Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10

N"NSi uhtd ue llOTuOs, opened on INC CT.
ty across the point and in the direction of
the Castle, with shell and round shot, which
was returned by the Castle, but without eff
feet.
Gen Wor,h's division, which, it 10 said,
has been assigned to the operations on the
left flank OF the city, from the locals of the
landing on the south, and under Punta de
Hornos, had necessarily to move in echellon
to the rear, past the right, in order 10 gain
ms proper position--ln the execution Of
which 1t became necessary to attack and
take possession Of two redoubts thrown up
by the enemy, on one OF which was piece
OF artillery, and both filed with infantry.
The redoubts were attacked, charged and
taken, spirited resistance being made by
the enemy, who lost several in killed, woun-
ded, and prisoners-our loss was some sew
en- killed and several wounded. Capt. AL.
bur,is, of Cd infantry, was killed by round
shot, supposed to be from the Castle; the
ball severed bis head from his body, the
same shot taking off the arm Of drummer,
IA boy) and wounded. Capt. Albur,is was
Vrgnian, and formerly conducted pa.
per in Fredericksburg. Col. Dixon was
wounded in the breast by musket shot.
The diminishing however was no check
to the advancing column, which passed s,ea-
Oily forward to its position on the left and
rear Of the city, where it halted and com.
menced the work Of re,renchment.
The pipes used for the purpose Of sup.
plying the city with fresh water, have been
discovered and broken up, completely cut
ting oil the supply from the tanks, which
are situated some distance from the city.
During the advance upon the rear Of the
city, passed mijshpman Rodgers, who had not
yet been sent from Vera Cruz. was bound on a
cart and ordered to be conveyed. under guard,
to the prison at Porte, but fortunately they
we're encountered by our forces and Mr. Rod
gers was rescued and is now on board his ship.
The city is now completely surrounded by
our own troops, each division having taken u
strong and advan.l geous position, with en-
trenchm completely cutting off oil commu-
nication by sea or land, and, at the same time,
are safe from the fire OF the castle. The posi-
lions were established on the 18Th, extending
from Pun,a de Hornos. on the right, TO Punta
de la Cati'a, on the left, on one unbroken line,
and active preparations were on foo. for the
immediate subjugaron Of this formidable place.
So closely is Vera Cruz now beseged. and
so entirely are every means Of communication
cut of, that in a very few days, the news must
reach Us that both the city and castle are occu-
pied BY our victorious troops.
. The general impression seems 10 be that tho
city will surrender in the course OF len days or
two weeks. No doub, is expressed Of the sue
cessful termination Of the enterprise.
The Portia was delayed from the 18th to
the IS h By the prevalence Of a norther, during
which time the discharge Of heavy ordnance
was frequently heard, which doubtless proceed
ed from the castle.
From the n, Q. Bulletin, OF the 75h.
STILL LATER FROM THE RIO GRANDE.
The schooner Emma, Capt. Norton, from
Brazos. brings a report somewhat in detail
that Col. Curtis, who had left Camargo for
Monterey, had had an engagement with Gen.
Urea, and had the worst Of it, at first, but
was relieved by the opportune arrival of Col.
Drake, and that the Mexicans were defeated
but the brig Sap A. Got subsequently arrived
with advices from the Brazos to the 10th, two
days later than those by the Emma, which do
not confirm the information, and we have since
learned by Mr. Beard, passenger, that no in
formation had been received Of the movements
Of Col. Curtis since he left Camargo, though
here were various rumors, none of which
were considered as worthy of credence. Col.
Drake with the Indiana Volunteers had pro-
reeded to Camargo, to reinforce COL Curtis,
and assist in opening the communication with
Monterey.
There had been no more fighting between
Gen. TAYLOR and Santa Anna, than stated
N our extra Of Friday. The loss of Gen.
Taylor is represented at about the same D
800 killed-400 wounded. Santa Annals
army is said 10 have been disorganized and
virtually dispersed. One account states
Il hat he is IN full retreat TO San Louis Poto-
81. The impression gone abroad, that Gen.
Taylor fell back from his first encampment,
after the battle commenced, is Incorrect
The battle ended where it first commenced,
without his Welding one inch OF ground.--
He had selected Buena visits for his battle
ground, in case the battle came on, bu, the
troops were pushed forward to Aqua Nue.
va, from his well known dislike to quarter
ing them in or near cities. Buena Vista
was his first loce. and he returned 10 this
spot on learning that St. Anna was march
ing to attack him; whose force is now stat.
ed TO be $1,000.
The following order, is the only official
intelligence We have from Gen. Taylor,
HEAD QUARrERs, Army of Occupa,on,(
Aqua NuEvA, Feb'y 2lst, l847.
Order No. II.
Col. Morgan's Regiment IA Ohio) will
at Ceralvo, and move forward
to Monterey with as little delay as prac,i-
cable. Col. Curtis Regiment (3d Oho) will
be relieved at Csmsrgo, by the first regi-
ment of the new Volunteers that may have
arrived at that point, when it vii! move for
ward in like manner TO Monterey. Col.