Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

The steamer Galveston touched at Tam.
pico, on the l4th and at BTazos on the 18th
inst. The Picayune correspondence from
the Camp at the National Bridge, "a miles
kom Vera Crnz, August II, gives the psrtic-
ulars Of an aitsck on the train, and says the
command under Major Lally was met by
guerillas yesterday in heavy force, at a pass
one mile to the rear Of the camp, about three
IN the afternoon.
Attacks were made upon the front, rear
and centre trains-they were repulsed at all
points, and we advanced to this encampment
but our loss is severe. Two officers were
severely wounded. Capt. Jas. II. Caldwell OF
Voltigeurs, and Capt. Arthur c. Cummings,
llth infantry-the former q native Of Mary.
loDd, the latter OF Virginia. Ten men, non
commissioned officers and privates. were
wounded none killed outright, but one has
died since, and some are perhaps dangerous.
y wounded. Hopes are entertained for the
recovery CT the two captains.
The writer thinks the command will make
it's way through securely, perhaps fighting
for many days. We are about twelve miles
from the National Bridge, aud move on
few miles to day, The Sun Of Anahuac says
eight of our men were killed, including Capt.
Loyels of the Georgin mounted men, and 25
of the enemy. Gov. Wilson Immediately or.
dered out reinforcements. Verbal reports
say the Americans had 80 men wounded and
as many horses killed. Serious fears are
entertained for the safety Of the train, the
Mexicans having made extensive prepara.
,ions TO cut it of. The Mcxicans are under
the impression that the train has 81 ,O0O, 900
in specie.
II was reported at Vera Cruz that the Mex.
leans had destroyed a part Of the National
Bridge, and created defensive works. A
decisive action was expected at this point
The Sun of Anohuac sets down the number
Of guerillas at 1000. The Spanish minister
was expected at Vera Cruz on the 25h, on
his way to Spain. Kendall, from Puebla,
writes that Capt. Ruff. with his rifles, has
given the guerillas at San Juan de los LA
nos, severe drubbng, killing 43 and wound.
ing some 500. August 5, he writes that the
account Of Ruff's adventure is fully confirmed.
Major Gaines thinks Santa Anna has about
Is, 900 tolerably well disciplined, uniformed
and drilled troops, besides undiscplined re.
Icruits, adding little strength to his army
Kendall adds. that since he commenced this
letter, Scotts orders TO march the army have
been issued, and gives particulars as per first
dispatch. The sick and convalescent he left
behind. Scott was accompanied by Quit
man, and the whole army will probably be
conce ntrated at some point beside the Cap
ital.
On the 9th, Kendall writes that Gen. Pierce
arrh ed this morning, his men though jaded
and travel worn, making a most soldIerly np.
pcarance. lie came through without losing
a man, though he was attacked seversI times.
Kendall says a hundred conflicting rumors
are afoat-one that Valencia is coming out
out with $4,000 men to attack US in the front,
while Alvarez with 5000 Pintoes, make q
demonstration in the rear.
Another rumOr saws that Santa Anna has
disarmed three thousand Of the National
Guard who were discovered plotting against
him; another, that q revolution has broken
out against him, and oil was confusion worse
confounded. Still another, that PUebla was
to be attacked after our army had left, the
garrison put TO the sword. and the citizens
punished for their good treatment Of the
Yankees. Kendall believes there 10 no shad.
Ow Of foundation for any OF these rumors,-.I
He concludes his letter late at night by say.
ing that Gen. Twiggs will move to. morrow
morning.
Paredes had returned 10 Mexico and es
capped into the interior.
Col. Wilson Of the 18th regiment (Colonel
of Vera Cruz p is dead.
Maj. Gaines and Midshipman Rogers have
escaped from the Mexcans and reached the
A american camp.