The New York herald., 1847-12-29
LATER FROM TAMPICO.
A SEVERE N0RTnER At VERA CRUZ.
&c., &C., &c.

PETERSBURG, Dec. %, ls47.
By Overland Express this morning. We have advices
from New Orleans Of the 22d The steamer Teyiot
arrived from Vera Cruz whence she sailed on the goth
Gen. Patterson had reached the capital having left
garrison at Rio Frio which would be made
depot
Congress remained in session. and had quorum on
the 9th iust., our latest date from Qusretaro.
Some rumors circulating Of design bsing enter
tanned by government, Of sending Mexican csmmis-
sonsrs to meet Havana and arrange terms of treaty
of peace
Col Bsnkhead, the new Governor Of Vera Cruz, had
issued ORDERS until further notice to the effect thai the
routine Of public business would continue established
by his predecessor, Col. Wilson.
The Vera Cruz paper says that the Mexican govern
msnt had called Generals Canalizo, Alcorta, and
Lombardni, to take up arms Offering them commissions
in the new army This disspproved of by the Moni
Tor Republicans, which observes that their eowardce
want Of capacity renders them unworthy Of com
mands.
Tho North american Of tho l4th gives an account Of
Q serious sray which occurred the capital Sunday
the l2th Three of the st and I'd Psnnsy
attacked In the streets by mob Of leperos In the
western part Of the cty and one Of them Luke Floyd
was badly wounded. Two Of them escaped and having
procured the assistance of the guard they shot three
the Mexiosns dead, and wounded several others.
the guerrilas Vera Cruz in July, and supposed
have been murdered by them is at Puebls, acting
as sdjutant general to General Lane. gentleman who
recently oonversed with Lieutenant Whipple states
that several letters addressed Governor Wilson, bear
ing his signature, and published IA the New York pa
orgeries He wrote but letter that pub
lished in . New York paper.
Orders issued by Col. Hughes on being appoint
cd Military and Civil Governor of Jalaps to the follow
ing effect -
l. He offers general and perfect amnesty to all pr.
SONS within his government, who, having born ann
azainst the United States may tender their allegiance
Twelve days given to those who do not reside within
twenty miles of the city and six days to those residing
within that distance to report to him in person, give
their parole Of honor not again to take against
the United States during the war; to interfere in
any manner in hostities Tho proclaim alton contains
other ORDERS and quite lengthy penalties are
provided for those who break their parole, So.
Capt. James Smith, Of the Sd Infantry, died at En-
the morning of tho 4th inst Of congeson Of
the brain.
norther prevailed at Vera Cruz tho 18th.
Three schooners were driven ashore.
sailor, named John Arland, who deserted frchn the
United States schooner Frt, and Joined company Of
dragoons arrested to be taken back to the Firt
He attempted to escape again. and shot by the SEN
tinel posted at tho guard house.
The steamer Fashion, from Tampioo, and Brazos.
rived at New Orleans the morniog Of the 2ad.
Several officers and sixty discharged soldiers from Bra,
EOS, csme passengers
We learn by private letter that the brig Jennets
New York loaded with oommisssres stores got OH the
bar on the l2th. The cargo was taken out In good
order and the vessel got of in pretty good condition
She was sent In to the Brazoe for repairs.
No news from Gen. Lane, the valley Of the Rio
Grande.