Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-16
We are indebted to the Dayton Journal, Extra, of
Sept IL, "a o'clock, A. NJ.
By Telegraph from Pittsburgh.
The American Army under the Walls
of Mexico.
SANTA ANNA RUNNING.
i'm
OHNIH HNNA RUNNING
Peace i'm Prospect.

When our despatch commenced last night, we ex-
pected 1t would contain full account of the battles
fought by (Ten. Sent, near the city of Mexico. It
has turned out differently, however, and the particu-
lars We give 1t is gratifying notice, relate ra,Ler
TO peace than to battles and selres
From the intelligence received, suppose the bat
ties, It more than fought not as severe
as the first despatch would lead us to suppose ln-
deed, there seems to have been more of a Sh0,o of
opposition on the part of the MexIcans, than any
resoute determination to oppose Gen. Scott.
Mr.. Deano, the Telegraphist, will accept our
thanks for his attention last night
RICHMOND, Sept. TO- 6 P. NJ.
The Ledger express is just in, with tie New Or
leans Plcayune of the Sd. The steamer Fashion had
arrived, having left Vera Cruz on the 9th, and
Tamplco on the 29th.
The news is the most important which has been
received for many months. Our army has not only
advanced TO the city Of Mexico, but it has had two
engagements with the enemy close under the walls of
the City, and defeated them.
The Mexicans have at length been induced to sup
plicae the suspension of hostilities which General
Scott has granted.
The Mexican Congress has been convened to con-
slider Mr.. Trst's proposition for peace. The news
was received at Vera Cruz on the evening of the
18th OF August by express Courier from Virginia
who brought down the following letter to Mr. Dmond,
the collector at Vera Cruz:
ORrzABA, Aug. %.
The Mexican mail has Just come up, and brings the
following intelligence which | copy from the Diara
del Gobernro the official paper. Being of so great
Importance, send you this express courier who will
be with you tomorrow at o'clock
On the both, two brigades under the command of
General Valencia and Santa Anna marched from the
city of Mexico to attack the Americans near San
Angel Valencia's division completely defeated,
and Santa Anna fell back after the first encounter
without fighting, in great disorder.
Immediately after this, they asked for a suspension
of hOstilltles, and offered 10 hear Mr.. Trists PROPOSE
tons for peace. The next day the Minister of For
elgn Relations invited the Congress through the
papers to meet for that purpose. These arc great
facts which no doubt will bring peace after them.
Another express arrived from Vera Cruz with let
lers containing the same in substance and the
following translation of the announcement of it in
the Dlario Del Gobierno. ''Gen. Scott is around
Mexico, but has not entered He holds the city at
his mercy" 1t now supposed the extraordinary
courier which left Vera Cruz for Mexico the 18th
ultlmo, day in advance of the regular courier was
the bearer of instructions to the British Minister
offer again his mediation, and think may safe
y that he instructed to do if possible be-
fore Gen Scott entered the capital. We believe the
instructions were positive, and no doubt they were
Obeyed We think it reasonable to suppose that Gen.
Scott Influenced by knowledge of the powers of
Mr. Trst to negotiate peace, and so spared the
their capital We may reasonably hope that the pros
poets for peace entertained by many will he realized.
These reports are all confirmed by extracts from
Mexican papers.
Maj. Laiy had battle with guerillas at Cerro
Gordo and Jalapa, but has safely passed Perote with
the train.
Alyarado was attacked by guerillas and one SER
geant and two marines killed
The steamers Scorpion and Petrita left Vera Cruz
to reinforce Com. Perry at Alvarado.
Interments New Orleans from fever H. hospital
ii, Lafayette IA.
FURTHER FROM MAJOR LALLY.
] We are informed from Vera Cruz from a very re-
spectacle source that he was known to have passed
here and to have been on his way in safety to Pueba.
He made some delay in Jaapa Our readers may be
interested In what is said of the of the
train prior to its leaving Jaapa, in the Anahuac Sun.
The Bulletin of Jaapa says that after he had been
tackled at Cerro Gordo he retired to the plain the
same time the guerrlllas retired. On the following
day the train compenced marching to Jalapa, and on
Thursday evening had not entered that place On the
18th it reported at Jalapa that the guerrills had
attacked troops that place. and all the eve
ming the road for mile was covered with men,
women and children.
Their movements were no doubt caused by the
ironing of cannon and musketry from troops.
The citizens however returned to their homes without
receiving any injury. The guerrilas said to have
numbered 250.