New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-07-31
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The news of battle between General Pearce
and the Mexicans, which was a rumor by passen
ger In the cars is not confirmed.
BY the report of the Captain Of the steamer Or
leans as published in the Picayune 1t appears that
he left Vera Cruz on the l4th inst at which time
General Pesrce had reached the National Bridge
with $500 men and 80 wagons on the march
towards P0ebla.
The Orleans arrived at Tamrico on the 18th
where the Captain was informed by Col Gates OF
the departure of Col De Russy up the river with
100 men, partly Batmoreans in search Of the
Mexican prisoners lately released He landed with
90 mules near Huejutla, and was surrounded by
1000 or 400 Mexicsns and had to cut his way
through and returned toward the nver, and was
there awaiting for achievements.
Col Yates dispatched the Orleans back to Vera
Cruz with requisition on Governor Wilson for four
Companies Of Infantry, and sent at the same time
$50 mea up the river to the relief OF De Russy.
The Orleans arrived at Vera Cruz on the 10th
aud found the city ia state of great excitement.
Gen. Pierce had encamped 10 miles from the city,
when scouts from his guard came in and re-
ported that large forces OF Mexicans were at the
National Bridge, marching toward Vera Cruz.
Every thing was got ready for an expected at.
tack the shipping removed from the city and cas-
tie Gen. Pearce came in and took reinforce.
ment of 200 men, and again marched to meet the
enemy.
Colonel Gstess requisition could not be complied
with but the Orleans received % marines and re-
turned to Tampico where she arrived on the 2sth,
and learned that De Russy's detachment in re-
turning near Huejutla in a narrow pass, was sur
rounded by IL or l, 400 Mexicsns who commenced
heavy FIRE from all directions, but fed through
the chapporal after six or eight rounds of grape
De Russy continued at intervals for several days
to fight his way back to the river, where he was
received by Col Gates's reintorcements.
He reached Tampico on the night of the 10th
with loss of 90 killed, 10 wounded, missing, and
70 horses and 60 pack mules. Capt, Boyd and
Lieut.. Tannahil were killed. De Russy received
several balls through his clothes, and Capt Wyse
/ had three horses shot under him.
The Mexican loss is represented at $50. Lieut.
! Whpple has been lassoed near Vera Cruz.
Capt William Duff died on the 10th, and Lieut.
Parker OF the Navy died on the 18th, on board o
l the Mississippi
The Sun Of ARusaac Of the 18th says that b!
private express from Puebls, intelligence had beer
received that Cadwaader and Pillow, with III,
trains had arrived at Perote and had been attacked
at Lshaya by large Mexican force and complete
/ ~ routed the enemy with but little loss.
This Express lett Puebla on the 3d. and the new
was received there the day previous, that tire,
Commissioners had been appointed 20 meet Mr.
Trist at San Martin on the sth, and learn through
him the terms offered by the President
a letter from Mexico, dated the 2d, says there Il
no doubt but that the treaty Will be conclude,
Immediately by the Commissioners the Peac,
Party is strong. and that Santa Anna Wi
probably pronounce ior Peace. The names OF IN
Commissioners given are Oarostiz Baranda an
Tomel
News from Gen. Pillow had arrived st Pueb,a b
an express rider and express from Gen. Scot
from Puebls to Vera Cruz was murdered after
desperate resistance.
The Pic0yuHCs Express was attacked and robbie
OF his letters and LETT for dead Bat other letter
reached Vera Cruz. and say that pesce is the orde
o; the day, bat believe that Santa Anna onl
wishes 20 gain time.