The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-08
the SCENE OF WAR.
TWO DAYS LATER
FROM
VERA CRUZ.
MILITARY M0VEMEN rs
&c. 80. &c.
THE ATTACK ON VERA CRUZ.

THE ATTACK ON VERA CRUZ
From the New Orleans Mercury of March 3O.l
We learn from MIR. Seldom passenger In the ship
Oswego Capt Johnson who left the above port on the
10th inst that nothing Of Importance had transpircd
Gen Scott had completely the city, cutting
on all communications from the interior There had
been landed ten mortars the balance being board the
ship Charles which, owing to the weather. could
The ship Yazoo Capt Warrington, was lost on Rcsso
Reef near Vera Cruz, the 10th inst during heavy
york; All Of Col Harney's Dragons were saved but
ono man l4S horses were lost belonging to Msrney's
lost in rescuing the lives Of the dragons
The Yazoo Is total loss, The ship Louisville had
which vessel sailed two days after the oswego,
has arrived at the s. W. Pass and will in all probability
Capt. johnson, Of the SHY Oswego died this morning
at half past two O'Clock, on his way up the river
From the N. o. Picayune March ao]
The ship Oswego, Capt johnson, arrived from Vera
Col. Duncan lost several Of his horses in the gallo.
The loss Of horses In severely felt.
and do not know how many Of his horses may have
been lost.
One dragon was drowned from the ya.oo.
Com. Conner fired a salute on the 18th, iu honor Of
General Taylor's victories.
To THE EDITOR OF THE N. Y. HERALD
DEAR SIR The following extract Of letter received
from an intelligent ship master Of this city, COM
cation in your valuable journal. Yours, &C.. d.
Orr sAcRIrIcIos, March IL, 1877.
SuPposing You would like to hear what going at
Vera Cruz, inform you that my ship il anchored with
In ~ miles Of the city and CASTLE and within plain sight
Of both Gen. Scott landed at this place with about
completely surrounded by troops who placing
heavy guns in position, and will commence throwing
there has been but little lighting but it will require
hard struggle to capture the city and castle. The
weather has been stormy for the past three days
udng from an occasional gun from the castle md forts
in the city, Gen Scott IL making his way towards the
walls and II not annoyed by fire in the rcar' (no
landing Of the troops the most brilliant display of the
pomp and circumstance Of war; have Witnessed
and caused every American heart present to thrill with
emotions Of pride and admiration"
THE TEMPER OF THE VERA CRUZANos.
From the New Orleans Delta March SOL
letter published in the Republicans of 18th Februa-
last and copied into La Paid of 2sth inst throws
mission to Mexico and also upon the condition of the
garrison of Vera Cruz 1t says that the proposition
the United states and to suspend hostties il viewed
with universal disgust. We hope" says this letter
writer that the government will not DO taken in by
this Yankee trick So excited and decided is the pop-
lar mind against any such proposition that if
were issued by the to receive such minister
1t would be torn to pieces and those who would issue
such order would be in like danger themselves This
embassy Of Atochas so alarmed and excited the people
that they the ambassador with violence but
General Morales ordered out the garrison, closed the
gates and dispersed several groupes of people, compe
ing them to retire to their houses This general IL man
u
toifght His troops have such confidence in him that
they eagerly desire an opportunity Of giving the Yankees
BY the failure Of the to send them reinforce
ments 1t Is said that General Gomez be sent to
leve General Morales Of the command of Vera Cruz
The government cannot understand the situation of
things or they would not supersede general who ap-
precated and known by the people. Such a change
would create universal disgust through tho whole
Vera Cruz"
INCIDENTS OF THE WAR.
The Camargo correspondent of the N. o. Tropic gives
some interesting incidents Of Gen Taylors manner in
the battle at Buena VISTA During the battle he
the I'd Kentucky regiment of infantry became closely
engaged with the encmy's .lanccrs' From tho over.
whelmng number of the aucers the Colonel
his regiment lost and about to be cut to pieces dis
patched his Adutant to Cen Taylor say to him that
his regiment was completely surrounded that he
fighting hand to hand that In all probability he would
be totally annihiated and to ask Gen Taylor what he
should do
Gen Taylor promptly replied to the Adutant (whose
countenancc was the perfect picture of dcspair in the
coolest manner imaginable saying Go tell your Colonel
that he has got them just where he wants them
s the time to give them lessee whereupon the Adjutan
wheeled his horse clapped his spurs him. up to
the little band and shouted at the top of his voice. Boys
General Taylor says we've got them just where want
them and now's our time to give them hill The in.
trcpd Kentuckians caught the impulse like electricity
raised cheer, and with their naked bayoncts in
~, and drove them from the field.
About haf-past o'clock, on the 23d when Santa
Anna saw that his all depended upon his breaking Gen
Taylors line and sencng Braggs battery of pound
ers which had been pouring death and destruction
his ranks all day. he ordered desperate charge OF
them approaching and fearful from the ovcrwhem.
ing numbers that he might lose his pieces prepared
Of the gallant Captain Mansfield Of the Engineer CORDS
saw at glance that the fate Of the day depended upon
Bragg holding his position He Immediately rode up to
General Taylor (who, from his position had not Oh
served the movement explained the circumstances to
him, and then said, bcsecch of you sir that you will
at all y said the General "Tell him not to move one
incn but to give them grape and canister
While Bragg staying them, right left and centre,
Ing observed, and in undertone Of voice. said lit
Tie more grape Captain Bragg Those few words SO
with redoubled vigor and the result shows the effect
little more grape.n
GENERALS TAYLOR AND WOOL.
From the Washington Union, April 81
General Taylor has promised to forward at the earliest
opportunity, correct list Of the casualties Of the day
We shall seize the earliest TO lay them before
readers But this detailed letter has not yet arriv
mcnt the conspicuous gaiantry of particular officers
and CORPSE Yet sensibly impressed Is he with his
great obligations to Brgadicr Gen. Wcoln that he
cannot but do justice in his first despatch to his vslua
bic services" on this occasion. This Is high comp-
ment to General Wool which he will doubt highly
appreciate. 1t is exactly what expected from the
character Of tho gallant second in commando
We understand letter has been received from Gen
Wool in this city, mot oacal for have already pub
lshed all that bears that character from the army Of
Bucna Vista in which he pays the highest compliments
TO the bravery and skill Of General Taylor. General
was won by number Troops short of four thousand
whilst Santa Anna confesses that hc himself had twenty
thousand troops with him. How long will IL be before
the Mexicans will confess the disparity Of the contest
and consent to do us justice! They must Sec in
spite OF their obstinate pride that in everything appcr
OF all the weapons Of the skill to them and the
chvary to WELD thcmthey cannot cope with the Amer
cans in the field.
:. From the New Orleans Mercury March SOL
1t Is with regret notice in some OF our papers OK.
tracts from letters purportng to be written by
in the immediate confidence of Gen TAYLOR
Many Of the expressions said to be uttered nv him
at variance with the character Of the man and his
usual mode OF addressing his officers and men, and are
SO low and vulgar, that take this opportunity of de-
nying them in toto The expressions attributed to the
General arc, Boys, give 'em jessie" and Give EN-
hell,r etc. etc.
By reference to the ofcial correspondence and the