Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-08-21
PuEBLA, MEXICO, July 80, l847.

.. 80 PUEBLA, Mexico, July 80, l847.
We have story, tolerably we'll aiIthentica-
ted, that over million Of dollars has recently
arrived a; Vera Cruz for the army. day
after the fair, again, for how is this money to
find its way up in season to relieve the great
necessities Of those who have so long been suf
ferng7 The straits 10 which our commissa-
res and quarlermasters have been driven, as
well as the army agent, Mr.. Hargous, to raise
The means for the absolute support Of the men
has beat the kite-fylng and sknning days Of
'37, all 10 pieces. A dollar is dollar, and
more than dollar here in Puebla. -
In relation TO the movements Of the army,
can give you no other than tho impression tina,
Gen. Scott will march Immediately on the arri-
val of Gen. Pierce. The men composing the
divisions Of Gems. Worth and Twiggs, are
probably better soldiers than any at present in
the world. In the first place, the material is
equal, if not superior to any; they are equally
well drilled have the best Of officers to lead
them; and what Is Of the greatest importance,
a grea, portion Of them have been in the front
rank of battle in numerous fights. Nor is the
division of Gen. Quitman, which will doubtless
take an active part in any opera,ons yet TO
lake place, much behind the others. The reg
inenis composing it. the New York, South Ca
ANU ISL anu "a TcHuSflfduld, nave o6cu
long enough in the field TO become well drill
ed, while Sreptoe's admirable battery is attach
ed to it, The army that will set down before
Mexico, will be the strongest and best appoint
ed we have yet had in the field, and let the
Mexicsns figh, as they will, the result Of any
contest that may take place, can not be doubts
ed. ..' ut
have seen gentleman who left the capital
two days since He says that the Mexicans
we're quietly awaiting the approach OF Gen'l.
Scott, having all their works and Notifications
completed. The story that the city was par.
italy overlooked is confirmed, but the report
of The extent Of the inundation, and Of the sick
ness II had occasioned, have been exaggerated .
There was strong belief among many of the
foreigners, tina. there was perlec, understan
ding between Gen Scott and Santa Anna, and
that a peace, would grow out Of il. The Con.
gress was still at loggerheads with the Presi
dent all business was completely at a stand.
and the only law known, was that Of the mills
tary. rH .4.r.
Copie. OF Diariao del Gobiernio, to the 9th
inst. have been received here. 1t is the only
aper now published at the capitol, and con.
lains little save government orders and DEGREES,
or articles published under the express sanction
of Santa Anna. In one Of the latter, the Edi-
tor asks the people not to forget their great
and glorious victory over los Yankees" on
The triumphant field Of Buene Vista, nor the
three pieces Of cannon, and the standard the
and there taken from Gen. Taylor! He him
self has probably forgotten the seven or eIghl
hundred cannon captured from his country men,
within the last eighteen months, as we'll as the
flags lnnumerable that have been sent on to
Washington. lss4r.aar ii! -J.. ..
must close this letter with few specula-
lions Of my own There is. now every indica-
ton that the army will move upon, the capitol
in the course Of the coming SIX days, and it is
moro than probable that the hardest fight yet
will DO at the city Of Mexico-this is The oPin'
ion OF the majority. Santa Anna, however
much he may be averse 10 il, can hardly avoid
battle, although he will still creep out Of 1t If
possible, No one, no, in all the secrets, can