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THE NEW YORK HERALD. Se ___ Vol. XIU, No. 300..Whole No, 4897. HE NEWS BY THE JAMES L. DAY, Interesting War Intelligence. &e., &O > de. (From the New Orleans Piceyune, Oct. 24] ‘The steamship Jas. L Day, Capt O'Grady, arrived at a late hour last night from Vera Cruz, having sailed thenos on the 19th inst. with a number of invalid sol diers ‘Two dird on the passage, viz: Richard Beamish, lath infaptry on the 20ch inst, and Wm Miller, of y D, Voitigenrs, on the 234. The James L. Day ight over the following passengers: rs, Captain White, Major Cook, Lieut. F. 0. Jones, Lieut Mayne, Lieut. C. J. Deutchman, Lieut Julius Fonbean, Lieut’ P. H. Curren, Lieut ' Gray, Messrs. Shutter and Runnogl, Jno M. Ogden, Domingo Sirenv, ‘Thomas Duhate, J. A. Chase, ‘I. A. Armstrong. Chas Keen, John H. Hammet, Thos. Nickerson, Dr. Mo¥ar- lane, Capt. Prummer, Mr. Mathewson, Lieut, Charron, Lieut. Cracke, Wm. R. Logan. ‘There had been no later arrival direct from the city of Mexico, at Vera Cruz, when the James! Day lett.— We have not even a well authenticated rumor touching Gen Scott and his army. The Arco-Iris publishes communications which have between Santa Anos and Col. Childs at Puebla, and they are translated by the Genius of Liberty. Wo hjoin the correspondence : Communications between Gen Senta Anna and Colonel Chalda, at Puebla, Hravquarnters—Mexican Anny Ihave taken possession of this city with the army un- der my command, for the purpose of operating upon the several points fortified, and occupied by your excelien- cy, and also with the: view of liberating its inhabitants from the domisation of the forces of the United States, from whom they bave already suffered too much But before commencing any operations of a military charac- ter, | have considered % my duty to act in obedience to the impalses ofhumanity, and consequently request that your excellency will please evucuate this city within a certain and peremp! space of time, it being known to ou ot the same time that you can depart with all the ora of war, either to ‘8 junction with General Scott, or the forces of yeur country at Perote, accord! fas it best suits your pleasure. But should this cour- teous request of mine be‘unheeded by your excellency, theu, although to me itis » painful alternative, I shall rmenee to assault your positions, the consequences of which act will be felt ~p your garrison, because there exists in the vicinity of your excellency, an army of 8,000 men, who are determined that the rights of their nation sball be maintaineJaud respected God and liberty, headquarters in Puebla, September 25tb, 1847. ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA. To Senor Col D. Tuomas Cuicvs, commander of the United States Army, situated in Loreto Heapquantens, City or Purnia, Mexico, ? September 25, 1847. y To his Excellency D. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, eral-in-Chief of the Mexican Army in front of ty: + if had the honor of receiving, at 2 o’clock this noon, your excellency’s letter of this date. In it you were pleased to notify me of the fact that you had taken possession of this c! ty for the purpose, a8 you de- clare, of restoring to the full enjoyment of their liberty ite citizens, who ae hitherto suffe 80 much irom the United:States army. You likewise were pleased to offer certain stipul tions to this garrison, provided that it would. within a fixed time, abandon the point of de- fence which it now ocoupies. With to the asser- tion of your excellency, which implies that the inhabit- ants of Puebla have been maltreated by the United States troops, [ wholly deny it. On the contrary, | as- sure you that the property and privileges of all have bern maintained, and respected with the greatest sora pulonsness; indeed, 80 much so has it been done, thut its paraliel cannot be found in the annals of war. And I would mort willingly leave it to the most intelligent and impartinl portion of the population of the city to decide from which of the two contending parties they have re- ceived the most injury and molestation; whether it is from their own countrymen or the troops of the United States With regard to that particular part of your Excel- leury’s letter which demands the surrender. within a fixed time, of all the positions now occupied by the troops under my command, I can only say in reply, thet having been honored with the duty of guarding and pro- tecting them, it is equally my greatest. wish and para- mount obligation to preserve them to the last ; and I am fully satisfied that I shall be able to defend them suc- cessfully, inagmuoh as U bat my disposal ull thé re- sources essential to its fall and complete accomplishment. With cansiderations in the highest degree respectful, I have the honor to be your Le mate de most obedient servant, THOMAS CHILDS, Col. U. 8. Army, Civil and Military Governor. The Arco Iris of the 13th instant furnishes interest ing news from Puebla, which is translated to our hands by the Genius of Liberty. It isa fitting sequel to the above correspondence :— Pura, Sept. 28th, 1847. At 6 o'clock on the evening of yesterday, the points of San Juan de Dior, Santa Rora and Santa \'onica com- menced a hes caunonade upon the ‘ican works. ‘The latter immediately began to throw cannon shot, bombs and grenades iato the centre of the city, which suffered in consequance some considerable injury Dou Marino det Rio, whilst standing with his wife on the back balcony of his house, was struck dead by « cannon ball. About 8 o'clock P, M. the cannonade ceas- ed, but commenced again at the dawn of the following a y. Purnis,29th.—By erder of Santa Anna a body of troops was yesterday posted in the Convent of Santa To- Tesa, at one of the corners of which a breastwork of c ton bales wasereoted. Four hundred cotton bales ha: already been demanded of the house of Velasco for the defence of the city, To prevent the completion of thi work the Americans from the fort of San Joze kept up @ continual fire upon the workmen, which, being stoutly returned by the Mexicane, the discharge of bombs and grenades from the American lines greatly increased. At this moment a considerable num- ber of private citizens went to Santa Anns, who was at Curmen, and requested of him a pleco of artillery, which being granted, together with a small body of men for ite management, they quickly marched for the Con- vent of Santa Rosa and opened x well directed fire upon the American works. We were in the greatest cons'er- nation, but night at last supervening, everything became uit. i The nuns of Santa Rosa were transferred in litters to Santa Catalina, and it is said that the same thing will be done with thoe of Sante Vonica, although the latter are strongly opposed to leaving their monantio asylum. Furuta, Sept 30th, 184 ‘Po.day partial tranquillity reigns in the city, Now and then can be heard the report ofa cannon, and the explosion of some grenades thrown in the direction of San Juan del Rio, in the rear of whose church General Rea jasi night concluded a battery, with which he in- tends to open upon San Jose. Our soldiers are complaining very much, and say that they are ready lo die of hunger, not having recot ed any thing in the shape of proviaions for some cou dereble time. ‘The grostest enthusinam against the Americans pre- vails throughout the entire city. Pursia, Oot’ 2, 1847. Since Santa Anna’s departu.e the cennonading has totally rlackened off ‘The cotton rtore-house of Velns- co took fire laxt night, aud was burned down to the ground; and 200 bales of the same article were totally consumed in the convent of Santo Domingo,without any one’s being able to acount for the mode in which they wero fired The inhabitants hearing the ringing of beil4 which announced the incendiariam, were very mueh alarmed, belteving that the Americans had leit their entrenchments, and were storming the city. From the same source we derive the following narr tive of events subsequent to those above detailed, Santa Avna is evidently reduced to great straits The Genius of Liberty of the 13th inst., announces the return of Capt. G White, of the Louisiana battalion, and is callant company. from the National Bridge, whither they had been escorting a train of supplies for the troops stationed at that post. He reports that all was qniet in that neighhorhood, and that the American force waa strongly fortided, and well prepared to receive and repel all attacks. He encountered no guerillas on the route ‘Two or three guerilla scouts occasionally #p- peared upon the hill tops, who, on the approach of the Amerisans, would quickly seamper ; {a purenit of them como few mustangs and lariats were taken, which are the only trophies that can be expected from a marauding erty of gugrilla: Prin regard to the explosion of the James Cag mentioned in another column, the Genus sey engineer, Barry Kustiok, was only Alightly scalded, aa he saved bimself hy jumping overboard, but two of the fire- men, G-orge Hughes and Manuel Garrey, were severel: foalded. and are now in one of our government horpi- ls in this city”? The locates of the State of Vera Cruz assembled nt Huataseo on the night of the 27th of last month Sr. Gatierioz Villanueva was nominated Vice Governor, and Sts D, Antonio Alafita. D Juan Daran, D. Jose De Emparan, aud D, Ignacto Liave, were selected (o form the Cabinet. ‘Pho Boletin of Jalapa, from which we have taken the above, is highly pleased with the change in the guberna. torial affairs of the State, and confidently prognosti- hat by it astrong impetus will be given to the sc of etipplivs so ersential to the preservation of their liberties and privileges, which are in great danger of be- iu wrested from them by the North American invaders. ‘The Vor dela Patria repels with much indignation, the charges of treason, cowardice, and incapacity, which have Ween brought againat Gen. Santa Anna. Ile says that certain officers, unworthy of the natoe of a soldi Dave originated and fomented ditoord and disanion f their awo private and selfish ends, and finally, have con- summated their career of basoness by abandoning in the hour of peril. that country in which they first draw breath. and whose bread they #o long had eaten. Such are the individuals, says La Vor, who now attribute to Gen, Santa Anna’s treason, that want of success, a thing which {8 alone due to their own cowardice and insubor- dination, Men of sound discrimination and correct judgment, who have witnessed events as they occurred, emphat oully assure us, say the editors of Le Voz, that tl commander In chief ever displayed the most heroic va- Jor and jadomitable resolution, offering in every part in boilers, —* The which he presented himself, @ most. obstinate and ean- guinary resistance to the enemy. To every impartial mind it must be self-evident that a man who has done ions and e1 Mvho has suiferad so many pr somineh owe b ur bo a traitor nor pris countered so many perile—can neither be a coward. sata Feogaiute te. all bis men, xception of 130 hussars of his rsonal guard, having pronounced against him. As an excuse for this procee: , the officers and ‘io rivates alleged that the; were ‘armly convinced that ir further sontinuance at the disposal and under the orders of the ex-President would only be followed by their complete sacrifice; and that withal, their country would not derive the slightest benefit from it. They attributed the unfortunate events of the war, and their want of success in their battles against the invaders, to his incapacity and unskilfulnexs. Even some of them loudly declared him to be a traitor, and consequently to be unworthy of holding any command in the Meziean army. ‘The greater part of these transactions transpired at Nopalucan. Santa Anna having got to Tepeyahualco with his 130 hussars. he reseived an order from the government at Queretaro, directing him to proceed t! Bekcere me all the troops which were at bis orders, But ‘the gene- ral did not deem jt convenient to comply with the miun- date of avernment, and took up inte Tine of march for Oajaca, whither by the latest accounts he was wond- ing his way. He publicly declared that his intentions in ing to Oajaca were to see whether he could raise there another army. with which he might return to renew the combat with the enemies of the republic. All the letters from the interior coincide in saying that General Sants Anna, conscious of his Impotency to effect anytbing more. either in the carrying on of the war, or of adjusting the terms of peace, is his of leaving t! arch to Oxjac: ment of his reports that General Santa Anna was andeavor- ing to reach Guatemala, and that General Scott had ven hima port to embark from Vera Crus if he should think it best, is denied by L Vor de la Patria, a Mexican paper, which we find extensively copied in the Airco Iris. He is resolved, says La Voz, not to abandon the cause of the country, and to continue the war with- beni! ite upon the enemies of Mexican independence and religion. The Genius of Liberty sare that Senor Pena y Pena is discharging the duties of President at Querétaro. He bas refined to rooogulee as Dis ansociates fa power, the individuals nominated and appointed by Senta Anna He proposes that Congress shall take upon itself the office of electing men to thet important and high office. The following brief note from our Vera Cruz corres pondent, leaves us in doubt in regard to the safety ofa detachment of Texans, but we are inclined to think they will take care of themselves :— Vena Cav, Oct. 18, 1947, Groat excitement was created this moraing by a num- ber of reports that were put in circulation, occasioned by the errival of an express from @ company of Texas Rangers, announcing that they had been attacked about twelve miles from this place by a large guerilla force, that they had lost one killed and sbout eighteen were missing. ‘The report was current that the whole oom- mand, excepting two, hed been cut off, and the !mmedi- ate departure of the Rangers at full speed induced the citizens to believe that the report was true. I do not apprehend that any thing serious will occur to this com- mand, and [ haveno dc ubt that the missing eighteen are safe with their comrades ere this. way towards Guatemals, for the purpose republic of Mexico forever, aud that hi 1s only @ pretext to the quint accomp! " f the present month, Gen. Santa Anna, at tavhent % 2000 corn? and infantry, and three pieoen of artillery, sallied out of Puebls, intending to attack ‘There appears to have been some difficulty in the Mus- sachusetts Regiment, judging from the following order issued by Gen. Winsie We have letters in the mail (which was not distributed last night) which we pre- sume will throw some light on the affair :— Heavquantrens, Vera Cruz, Oot. 15, 1817. Oaven No 32. The following named men of companies —, —, —. Ist Regiment Massachusetts Infantry, being incorrigibly wutinous and insubordinate, will, of coarse, prove cow- ards in hour of denger, and they cannot be permitted to mareh with this column of the army. They are dis armed and detached from the be pose and will report to Brevet Mejor Bachus for such duty in the Castle of San Juan de Ulue, as may be performed oy soldiera who are found unworthy to carry arms, and are a diegraco and a nuisance to the army. By order of Brig. Gen. Cuswinc. W. W. HH. DAVIS, A. A. D.C. Kere follows s list of sixty-five names of the men ubove referred to. Our readers will recollect the expedition under Capt. ‘Wella, to the National Bridge, of which we published a minute account. Immediately upon returning to Vera Cruz, Capt. Wells demanaed @ court of inquiry. The following is tho opinion of the court, rendered on the Ist of Sevtermber:— Opinion or tHe Count.—The court are of opinion that Capt. Wells, 12th infantry. could not have saved one ambulance aud six wagons, or destroyed them with- out great secrifice of life—perhaps the destruction of ‘his whole command. That his conduct was officer-like and energetic, and that he isnot to blame for the loss of the wagons or package of despatch The court of inquiry, of which Lieut. ( president, is hereby dissolved. By order of Col. H. Wilson. (Signed.) B. H. ARTHUR, Adj. Ist Inf, A A. A. Gen. Dep of Vera Cruz, ‘The James L. Day arrived nt Vera Cruz on the 17th inst, from the Brazor. Col. Jack, Hays went over on her with the company of Capt, Roberts, of his regi- ment. bi Alabama had arrived at Vera Cruz from this |. Miles is Orleans was at Tampico at lnat | not get out over the bar withont lightering. Lighters had been sent from Vera Cruz to her asaistance, ‘We find no other mention of Gen Lane and his com- mand than {s given incidentally in the narrative of affairs at Puebla. He was at Peroteon the 4th inst, and we have no doubt whatever, entered Pucbla a very few days thereafter. The JArco-Iris of the 16th, speaks of the extensive preperations making at Vorgara to despatch a train. It says there are more than 4000 troops there, of all Their number loads the editor to conjecture that (3 Patterson has ia view an expedition against some Sta net hitherto invaded by American arms, instead of re- inforceing Geu. Scott. ‘The eame paper has seme speculations upon tho pro- bable action of the Congress at Queretaro, bat mentions no facts. Among other things it mentions that there are those who pretend that the minds of the people of tho interior have undergone a change since our occupa. tion of the city of Mexico, and that they are disposed for peace upon any terms.’ We have little faith in this ‘us of Liberty of the 15th inst, gives the count of an expedition against the gueril- The guerillas bave, of late. become so troublesome and daring, and have gathered in such swarms in the chaparral and other places of ambush in the vicinity of this city, that even the Mexican farm- ers would not venture in to supply our market. In consequence of this state of affairs, Capt, Truett. with 200 mounted volunteers, and Capt. Armstrong with 160, went out on the 13th inst , by order of Major Gen. Pat- terson, to scour the country and rid it of these mauraud- ing robbers, who, under the guise of patriotiem, infest it to the detriment of the Mexicans as well as the Ameri. cans. According to the orders of Maj Gen. Patterson, Capt. Truatt was to proceed to the right of the city, in a north-wosterly direction, until he struck the Orizaba road, which he was to follow, turning to the left; while Capt. Armstrong was to proceed to the left of the city. in @ south-westerly disection. until he struck the same road, which he was to follow, turningto the right. ‘The two detachments were to march with flankers until they met, and it will be seen, by the arrancement, that any perty fleeing from either of them, would run’ a risk of ing encountered by the other, Capt. Truett marched by Santa Fe and Matagordera; he found in various places are quantities of arins ani ammunition which he either destroyed or carried away, and succeeded in killing rix guerillas, Captain Arm: strong went to Medelin, where there were » great hum- ber of guerilla, but they all made their escape, with the exception of one, wlio was killed. Here he found a large lot of arms and ammunition, with some of the clothing of the American solrtiers, of which he destroy- ed the groater part and carried the remainder away. He rematoed at Medelin all night, recrossed the river early next morning, snd marched in the direction of the Orizabn road. He proceeded, however, but a short dir- tance in thet direction when he came across the trail of a number of thod horses; he immediately turned in the direction of the trail, and following the tracks, soon ar+ rived at a number of ranchos which were all crowded with gnerillat The volunteers charged upon’ them with their usual impetuosity. driving them away from every rancho. with much slaughter Six bodies were counted lying dead in one yard In these ranchos were found arms in abundance, among which were those worn by the army and navy officers of the United States. but mostly Mexican sabres and British muskets Captains Truett and Armstrong returned yesterday and the manner in which they conducted the expedi- tion was highly approved of by Major General Patter- son ‘We have received the above tpformation from an un- questionable source, and the facts may be relied upon, (From the New Orleans Delta, Oct. 24.) The following, which we havo not before seen, and which we take fromthe Genius of Liberty. is the soul stieving address of Gen. Quitman to his command, on its march to the assault of the Castle of Chapultepec Companions! the national flxg which I now present toyon, waa given to me many yours ago, and I then vow- ed that it should be triamphant. Since then, Black Hawk has been conquered. aud the Seminoles have been vanquirhed, beneath its folds. It has alto waved victo- riourly in the battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palm Monterey, Vara Cruz, Cerro Gordo and in those which have been fought in front of the city of Mexico. I now entrust it to your keeping, knowing that you will confer upon it aadidonal glories, by planting it upon the high- est point of the Castle of Chapultepec. ‘The soldiers applauded, and this was the first flag that fluttered over the battlemsnts of the Castle. Veena Cruz, Oot. 16th, 1847, We have no recent intelligence from Gen Seott, Gen, Santa Anna has a rmall force, not exceeding 2000 men and is somewhere on the road between Perote and Pue- bla, His intention has been to cut off soma small de- tachments of Americans, who might be on their way to head. quarters. (en. 6 will give him an opportunity of agsin trying the fortunes of war, if he will only await the arrival of the American General. But the gui las are the only fighting men now in Mexico, who op- pose our forces, and they are prompted to do #0 from no Other motive than that of gain. They are but « small portion of the Mexican people, and are rapidly on the ‘The p ued by Gen. Patterson is worthy of all Pitels indefatigable ia his to” praise, perse- ' outs the poor guetitiag | succeeded in kill "Pwo days sito he sent ont two nted mea, wostly Texans, and they of bonds of guerillas, and they 2 some thirty odd of their number, destroyed a large number of arms and a great quantity of ammunition’ bwides haraiog down the main place of rendezvous of thosé outlaws, the hacienda of Colonel Zenobia. Hehad obtained a safeguard for his house from Gen Scott, but he turned guerilla and forfeited it, and the Texans served him right. Yet, we have men here. who insist our Government will have to pay this guerilla chieftain the valueofhis hacienda Noasense Captain Armetronz, of the Texan Rangers, will settle the account with him in another way. Gen. Pattersen will soon rid us of the guerilias by hia stringent and sagacious policy I cannet disclose the system he has adopted. because it would defeat the object desired to be accomplished ; but when itis known to the public, the wisdom of his policy will at onee be seen. Ifthe same policy and activity had been adopted three monthsgo, we would not now mourn the loss of brave officers aod men who fell ry the hands of un- seen enemy, who; securely am’ ed in the chaparral. fired ey A rae so pode Woe American firelook bsg brought to bear upon them. Our government despatches might also have been secure, and the Mexican negotia- tors remained uninformed of the terms upon which peace could be made. But pecuniary gains were the ab- sorbing topfes, and although our sleeves were opemat the elbows, our pockets were none the wore off for that. Vena Cuv7, October 16, 1947, One ofthe largest trains that has yet been sent for, ‘ward from this point. will be despatched from herein a few days There will be at least 4000 men, all told, ac- companying, and altogether the making arerach na will doubtless prove ofsignal assistance to the headquarters of the army, whenever it arrives thar. Gon. Patterson takes command ; »mong the officers who, 3d’ dragoonr; Col. Sol Abercrombie belonging to Gen. P's staff; Capt. F Commodore Perry. » passed ‘midabipmai camp—the latter is a volunteer; Col. Withers, 1ath regi- ment; Col. Echols, U. 8. A ; Lieut. Col. Clements, Major Cook, Ist dragoons, and Capt. Tighman, with a splendid- ly appointed company of artillery from Baltimore. merely mention the names of these gentlemen for the information of their friends. who will be proud to learn thet they are in good hesith, and I may safely add, detuchmerta of ny came across x ¢ burning with anxiety to move forward to the seat of war. bad almost bap to mention the name of Gen. Cush- ing, who takes his brigade. He has been here now some weeks, and is in the enjoyment of perfect health. ‘The business of Vera Cruz is rather dull at present, and as [have said frequently before, must necessarily remain £0 until the road is safe for transportation of merchendize from here to the interior. There isevery prospect. however, that “a consummation so devoutly to bs wishod for” is rapidly approaching. When it in a0- complished the proapects of our business men here- abouts, will aesume a much more cheerful and promis- ing aspect. Capt George, U. 8, A. has been appointed Division Quartermaster, and will go up with the train as such. The very onerous duties devolving on this officer have been very much lightened in consequenoe of the admi- rable and highly effic'ent manner in which the business ofthe Quartermasters Department is conducted here, under Capt. Eliiott. In fact, there is vo second opinion on the subject. Capt. Elliott has not only discharged his functions, since hie entered into his present office, in such a manner ng must reflect the highvst credit on himeelf as an officer—prudent and energetio at all times —but also in such a manner as must have saved to the United States government an immense amount of mo- aa, almost incalculable sum. Were I to enter into details here on this point I might hers mention one fast which is well known to vvery onein Vera Cruz—I mean every American citizon—nnd that ia, that since the Ist of August the sum of $60,000, at least, in the way of d murrage, has been saved the Quartermaster’s Depart- ment, owing to the prompt and decisive moasures re- sorted to by Capt. chiott in putting a stop to former practices Maj. Polk, up to this moment noting as Volunteer Aid de.Ca rp to Brig -Gen. Cushing, and Acting Inspecting General, has been ordered to-day to take command of the detachment of cavalry in camp, heretofore under the orders of Mej Cook, of the 2d dragoons, who has been ordered to Washington, to be present as & witness -1n the investigation relative to the charges preferred against Col Fremont. It will ba remembered that some serious difficultios took place in California, between Gen. Kearny and Lieut Col. Fremont—and Maj. Cook being intimately acquainted with the circumstances connected therewith, has been called off to act as a witness in the investigation. Oct. 18th, 1847, Orleans, and in Vena Crt ‘Tho steamer lenver to-day for N addition to other items, | would state that @ change has been made herein the Commissary’s Department, Capt, ordered to the of Commissary been vice Capt. Georgs A small traia Jefe here for the late. rior yesterday, under the command of Col Echols, 13th infantry. Capt. Biscoe went up in command of a pai tion of the Louisiana mounted men, and will doubtless gives fair account of himselfon hs retura. From the manner in which he has acted on all occasions when or- dered on service hitherto, there can. be little doubt of his success in nay engagement that his duties call him into. THR PROTEST OF MEXICANS. IN THE CITY OF MEXICO. Wa translate from the ‘virco Iris, tho procesdings of the City Council of Mexico, whieh will repay pe- ruaal. We have the first protest of that important body, von- ceived in the following words:— ‘The City Council of Mexico, in the most solemn man- ner, in the name of their constituents, and iu the face of the world, and of the CommanJur-In. Chief of the ar- my of the United Stater, protest: ‘That though the chances of war have reduced the city of Mexico under the forces of the United States, it bas never entered their mind to submit voluntarily to any chief, authority, unless such a are recognized by the constitution, and ranctioned by the government of the MARTIAT. LAW republic of Mexico, whatever be the lengta ot time for which the foreign power may continue its existonca de facto. Resolved in the deitberation hall of the City Council of Mexico, September 13th, 1847, at o'clock, P.M. Signed by Manuel R. Veramendi and sixteen other members, Next we huve the propositions submitted by them to General Scott. on his entrance into the city, which the general good uaturedly told them he would take into consideration, sud would assure them all the protection which the welfare of his command and the requirements of war would permit, ‘The propositions, considering the source whence they come, leave one in doubt whether to laugh at their folly or grow aogry at their insolence First Proposition—The churches and monasteries of both sexes, ospitate and charitable institutions, public libraries and archives, colleges and schools,’ private dwe athe and in general every species of property, mov- able and immovabie, whether belonging to the oo Wealth, to corporations, or to individvals, shall vidually respected; nor ehall the des or occupation of uny of them, by the force: United States, or by the chiefs and privates who com- pose them, be fu any case allowed. Second—The city shall be governed by the existing laws, and ft will enjoy, a8 huretotore, its privileges; nor shall the forces of the United States, and their respec- tive chiefs, in any case enjoin upon it the observance of any enactment which in its mature should belong to the legislative order third —Tho administration of justice, im civil and criminal matters, shall be strictly curried on by the res- pective authorities of the country, and in accordance with the provisions of the federal constitution of the re- public of Mexico #ourth—should & vacancy occur in the government of the district, the members of the Council will fill it up keourding to the requirements ot law, without the di- rect or indirect interference of the armed forces, in the designation of the individual who may be selected to fil such vacancy Fifth—Any vacancies or absences among the judges of first, secou id third instance, siall bo témporariiy supplied by the District Goveraor, upon dus submission by the municipal body, Siath— The forces of the United States shall not affect the municipal rents, nor the manner of their oollection ; but they will allow the free administration thereof and of the direct taxes, paid to the municipal body, whose duty it will be to spply them vo the branches with which they are charged, and to the speedy and fulldispenration of justice, Seventh—The City Council shall be permitted to keep up such armed force as may be vecessary to maintain the security of the jails and the domestic pexee of the community, upon agreement? with the General-in- Chief of the forces of the United Stutes, as to the number of said fore+, aod the nature of the arms to be used for the objects ia’ view. Eighth—The vationsl standard shall be kept flying over the municipal buildings Ninth— Che torees of the United States shall be quar- tered ia such places s# may, on agreement with the General-in-Catet, be assigned to them Said officer will bo pleased to forbid them any unnecessary rambling through the steeets of the city, particularly at night; es- peclully are they to be cautioned against entering ato any political discussions, or indulging in any mention of the campaign, with the inhabitants of the city. Tenth—1 be Geneval-in-Chiefof the army of the Unit- ed States will be pleased not to allow counter-guerillas, or the rangers, to ontor the city. Eleventh—The Council will retain, for public purposer, under its direction, the timbers, materials and other ap- pliances, which wore used to maiutain the war Twelfth—This agreement shall be religiously observed on thy part of both the General-in-Chief and the Coun- cil of the vity. Hall of deliberation of the City Council of Mexico, Sep- tember 13,1547, (Signed,) Manuel K, Veremondi and sixteen otber members, ‘The official answer to there propositions seems to be contained im the proclamation of inariial law made by Gen, Scott, in the following order: — anies Heavquankrens oy tHe Anny, } National Valace of Mexico, Sept, 17, 1847 GENERAL ORDERS—NO. 257, ‘The General-in-Chie f republishes bi: 19th February, 1847, declaring martial law, with iapor- tant additions. 1. It is to be feared that many grave offences may be Committed by or against the persons composing the ar- mies engaged in the preseut war between the two Re- Publics, which are not provided for in the act of Con- Gree * establishing rules and regulations for the govera- ment of the armies of the United States,” approved the 1Uth of April, 1906, d’hose offences are here alluded to, which, if committed in the United States, or in their organised territories, would be tried and severely pun- ished by the ordinary civil tribunals of the country. 2. The following offences are meant: ssvassiaation, murder, poisoning, rape, or the attempt to commit elther of these crimes; violent assaults, theft or robbery, the ‘snation of temples, cemeteries or other sacred places NEW YORK, TUESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 2, 1847. the interruption of religious ceremonies, or the deatruc- tion of public or private property without the express order of & superior officer. 3. For the welfare of the military service, for the in- terest of humanity, and for the honor of ‘the United States, it isabsolutely essential that all the crimes above mentioned should be severely punished. 4. But the eode commonly called the “ rules and arti- cles of war,” does not provide any punishment for the said crimes, not even in case they are perpetrated by in- dividuals in the army against the persons and property of the same, except in the very restricted cage in Art. 9: and they are only partially referred to im Arts 51, 62 and 55, when committed by individuals of the army against the persons and property of a hostile people; and the said code does not refer to the injuries which may be committed by individuals of a hostile country in viola- tion of the lxws of war, upon the persons and property composing the army 5. Itis evident that Art, 99, independent of any refer- ence to the restriction in Art. 87, is entirely nugatory, and does not reach these capital crimes 6, Therefore, a supplementary code, crimes mentioned in the second parapraph of this order, | whether committed in, by, or against the army, is abso. lutely necessary: 7. This unwritten code is simply martial 1 ts an addition to the military code prereriued by Comme in the “rules and articles of war,” and all atmies in hostile country should adopt the ‘martial law, net on! covering the | for ‘their own security, but for the protection of the pesoeful inhabitants and their pro from detri on the part of the army. in violation of the laws of ae 8. Im consequence of t his ov mar tial law is declared vel at Bria Fier av a supplemental code, and it wih be observed in and about all posts. cities, villages, camps, hospitais,and other places, which may be osoupied by portions ‘of the army of the United States in Mexico, dit will be equally ohserved in the columns, escorts, voys, guards, and detachments of said army, during the present war with that Republic, and while it shall remain in the same, 9. Consequently all the orimes mentioned in the se- cond paragraph, whether perpetrated, 1st. By a Mexi- can citizen, inhabitant of or sojourner in this republic, against the persons or property of those belonging to or following the army of the United States of Amorioa; or, ad, By any individual belonging to or following said army, ugainst the persons or property of the citizens or inhabitants of, or sojouruers in this country; or. 34 By any individual belonging to or following said army, against the persons or property of any persons apper- taining to the same, shall be judged and punished under he supplemental code. 10 For thia purpose it 1s ordered that every delinquent in the above mentioned cases shall be promptly arr=ated, and notice thereof given, that he may be tried before a military commission, which shall be convoked in confor- mity with what follows 11, Every military commission under this order shall ‘de named, governed, and conducted as far as praticabdle, in accordance with Arts. 66, 66 and 67 of the rules at articles of war; and the proccedings of the sion shall be duly rec reeted, approved or di pproved, and the senteno cuted, so far as practicable. in contormity with the pro- ceedings and sentences of a court martial, under the fol- lowing limitations: No military commission shall have | jurisdiction in any caso that may be properly tried by a court martial, and no sentence of any military commis- sion shall be executed against any pereon belonging to the American army, unless the nature andgrade of his offence he established by evidence, and then he shall be yale in the same manner that similar cases are pun- hed in any State of the United States. 12. ‘The salo, waste and loss of warlike stores. horaes, arma clothing and provisions of soldiers. shall be pun. ished by law under the Nos. 37 and 38 of the articles of war, and whatever Mexican, whether a resident or a transient person, who shall pay. from any roldier, arms, ammunition, provisions or clothing, horses or their trap: pings, shall be tried and severely chastised by a military inal, shall be meted out in all the established courts throughout the country, without the slightest interrup- tion or hindrance from the officers or soldiers of the American army, excepting the following cases: Ist. In case the person be an officer. soldier, agent, servant, or other person following the North American army. | 2d. In political cases, that is to say, suite against other indi- viduals. in which it ig ulieged that frieadly information, protection, or kind reception, has been given to the American army. 14. For the convenience and protection of both par- ties, in all cities and towns occupied by the. Amertona sry, a body of Mexican police shall be established and organised to act in concert with the military police of the said frmy 15, This beautiful Capital, its churches and its reli- gion, its convents and monasteries, its inhabitants and ir property, are placed under the espocial eafeguard Of the good faith and honor of the American army, 16. As a consideration for the aforesaid protection a contribution of $159,000 is levied on the Capital, paya- ble in four payments, at the rate of $37,500 per week, commencing On Monday next, the 20th inst, and termi- nating cn Monday, the 11th of October, 17 ‘The ayuntamiento, or municipal council, of this city, is especially charged with the collection and pay- ment of these suns. 18. From the eutire contribution which isto be paid to this army, $20,000 shall be appropriated for the pur- chase of some very necessary suppliva for the wounded and sick in the hospital; $99,000 te parchase blankets and shoes, which shall be distributed gratuitously amongst the soldiers of the army, and $40,000 shall be retained for other military wants, 19 - This order shall be read to and circulated amongst all the companies ofthe American army now in service in Mexioo, and shall be translated into Spanish for the information of the Mexicans, By order of the Commander-in- HL oY Chief, TT, A. A. A. General, WAR INCIDENT. Ta the late conflict near Mexico, soon after Major ‘Twiggs, of the Marines, was killed, Lieut, Morris, of the Rifles was ordered to make a charge, in order to attain acertain point. Deeming bis own men too few for the king, and seeing the Marines without an oflicer, ed them to help him. They replied, that he was no officer of (heirs.and refused—he remonstrated, and they still ref. Finding authority and remonstrance of no avail, be shouted to them—* Marines, | am the son of Com. Morris--if you have any veneration for his me- mory, follow me.” ‘This appeal was irresistable—their sailor aearts were touched, and with a cry of joy, they bounded forw ard, and shared his dangers and his perils, until success was obtained. CAPTAIN JOUN B. MAGRUDER. We see from the following extracts of @ letter re- ceived from him, and publisoed in the Charlottesville Jeffersonian, that this gallant oficer was rot dangerous- ly wounded, thongh it is most extracrdinary that he did not lose hia lite in the many desperate engagements he went through. He gives rather a gloomy prospect of peace, and his suggestion to send a stroug force to com- pel Mexico to mule peace, is worthy of cousideration, This view is conirmed by Kendall, and is based upon human nature aod common sence. | ‘'o withdraw from our present position would be fatal tom periaanent ad- Justurent of bo that Cuptain M. fully relies on the {making Mexico sup- port our army: “fT was engaged on the 8th, 10th, 12th, and 13th of September with the enemy. On the 13th I was struck four Umes, knocked off my horse by # grape shot, which struck me in the peck, but wounding me very slightly, enough, however, to make me faiut, but [ secovered ins few moments, sod went on in the action. I was after- wards wounded in the hand by a musket ball, but can now write, [had two horses shot, though not killed, under me, and my battery, under my immediate com- dive charges of the enemy's cavalry and y. My health is pretty good, though | am‘thin- ner than usual; [am living here at the only place | ean get which is comfortable, until I recover entirely, We have had desperate fightiag, and have lost a great num- ber of officers apd men, valuable officers “With about 9000 men, ail told, we have fought be- tween 40 and 50,090 men, the enemy having 100 pieces of artiilery aod ourselves but 20—exclading a battery of mountain howitzers. With this amall force we lave taken the enemy's artillery and driven them from the strongest works, (field works,) | ever saw, having fivally entered his capital in triumph. We want reinforce. ments dreadfully, * * * Let us regolate the tariff of this country here, and we can support our army without costing the United Statesacent, Every battle we have fought, from Palo Alto to the last, has been « foriorn hope * * * Tho Mexicans cannot muke peace with @ corporal’s guard. They ashamed to do it, and henee the sinaliness of our urmy 3 the war; we will get no peace; less now than ever. Let them send us reinforcements ¢! jest vome dreadful disaster bo fall * myself with the hope that you a well, though | have not heard trom home for two months, | take no iuterest inthe country. This is as you know a fine city, and if! did not hate the vile peo- ple who live in it, { could interest myself very much; but wo are all very ‘wngious to get out of the country, aud once more to find ourselves in our beloved homes, whe: At least, we could sleep at poste. Here we never pai with our swords and pistols for a moment, as assarsins are in every corner aud in every house.”’ ARMY INTELLI Ke We learn from the Natch+= Courier that a salute of one huudred guns was firedon Saturday evening lust on the bluff at that city, in respect to the gallant Quitman, for his participation in the late victories before thy olty of Mexico, and in houor of the brilliant achievement of ourarms, Che Courier adds that the citizens of Adem: county were to have met on the 20h imat. for the pul pone of concerting measures for the purchase of a suit ble sword to be presented to Gen. Quitman, os a testi- monial of the esteem and regatd which hig fellow ci zens ontertain for him, aud as commemorative of the high appreciation in which they hold his military ser- ls. St views in behalf of his country in this Mexican war —N. O. Picayune, 22d ult, ‘That galinnt soldier, Major General Butler, has direct- ed that the regiments forming psrt of his division should lewre for the went of war as follows: The 3d Tennessee regiment to embark at Nashville, on the 27th October, the Indiana regiment to ombark at Madison on the dist of the same month; wud the Kentucky regiments on the lst of November. 1t isintended that they shall, if pos. i Proceed directly to Vera Cruz.—Pennsylvanian, at it. ‘The steamboat Little Mirsourl, Capt. Martin, from St. Louis, which arrived yesterday, brought down Gaptain Little, Lieutenants Hesard, Bush and Caswell, with 40 yo and horses, and 35 tenmaters, and landed them at rroliton.—N. O, Delta, 24h ult. NAVA NTELLIG ENCE. The United States steamship Miseiealppt sailed from Pensacota on Sunday, the 17th t, for Vera Cruz. ‘The following is the list of officers attached to her : Commander—Alex. Slidell Mackenzie; Lieuts. J. W. Cooke, D, Lynch, &. J. DeHaven, L. Maynard, Theo, B. | which t} Barrett; Acting Master, Henry Rodgers Surgeon, W. Minor; ‘Aselatant Surgeou. W.'T. Babb; Purser, Win H. Kennon; Chief Engineer, Vaniel B. Martin; Passed Mid- shipmen, James S. Thoraton, Wm. RK. Thomas, N. T. West, W. HH. Fauntleroy. Jos. Fry; Purser’s Clerk, Q. Hutchinson; Arsistant Engineers,’ J. Foliansbee, J. Gay. J.M. Adams, . A. Whipple, W. C. Wheeler, J. C. nant, John W. Parks, C. A Mapes; Boatswain, Jobn Featherston; Gunner, CB. Oliver; Sailmaker, li. Mid- dieton; Samuel Jackson, surgeon: John 8, Wily, nur- geon; George Terrell, surgeon; AN. Bell, assistant sur- geon: GB. Gibson, Lieut, United States artillery; W. H. Kennen, pureer. United States steamer Iris, Com. Wilson, arrived at Norfolk, 29th uit., from New York. ‘The Iris is on her Toute to Chagres, Sho is totake on board Com ‘I. Ap ©. Jones, who goes out tothe Pacific to relieve Com. | Sbubrick, commander C.K. Stribling, who accom- panies Com. Jones, is fleet surgeon. Affairs in Yucatan. In La Patria of last evening, we find later news from Yucatan. The following letter seems to comprise every- thing of intersat :— Caneacny, Ost. 11, 1847 Ina former letter | gave you an account of the state of affairs in this country; of the election of Don Santiago Mendez as Governor, and of Sr. Barbachano as the chief of the Council of State; as also of the resistance mani- feasted by these individuals to take charge of the posts to ey were called. Evorythiog then announced a ate of enviable tranquillity, but on the 29th September authorities discovered a conspiracy conducted by some scoundrels (who are never wanted) vvon the great- er part of whom soclety has set tie seal of reprobation. Among them are the lawyers Nicolas and Mateo Doren- tes, and Sr. Delgado, 1 project was as follows: On the night of the 29th September the opened and the criminals confiued therein to bo liberated; with them the headquarters of the military was to be at- tacked, the arms to be seized, Sr. Mendez, Gon. Carde- nas,and other persons of distinction assassinated, and the rincipal houses sacked. ‘The union and alliance of Mex- ico and Yucatan was to be proclaimed, and the principles and administration overthrown in December last to be Asquickly as the fact of the existence of so infamous a conspiracy came to the ears of the authorities, they caus- ed all the conspirators to be arrester, put them on board of one of the vessels of war, and the same night despatch- ed the vessel to Leguna de los ‘Terminos, where the Governor objected to their disembarcation, nsequence the vessel returned with them to this por ‘The local authorities not knowing how to dispose of the prisoners, until they should receive the orders of he superior government, determined to send the vessel on cruise; and this was more proper, as otherwiso the indignant population would have assaulted the vessel in order to punish a crime of such magnitude. The echo of the ouaaianes resounded alwost at the sane time in Merida. ‘a the night of the 6th, a certain Zetina, who had been an Indian chief, (and without the knowledge of the goverament,) introduced himself with fifty men into the capital, preseated himself at the cita- del, where he surprised the guerdsand seized all the arms. ‘This happened at half past 7 o'clock at night—a time when the tow sold! composing the garrison, were almost all absent. When they returned and wished to enter their quarters, they were repelled by « lively fire from Zetina and his men, who were not long in collect- ing others. They arrested the authorities, took posses- sion of the government; imposed upon commerce a con tribution of $4000, and armed all the prisoners. ‘They called to power Don Miguel Barbachano, but he refused the offer which they made Lim. Here, at the instance of the ayuntamiento, Don Santiago Mendez «as invested with the government, he taking an oath, and Teserving the right of acting aa circumstances might Fequire. ‘The government immediately despatched « respecta- ble force to Merida, und you muy be assured that wlrew- dy all disorder {s terminated, and tranquillity again re- stored. Power being iu the bunds of the Governor, a man of patriotism, energy aud prestige, is @ guaranty for the future. Congress and all other branches of government are to assemble in this city until peace shall be concluded be- tween the United States und Mexico; at least this is the intention at present—I do uot know whether it will be curried out. Gem for the Democracy. [From the Albany Journal, Oct. 30.] The meeting last evening was one’ of the largest and most enthusiastic we ever attended The multitude, moved by the inspiriting watchword of “Freedom,” begun, at un early hour, to wend its way to the capitol Joux Vay Buaen was perseveringly called for after Mr, Wilmot closed his speech. When he took the stand, the walls of the capitol shook with the cheers and piau- dite of dense throng. He commenced by « referanc to the imhospitable welcome which Mr. had 5 cvived at the hands of the editor of the Argts. Asa | Dutchman, he regretted this inhospitality. Albany wa: wont to give a cordial welcome to all her guests; and such welcome this meeting, aad the courteous of all parties, had extended to.this eloquent and truthful champion of freedom. He alluded to the progress which free principles were meking throughout the world Austria and Prussian were giving way. France wos be- coming progressive; and the inspiriting ery of liberty was even sounding f-om the portals of the Vatican. England bad expended £20.000,000 to abolieh slavery in ber dominions, and Denmark was now striking the man- acies from her bondsmen. When these glorious things were occurring all around us, and the despotisms of the old world were giving way before the bright light of reli- gion and democracy, shall the model republic hold back? Shall her treasure and the precious bieod of her suns be poured out to conquer free territory to curse with slavery ? and cheers} We have been told by the Union—the organ the people of the North to meet and discuss the Wilmot Proviso. Mr. Ritchie, the editor of that journal, is « man oftalont, and of agreeable manners. But he mis- takes his vocation ifhe thinks it any part of bis pro- | vince to lecture the freemen of New York. [Choers ] Hejhaa been recently translated [{auchter) from Virginia | to Washington, to take care of toe democratic fainily.— His predecessor was an able man, and bad led the de- mociacy through many successful battles But what has Mr. Ritchie to show, that he has, in eny degree, contributed either to the harmony, numbers, or tri- umphs of the democracy ? Arkansne was once #0 strong ly democratic that you could hardly find a whig with » search warrant; (laughter } and yet it 1s now under tho dominion of the whigs! Tennessee—the home of the Preaident, and once a pillar in the democratic teraple— has lapsed, and now rests in the arms of whiggery; al- though there hasbeen Executive patronage enouga be- stowed upon her citizens within two years to have con- verted Marsachusetts herself! [Great laughter) And Massachusetts, whove democracy had more theu once oxsor, if now #0 MUnken that ic can reject a reso Not only eo, its democracy has #0 pred | tesion of freedom | | far degenerated tbat it ean nominate fixed fact” ae i 6 democratic” candidate! [Excessive lnughter,|| Penney! alone bears up the old | democratic banner; aud the is the home of the | author of the Wilmot Proviso. Mr. V. B., in view | of these facta, expressed he hope that if the people of New York were to civet a tutor from south ofthe Potomac, they might huye the usual privilege of waking an examination of bi \nlittes themselves. — ‘The editor of the Union says that the Ordinance of 1787 is an “Interpolation” in the democratic creed ‘This is not the first time thi+ gentleman has denounced demo. cratic measures as “interpolations.” He seems to deem the democratic creed to be composed, like the creed of the Synod of Dort. of a certain number of Articles, re- vokable only by the Synod itslt (Laughter) | sr Ritchie declared Gen. Jackson's proclamation against nullification an “interpolation.” But would any citizen democracy? When the process of freedom is issued, it {Cheers.) So when the independent Trea ‘shat wasan “interpolation. , not to be admitted Into the dem- ocratic creed. Bat when the anvexation of Texas was jo wn issue by the Baltimore Convention, you didn’t heur him say anything about “interpolations” He took it upand carried it forward with as much satisfaction and zeal as if it bad been one of the oldest articles in the code of democracy, [Laughter.) Mr. VB. in view of all this, begged leave to ray to that distinguished gen- tleman—if words from so humble a personage could reach him—that bis protest against the movements of the freemen of New York, was # foreign protest. which by the laws of the Empire State, had no validity. — (Cheers) We have, continued Mr. B, followed Southern lights to the very verge of freedom. We have followed their will-o-the-wispe 0 fur that, if we go farther, there indanger that we may be mired, Heroutter, be, for one. the process. sury was broxched. opinion of Mr. Ritehi D ed by the light of liberty—he should be guided fy “the Tight of true patriotinn—by the light of buman freedom—in short, by the } ‘Tremendouse cheering and great app made for the North asit is made for the South, where stimulant to pro- democruey stands atill under every ° Kea the temper of the progrersive demo bed Pete Nowtls (Cheers) If adeh a. thing Pee Snight have “ the principles of 94” as the principles of the democratic party. Dut in the State of Vow Vork amidst her gigantic energies and her devo- tion to freedom and progress—the man who desires to keep pace with the apirit of the age, and with the on- ward movement ofher demeeracy, must move on with it, or be rode over and crushed. (Ch He must raise his eyes from the tow-path of Sout 4 Jook out upon the broad ocean of freedom—he must lay down his Jews-harp, and bearken to the thrill bugie binst of progress; he must lay dowa his pop-gun and lis- ten to the shouts of the millions of freemen who are deterimined to plant the standard of liberty upon all free soll conquered by the treasure and blood of freemen.— (iomeuse cheering) If Mr. Ritebie will do this, he may then deem hivaself possered of the dignity of cha racter which will justify him to lecture the democracy of Now York—not before. We ate told, continued Mr. V. B., that wo are o to the pending war with } ico. This charge is brought against us by that gr fighter of the irgus, Edwin Croswell. (Great laughter ) It ia a slander to bring this charge against the unterri- fied democracy of Albany. It is w slander to say that we are opposed to the Mexican war, or any other war ~ (Laughter) if half that he has said be true, the reverse is the fact, And to prove it, it will only be necersary to refer to the columns of the Irgus, where the names of those who have beem wounded by the A Van Buren View of the Administration— A Yet such was the position it was sought to give this country. ‘The effort was being msde, and under | Fach circumstances it was time that the free people of the North gave utterance to thelr views, [Cries of yes! yes! of the government at Washington—that it was wrong for venom es of the prison were to have been | ward Saute Anna, which he has exhibited toward the Price Pwo Cents, untertified democracy are duly recorded, But, inquired Mr. V. B., wh fighti y “4 in Mexico, ret ber, not tn the aves often? Li : > ter] Where is Gen. Worth’ wie who are his connexions’ Where is are his a ‘Temple! Who are hia friends—who are his connexions’ hi Pnleruet” ne cima. (try woudes of this of “traitors,” as we are called would be the foremost in the gallant band of demo who are rearing aloft the bright banner of upon free soil’ (Loud cheers.) Many of ing have friends in the service in Mexico; and if, as been intimated sh quarter, supplies held, where, sooner than from this assembly, up an indignant protest? Who, if it became to call for more troops from New York. would ready again to shed hia blood in the behalf of try, than the President of this meeting? nothing Mr. V. B would not do to carry on the war, long as it was nocoemnnn a the honor of But he did not believe in Aghtiog one da; an armistice the next—in striking = fe blows and stopping to ask him if he wouldn’t low enough.’ fie was told by “enough,” when hehad enough. His friend op eouid be himself in such matters, that any men have told this much to the editor of the Argus, one ter.) If, said Mr. V. B 'r. Polk would intimate « sire to give Mr. Croswell a commission in the Mex- joan service, he would cheerfully sign the recommen. dation, {Laughter ] If he should exhibit one quarter of the animosity toward thi has exhibited toward the who would not bow to his dictation, the war would soon be browght toa close. [if he would exhibit one half t venom toward the Mexioans he has toward the bong two signers of the call for the Horkimer convention, would consiter the war half finished. [Cheers] If he should exhibit one querter of the malice and to. great leader of Northern democracy, Silas Wright, Mr. \. 5. would consider the war at an end as soon os been- listed. (Cheers and laughter.) But to render his labor eflectual and cheracteristie, Mr, Croswell would first have to enlist under the Mexican’ banner, be- tray it. (Immense applause.) Mr. V. B horas. - Coe mie ar bimself ing with the whigs, Asan offset to this he read 8. Strong’s celebrated affidavit, amid cheers and ter; and after stating that tt had never beca ee ed, he proceeded to say that when it was denied, he would bring forward further evidence, and prove to the democracy that, for the second time, Mr. (roswell had get his foot in the grating. [Great laughter.) Mr. V. denied that the simple fact that the whigs concurred with the radical democracy in regard to the Wilmot proviso, wa: y evidence either that it or its advoostes were federalists, Dut for the whigs, the jaw in relation to the new constitution could not have been 5 But for whig votes, the new constitution could not have been adopted. ‘The conservatives opposed them both. Why wore not the radical democrats branded as whigs iu those cases’ The man, said Mr. V. B., who tries to make a whig cf me, will end in making an ass of him- self. [Laughter] | He was not baby enough to rum whenever any one eried out “spook.” He would as coon. thiok of ruuning away from the Mexicans because a reinforcement of whigs were coming up to the resowe, as to rum away from the support of the proviso because whigs were in favor of it. Hadgnee, i cheering.}— Instead of branding such wuppentne: ice of ite ralcharacter, he would deem it evidence of its righteous- om No wise man will repudiate a good thi: it has the countenance of those with whom he differs generally. (Cheers) iy doubted whether all the brave men in our army in Mexico were democrats. At York- town, Chippewa, Buena Vista and Churubusco, whi fought bravely. ‘If the crimson soil of thone battle fel should be analyzed, there would be found whig blood. (Cheers ) at heart, if he should find himselt hesitating to admit the gallantry of Taylor, simply because he was « whig. (Cheers) There are times when all good men rally to the support of correct princi; He was the lest man to be driven off from a righteous measure, because he found it supported by men connected with other deno- minations, (Cheers) He had been accused of leading the democrats astray in thia contest. He weuld guaran- ty that those who make this charge will be loth to ere- dit him, with the majority Ly t them, when the votes are counted. (Cheers.) He had been charged with being influenced In his present conduct, by the action of the Baltimore Convention in 1344. He appealed to democrats anil whigs to asy if there was any man in the State who labored harder than himself tosecure the election of that convention. Whatever good qualities he may not have, he had the quality of frankness. When he was for aman he was for hiin with all his heart. When he was egainst a man, he was against him, just as sin- Fig! He went into that campaign because, Jes men. the Baltlmore Convention sent out prinolples under which the democracy could rally. But the Syracuse Convention has not only given us no principles, but mep whom a majority of the republicans of the State do not want. Still, if he was an editor, with no more principle because than some editors, he might run the of Hup- gerford, for Comptroller, and on election day, vote for Hungerford for State Senator. (Cheers, ie had no fear of the icsue of this contest. th the go- vernment should fall into the hands of whigs, they could do but little harm so long as they were kept in the straight jacket of the new constitution. (Cheers) Mr. V. B. would leave every man free to do as he in regard to supporting the Syracuse ticket, erats who heard him might do as they pleased, can vote it if they choose; but, sail Mr, Van Buren, I'm the man that won't do it. (Tumultuous cheering) won't, because no principles were expressed by the con- demo- y vention by which it was nominated use It refused to declare itse 1 won't becwuse I could not, -respect. 1 won't, beoause to do ¢0 would gratify the mcn who last year crucified Silas Wright. (Groat applause) Now you may take your own course—do what you. choone. Those of you indebted to conservative banks, better vote the ticket. Doctors who have conservative patients bet- ter vote the ticket. Lawyers who have conservative clients better vote the ticket. Chicken pedlars and fish mongers, who have conservative ers, bet- ter vote the ticket; because, if they do not, the conservatives will sacrifice you if they cam. But for triumphed, during the editorial’ reiga of Mr. Ritehie’s | of New York, if he had been called upon to maintain | that proclamation, have scanned the requisition, to as- | certain whether it contained an abstract deolaration of does not Hecome freemen to higgle about the terms of in the | me, I won't vote that ticket. (Protracted cheering.) Mr. V. B. had been told that he was giving Croswell too much consequence. But this was stake, You could not give @ man too much consequence who has the vr to thrust from the Executive chair, if not into his such aman as Silas Wright, It was true, he no respect for his integrity, veracity or patriotiam ; but hehad respect for his vewl, tulents, and energy. brains for tha whole conservative party. aay } Where would your Peckliams, your Roses, your Oallups, our Seymoure, and your Wal be, if it were not tor Eavin Crosweil! ‘They wouldn't know enough to go home in a dark n (Laughter.| lo conclusion, Mr. V.B. said he had taken his stand deliberately, end he believed he had the sympathy of the masses, If men oun read the papers—atiend the lierkimer convention— ond witness this enthusiastic gathering—and ‘are still unable to realise that the back-bone of the party t« broken,they may wiggle along until efter election in their bested ignorance, and then they will reali Cheers.) J repeat, you may all do as you please ; but | shan’t sup- port sbat ticket. (Cheers) J ant aware that | am ac- cused of violating the usages of the democratic party ; but cheating fxn’t a usage of party, {Laughter,} ‘Lhe Herkimer Convention deciered the’ the action of tLe Syracuse Convention was of no binding feres. This 1 believe, [Cheers | 1 shall choose my own candidates. 1 rhall vote iy own ticket, J shall vote te“ Maintain Kreedom’—to “Rebuke Fraud’? to “Temember Silas Wright.” (‘Tremendous wud prolonced cheers) It is for you to do as you please, | know you ary intelligent. you wre patriotic, | Imow you are disereet, and ve you will act right. (Cheers, and *we will. sea is now tempest torsed; but im the he dashing billows, 1 think | se itn of liberty moving upon the face of the waters; and | think the roar of the tempest, a spirit 1 hear, rem abot whisper, “Be of good cheer; it {@ [—be not afraid.” (Shout after shout, and tho most tumultuous enthusl- asm, followed this termination of # speech, of which we have given but litte more than « skeleton. | | Affairs In Canada, [From the Montreal Herald, Oot. 29.) Our commercial news 18 of no particular faterest ; and | we are happy to #ay that the divastrous commercial in- y the last pnoket, hay had no ma- ect upon our mereantile community ‘The bar- has been, both in quantity and id eithough the state of as almost put an end to little rearon to fear that the farmers will ly at falr remunerative prices, for their The shipping eessou, with ua,is nearly over, rrivals now fro: m Europe, produce, and we can look for few although some few vernels nta still expected at Quebec The quarantine station at Groese leland hasbeen cl -ed for the season, and the sick remaining there were, inst week, all brought to ou” emigrant hospital. on Point St. Charles; where, by yesterday now a total of 744 patients, ‘We huve more than onos hud occasion to mention the unpopularity of the sebool tax among a certain portion of our rural population ; and we regret to see, by our last Quebee papers, that, in that district, attempts have been made to resist its collection Another" novelty of the times,’ is one that continues to attract, and most favorably, the attention of the pub- lo, both here and the neighboring States; and whioh, if carried out, will have ar incalcalable effect apon our commercial prosperity. We allude to the projected ca- nal, between Caughnawaye and St. Johor, by which tha Waters of the St, Lawrence will be united with those of Lake Champlain, and thenee, by the Whitehall Canal, with the Hudseo and New York: ‘That this ¢enal, which will not cost more than £120,000, will be forthwith con- d, is, weare happy to learn, as certain aa that ite ction vill secure to us the entire transit trade of t, and thus, render our St, Lawrence canals, what, without it, we fear they never would become: highly re rative works. The horrible double murder of Roberts and McShane, the details of which will be found in our issue of the 26th instant, as might be expected, has cased & great deal of painful exoltement ‘The inquest onthe body af McShane med ag sitting for three days past, and is not yet con- clude The weather for the lust few days has been fine, but Unusually cold for the season—th, ta frosty, snd the mornings showing a somewhat wintry aspect ‘e return, we find there are ‘The Yellow Fever in New Orleans. INTRRMENTS IN THE DIFFERENT CEMETERIES, For the twenty-four hours ending at 6B. M., Oct. 22 Jacob fi Hetinety. Mere, Kens, Germany: jacob Krantz, ‘nknown. Hermrich Keusler, , Michael Hayiand, Ireland. “Michael Gegencimer, do. janiel Murphy, 0. 6P. M, Oct. 23. ‘For the twenty-four hed £2. ethers Catley, ° pyar... Ger alee Oubrowskl, Fragsta. Jose Paretas, ‘Byain.