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430 during a campaign, and nearly 100 pieces of artillery. The American loss was 130 killed, 7'04 wounded, and 29 missing. All was not yet entirely tranquil in the city. Sleepless and untiring vigilance was necessary on the part of General Scott and his officers, and they did not fail in the performance of their duty. Stragglers were frequently found assassinated, and dark and terrible threats were uttered. The clergy refused to open their churches for public worship, with a view of preventing the restoration of good order; but when they were told by the American commander that his protection should be withdrawn from them, and the valuable property committed to their care, unless they continued to discharge their functions as formerly, they were quite willing to resume them. As a consideration for the protection afforded by his army to the property of the church and the citizens, General Scott levied a contribution of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars upon the capital, which was paid in four equal weekly installments. Martial law was also proclaimed in and about all towns and posts occupied by the American