The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-10-17
Late from the Gulf Squadron.

News from Vera Crm-8, 1000 Men
Marching to Reinforce Ampudld at
Monte,ey-Capt. Carpenter about
to be Released on Puole-StrengM
of the Squadron.
The U. S. revenue cutter Van Bu-
rem, Capt. Rudolph arrived on the 29th
ult., at the Southwest Pass. from of
Vera Cruz, having left the blockading
squadron on the 18th.
The New Orleans Bulletin learns
that Santa Anna was at Puebla, and
an apparent lndecission of his move
ments had produced feeling border
ing on distrust, among many OF those
who have warmly advocated his recall.
In relation to military movements in
the country, we have but little infor-
nation. From what we can learn
Salas has the command of the forces
ordered to reinforce Ampudla at Mon
terey, and he is said to have had 5000
men under his command marching to
| that city. All was vague and uncer-
tain, however.
Capt. Carpenter, of the Truxton,
and those of his officers and crew who
surrendered under his instructions, at
Tuxpan, has arrived at Vera Cruz, and
the authorities there had proposed to
the captain Of the United States ship
John Adams, to permit them to return
to the squadron on parole. Whether
this proposition was countenanced by
CAPT Carpenter is not stated. The
persons to whom Capt. Carpenter had
the hon or of surrendering his sword, al
Tuxpan, were farmers who had collect
de from the immediate vicinity OF the
place for it's protection on seeing the
brig approac,, it. There was neither
fort nor soldier there.
The revenue Gu tier Forward, took
Mexican schooner, loaded with corn, 6
prize on the lst ult.
Capt. Webster, the ccmmander-ln H,f
chiefofthe revenue vessels III Inc oull
came on the Van Buren to take com
mand OF the cutter Ewing, which IA
| Ueeu llclC oOlDC titiiSs
The blockading squadron of Vera
Cruz was composed Of the frigate Cum
berIand; sloops Of war ST. Mary's and
John Adams; store ship Relief; brIgs
Porpoise and Somers; schr. Flrt; rev.
enue schrs. McLane and Forward, and
three gun-boats.
The sloop John Adams and store
ship Relief were to leave for Pensaco-
Ila in lew days, on account OF sick
ness on board, and to procure fresh
stock of provisions.
| The following vessels were lying of
Sacrifcios: Spanish frigate Endymlon.
British steamer, name unknown, and
the French brig Mercura.
j We are indebted to the New Or.
leans Tropic for the following letter
1 from their correspondent
| Off Vera Cruz, Sept. l3.
i A flag OF truce came off the John
4 Adams, a few evenings ago, bearing
j proposals from Gen., TO deliver the
Truxton, officers and crew, over te
Com. Connor on parole. We expec
q them every hour, and presume they
will return to the United States imme
diately in the store ship Reliefor slooI
John Adams. .
The last named vessel came in
few days since from Tamplco. at which
place she left every thing pretty mucl
| as she found it. She boarded the rev
enue cutter Van Buren on her wa
down, and took on board Com. Web
ster, Of the Revenue Marine. who wa
very i'll. He has now, however. quit
recoyered and has boisted his broa'
pennant on board the Forward.
Santa Auna delayed his movement
/ too long, and Is now viewed with 9,
! treme coldness by many Of bis forme
i friends, ! believe he is yet at Puebls
d not feeling sufficiently slFong to max
ii la demonstration on the capital. II