The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-20
Latest from Mexico

Latest from Mexico
We give below an abstract of the intelligence
contained in the New Orleans Picayune and
Commercial Times, with reference to the late
events in Mexico.
The steam ship New Orleans left Vera Cruz on
the LIST inst, bringing news from the capital to
the 29th, and the Galveston on the Sd inst, with
adyices four days later.
No definite action had been taken by the Mexi-
can authorities on the subject the war, though
the probability seemed TO be that the Congress,
IL a quorum could be assembled in Queretsro,
would be favorable to peace. Santa Anna had
gone to Tehuscan, accompanied by about 2oO
men, and 1870 officers. On his arriva! there his
entire force mutined and DANGEROUSLY demanded
the arrearsges Of their pay. Their claims hav-
ing been granted to very limited extent, they
kept dispensing until only 10 men and a few Of
fcers remained, with whom he continued has
march to Oriraba. The President Pena Pena
had directed Santa Anna to give up the conf
mand Of the army to Gen. RincOn, until his con-
duct in the last battles should undergo an inves-
tigation In his farewell address TO his compan-
ions in arms, he exhorts them to be faithful 10
their country, and they may yet snatch rom
fortune some important favor. Other officers Of
the defeated army were 10 be tried by u Court
Martial. Those Of them who had gone to ouere-
taro were pointed at by the poPulace and scarce
ly dared appear in the streets. The whole mill
tarv force at this place, was about 900 cavalry
aud infantry Being totally unProyided for,
they subsis,ed by rapine and plumber.
The Guerrillas were on the road between
QueretarO and the Capital and were Plundering
every traveller they met
De Soto had published proclamation in ia
lapa making call for troaPs'
A largs body Of cavalry and infantry were
reported 10 be near Cerro Gordo for the purpose
of attacking Gen. Patterson's train. The citi-
zen, of Orizaba had petitiOned Gen. Scott FOL
protection against the Guerillas, and General
| c ushinr entered the town with about 4OO men
Gen. Almonte had been received by those
who appeared to be most in power, with marked
courtesy, and twas feared they were connecting
a pronunciarnen,o against the lawful govern
ment; and the North American, paper recent
ly established in the Capital, says; at appear
that large number Of the deputies oil the Con
eress have got up protest against Pena fen'
holding the Presidential power a revoi uuOi
had taken place In Gaudalaiara'
| There had been several shocks Of earthquake'
in Mexico on the ID ult., on the 5th, and AGAR
on the 18th. But little damage was done ol
them in the city, but the surrounding counH!
suffered considerably. The village of oetla wa
totally destroyed:
The health among our army was far from beinI
good. The climate Of the Mexican valley sp
pears to be just as enervating and fatal TO IN
Southern constitution US that Of Vera Cruz Is u
the Northern.
Every thing was quiet in the city OF Mexico
Gen. Smith has been appointed governor IN Piac
of Gen. Quitman who is about returning to tn
United States.
Gen. Lane had entered Puebla, and at his aP
proach Rsa with his Guerrillas speedily retreat
ed. Col. Childs was about to proceed to tn
Capital, and Gen. Lane, who was to remain
Governor, had proclaimed martial law In I'd
strictest sense of the word.
Gen. Patterson's command had not left Vei
Cruz. It would be composed of at least 5,oo
men. The Texan Rangers would 60 up wit
him.
Cen. Marshall was i'll at Vera Cruz ana wou
wait until Gen. Buffers division should arriV
and go up with him.
Capt. S. H. Walker was killed at Huamant
He was struck almost at the same time by tv
8 balls, one hitting in the forehead and the 9th
J. piercing his breast. As he fell he exciaime
l..Rovs forward, and don't finch a foot, kno
> I'm dying but don't give way" Capt. suy'