The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-08

truth-ay that the Mexican government had made
proposition and that 1t bad been transmitted to Wash
ioston They go 40 far as to that the terms are
Mr. Trsts ultimatum in the negotiations at Tacubaya
with the difference that instead SIS 900 OO0 as was
proposed to be given by Mr. rist $40 900 600 asked
win not be accepted and that the apparent disposition
OF the Mexicsns make peace will not that en-
ergstic prosecution Of the war recommended In the
Presidents message.
There appears be doubters to whether there
will be sufficient number OF members Of Congress pres
speoulstng upon the probability Of Pena Pena re-
Stunning the reins of government In this oaes paper
Dsng = 90 NOT meet and elect
President, Anaya will hold Mora Vilamn has
resigned the Ministry Of War.
JANUARY la-On Monday last the commanders in chief
was informed of q movement designed here to attack
the quarters Of the officers Of the army and possible
to take them prisoners kill them. The plan was that
the population or much of 1t could be induced to
part conspiracy should RISE and assisted by
body Of guerlas which were to enter the city at
mander In chief ioformsd all tho chief otcsrs Of the
intended attack desgnated raying points for the diff
ferent regiments and made every disposition necessary
to be found in the streets that tho whole
population had knowsdge Of what to be attempt
cd The precaution adopted It is supposed prevented
an attempt execute the plan The protectors Of the
insurection either blind the effects Of their PLAN
or forescsng them mus have been utterly reckless as
to the which would result to their
countrymeD; for II the attempt had been made there
Is not officer in the army not excepting the comman
troops from saekng the city During the night Lieut.
Baker Of the 5th Indiana regiment, commanding pa
came In sight Of two carts near the Piazza de Tor
in the part OF the city Of which,
containing one hundred stand Of arms he captured
the other he was unable to come up with before was
placed in concealment. Whether Gen. Scott has the
names Of the parties who originated the plot not
do know but it is pretty we'll understood that the
entered tho CITY, and have remained here since few
DAYS may reveal more in relation to this matter.
You wiz perhaps learn before this reaches you, of
similar attempt at Pueba, which the promptitude and
determination of Col Chields nipped In the bud En-
closed you will find Col Childs' proclamation in the
Spanish
With Psdrs Jarauts, At place CALLED San Juan some
las exceeded the Texans they did not wait for
than tho first charge but fed in great confusion Jarau
hts lance and CLOAK, fell into the hands Of Col Hays
His saddle was bloody from which inferred that the
reverend scoundrel was killed
CORRESPONDENCE of Nav Orleans Delta
CRY OF MExIco, January IL, lsas The train which
have left here for Vera Cruz morrow will not
81 It So tho next ass as ss y
derstand that addition Of four companies and light
battery will be added to it. By the following order you
will list Of the ecers accompanying returning to
the United States. Nearly all Of them have dons their
country good service, and have highly distinguished
themselves in the battles of the valley Of Mexico May
they meet warm reception from their friends in the
United States
HEADQUARTERS THE ARMY,
MEXICO, January III, lS46
GENERAL ORDERs-No. Ia The following named
officers, SICK wounded reported supernumerary in
viii proceed to their respective homes and arriving at
New Orleans report by letter, to the Adjutant Gene
rails ONCE Washington, for (f able) the recruiting
i~M.jor Z. v. Summer, ID Dragons.
2-Msjor C. A. Waite, 9th Infantry.
3-Captsin w. J. Hardse, I'd Dragons.
A. Let Lieutenant l.. q. Arnold, I'd Artillery.
S-,s: Lieutenant Arnold Ezsy' "a Artillery;
Kss
s-2d Lieutenant II F. Clarke, I'd Artillery.
s-si Lieutenant W, g wsgl.y, I'd Dr:goons.
lid Lieutenant II B City, ssh Infantry.
l2-2d Lieutenant Geo. Wainwright, sth Iofantry.
1a-ad Lieutenant l.. w. Tsmpleton. 18Th Infantry
iS-2d Lieutenant j. p Slaughter, Voltigeurs
l6-Csptsin Smith I'd Infantry
By command Of Msjor. General scorr:
L, SCOTT, A. A. A. g.
To-day the funeral Of Capt Irwin took place He was
followed the grave BY long line Of mourning friends
mains but it corps that grieved at his DEATH
when he died. the army wspt By the following order
dent Of the direct aud indirect taxes to be levied for the
support Of the army on that portion of Mexico called
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMy,1
MEXICO, January IL, 164S
GENERAL ORpER-No. 10 -Msjor j. l. Gardner Of the
United States 4th Artillery, Is appointed Superinten.
dent of direct and indirect to be levied for
the support Of this for the part Of the Republic
ingly open ONCE In tho National Palace, and enter
upon the duties assigned MIN. He will ascertain
the amount Of assessments as they may, from
time to time, fall due; make demands for their
regular payment, and when ready report the Same
to general in order that the disbursng Of
for the same Acquttapoes viii be sttssted and regi.-
tered by the superintendent, who will also transmit to
the proper accountant, at Washington, documents
charging the disbursDg officers with the amounts
ceived by them respectively.
By command Of Major General scorr:
II, l.. SCOTT, A. A. A. G.
Mexican officer has been detected in endeavorng
to induce the soldiers to desert military commits.
sion of which General Smith is President. and p.
ham for tho offence If be is found guilty a. expect be
will be- he will either be shot hung By the order of
General Scott, Captain c. Myers has been assigned
to the chief of the qusrtermsstefs department From
what we know of bis capacity, have doubt but
that he will discharge the duties to the interest of the
government and with credit to himself. The improper
conduct of some Of the officers of the late Mexican
army has rendered tho following order from General
smith necessary II these gentlemen do not walk up
something to interest the attention Of newspaper
epondents Quien sade.
" OFFICE CIVIL MILITARY GOVERNOR,
National Palace Mexico, Jan. IL. lsas
1t Is ordered that all officers Of the Mexican army
all retired officers also those of the corps of National
Independence Bravo, Victoria, Hidsgo GaIeans Nina
and the corps of Zspadores who may now be in the
city Of Mexico not on parole shall present Themselves
at the office of tho inspector of the American
army, between the hours Of 10 A NJ. and p on the
18th, l3th, CT l4th inst.
1t 10 also ordered that all Off GERS of the Mexican
army and Of tho aforementioned corps who may here.
after arrive In the city shall report themselves the
aforesaid office within twenty hours after reaching
the city.
This order Is rendered necessary by the highly i'm
proper conduct Of certain officers Of this Mexican army
known to be in the city; and any failure comply With
it will subject the offender to the rigorous punish
ment known to the laws of war.
by the Governor
"R P. HAMMOND, Secretary
Since tho organ zation Of the new military police an
important and creditsbe change visible in the order
and peace of the city.
Gen. Cadwaader has arrived at Teluca. The follow
Ing letter from friend will give you account Of the
march, and their arrival at their place of destination
ToLucA January ls4s i promised to tell you what