The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-20
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now feel secures I'M Ehedp possession of their
property and 1iaes.1o "A adecree was issued by
the President, tondemning to death, all per-
sons guilty of plundering the property of the
friendly inhabitants L9u VI
The expedition has been favored with the
presence of an American lady, the wife of
Capt. Chapman, of the first party, or "Old
Guard" whose attention to the sick and
wounded, acts and words of encouragement,
and personal heroism,9 contributed greatly to
the success of the expedition, and to the
comfort of the party During the sege of
Encinada she was constantly at the post of
danger, loading and passing the arms to the
men, and repeatedly firing upon the enemy
through the loopholes. Her bravery was
Isuch as to astonish those who were bestac-
quainted with her daring and resolute char
lacter. h5iaH 1.." t.~t
Col. Walker is native of Ohio, anG
Graduated at Frankfort, Ky, at an early age
and has since occupied many stations Of
trust and respectability. He has travelled
through every country in Europe, and lis
conversant with nearly every language
spoken, and is considered by those who know
him intimately, to be one of the first law
lyers and diplomatists of the day, as we'll as
time. 7pE r.,
The party embraces men of every profes
lslon, among them some surveyors, who are
lengaged in surveying the town of Encinada,
with its harbor and approa ches, laying out
the ground in streets and blocks, and super
Intending the repairs, Notifications and
buildings erecting by the new government
Military posts are established at San Domin-
go and La Grulla, and garrisoned by detach-
ments from the main body. These parties
are engaged with the Indians in construct
ing durable Notifications at these places,
and building quarters for the accommodation
| OF the troops. The strictest discipline pre-
walls throughout every department of the
army, and the soldiers are constantly drilled
IN camp under the able tuition of comman-
dersand companies, who are all, withoutex-
ception, officers of experience and who have
served with gallantry in the Mexican war
The inhabitants are free in their inter
course with the officers and soldiers of the
command, and all express willingness to
unite with the iberators in sustaining the
new government. Frequent conferences
have taken place between the wealthy ran
cheros and President Walker, ard they are
all amply satisfied with the existing state of
things. The proclamation is favorably re
celved, and disposition Is exhibited on ALI
sides to abide by and respect its enforce
ment. G0t ac.7al7fl- s7I ar1s9:
A call has been made upon the inhabitants
to unite in convention, for the purpose of
adopting constitution suited to the reqdire-
ments of the people, and to establish such
code of laws as may be found adequate to
preserve peace and order to the community.
The President is indie fatigable in his devo-
tion to the welfare of the people and his
army; and his time is employed constantly
IN the labor of his office. GBn aid 9nIqaAs,
| The defences of the port of Encinada' ARE
now so far advanced that it is DEEMED i'm
pregnable to any force Santa Anna or any,
body else can send against it. The supplies
Tor the troops are abundant, and are well
protected, SO that even siege could befre-
resisted with success. The men are in The
highest spirits on account of their recent
achievements, and are ready for any erne,-
gency that may occur, and more than anx-
ious for another opportunity to measure
their pFospess with that of the enemy
+ A WALL TO BE BUILT AROUND GREAT
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