The New York Herald Newspaper, December 6, 1847, Page 1

Whole Ho, 4981, NEW ARK THEATRE—BENEFIT OF MKS. . Monday Eveninj LONDO SSURANCE—Sir side; Deazle, i ace Ton a * ith the i} | De, ~Sir Lawreuee Bs tase Chi lew : Fi, andreas Rage O'Brien, Mrs Abbott, Hones $1, Pi 9 sents; Gallery qe P¥o *3 ‘eapsctfully an- ARK T einen Ye announces to bia fi tike plaice ou ‘text ‘Wednesday, 8th Dec. Pa entertunments will be daly nanouaced in the bills. ‘Tickets to be had of Me. Dyout. 45 ite at. dé SotVonkTutrre OWERY THEATRE—W. Jacusow 7 Bia Bee. an SAcraae—Mapaee eponine: Bee uk wil be perfo: med the grand ballet of GISELLE, or the Will Giselle, Miss Turubulls Painee Alvert, Mr G. W. Smith Previous to w drama st HE BOTTLE; oy, the Ce Richard Torley, Mr CW farkes jomnose, Mr. J. H. Hall; Cod- dies, Mr, ; Ruth aley,, Mise Phitlips; Ellen, «Hibbs ther Clare, Mus. Jordan. Doors opea 6% o'ciock. eud the curtaim Will Tis as 7 x08, 25 Cents; Aud (aller 9, a AD—BOW ERY ATH BULC respsctfully inforuis 1A TURN- pe generally, that hee Benefit will tal Place on Wednesday iveuing. #th ingt., upoa which occasion wil ted the aud ballet of, GISELLE, ON THE WIL ps new ameof THE BOLTLE, and for the drgp time LA LK, NATION ALE will eed by Miss ‘araball and GW. Smuh, ts will e-aapuncsod in the bith f ALi Underthe M4: je ‘dingo Simager Mr, Hield-On Monday the play of LOVE AND Ky MAD: ‘irolet, Lean § A rt After whieh, the HOLLAND FAMILY. To be followea by MODEL ARTISTES. ‘I'o conclude with the new grauc ‘of the GOLDEN KEY—Charscters by the Hol- niiy, &e. Doors open at half past 6; formance to commence at 7 o’elock. Boxe 25 cente—Pit, ide conte OWnKY AMPHITHEATRE—Yonday Evening, Dec. éth—Old FRANK BKO WER, the ouly Ne Rey- Teaba s first appearance in this city as Clown to pot B. W. Carroll. and his infiutile principal ‘ladigan will ride his great aussie the Gaarene Chief on horse- a Pas de To AUS! cents: Pit, 1236 ce half open at 6—eatertviumeuta to commence at 7. A STOR PLACE OPER A—Positwvely th Dec. 6th,’ SERNANI—Monday 4 be perlorm- ¢4 Verdi's Grand O; RN AN I—Elviva,Signora ‘Teresa Trufi; Hemani, Sicuor Adelindo Vi jon Carlo, Piznor Antonio Avi Ruy Gomez de Silva, Siguor Ret imnio Rosi: Gi jiguora Aagiola Mora;DonRiccardo Siguor Felrx Gei iago, Signor Severo Buini. Doors open at 70’cloek mamence nt half past 7. ARUHELL'S OLYMPIC THEALTRE—On Mond byenmg, Dec 6, the performances will commence NIGHT DANCERS—Albert, Mrs Timm; Godfrey, Me Cuuningham; Fri iolin, Mr. Holland; Giselle, Miss Mi lor. After which, THE ARC AD#—Jeremish Wit over: Mark Rendv, Mr. Chenfrau; Larry O's gham; Lou; Mr. Clark Hi After which, THE BO mn ; tain Harevurt, Mr. Chanfrau; James, Mr. Conot the, es Taylor. To ca SPN Y'—Miztle, Mr. Ho! erwood; Laura, M Ww Boxes ic: Pitt, 12340. ARN ’3 AMERICAN MUSEUM.—P T Baneum, Prope cian Hutcncoek, Manager_SP!.ENDID PER: FORMANCES THIS ARTERNOON at 3 o'cloek, and This deveni at halt 7 o'clock. Mpgeged, for a few GAMO BEL ETHIOPIAN SEREN ADERS v NY. who will appearina GRAN UE. tude with, ADA Haviet Cotton, Mrs. H. Ish- Doors opea at half pas 7. Dress Direle, 50 RNA! ij SHAKSPEARUS HOUSE, and other buildings ronnect- @4. with his history; LIVING ORANG OUTANG, &e— Imittance to the whole, 25 cents; children under ten years face and old enough to walk alone, 12} cents. Heserved jronk seats, one whilling each extra. 45 re A] HCHANICS HALL 472 tivadway, becweee Grand and Broome streots, Crowded to overflowing with the ION of New York, OPEN £VEKY 3 1GHT WNABA’ SiY. C ABBOTT, J- RAYNOM, BEAUTY and FAB! PED SUCCHES | Ninth Week of riginal CHRIST WS MINSTRELS 1° tablished Band €.P. C) concer! crowded and highly respectable audi- amusement of & ae snicea, and universally admitted to excel every" similsr eharacter offered in this city. Children under 1¢ years, nelf price. cert will commence at 8 o'clock. Sigiery LIBSARY LECTURE ROOM, 318 Brood Way.—Mr LYNNE resyeetfully announces + nen i$ fivat series of Musiral Illustrations to St selecte Stevens, Jackson, T § ¢.' Bishop, and Mendelssohn. Piays selected for dilustration, wi h introductory rema:ke and readiogs, will be the Tempest—As You Like lt—Macbeth—H«mlet—And Mid- ner Sights Dream;' The following Vocalists a L. Li torte.” Admission each: Evening, one Dol the Series of 3 Evenivgs, Two Dollars. Tic! he different Music Stores, of Mr. C. 8. Francis, oad way, and of Mr, Lynne,39 Mercer street. Doors open at halfpast 7. To commence at 8 o’clo: k. det 4% m Tp von AN CONCERT—The Hauser Family, relatives of the tsainers, will have the honor of th Fourth Contes, in o1 at the Society Library, on which occasion they. auestire change of progcamme, Tickets admitti x a gectle- man aud two ladies, $1; ait 50 cents, Doors open hal ERY TO CICK. | Ne post- er. 4eem AY ODEON—Entrance though Plateaus? 9a eme-acement of Mr. kG Greeley Par- SOAW. Toon under 25 cen 1847 the perfe n y ‘Vocal aud Instramenal Musi ing. ke. nts will eonelude with the Tableaux Vivaute, ‘iven by celebrated artistes who have made this exhibition their. particular study. Performance to commence at hal! past 7 45 6¢%m ee GREEK SLAVE. corn atreet®This statue, by Powe: juette, 1, ant Leonard 1 at since ine 18th ti ~» All tickets issued since tober will be available until the close of the exhibition.— Single admnrssinn 29 cents; season tickets 50 ceuts.. Hours ol exhibition from 9 A. M. watil 10 &.M. 46 Tteod*re ORGINAL SYeNDID ALTAR rlt.Cé& of the Adora- oh of the Vi and Infaut Jeaus, and other Sait ry Sr. Bonaventura, painted in the i6th century, by Rube: arrived from Europe; exhibiting at 413 Broadway, corver penard, street. Admission, 25 cents; season tickets, 50 Been trom 9 A.M. till 10. M. of Broadwa: ‘will rem: OUNG GEN Amateur Drama ana 4 "i ‘mati on TAYLOR’ eortumer,58 Prince strret. Teed re Liane ON ASSRONOMY —Frotesor 0, M. MITCHLLL, of Cinesmaati, will deliver a course of lec- tures on Astronomy, the Ti le, commencing on - nesday evening, Decemoer t, at half past 7 o’clock. to bo cor tai Kad: id Ys, until the close. The id will embrace an expo- verse, the mechanism of n of the Starry Heavens, jiscoveries, and th flucace of previous thei ily tickets, for four per sons for the course, $5; tieke: gentleman, for the nrte. $3: Single tickets for the co single tickets for my be obtaine: . §. FRANC. Oo. ipal book stores TPE FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE N Y. CANARY BikD FANCIGRS’ ASSOCIATION, ge pe 8 es Joth— th wanes, shown by memuets for. Pr n of race faney and Singing Bir casion by private individuals, ‘The room will be appropriste- ly decorated with flowers sud evergreens, nud no ansred to make the exhibition as tacsrentiae as it Tickers 25,cqntey admitting a gentleman and lady. to h eAt*re ‘TIGNON’S GYMNASIUM—OCHARLES F. OT- TIGNON inform the public that his extensive and well t, 15, 17 and 19 Caval street, comer of till 10 F M. for the reception of Gymnasiam is ¢ mpletely farnish- ratus for performing the whole exercises un, SPARRING sCHOOL—vir_O will per- sonally instruct at »ll times, those who desire it, in the art of Sel/-Defence, 8 HOO!, OF ANMS Fencing taught, by an experienced Professor from Paris, with the smal! or swore, or single stick, ‘The Pistol Gallery is furnished with the very best of English i Pistols, x all the other Appuiten»nees for Prstol Prac N B— O, at thi e quest of anurberof gentlemen ia Broobly w baile in o moat airy, healthy end. central loen that city, an extensive Gyminsinm, » hich will be, fi with all the epparatus found in any Gymnasium He intends itawall not be inferior to acy other establishment of the kind ig the Uuited States. Subscription Book is now epen a Gytuasiom in Conal street, where any further enn be ob wa Tat "G ANDES LA FAY TVE.”—The drst Bail of the La Fayette Guards will take pl the © liseum, {30 Broadway, on Wednesd Committee of Arrangements amen who may houor this, their first Ball by tn efforts ou their part will be wanting to re dflitter themselves that the arrangements they have Made aresnch as cannot fail to please the most fastid Tickets of admiseion, ine'uding supper for a lady and gentle- mit, ean be had of the following committer. Price $3. Capt. smuati, 451 Pearl streets Mr. H. Billet) 1 er stieet; Mr. H. Goulet, 66 John street; Mr. Wm. Sullivan, 86 Christopher re tL. Leelere, 308 Broadway: Mr. G. Landesman, 55 Me Wi. Dibble oanal street; Mr. Th. 263 Broadway; Mr. U. Mer- lockling, 35th st, comer of 6th dt Teod* m 30, 50 Canal f Broadway, wonts ral ftalina or BY y indies, from 15 to tay + dances of the NB 2"None need. apply without good references. NCING AC ADEMY—M'LLE.PAULING D DINS, of the Royal Academy of Paris,most ly munounces tober pm contianes her classes for Daneit shtonable branches, at No. 1 Washingtou Place. Ladies and Masters, o'clock, P.M.; for 7,09 o'clock, P.M DESIAR- = ett ai By ae Ay pe re Gentlemens Tharsdays aud Batardays,from » At onard street, for Ladies and Gen- days, from 7 10 9 o'clock, P.M. dav. Nextmont! ri Li M'ite. P. ¢ Pupils. Schools and Private Hes attended, 30 14t*m + ANDIWALTZING ACADEMY, 21 How. t—Signora and Signor Ferreao, have ‘re-opened school a ng 8 itenoon clase masters.and an e vou eas for geatlemen atTh@. Days of tuition Mondays and ‘ays and Saturdays at 334 for young ladies and maste faithe evening of the anme days,at 136, gentlemen's cheese Phere waltz Carre, and all the new tu bey rm: Frivate dancing soirees will be Piven sansa, . Wholesale ings ow freon Betem hoopene daring the t wi Nite eLes FULL Me De ‘aa ealer in me. Tanpg ald vod *a eee las -- ——===== ‘YORK, MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 6, 1847. TARE CONTINUATION oF THE HISTORY OF THE WAR. Its Romance and Reality. NTERESTING INTELLIGENCE FROM MBUXICO. THE RECEPTION OF THE HEROBS AT HOME. Military Enthusiasm in New Orleans. AFFAIRS AT QUERETARO. Proceedings of the Mexican Congress. Incidents in the City of Mexico, THE PROGRESS OF ANNEXATION, In looking over our files of Mexican papers, brought by the Alabama,at New Orleans, we have found the fol- lowing items : ‘The complaints of the want of small change in that city (Mexico,) are bitter It is even ssid that many habitual beggars are + dee n ace pea coeeenty fow comparn' epeal jose than 8 dollar Co omer them’ Tis is aputed to various ov usos; among others, to the fuct that speculators had the little coins, which they sold st six per cent profit, and five per cent was charged at the Mint itself. The Monitor Republicano of the 19th of October, states that “ a young lady of sportive temper, romantic inclinations, 8 good singer, and who, since the affair of San Angel, has cultivated an acquaintance with an officer of the present (American) army, intends to anuex her- self and pass over to.the American dominion, as Texas has done — notwithstanding the formidable censure from the Mexican fair sex.” The Tribune of the People of San Miguel de Allende, of the 13th of October, has the following : “ Our brethren of Central Amerioa are making con- alderable efforts to assist Mexico in her conflict -their cause isthe same, and all the Republics of Spanisi have an interest in not being absorbed by that of Eng- lish origin. We shall soon seo the others, despite their weakness, siding in the defence of Mexico. Union, the: and constancy, and victory will crown our endeavo! It seems that some of our African songsters have pene- trated even to the Mexican capital, for the M»nitor, of the 20th Oct , contains a notice of aconcert given by them, which appears to have pleased the Mexicans as much as the American part of the audience. NEWS FROM QUERETARO—THE MEXICAN VIEW OF AFFAIRS [From the Monitor Republiosno, Oct 27), Ganerals Arista and Minon are under arrest. Ampudia teema to be suspected of revolutionary intentions, and he has been compelled to set out for Zacat |. Al monte has experienced cruel rebuffs from the deputi and the soldiers. Probubly he will not yet figure asa since the democrats, persuaded that with him they would lose the election, are divided be- tween Don Manuel G. Cosie and Don Juan N. Cum- plido. It is notorious, that if the Congress meets, the moderate party will have an overwhelming mpjority. This, toget with the result of the elections, adverse in every respect to the democratic party, have caused the latter to be filled with dismay, and if considers itself ruined. Whilst Pedrasa has been nominated Senator by two States, and Deputy by another, the names of Farias and Rejon do not appear in the electoral lists This fact indicates the state of public opinion. It cannot yet be scen who will be the ecting President. There is a strong sentiment in favor of Pedraza ; but it appears that his friends do not wish to commis him by placing him in front of so‘difficult a situation The forces which Santa Anns commanded have ar- rived at Tals. Their merch 1s one of rapine in ail the places through which they pass, The people, and espe- cially the unfertunate farmers, dread their approach as if they were enemies. ‘The same paper has a letter from Queretaro, of the 28d of Ootober, which states, “Here is the cauldron of tho aspirations, the petty intrigues, the warlike boastings of those who wish to be considered heroes, and — were for ae —_ — the spoils upon the part; 'y ms} in far, no Cains Cneathoipoeaaesin tee sang} Hebaeable ane: worthy officers stroll sbout bungry and cast down, in cempaay with another set of vagabond and needy ruf- flans who infest the coffee houses, and who come with their cowardly predecessors to olalm the fair laurels of Balderas and Martinez de Castro. . On the other hand, it ia imperatively necessary to in- ‘sist that the armed force should depart hence. How oan C s deliberate among They are e threat for the government,an arm raised over Congrens, which embarraeses everything. The deputies are much divided upon the aubjoct of the clection of an acting Peesident; «ach party has two, three and even four can- didates; but, as I have just been informed, the mode rates are to-day holding # caucus to concentrate their choles. Their candidates are Messrs Pedrass, Herrera, Pena y Pena, acd Anays. The Globe of yesterday, as jou will see, scems decided for the second, saying that it would be well to elect one who has hitherto had » ma- jority of the votesof the States for the Consiitutionsl idency. This idea does not appear to me to be bad The candidates of the democrats are Mesers. Almonte, ‘and Cumplido, the president of the coalition; but if the moderates do not combine, it seems to me that, ul! mately, the others will concentrate their votes on Al- monte, who then will not fail to be elected. The same paper of the 29th of October has the fellow- ing Ps of @ letter from Queretaro, under date of the 2 Here there are various reports as to the course which the government will pursue relative to the vital busi- ness of the country. Some think that the American forges are soon to reach us; others, that a commissioner will forthwith arrive, but's majority is of opinion that prior to the meeting of Congress, the negotiation will not be renewed, and there is nothing decided or certain relative to the matter. I also believe that the govern ment will not determine as to its course until the Go- vernors shall meet, and the will or the opinions of the nee upon the question of peace or war may be ascer- tained. The same paper state: that @ body of disbanded Mex- jean soldiers, numbering 200 privater, 300 officers, an among them, eight generals, had been ravaging th at Caernavaca. They had also tuken by money and bonds in the custom house of that otty. ‘The same paper of the 30th October, states: “We have been informed that day before yesterday, e thirty men stole 600 mules, and a few horses, belong ng to the American army, who w t pasture in the haci he Ascension, which is about a quarter of @ | to favor their oprrations,maay @ nelgoborhood. ‘T'hrew have gone in pursuit of the d or four hundred cavalry robbers, but t! ult is not yet known,” The same er, of the 7th November, contains a let. ter from Queretaro, relative to the proceedings of Con- }, from which we extract the foilowing : The first y, the appointment of the officers was the only busi: ness done; the second, & resolution was adopted, requir- jog General Saate Anna..an acount of all the militury events which happened in the defence and loss of the capital of the republic; @ motion of the deputy Beniters, was alac considered, the object of which was to suppress the Commandanoies General. This was badly reocived by the military men, who, 80 far, have talked of nothing else. ‘To-day, there wasa great scene, and the devotees of Santa Anna began their opposition to the government ou account of not making war. And who,do you sup- pose,was the leader of theaitack? ‘The most illustrious minister Don Antonio. The: scene was truiy comic Don Vicente Romero wrote a long philippio, which his son Don kilijah adopted and read. I'he burthen was, that all the States were lor war, and thatit is necessary to wage it without truce, for which purposs troops, money avd generals abound Ma ia to yourself that, accord- ing to the wise democrat, if Pena y Pona w to relin- quish power, although he may have been recognised by ail the Stetesand by Congress, we would be on the eve ofs splendid victory, The iilustrious hero of San Jacin- to and Cerro Gordo is roamivg about Puebla; Reyes is going thither, and San Luis promises to order » thou- sand men, But, oh misery! misery! the whole ministry has the stupidity to believe that a gene ral who lores # city garrisoned with trijle the number of the besicgere, ought to answer for bis conduct! the illustrious man is deprived of his command who has led our guests to glory, trom San Jacinto tothe citadel of Mexico. There i# no remedy; the government is to blame because the Americans are in Mex- ico, and the appointment of Mora as a minis. ter, who was commissioned to make peace, (says the minister who granted peace) is it not a crime’ Will it not be better that peace should be made by a certain gentleman, and as some one advised, in order wfterwards to conquer one by one those roguish States who deny the merits of our soldiers? All this was em- bellished with his Greek and Latin quotations, and was read with # loud voice, to show that the ministry should report what step it bad taken for the prosecution of the war, or whether it was for the middie course, between war and peace, of which Mr. Pena speaks. You see the lersons of dignity snd 2 re- ted by fifty odd votes, to twenty-five of those of the two Romeros, Pacheco, Rejon, Farias, Alealde, &o., &e. ‘The election of President is put off to await the ar- tival of some democrats, who it is supposed will decide the matter in favor of ey oy 0 and, meanwhile, every moment threats are heard in favor of the dictatorship of Santa Anne and the call of a new convention, as re- commended in the Nerth American, which you will have reud. In order that you may know the state of things, | will tell you that these people view the fate of Mexico with the greatest indifference. The following 18 » letter from Queretaro, of the 20th, puolished in the Monitor, of the 224 @otober : Don Ignaeio Mora y Villamil has this day entered uj the discharge of his duties as Minister of War. The Ministers of Justioe and of the Treasury are not yet pointed, ‘The President pursues an energetic policy, whioh keeps down the factions which imagined that they would to emcounter ® Week t, Senta eet ed not obeyed the order by whieh We waa Girvets ed to relinquish the command, and his partizans here “7 peamnalng te br at LA ampeini p ight pe # troops receive regi ev eighteen three-quarter cents a head for fhelz eubvistence. The offlcers have reeelved only eight dollars ; but whatever there may be. isshared equally among th ithout any partiality, There ishere a multitud civil officers; among others, those belonging to the tobacco depart- ment, who are come in quest of their salaries ; but the government isnot desirous tbat offices should bo estab- lished which have for so many yeard devoured the sub- stance ofthe people, and it seems determined to sdmin- ister that branch upon a more economical footing. The civil and military masters of the public treasury are anxions for such s peace as may lead to the restoration of the Commissariat G: neral of Mexico. There are now sixty-five deputies here; ten or twelve others will soon arrive, and the sessions will begin. It in asserted that the responsibility of Sante Anna sud 18 appears to be Romero will be declared forthwith. certain that there will not be regard toan clection of acting President. sured that Almonte will suffer @ third or fourth defest as di! rous as the others, One of the most gealous de- mocrats replied that he would never give his vote for Any cne who had signed the summons [convocalario] of the monarchist Purades. Rejon, Meding and Alcalde, appear to be his partizane, The candidate is cun- hing with the deputies, to ‘whom he pays long visits. ‘The same paper has the following Mr. Doyle, who suoceeds the English minister, will certainly arrive by the next ket ; but the arrival of the Marquis of Du- nt at Vera Crus, drawsnear. It is eaid be brings with 1m acommission for our government. Various ¢om- mentaries are made upon the subject. THR MEXICAN CABINET. ‘El Monitor announces the following as the new oabi- net of Pena y Pena:— Joeé Joaquim Herrera, Minister of War. Mariano Otero, Minister of Justice. Luis de la Rosa, Minister of Relations. And for the Hacienda, a gentleman of integrity. It is also stated that Villamil has been named as the f War: Palacio, Minister of Justica; Rosia, of Relations; and Pedraza of the Hacienda. THE QUESTION IN DISPUTE. [From the New Orleans Picayune, Nov. 25 ] The papers in the olty of Mexico bli communication by Senor Otero, a ber of Congress, upon the late negotiations of Alfaro, We received a trauslation of it in pamp! form two or threa weeks since, but its great length pre. vented us from using it. Senor Otero maintains tha the only thing really in dispute between the two govern- i ments is the question of Texes, and thi egotiations should be contined to a solution of that si Mair, He invokes the ald of public opinien to induce Congress its- mediately upon assembling to declare that the govern- ment shall enter into no treaty of peace with the United States under any circumstances by which national terri- tory other than Texes shall be alienated. [He condemns the conduct of the late Mexican commissioners in as- senting to any arrangement whatever es to California, aud demands that the hands of the government shail be at once tied up absoiutely, so as to render a legal peace ‘at the expense of any territory save Texas absolutely impossible. The paper, the purport of which we can only thus hint at, is written with considerable force and with an insight into the politics and policy of the United States which is unusual with a Mexican, THE VARTHQUAKE AT OCOTLAN. The Monitor Republican of the 27th Oct contains an official report from the Alcalde of Ocotlan to the Go- vernor of tho State of Jalisco, giving an account of the destruction of tha! wp, and of «large number of its inhabitants, by tl thqueke of the 2d of that mont! Inthe course ot the report, the following passage occurs : « At 12 o'clock to day, Most Excellent Sir, after the nn- fortunate event, there was seen in the sky, between tho west and the north, a very perfect image of the crucified Saviour, which lasted half an hour, during which time more thau two thousand persous, who were in the mar- ket-place, prostrated themselves, performing acts of con- trition, and calling on the Lord with shoute,for meroy To this report of the Alcalde is attached that of the . Governor of Jalisoo to the Minister of the !nterior and Foreign Relations of the Ganerat Government, in which he speska of the measures ho had adopted to relieve the sufferings of those of the inhabitants of Oootlan who had suryived the earthquake. Ho ateten that Ovotlan is s.tuated on the right bank of the river Santisgo, at its confluence with the Zuls, a short distance after it leaves Cape Chapula, SANTA ANNA AND VALENCIA. [From the New Orleans Delta, Nov. 26 } Santa Auna aud Valencia were, for «long time pre- vious: to the battle of Contreras, the most devote frlende—that ia, ix itis possible for two such faithle: intriguants to entertain the feeling of friendship. Va- lonoia has helped Sants Anna in muny a revolutionary strait; and Sante Anna, in return, has made Valencia great man out of very inferior material In the contest between Santa Anns and Gen. Mejia, several years ago, the success of the former was mainly attributable to the treachery of Valencis, who had written a letter to Mejia, contaiaing assaranove of his fdendship and de- termination to join him against Sante Auna.. Agentlo- man of this city, to whom Gen. Mejia unfolded bis plan, warned the General ageinst Valencia, asa drunkard. by whom no promise would be regarded, and no engage- ment kept. The result proved the truth and sagucity of the prediction. Valencia betrayed Mejia, and thus made Senta Auna bis fast friend—s frieadehip whiob lasted down to the battle of Contreras, Here, however, Gen, Perslfor F. Smith broke in rather roughly on their Aly relations, and by whipping Val ed up the bile of the fugitive Mexican old friend, who in turn declared his profound contempt man who rode #0 brilliant a steeple-chase over the pedregal in the viointty of San Antenio. To show. however, how pleasant and sffvctionate was the former ‘Aamy of THe NoatH—Genenat-in-Curer, San Angeh August 19, 1847. Te his Excellency Gen. Don Jose Maria Tornel : My dear Friend—I have just received am order from our friend, Senor Santa Auna.to abandon all these points at day light, and march for Churubusco. If I should comply with this order, my friend, without making those observations which are dictated by my conscience, by my want of military knowledge, and by my friendship ior Senor Santa Auna. { should, | am convinced, commit a grave fault, and prove recreant to the most holy of du- tes For these reasons, | could do no less than to make to him such remarks as | believed just, and point outto him the evil of changing hie instructions. | hope that you will make use of all your influence to gain an at tentive consideration for these remarks, with calmness and benignity; for, otherwise, the republio, our friend,and ourselves, must be lost. It neerantomethut [ ean already enemy’s columna entering Sun Avgel—I can seo pursuing us to La Piedad, while we, forced to tal flight for Mexico, in frightful disorder, by the only causeway that remains open tour, that of Sao 9 aro expesed in flank all the way by that of the Nino er. dido. £ are the ons that [ have submitted to the government for its attentive consideration; and, an for my part, although I should have no concern, with my five thousand men alone, against all the enemy's forcer, if they should choose to come, for the defence of the potnt of Padierna; yet I should tremble like quick: silver, even when united to you to the number of twenty thonsand, if we were to endeavor to maintain, what, in my humble opinion, I conceive to be a false position. In order not to detain the bearer of there communications, I will not enter into further details; but I again conjure you, in the name of our country ‘and our. friendship, that you procure a listening to these rearons; and by so doing you will renders great service, both to the nation and your affectionate friend and companion, and obe- dient faithful servant, GABRIEL VALENCIA. Anuy or tHe NortH—Grnrna’ Lopez de Santa San Anoen, Augu: Te hie Bacellency Gen, Den Antoni Anna :— My esteemed friend and companion—Agal wishes, contrary to the conduct which [ have al A towards you, Lat vompelled by # conscientious ¢ of duty, compelled asm loyal friend, as a Mexican, an a Commander-in-Chief—comipellod to believe that the loss of this army and my couotry would bs hazarded by the abandonment of the point of Padierns, by which the enemy if to-morrow at daylight be should tind it left open might issue from his difloult position to attuck usin the flank —1 was induced to write the letter which under this date [ direoted to you throuzh the Ministry of War. I myself recommended to you Inst night the movement which I am now dirested to make, fur the circumstances then seemed to render it necessary. I had made only a slight reconmoissance of the point; I have an entronohed camp, and all the probabilities are in favor of success. — On the other hand, | am convinced beyond all doubt, that the abandonment of this point would be our de- struction. I must, therefore, expect at your hands to allow this recommendation which | have made, to pass inte eternal oblivion, and to be pleased to r remarks whiok have emanated solely from the purest and most zealous patriotism. Do not quarrel with your feiend, nor despise those views which, to his way of thinking on military matters, are evident, for I should be grieved to the bottom of my Aoul to displease you with these views, or that you should take them in a di sense from thet in which @ pure heart has intend them | beg of you to grant me this favor, us the greatent proof of the friendship and regard with which you have ever honored your most affectionate friend, eompanion, and obedient humble servant GABRIEL VALENCIA. San Mare, Cuuavausco, Aug 19, 1847, My esteemed friend and éompanioa—I received your letter to-day, in whioh you give reasons for not comply- ing with my orders to move early to-morrow morning wita your command to Coyoacan, and to forward your artillery to the village and bridge of Churubusco, and not wishing to polot out to you what you already know, the necessity of a unity of action and command for the successful result of military operations, | confine myself to the remark thet these crders were precisely such a¢ you had declared and recommended as proper, and | am burprised that you should change your ilind in so short ime, when the movements of the enemy to-lay only tend to confirm your opinion of yesterday. Howe as | am not willing that the problem should be resol to the prejudice of my patriotism, in which I yield to no one, { would rather expose myself to all the contin that can possibly happen, rather than give occasion to have it said that | prevented success by @ too strict diherence to orders and regularity. Do as you please, and let each of us be held to the due responsibility. Nothing remains for me to say but to assure you of the true friendship of your Tones and obedient servant, Z ‘ONO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA To Hie Ex Don Gasntas Varencta, MAIL FROM MEXICO. (From the N. O Delta, Nov. 26.) We learn that over fifteen thousand letters were re- ceived yesterday at the post-office by the Alabama, from Vora Cruz, nearly all of whieh were distributed by noon. T ree large bags, containing despateles, were forwarded by the regular mail. AFFAIRS IN THE CITY OF MEXICO. pide! the North American, to Oct. 29} Two t swords were, on Wednesday evening, pre- sented to Capt. B. B. Anderson and Lt. J. MoAllen, of B company, 14th infantry, by the non-commissioned of- ficers and privates of that corps. There were s number a moans of other seguonsis prevent, snd handsome es were made 2). Savage, Captain Anderson, Lt. A J. leasce and others. ry That fuvorite Opers,“La Somnambujs,” was juced at the National Theatre on Monday night 'e@ were sgreeably surprised at the manner. it was put on the stage aod stil more at the proficiency of the compan: ‘Though a little stiff and timid on their first appearan before an American audience, the troupe rendered that beautiful composition with remarkable skill and taste, eliciting enthusiastic applause. Senorita Mosqueiro, as « beet here usmuch. Her voice isa fine“ sopra- no,” yw nicely om ee ba Cm ordinary com- ase, though possessing hardly sufficient powe: Rore-difficult portions of the role. of Calve, both in acting and singing, and with time and study may yetattainarank as enviable as that of the Queen of Song of the French stage. Earthquakes are at the present time of v juent ccourrence in this beautifuloountry. A poe a ago the village of Ocotla was totally destroyed, The Can- ton de la Bares had also suffered a severe shake, throw- ing own houses besides the tower of the principal church. They have had four of these unpleasant visi- ters in this ofty since our occupation of it. The members of company H., New York.regiment of youn, on Moniey it, presented two beautiful swords to Captain A. W. Taylor, and Lieut. J Griffin, in token of respect for the gallantry of these offi- cers. It is gratifying in poticing. these presentations, to know that they are well deserved. We are sure these swords will never by those who wear them. In the vill and port of Guaiuias, on the 3d of Au- gust, s meeting was held, in whlch resolutions were passed in favor of the constitution of 1824, ‘Orrics or THE Civit AND Mititany Governon, National Palace, Mexico, Oct. 23, 1817. ‘Tho protection as well as the proper superintendence of American citizens, now in this capital, who are not embraced within the terms of the articles of war, or of the rules and regulations for the army, rendered it ne- cossary that they should be known tothe proper autho- rities. It is, therefore, required that all persons not connect ed with the army, claiming to be citizens of the United States, or under the protection of our fieg, shall report their names and lence to this office, in order that a register of the same may be kept. Hereafter this report will be made on the first day of each month Signed JA. QUITMAN, (OfMeial 1, . Gen. and Governor. Gronce T. M. Davis, Seoretary. ‘The rainy season seems to have nearly passed. There have been but tew showers during the two last weeks, ending Oct. 26. What a strange ides one forms of the city of Mexico before seeing it—taking opinions from the books and correspondence of tourists—and, withal, how erroneous We had pictured a low, dirty, sickly town, half covered with water and evtively inuadated with mud, and other et ceteras in unison, What was our surprise on first ent the Grand Plaza, perhaps the most magnificent in the world! There stood the grand cathedral, a mo- nument of art—a mine of wealth. There, too, was the palace, indescribable in its grandeur and extent—the red-white-and green fleg of the republic still floating upon it! There were the Halla of Justice, the palace of the Goverhor, the long portals where fabrics of every na- tion are bartered for the products of the country, in- cluding its yellow and bright ‘ castins.” And there were groves of trees, and murmuring fountains, spark- ling iu the bright sun like brillisnts! Such temples, such palaces, such portals, such alamedas, such foun- tains! God of heaven! what au Eden is thi ind how little is it appreciated by the thousands who daily behold and enjoy its beauties! Governed by good r the men and inhabited by an edusated people, it would be the garden of the earth But as it is—what cll: mete is more lovely? where, as hb do the always bloom so brightly? the bir ir sing #0 sweet- ly? Mexico! there aré none among your wayward childron who can appreciate the gifts that God has lavirhed upon them. Health, wealth and every enjoy- ment that man can covet are their inheritance; yet they are not happy. ‘The iron foot of military tyranny has scourged the land in its length and breadth. Attilla doasted that the grass never grew upon the ground trod- den by his war horse; Sante Anna can re, the boast, and no one will say no. His very name is a blight upon his natiyeland. But Mexico begins to hope for better times. Gieamings cf peace and disentbrallment are already breaking the darkness of her eastern horizon, and daily growing brighter. God speed them. Capt J hn W. Perkins, of the 14th regiment of in- fantry, dieb in this city on the 22d inst., of diarrhea, after w | Bene been sugmented by» ballet and Pantomite cor It ise pleasant place for passing an evenin| The alls at ex-convent Bolemitas are quite recherche —beauty, fine music, sweet eongs, ko. The bull fight on Sunday was the best of the season-— Plasa de Torosficrowded—animels furious—matadores ditt ‘bulls second best, ‘Lhe Spanish company produced “La Fille du Regi- ment” in brilliant style on Sunday night. Canate was admirable, Gorse nover danced with more grace and abandon than in the ballet. El Defensor of ‘Tamaulipas, contains communications which show the unfortunate situation to which the people are reduced by the conduct of the guerillas it appears that th scoundrels, under the names of guerillas and commissioners, go about levying black mail upon} the different haciendas and villages, sad rob- bing their own countrymen under the slightest pr text. We do not wonder that this State has shown o desire to be annexed to the United States of the North. The orders of the military and civil governor, and those of the Mexican governor,with regard to tobacco, ap- pear to be altogether contradictory, the former ordaining that all tobacco brought to the garetas of the city shall pass free, while the latter has published that only that which {is subjvct to, and bas paid the established duty, shall vuter the city, The former order is the one dic- tated by justice and common sens’, and under the pre- rent circumstances is the most likely to take effect. We are requested to say, by an officer of the South Carolina volunteers, that the statement in the Siar of Thursday last, in regard to the number of men in that regiment fit for duty was incorrect—they having but 160 men reported for servi At the National theatre, a enings since, the or- ehestra, after having played * Hail Columbia,” struck up the" Marseilles Hywn” As if struck by an electric shock, the American officers in the house rose and gave three cheers. ‘Ihe Hymn of Liberty, no matter what its origin, will ever find a response in American hearts. A rplendid sword is to be presented to Lieutenant Potter, of the New York regiment, by the members of his company, (1) to-day, (Oct. 26) at the United States Hotel, in token of the regard in which they hold that officer for his gallantry in the battles of the valley. In San Luis Potosi the moderate party have gained the election. In the etreet running from the centre of the placa to the alameda, wo notice a handsoms a with the words “American Taylor.” This is th have had that General Taylor was “ revelling in the halls of the, Montesumas.”” Adverisements Usitno States Horst, No. 16 Calle de Coliseo Viejo. John Ford respectfully informs the gentlemen of tbe army, and citizens generally, that he has opened the above establishment, where the best of every thing can be obtained. His table ket affords, tion of wines and liquors. ‘Terms for board: $1 25; per week $7; per month $30. Old and expe- rienced waiters are attached to this establishment. Of- ficers and gentlemen are requested to call and examine the house. Eaaie Corree House, in the Calle Coliseo Viejo, No. 5.—The undersigned proprietors have estabiished the above Hotel on the American style, for the sccommoda- tion of the army and citizens, and have spared no ex- pemse in proouring wines, liquors and segare of the choicest brands. ‘Ihe tables also will be supplied with the best the market affords. Gentlemen wishing pri- vate repaste can also commodated at the shortest notice Steak a chops constantly on hand, and done up inthe best and promptest manner, N. B.—Shere are two Billiard tabies attached to the iH. JOHS ED. Tue Lowe Sran Hover, corner of Refugio and La Palma streets.— Wagner & Co. inform the public that they have opene Coffee House at the above place, which will be suppl with the best wines and liquors in the city of Mexico. A fine lunch wil: be set out ever: day, aud fowls, fish, and every delicacy the market af- fords, will be set out Teatno Paixcirat.—Cincus.—Mr J Bensley having taken the above place, will open it nightly for the amuse- ment of the public. Ho hasa brililant company of Ame- rican “ equestrians,” and in addition hag enge: Mad- ame Armand, whose graceful “riding and dancing” have elicited unbounded applause. A splendid bill is out forthis evening Doors open at6 o'clock. Performance commences at 7)§ o'clock. R. L. Graves, Dootor of Physio and Surgery, having been engaged for # number of, ears in the practice of medicine in the southern of the United States, now offers bis professional 6 services to the citizens of Mexico, and hopes, by prompt attention to the duties of his profession, to merit their patronage. Refers to Ma) Gon. Quitman, military governor, 1 4 Calle dela Mon- terilla, No. 7, NCERT AND Batt, on Sunday, October 21s “x-Convent Belemites, San Andreas street, N 9, opposite the Mineria. No postponement on account of the weather. Admittance $2 MEXICAN VIEW OF GEN. SCOTT'S PROCLAMATION. ‘The following are the comments of Lu Kazon, on the ‘Proclamation of Gen, Scott, published in Jalups, May 1th, 1847 ‘The proclamation of Gen. Scott is an important docu- , although obscurely, the secret motives the Government of the United States, to make war on Mexico, It is not very to mi the contents of this document agree that which emanated from agg ap Bo u United States, whon their declaration iy yor was made, Neither does {t harmonize with note which passed from the Cabinet of Washington to this reputlic, during the administration of Gomes Faries. ‘The document atill presents some obscure passages. which might be ebaracterised as anti. logical; it fg ange the confiscations of property now held in mortmain; it censures those who were opposed to that measure; it praists those who sustained the measure, and vitupe- rates Santa Anna because be sustained the party op; to iteconfiscation. This may be attributed to the dark- ness of the political horizon at that time, which made it {ndigpensabdl: utiously in feeling ecessary to mov: the pubiie pi on wheal | is more probable. it was from py) and translators. There is no doubt, however, that the American peop! d the General-in-chlef of their armies wish to see us constitute ourselves on pure republican Prinotplegs that we should abandon our colo- nial habits, and that the polioy of this continent should be the mutual support of its Republics, and not to per- mit the E: monarchies to exercise any influence in our affsirs—an old and favorite idea of Mexico, whioh was attempted to be verided at the Congress of Panam: and afterwards at Tacubays. These ideas and senti- ents found an echo in tl ry liberal and y professing those laring those sentiments. Unfortunately un act subsequent to the ocoupation of the capital,makes us doubt the value of those tering and brilliant ex- pressions. We allude to t military Governor, in on ny able gentleman, without deube, a lo power with moderation and wisdom; butin cxerolaig this power he sanctions the ides of # real conquest. In ancient times a conquest meant the personal siave- 4 of all the inhabitants of the conquered eountry, and he consequent lossof all their property. In modern times the conqueror only aspires to the ponsession of public power. If Gen. Scott had nominated a military Governor, we would have perfectly understood it; be- cause anarmy has a full right and ought to take all necessary measures to effect its own preservation, police and security; but to place one civil power above another is to decree the extermination of oue or the other, and = ba doubts in the present oase which will meet this a The conquered have likewise rights to reclaim, viz : such as have been accorded to them by capitulations, or as, in the present case, the words and promircs given by the chiefs ofthe conquerorsin the name of their na- tions. It is not our intention to make any reolamations; we nevertheless deplore the insensibility of our func: tionaries, and assure our fellow citizens that, in good faith, our labors in behalf of our political regeneration, rest on the well known character snd word of the chief of thearmy of a nation which has saiuted us with peace, fraternity, republic, forgetfuluess of colonial ha- its, absolute independence from European dynasties, which are precisely our wishes. Now that our hopes are clouded, we confide in honor of Grneral Scott, that he will comply with his word, ‘pledged to us on the 11th of May, and make known his views to us, and thus remove all doubt from our minds, ASPECT OF AFFAIRS IN MEXICO—OPINION OF OUR ARMY OFFICE! [From the New Orleans Bulletin, Nov. 25.] In conversation with various officera who arrived in the Alabama, wo have found, without one exception that all of them consider the ides of peace as perfectly preposterous, and the details we have received from them, as to the state and prospects of affairs in Mexico, only seem to render more difficult the solution of the problemas to what is, or what ought to be done with jexico, Toattempt further active and more extended opera- tions—to hold on to what we now have, or to retrograde to a line of defence, all appear to be equally surrounded with difficulties of the most formidable nature. On all those points, we learn there is a great diversity of opinion in the army, even among the officers of higher ranks, and whose opinions are justly entitled to great weight. All, howrver, agree that a large additional force must be thrown into the country, particularly if further active operations are determined on. ‘A large portion of the better part of the population dread the withdrawal of the American army, for fear that it would be followed by scenes of anarchy and law- lessness, as the country is literally without « govern- ment, and yet, whilst such are the sentiments of the sober minded and thinking Re: the great bulk of the people retain feelings of the most bitter rancor and hostility towards us, and would wreak their ven; ae —sz ration from them, and hoped that they would receive for themetlves, and bear to the gallant rank and file under ‘heir commands, his friendly farewell. After Gen, Quitman had concluded, Capt. Hutton, of the New York regiment, rose and presented Capt G. T. M Davis ao elegant pair of silver spurs, acoompanying the gift with a brief but extremely d propos epesoh, Capt. Davis made an appropriate reply. # c 5 alg gh yar CRUZ. ‘era Cruz, Noy, —Gov. Wilson has revived the old sifen and §iedition law of the elder Adams.— Some knott; phs appeared in the columus of the Genus of Liberty, tu relation to the Court of Correc. tion, as it is Th court, composed of a C tain of some corps or other, and a clerk in the Commi sary Department, feeling the smart of these ¥ jmmoned the editors to appear in court and answer for 8 contempt of court, and without a trial by jury, or paetaee em counsel, fined the eforesaid Genie of t- erty $2 This roused the dander of Dr. Quinn, and in his ps- r of the 12th he put some pertinent interrogatories to the Goveenor, and his collector. Whereupon the Go- vernor sent an officer and a file of men—closed the office of the aforesaid Genius of Liberty—and carried the editors to prison. So, farewell to the Genius of Liberty. Gov. Wilson bas struck it a blow—revived the sedition law, and stifled the liberty of the press. The army under Gen. Seott are unanimously in favor of holding the whole country. If such should be the policy of our government, it will be the brightest pageis the history of the present Administration, to have such an empire as Mexico to the American Union, THE HEROES AT HOME, [From the New Orleans Delta, Nov. 26 } The St. Charles Hotel, yesterday, presented an sual scene of attraction and interest. Forty or fifty ef- ficers of the army were continually passing and repass- ing through the rotunda, and up and downthe marble ah oe In oe gl ——— Res he perry ~P packages of different descriptions—t! officers. Here you would see a gaily cee ieskaw blanket that was strapped upon an old trunk, that from ite looks had evidently been through the wars. Then, again, a bundle of arms, escopetas, lances, swerds and pistols—all of them trophies taken from the neat, ‘These were all the property of eur officers who had fought during the war in Mexieo, They brought them home for the purpose of showing them to their families and friends, in order that they whould be preserved as the mementoes of those who so worthily maintained the na- tion’s honor in a foreign war. In the esloon we saw the gallant Gen. Shields. He is stouter that when we saw him, some two years since, at Gen, Taylor's eamp at Camatgo; he then, in his undress military uniform, looked like an elegant gentleman. He had not a wrinkle on his brow, and his countenance ever wore a smile. His beard was closely shaver, and his eyes were lighted up with the brilliant fire of hope. And yet, how a short term of service altcrsa man! Yester- day he looked like the heroof manywars His brow was seamed with the lines of fatigue and suffering, and his upper lip was garnished with a thick moustache. His complexion was bronzed, his arm, from # late wound, hung io a sling; but his eye was still brilliant with mar- tial fire. The re hundreds who flocked sround him and sought to grasp his hand, and all were received by him with the moat cordial warmth and friendship — Those around; locked upon the gallant hero with feelings of respect and admiration, and there was not one in that broad saloon whoj went out without saying in his heart, “that man is a true soldier.’’ In one of the private parlors, Maj. Gen. Quitman held alevee. He was surrounded by many officers, all whom paid him the utmost respect'and attention. The gallant and heroic Quitman—the first American Gover- nor of the proud city of Mexico—seemed to be perfectly “at home.’ With a form that seemed to have been wrought in an iron mould, hair slightly tinged with grey, ® moustache like that of some old Roman soldier, and eyes that sparkled with animstion and determination, he seemed the very personification of a warrior. Con- Ee and compliment met him on every side, and e received the applause of those who were pre- sent, with the air of one who combined the character of the chieftain with that of the polished gentleman.— Amidst the galaxy that adorns the history of Mississippi, no name shines brighter than that of Quitman. Our attention was next arrested by seeing ® man of towering height and gigantic frame, with » chest like that of Hereules and an eye like that ot Mars; he was, upon sil those of their own nation who are supp ‘Suy way to tavor the Americans, s0 soon as an opportu- nity offered for so doing. Another dread that exists in Mexico, is, per organization of regular banditti throughout the country, which will bs kept up long after the difficulties with the United States may be settled, and which it will be im possible to eradicate. It was the same in Spain, where the guerilla bands were not put down for years after the French were expelled,snd only by most vigorous and energetic measures, such ss no government in Mexico will Dave it in their power to employ. It was understood that Gen. Scott does not intend to operations, until he receives further ita, and new instructions from Wash- ilaty is, that everything will remain tn statu quo, until after the meeting of Congress, and that body has taken action on the subject. ‘The column that has gone forward, under Mxjor Gen Patterson, and the one to start, Mejor General Butler, would fi ib sufficient to place adequate garrisons on the road, and, at the same time, afford such reinforcements to Ge il Scott asto enable him, if he thought advisable, to push detachments out $a coeney, some of the larger towns beyond and areund the city. {t was in contemplation, so soon as there was force sufficient for the purpose, to establish a line of posts, #0 as to enclose a large portion of the mining Gintrhet, near the city, and to encourage the working of the mines, which hed been greatly interfered with, by the state of the country Both Generals Quitman and Shiel: and will be ableto give fail information to the President, fo pill point connected with this most perplexing state of rs. GEN QUITMAN’S LEAVE OF MIS DIVISION. The North American, published in the city of Mexico, gives the following account of the leave-taling between Gen. Quitman and the officers of bis division :— The officers of the division having assembled together, visited Gen. Q.in a body, when Col. Burnett, of New York, on bebalf of himself and brother officers, ad- 8 well as some dressed the general in the following pertinent speech ; General—Having learned that you were relieved as the commender of our division, the officers have im- poed upon me the pleasant duty of expressing our foel- ings to you as toward a general, father and friend. We have served with youin the most interesting campaign of this long war of victories—a war caloulated to pro- duce results of the last importance to our counts itberty and the world. Those who at first denounced at home as an immoral and asgreee war, even ther have come and united with us by the sentiment, “ our country slways right, but right or wrong our country.” The great results that must flow from this war, in addin; f freedom and communicating the habit f our beloved republic to the masses of Mexico, are yet unseen by the world, but they cannot remain long hidden in the womb of time— they must soon develope themselves to the delight of every Christian, republican and philanthropist Among the most prominent you have performed your part. Your fame was known to us before our assecia- tion as officers, and its lustre hasjbrightened as the sun from morn till noon, We have seen you upon our wearisome marches, ever watchful for the comfort of men 8 .d officers, and anxious to produce harmony, so essential to effective discipline We have seen you at Chapultepec as cool as now,when we meet you in friend- ship, directing the storming of that formidable work, re- gardiess of personal danger, but looking to the safety of your roldiers. Not ® muscle moved in that stera and manly face, but to smile when the colors of your divi- sion and our beloved country were thrown to the fres ‘winds above the conquered castle : we have seen you at the Gareta de Belen, as the hero of that long and san- soldiers which produced such brilliant results, an Te ceiving from the whole army their approbation of your able and consistent course as the governor and the civilian, We will not confine ourselves to our own sen- timents The enthusiasm so frequently m ik and file of your division—those whose strong 4 stout hearts have obeyed your ordera through us—endorse our sentiments in perfect unanimity with their approbation. The soldiers of this successful war will reovive, a6 they deserve. the grateful acknowl :dg- mepts of thelr country, A gallant soldier should ever be the pride of his country, and partioularly the citizen soldier. Besides leaving the comforts and luxuries of home, the delights of the family hearth—he sacrifl-es his interests in the prosecution of bis business or trade ; and eminently so have you sacrified your every interest at home to serve your country. We, as effloers of your division, can only repay you upon your rudden depar- ture with an expression of our feelings. We shall meet you again after the war as fellow-citizens, avd our Present sentiments written upon our hearts as upon ada- mant, will lose nothing by the hand of time—uniting then with a gratified people, your present sacrifices may be somewhat compensated by the cnly boon of the patriot — the grateful acknowledgements of your conntry. We shall then have deposited ourstandards with the autho- rities of our respective States, but everjready to rally under our victorious bannors as the prestige of success, and ever ready to be directed by our gallant general, whom we now part with asa father anda friend ‘This speech was frequently interrupted by the com- pany present, who expressed their approbation of t! sentiments by warm applause. When this had sided, Gen Quitman replied in substance as follow He eaid that when he looked around hi the olty, and h officer of the division, yet leaning upon his honorable oruteb, in remarks 50 full of the elegant freltng of the heart, he was overwhelmed with emotion, aud felt bim- telf wholly unable to do justice to the oecasion § Cir- cumstances had rendered it necessary, asa matter of high duty, that he should apply to the proper suthority re for some permanent assigament to duty where he might be best enabled to serve his country. Had he cousult- ed personal feeling merely, he would have been gratified to remain with the brave associates of bis cares, his perils and fortunes in war; but he regarded it the sol- dler’s part toseek the path where duty called him. That path now separated him from the gallant officers and men to whose good conduct and services he took this o0- casion to say he felt hisarelf wholly indebted for ever reputation or honor he might have acquired tn thie campaign, It was theiranot his. They were entitled to his ed, his eateom, and friendaliip. He would bear there fodings with bim wherever his lot should be onset. Im conclusion, he expressed hie heartfelt regret at his sepa indeed, to use the lan of Hamlet, made “ to threa- ten and command.” With » smile upon his lips, and a sparkle of pleasure in his light Diue eyes, he stood the “observed of all observers.”” He was the gallant Col. Har-ney—one of the most accomplished and heroic sol- Gieré in the army—to whom has been so generally as- signed the chief glory ofthe great victory of Cerro yordo. ‘These were the most prominent chieftains among a large array of heroes. We regret that the crowded state of our columns forbids our describing others who have borne a prominent part in the late glorious achievements of ourarmy. Many of them bore the marks of the hard fought battles in which they were engaged, in terrible mutilations and horrible wounds, which were painfully evident to the beholder. May the sacrifices they have made to the national honor be long held in grateful re- membrance by their fellow citizens; may they be ampl: requited for their misfortunes by the priceless conssious- nous of baving done their duty most nobly and most glo- rioualy. (From the N. 0. Delta, Nov. 26 ] The mayor, and the members of the three municipal councils,paid a compl! itary and formal visit to Gens. Quitman and Shield the St. Charlies Hotel, yester- dar. His honor the msyor,in « warm and agreeable style, tendered to these distinguished gentlemen the hos- pitalities of our city and the courtesies of the munief; authorities,and introdaced to them the differe: bers of our councils. General Shields made @ neat, ele- jantand hat rg reply, in behalf of bimeelf and General uitman. remarked that the many evidences which the patriotic eltizens of New Orleans given of their kindly appreciation of the services rendered by the army in Mexico, filled the hearts of the officers and noldiers of that army Sones with o pleasure and pride which it would be vain for him to attempt to ex- press. They might be assured that their courtesies would be long cherished, and remembered as vividly as were their patriotic exertions to sustain and further the efforts of the army in Mexico. After iriendly inter- changes of sentiment and feelings, and of mutual congra- tulations and govd wishes, the de; utation teok leave of these gallant officers, That galiant soldier (General Quitman) left last eve- ning for his home in Mississippi. He was accompanied by many of hie friends and several of the offcers of his eteff. jinsissippi, whose soul is full of chiv: , will make the welkin ring again when the heroic Quitman reaches hor shores. Health and success to the braveand gallant General Quitman ! It was our pleasure yesterday to be called on bg tnd worthy representatives of the Empire State—Major Dyckman and Lieutenant Sweeny, of the New York re- giment, They bear about them that which should ever be regarded a ‘k of honorable distinetion, Major Dyckman still labors under the effects of a wound from ® musket ball, which passed through his back from sboulder to shoulder. Lieutenant Sweeny, less fortu- hate, at the onslaught of Churubusco, lost bieright erm, We ware yesterday honored with » visit from some more of the heroes of the repul just returned from the scenes where our army #0 signally triumphed. Capt. G. T M. Davis, of the army, courteously called onus. Hi soldier who saw some service his brief connection with the army. He was con with Gen. ,Wool’s division, till it reached Chihua- hua: accompanied only by s guide, he there lett the camp of Gen. Wool,and ran the guantiet through in safety to General Taylor’s camp at Monterey, notwith- standing the country was at the time infested with the enemy, ae apprised Gen. Taylor of the position and views of Gen, Wool, he pi hones dota to Camargo, and on to Washington, where he delivered the despatches of Gen. Wool, of which he was the bearer. He returned and joined the expedition to Vera Crui since which he has participated in all the brillian' achievements of our army at Cerro Gordo and in the valley of Mexico, His devotion and untiring attention to Gen. Shields, it was believed he was mortally wounded at ( Jordo, was the theme of universal mvetuad We the pleasure of a visit yesterday, from the distinguished commander of the New York volunteers, Col. Ward Burnett ‘ol B. was dreadfully wounded Churubuseo im several places, and his recovery is garded ase perfect miracie in medical science. Tetanus jaw was superindaced by his wound, and po des- pe his case considered, that his physician told him that it was necessary for him to make bis will, and e for the worst. He bad «1 spasins, which considered at the time death spayms, but being wtrongly dosed with quinine, they gradually grew weaker and figally he began torecover. On appearing in pub- lic after his convalescence, his friends almost shrunk from him as one who had riseo from the dead. We are happy now to find the Colonel almost recovered from his injuries, and we trust that be will soon join hia family, with bis health and strength completely rev:ored. There was no more gallant oMoer than Vol. Burnett, nor more distinguished soldiers at Churubusco, than the brave Dew Yorkers, {From the Now Orleans Times, Nov. 25.) Of those who bave already attracted so much atten- tion, such as Quitman, Shields and Harney, we have lit- tie need to do wught else than raise sour voice, amid the general choir of their graceful tellow-citizens, who en- thusiastically sing their praises. But we will dweil on some whore morits, equally conspicuous on the roll of fame, have as yot been but slightly alluded to, or over- looked, wmid the attention bestowed upon the more pro- mihent chiefiains. On entering the hotel, y we were much struck with the external appearance and general bearing of several officers in the group about the generals. We find among them oames fam liar aa household words to all who have followed the career of jant army since its invasion of Mexico, whose ex- ploite we have already chronicled in these and the record of whose merits are brilliant points of in the commander in chief's despatches. We will enume- rate a few :— Col, John Gatland commanded a Alto, Resaca de is Palma, Monterey, Gordo, Churubusco, Molino del bong Chapultepec, Ga- y ; he was foremost In those battles, and reports of Generals Taylor, Scott and Worth com- mend him in the highest strains of eulogium. Col. G. was wounded in the city of Mexico, after ils surrender, during the revolt of the rabble of lepsros; luckily, his hurt wasnct dangerous, and he is now, we are happy to say, doing well, if any man deserve hopor and admira- tion it is he; for thirty-five long years be hes served in the United States army, never demanding or seeking any other post than that of daoger, when in front of his enewy. His motto, if we might give him one, is em; tically that of * Persevere to the end.” We are all fa- palller vith the glowing onlogiums pronounced on Gar- ‘orth, at Churubusco. Mojee Loring, itilated by the loss of an arm, wae im was at Pale