Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-29
Late and Important
F r o M M s XICO i,

gave Ia our paper ci L ueSudN ne udteS
bv this arrival are Vera Cruz of the 26th
and Tampico of the 3Oih ult. The ex-
tracts are principally from a new paper
published in Vera Cruz, called the "Ge-
MUS of Liberty"
There had been no communication be-
tween Vera Cruz and the city of Mexico,
since the news brought by the Mary
Kingsland, already laid before our read
ers. The capture OF the capital and the
flight of the government to Gnadaloupe.
are, however. placed beyond a doubt BY
letters received at Vera Cruz via Orizaba
and Tampico.
A circular issued to commandments gen.
eral of departments. by Alcorta. Minister
Of War and Marine, dated GuadaIoupc,
Sept. IA, describes the attack of the A
merican forces on the detences at Chap
ultepec, and the subsequent entry into the
city. Chapultepec was carried at the
point of the bayOnet, at davbrcak on the
18th, after Il desperate resistance of SIN
hours. The fortiticatIon situated between
The sentry boxes OF Belen and St. Thorn
as, ST. Como and the Citadel, were next
attacked by our forces The resistance OF
the Mexicans at this place was lruly des-
perate, and the herolsm displayed by them
worthy Of the best days of the republic
Santa Anna led his troops in pers. n. At
ter nine hours hard fighting, according to
the Mexican circular now before lis, Gen.
Scott retired, drawing off his forces.
The Mexlcans, 1t appears, after ruls-
ing the forces under Gen. Scott, dreading
a bomhardment, and being anxious to "a
VOID the horrors attendant upon an assault,
concluded to surrender the city the Co
vernment and the forces I'm er Santa An
ma retired to Guadalupe Gen. Scot
entered the capital on III l5.h ut.
We are still IN doubt as to the numbe-
of killed and wounded in the battles before
the capital, no particulars being given in
the letters or papers before US. The ru-
mors by previous advices, of the deaths of
Gems. Smith and Worth, we are inclined
to believe, as we trust they are, entirely
premature.
The large train, which recently left
Vera Cruz under Gen. Lane, has taken
up position at the National Bridge, and
was there awaiting the return of supplies
from Vera Cruz. The Guerrilas mustered
IN large numbers IN the vicinity OF the
Bridge, and were continually harrassing
Gen Lanes con mand.
The Genius of Liberty adds:
We are extremely sorry to add that
Lieut.. Kline, of Capt. Lewis company of
Louisiana Volunteers, was slain whilst
employed in the rear, in the performance
OF duties Incidental TO the time.
The steadiness with which the General
advanced and marshaled his force, for
the full and complete protection of his
train, Is worthy. by all acco ants, of every
praise and communication, and Is in per-
feet keeping with his character, which is
that of GOODNESS, determined bravery and
calculating prudence. Such are the men
quilted TO take charge of reinforcemenrs
passing through the enemy : Country. in
which, every moment, surprizes and at
lacks are things to be expected, and should
consequently be foresetn and provided
for.
Capt. Whites company of Louisiana
volunteers, and two companies of the llth
regiment, left Tampco for Vera Cruz on
the 28th uit
The ronhict between Gen, Scott and
the rabb!e in the city of Mexico, mention
ed in Telegraphic despatch from the
South and published IN our paper of yes
lerday, seems 20 have some foundation.
A letter from TamP.co. Of the 20 h. pub
l'shcd IN La Patria, gives informa'ion very
untnvorab'e to Gen. Scott. if It be true. Ii
Is wholly Mexican in its character. and
must be received with great allowance
An extract from this letter saws:
Gen. Scott has in fact attacked the CITY
of Mexico, and has even succeeded in &C.
C"PN'pe tue Ciduei, Dit on Inc same day
that the glorious event was achieved. he
sustained a sad, if net a very serious Dis
aster, for 500 troops despatched 10 plant
the stars and stripes on the palace Of the
MontezumaS, were all massacred by the
blood THIRSTY mob.
Santa Anna, on being appraised of the
above occurrence, rapidly advanced at the
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