The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-11-14
A Mexican Yarn.

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Mexican Yarn.
We did think that after the capitulation Of
Monterey, the renowned and most valiant A M
pudia would have left the issuing of pronuncia-
nsetos and proclamations to the 'favorte Gene
raj of the Mexicans," but by the following
proclamation it will be seen that he is again at
his old tricks. The documents emanating
from this distinguished worthy since the COM
mencement of the war we doubt not would
meet with ready sale if collected together
AM 1t will be recolected that
Ampudia is the General who so beautifully
! ill.,, AAtsd the use Of legs at Palo Alto. But
to the PROCLAMATION -Vicksburg Wing.
The GsAtral-in- Chief Of the Army to the inhab-
itan.ssof the three Provinces Of the East.
CoUNTRYMEN: The Supreme Government be-
ing anxious to attend to the defence of the
rights and the integrity of our beloved Repub-
lie, against the enemies who have invaded it,
has thought proper to appoint me Genera-in-
Chief of the brave troops, destined to that holy
purposein the North Immediately flew with
enthusiasm to this section, my desire TO sustain
the rights of the people being notorious, and
at the commencement of the present month,
was in Monterey, debating and ordering ali
the measures in my power, to repel the advance
of our enemies. Thinking, however, that an
immense weight was imposed upon me, and
feeling my inability, entreated that his Ex-
cellency the Gen. Don Juan Nepomucena de
Almonte should come and take the command,
supposing that the illustrious conqueror of
Panpco asAld, on his arrival in Mexico, assume
the reiiis 1T the National Government
The enemy on the 18th inst, made his ap.
pearance near my head quarters al Monterey,
and encamped in the wood of Santo Domingo;
their encampment being three miles in length,
and about nine in circumference. l gave or
ders to observe diligently all their movements,
and to harrass them as much as possible, all the
generals and chiefs under my command being
determined to fight them sooner than retire.
The citadel or fort of the Monastery, aimed
some good shots at the enemy, who employed
the day in accommodating and preparations for
their attack.
They commenced the attack on the 2lst
with formidable mass, composed of the grea-
ter part of their regular troops, upon the Bridge
of the Pursima, and the forts of Rincon del
Dlablo and Tereria, but they were VIGOROUSLY
repulsed by our valiant veterans, causing them
positive loss of 1900 men.
On the 22d, in the morning, Gen. Taylor d.
rected his columns of attack upon the Arch
bishops hill, point commanding the city, and
although in their first advance the enemy suf-
fered severely, they again came to the charge
with brigade composed almost entirely of re-
gular troops, and two of our largest guns and
one howitzer (obuss) were unfortunately
blown up. Notwithstanding that misfortune,
sent reinforcement of infantry with two
light pieces of artillery, as soon as l was in
formed of the event. They arrived too late,
the enemy were already in possession of the
position and works. This accident compelled
me to concentrate my forces in the Plaza, TO
enable me to offer more vigorous defence to
the invaders, and repel, as we did, their at
tacks upon the streets and houses of Monterey.
Under these circumstances, our ammunition
withstanding the vaor and energy with which
all our combatants, veterans and au1iliares
were animated, l proposed to the General of
the enemy to open conference, by which the
national honor, that Of our arms and of the
particular division under my command, with
their arms, equipments and baggage, would be
saved.
This is true relation of the operations OF
the campaign up to the oath instant, and sltho'
the scarcity of means, materials, and other cir.
cumsiances, have compelled US to such q re-
suit, we should not for an instant lose our cou-
rage, as the Republic will bring into action all
its great elements, and with one victory, which
we may, shall, and must obtain, the problem
will be definitely solved in favei Of our arms.
People OF the East: The alternative that
was taken at Monterey is of no great conse-
3uence, particularly when you bear in mind
hat in a short time the favorite General Of the
Ne Iicans, his Excellency Don Antonio Lopez
lie Santa Anna, will personally direct the
campaign. In the mean time, let the sacred
lame of love for your country, burn in your
,osoms, and we shall, without doubt, triumph
'ver our enemies.
PEDso DE- AxPvplL.
Headquarters at Ssltillo,l
Sept. 20, 1876. II