New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-11-25
MANY INHABITANTS KILLED
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MANY INHABITANTS KILLED:
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New Orleans papers Of the 18th and 18th INST
bring intelligence from the United States squadron
IN the Gull and from Vera Cruz 70 the 3lst uir-,
received via Havana. Most Q; the domestic news
from Mexico has been anticipated by arrivals at
Nsw-York It is coajectured that Santa Anna will
withdraw the troops carisoned at TsmpIco, unite
them 10 bis force at San LUIS Potusi with those
from Saltilio and then commence offensive opera
tons against the American posts.
Although the new members of the Cabinet are
enemies Of his vet It is alleged they quite &C
ceptabie TO him Anpudia arrived ct San LUIS
Potosi on the 2!st Glt Next day the first brigade
Of his division reached there-so that the rumor Of
his having marched against Gen Wool, was az
founded. Mach enthusiasm prevails in the ranks
OF the enemy forces at san Luis, based upon con
ident anticipstions OF a victory over the Aneri
cans at the great decisive battle for which Santa
Anna j. avoweily preparing the magnanimous
Mexican army, with the energy which is peculiar
70 him.
a eoaducsa Of specie having three hundred and
eighty thousand dollars for the British steamer ar
rived at Vera Cruz 3lst October. Information has
been received at New Orleans that the British
steamer Tay on her last trip from Vera Cruz to
Havana. took out three hundred Lfters OF NargUe.
with naturalization papers comforting the privileges
Of Mexican citizens upon all who would sail under
them. This information comes IN an authentic
form. The letters Of msrque were expressed from
Mexico on the evening OF the 30th nit and reached
Vera Cruz in time for the Tay to take to Havana
Letters from Havana were also received anuounc
-, ~ Of
One writer IS Of opinion that the Spanish Gov
eminent will not permit them 10 be used in the port
Of Havana yet, as the naturalization papers offer
extraordinary privileges. 1t Is probable some Of
them may slip out upon commerce despite the vigil
ance OF the authorities.
The Picayune OF the 18th reports the arrival of the
schr Portia, Capt Powers, SIX days from Point Liz
ario bringing an officer who was engaged in the at
tack on Tabasco. He reports that the enterprise
entirely successful Its object was to cut out GER
tain prizes anchored in the river and they were all
taken. When the city was summoned TO surrend
err the people were tor yielding, but the Governor
and soldcry opposed 1t. Time was then given for
all peaceable people, women and children. 20 get
ont of harms way but the Governor would not
allow any one to leave so II is feared most Of
those killed in the bombardmcnt were others than
soldiery. Some Of the enemy regulars however
were Killed.
Our squadron consisted of the Mississippi, Com
mcdore Perry the Vixen. Commodore Sands Bo-
neto. Lieut.. Com. Benham Reeier, Lieut. Ster-
rett; Nonita. Lieutenant Hazard the revenue
steamer McLane Capt Howard the revenue
cutter Forward, Capt. Noncs, ,al small craft two
hundred seamcn and marines from the Raritan and
the Cumberland under the command OF Capt. For
rest, Lieuts. Cest Wnslow, w alsh Hunt. Capt
Edison and Lieut. Adams OF marines They left
Anton Lizardo, October 10TH and arrived at From
terra the 23d, and captured two steame-S, and sew.
eral small schooners on the cath and 25th they as
cended the river seventy TWO miles to Tabasco
toyyed By the Petrol aud the Vixen. They passed
the Devils Turn at = ?. VI. landed and spiked four
> Founders.
The arrived on Tabasco at SIX z N and anchor
ed in line ahead. distant one hundred and fifty
yards from the shore The city was summoned 10
surrender The Governor refused when three
shots were fred from the Vixen An officer came
oil with request TINT we would spare the Hosp
tails which was granted SklrmlshIng immediate
" ensued On Sunday no damage done. We
captured one brig three schooners and large
sloop in all At the town and below there were
nine vessels any many boats captured On Mon
day the Goth, at day light there began sharp
fire OF musketry from the shore. which was return
ed by our guns. and continued tor some time. at
intervals A flag OF truce came off beseechinc US
to spare the town. The Commodore assented. be.
cause. as he said. he only wished 10 brighten the
sodery.
The prizes were got under way, and ready for
returning The enemys white flag was flying all
the while w. A. Parker, the Lieutenant, got
lahore with his prize vessel and attacked by
eighty soldiers, whom he beat Oh with eighteen
men only losing one. and getting two wounded.
| Tins action lasted thirty minutes, when Lieut. {.
w Morris was despatched 10 HIM with orders. and
he, passing the heavy fire Of the enemy, was wound
ed IN the neck by musket ball. He stood up in
his boat and cheered the men gallantly TIL he
fell In the arms OF Midshipman Checver.
The Commodore then commenced cannonedinC
in good earnest from the Vixen, the Bonita the
Nonta and the Forward and in three-quarteTs OF
an hour he almost destroyed the city sparing the
houses of the foreign consuls
~ midday the feet lett firing up the streets as
they passed them. All the prizes were saved ex
cept one which grounded end was burned ty the
Commodores orders 10 prevent her falling into the
hands OF the enemy. The McLane struck on the
bar at mouth OF the river. and did not get over to
participate n the engagement until It was ended
The Patricia on her return. captured the American
brig Plymouth. Captain Packerson, dlscharging
cotton at Alvarado bar
Lieut. Morris died on board the Cumberland on
the lst inst. and was buried with military honors
There is Mexican force OF IRON tive to SIX thou
sand men at Ayarado and they have placed across
the mouth OF the river three strong cham cables
and sunk vessels on the bar. 1t IS thought 10 be
entirely useless attempt 10 take the place again
by naval fore.
Accounts from Campeachy to the goth Oct say
the citizens are determined not 70 acqIlescc III the
remuneration OF Yucatan. \ certificate from l. :.
Consul at Campeachy states that all The United
States vessels which have arrived at that port
have been permitted to load and unload without
molessation. Similar certificates have been re
ceived AZ New Orleans from Consnls at S!sal and
Merida Gen. Scott II IS stated. has received per
mission TO proceed TO Mexico to take command Of
the army that is TO attack TsmPico. He left Wash
ington to-day.
Brrr1o Nov 24th-74 II.
Sixty vessels are detained in consequence OF the
break in the weland Canal. From Inc present
indications CT The closing OF me canals at early
day, these vessels, every one OF which is laden
with Wheat and Flour will be detained all winter.
The great bulk OF the business done here today
was al io1r dollars per Dbl Tor Flour, and seventy
three cents per bush. for Wheat
TIE GALE oy LAKE. EEIE.-The Albany knlck
erboeker publishes The following dispatch giving some
OF the details of me terrible gale on Lake Erie, ofet
sccoua, OF which ne aave already published by Tee-
graph BUFFALO, Monday Morning.