Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-09
IA From lhs N. 0. Della, May %;
THE LAST NEWS FROM MExIco.
: GEN. SCOTT'Si ADVANCE. Z
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takes US a little by surprise. From the
previous accounts we were led 10 think
,ha, Gen. Scott had changed his desigus
after the departure Of the volunteers, and
would remain at Jalapa, with his van
guard at Perote. Butit appears our FIRST
opinion, thaelIe would push on without
waiting for reinfurcements, is the most
correct. Sanla2Anna,s in the meantime,
abandoning his position a, Orizaba, has
usual promlitude and rapidly, on the road
from Puebla to Mexico.
i, is said he has 10 ,000 men with him,
and will make another stand at formida-
bic point in he road-al Rio Frio. This
is one Of the most dangerous and difficult
passes our army will have to make. The
road, for some. distance beyond Puebla, is
excellent, but near Cordova it reaches the
mountains, and passes through deep,
narrow defiles and over steep aud rugged
heights. The country is wild looking,
thinly wooded with cakes aud pines, and
reuderedsNsry rough and uneven BY rocks
oflava aud porphory. Near Tesmelucos.
little village or hacienda, the road begins
10 wind along the side Of the mountain, in
many places being cut through solid rock.
Here the road is com manded by the heights
ofPopocatapetl, which, if occupied by
strong battery, would render the passage
of an army over this steep. rugged, and
exposed ascent a task of very great dau-
ger and difficulty. But, even when The
heights are passed. the perils and obsra
cles Of the position are not entirely sur
mounted; for the road descends into deep
narrow dell, where small and brave
force nigh, operate with great effect upon
large army accompanied by long trains
and parks Of artillery. This dell is ira
versed by the Ric Frio Tor Cold River,)
where our brave soldiers may assuage
their thirst after the labors ofthis difficult
passage. TIE Rio Frio is the only point
on The road, between Puebla and Mexico,
which is likely TO give our army any lrou-
BILE. II is midway .belweenthe two cities;
when il is passed, the road TO the capital
is smooth and delighlful, well wa,ered and
we'll shaded. In some places il pnsses
for miles between parallel canals and rows
of Lombardy poPlars.
lfSanta Anna makes his stand a! Rio
Frio with an adequate artillery force aud
complete batteries. our army will have 10
fight perhaps the most serious, bloody,
and destructive battle which has yel been
fought. There will be no want of men
in this ihickly settled part Of the country
to back Santa Anna in this last stand
which the Mexicans will have an opporlu-
nity of making. There will be some
difficulty, however, iu arming all who
may present themselves. and iuturnishing
the works with good cannon. But we
presume that the commissioners appointed
In Mexico, with AImonle al their head, to
superintend the defences Of the capital,
have probably,selee.edlhe Rio Frio as the
only available point of defence against an
army approaching tho capital. aud have
probably. removed .hiiher the cannon
intended for ths defence of ihe city. The
account Of another bsiile, therefore may
be expected in few days: Of ftheresnlt
we have nofears-our only apprehension
is, that another glorious victory may be
purchased a, great sacrifice Of valuable
/ lives. & 80 ~
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MEMs OF TaE CAMPAIGN IN Mexico.
JALApA. May l5, lS47.
Eds. Delia-Ths Army npw encamped
here have been under marching orders for
this evening. News was received from
Puebla yesterday, to the effect than Santa
: Anna reached the place in advance of our
Army, and, on The approach OF Gen,
Wortb's division. relreuted. having with
him about 0,000 men. There is no doubt
expressed in relation 10 the news, except
as 10 the number Of men Santa Anna had
with him. However, do NOT think the
abatement overrated. when we come TO
consider the facility and ability of the
Mexicaus TO bring together an army
whenever thoy can find anything 20 feed
them with. This difficulty Santa Anna
has obviated by laying contributions on
the inhabitants wherever he goes The
people are compelled TO supply his army,
or he confiscales their property. There,
fore he is able TO bring into the field, in an
almost incredibly short space of lime, any
number Of men he may require. lfSanta
Anna should again meet u.s.. the desttuc-
lion among the Mexicans, feel convinced
will be very great. 4, is we'll known that
nearly all OF those who were parolled at
Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo have again
taken up arms against US. No quarter
ought TO be shown them, nor do believe
,hsy will be shown mercy, if they are
again found in the ranks OF The enemy.
Our men are tired Of taking prisoners for
.she purpose OF letting them of on parole
of honor, aud then lighting lhem twice al
forwards in the space of six months.
: Capt. Mason nf The Mounted, Rifles
who was wounded at the baille Of Cerro
Gordo, died yesterday morning and was
inferred this evening with military honors,
lin accordance with his rsnk. General
Scott, Twiggs and Smilh, together with
The officers Of The Army. aud the regiment
of Mounted Rifles. attended the funeral.
He was from Virginia, aud am told the
last remaining member Of his family. a
more gallant, soldier or eslimable gentle-
man could mob be found. He was beloved