The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-30
The War.

MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
trom the Washington Union, Sept as.l
As the View Orleans natl has failed this evening" pro-
baby IN eonse quencs Of the heavy rains and high wa
tsrs which make the roads In Alabama almost mpassa
e.s shall draw upon the other funds which are with
W. have letter from an onhcsr at Vera Crus Of
ths &th lust which states that they without any
thins from Gen scott" but that 1t was the opn
ion OF IN. most Intelligent writer's from Mexico, that
position seems 70 urge him 70 such . measure as his
alternative ~ against any sssmss TO put him down
bad d.ssr.d outIswei~thai there were on the beach
at Vera crur some 1900 troops, with which 1t Is under
stood .so.sl Huge, W. 20 towards J ala with his
last heard from Che Saa Of inahaae says that the
Major Asd lsf thsr.) The health Of the city improv
ing by the l5th 81 this month heavy blow from the
north always expected; but the northcrs do regu-
larry semmsnc. until the ist OF October"
We have also received the Vera Cruz sun Of .Anahu-
fullows,--
| FuHrHKn ISrsLLiotNcs-we have received letter
from 81 tho respectable Of the city
Of Msxice who writes the 10th give the letter
ws have received H. the from which 1t
needs no comments
Mrs,co, August as, Isa7
way TO the city OF Mexico, and have copy Of it,
the hrst have had the pleasure OF seeing will not say
per- because there Is no time left me for compliments
Not beirg myself nm American. cannot, like them,
oce ia tho victories they hove gained over our unortu
nate country All hopes Of stopping that stream Of
victories s ost and unfortunate Mexico will have
more 70 givewsy to powsr and strength
few moments left 20 10 write, and for that
reason viii make my letter as short possibe-not
forgetting, however any item which may be OF interest
On the 10th, Gen Worth. in command Of Gen scott's
advances. encountered the advance VI the Mexican army
I'll the 18th, at ~ o'clock NJ when the Americans came
| In sight Of our works near Contrerss They then
.snltsd our works and after SIX hours hard lighting,
| ton. The Americans then withdrew, and bvouacked
IN sight Of our army as night had come on. Early in
the morning of the 10th after night OF heavy rain the
operations again resumed On both sides Our main
batteries at Contreas stormed and taken by the
Americans after short but terrible struggle; and,
sorry 60 be In the necessity Of saying vsenca army
was obliged TO fly towards the city, having left behind
him about 800 prisoners and less than 10 pieces OF
artillery Among the prisoners were Gems Bianco Gar.
| cha, salss, aud Mendoza.
was among the last who left that spot and therefore
have had good opportunity to see all relate.
The road along which troops lied covered with
our unfortunsts dead and wounded among whom large
number Of officers TO be counted and do not hest
tate to say that saw ut least 100 Of my countrymen
dead. and double that number wounded, in the neld
| All our ammunition aud camp equipage was taken by
the Americana and great quantity Of muskets
| abandoned ON the road
been consGuced and were again attacked by the Amcr
cans. We however, soon abandoned that position, with
then ordered to fall back upon tho main works at
Churubusco where the contest again hercely
ed and after some hours hshtng the whole taken
by the Americans and forces retreated in dis
order to the city.
Our forces amounted in a. to from 10 600 to 10000,
aud II reported that the American forces which
gagged were only six thousand cannot tell
you the correct loss which our troops sustained.
Many OF generals have been lost also IS pieces Of
| artillery, and an immcse quantity Of ammunition
The loss of the Americans cannot fall short Of LOO.
An armstice agreed upon the 23d, and commits
sioners appointed both sides to negotiate.
The following are the prisoners made at Churubuseo
Generals Anaya, Rncon, and Gorostixa. Gen. From
terra killed at Contreras
We are indebted to consulate at Havana for
script copies Of some Of the Mexican documents But
published Ii General salass account OF the great
Druortm,ut If IV,r aud N.c,, S..,;,c Of
| Army of the Norfh--Sscond Generat-ii. Chief.
Mosr EXCELLENT s,R-On the 18th instant, about Il
intention OF attacking the position occupied by this
army the heights of Contreras. In the moment We
cessvey the enemy presented himself in
points sustained by our troops, aud VIC succeeded In
the lighting, in which all the classes this army gave
proofs OF their gsantry and the decision with which
tonality; but the morning Of the 2Oth-thsnks to
the bad position occupied and the csrelesness paid
to the movements Of the enemy to surround
routed In all directions by more than 5000 msnths
surrounded. When | observed the dispersion Of our
Mexico the time p that the Suss .ounSs
for slaughter succeeded In stopping II for moment
aud ordered Gen. Don Anastasio Torrejon to charge
with his command but this chief instead obsyiDg my
order fled cowardy, and the cayslry following his
ample trampled the infantry and contributed to the
| 1t would appear ridiculous to make any recommends.
tons Of those who have been present In unfortunate
celency that perfectly satisfied Of the gaantry
teuacty with which the chiefs and officers Of the
tried in the midst of disorder TO reunte their
forces to resist the enemy, who were hoy pursuing
This conduct, served by them preferrng to be made
do them honor; and for this think they entitled
to the consideration Of the supreme and the
gratitude Of their fellow citizens.
His excellency the commander chief Don Gabriel
Valencia disappeared from anon t us at the commence
ment Of the action OF the 2oth and knowing his
whereabouts have thought 1t my duty address your
excellency accompanying list Of the chiefs and officers
who are prisoners In this city, another OF those who
wounded in San Angel and Of those known TO
been killed. another list Of those made prisoners in the
action OF Churubusco-sl of which have the honor
msniisstns to your exGesnoy for your Intelligence,
ency the President will please manifest to him
total indeence in which the prisoners ind themssyes
having lost everything and the American Genera
ing given orders that they be maintained by tho inhab
ants Of this city, which Is destroyed they perish
In misery II their government does supply them with
what they entitled TO- and which their situa
ton and the well deserving conduct that has gus
ed them theoretically claim.
reiterate to your exceency my respects and partcu
lar esteem.
God and Liberty
JOSE MARIANA sALAs.
| TLALPAM, August %, lsi7
To his excellency MissrER WAR
| 1t Is a copy.-MErIco, oath Aug 1871
MANI MARIA DE sANDOVAL.
| From the New Orleans Delta, Sept Oil
We learn that one Of the Mexican prisoners now In
eur city received via Tsmpco by the arrival letter
rom friend In the city Of Mexico dated the after
noon OF the 2sth In which stated that Paredes
had entered the city OF Mexico with large force and
arrested Santa Anna and imprisoned him In the carc.l
San Jago We give the report for what 10 Is worth
neither denying endorsing tstruth IL 10 by no means
improbable Paredes ut ths last accounts was at the
town Of Toluca the capital ready 10 take advsn
tage Of any msstep Of his old enemy any CONFUSION
in the capital TO regain his former position
In Mexico The temper OF the mob IL admirably suited
to such a movement. At our last accounts they were
much ncenssd against the Americans and santa ana
and ripe for q revolutionary demonstration
| Paredes Ia just the man to snatch the golden op-
portunty and profit by IT, lie would doubt rally NIL
parties around him. and q warmth Of zeal aud
enthusiasm which 1t Is vain for Santa Anna 10 endexvor
to excite. lie 10 man Of gallant dsshipg and com.
manding address and will doubt attract the rsner.
confidence Of the multitude. lie comes too under cir
sumstances which demonstrate his sincerity aud patriot
ism At the darkest hour Of his country history when
her powerful enemy has grasped her body In his mighty
t.l.r Ia than, bou IN t.rx