two gentlemen who are spectators
TO the review. l cannot tell you OF any &C
dents that occurred in the two days review
because our people know how TO do things
a little browner than you have any idea
and as IL is not customary TO have accidents
!, will not offer an apology or excuse Tor not hi
ing any.
The health Of the army is much better
the city and vicinity, than 1t has been Tor SO
time, though learn there is some sickness
the outposts.
Here is an advertisement which caps 9
thing you have heard of lately-it was publ
ed in Ell Monitor of yesterday. You VIII
that the good citizens of Mexico are ever re-
10 preserve and protect the fair reputation
their daughters. and although the ladies
generally speaking. accommodating IN ii
ways-this lady is not willing to satisfy
curious, but is willing to be made pul
show for the purpose of satisfying the gaz
community that she is not what they take
T. TO be. Here is the advertisement, judge
yourselves:
"a young lady who has attended the pu
Ill koax 1fro 60 trUi