Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-21
LArEsTNEWs FROM MEXICO.
From the \. o. Delta, lsth inst.


eblG ttTrenderS-NeceSsity Of reinforcing
Scott-Santd Anna an the Mountains
Desires to retire from the eountry--A wise
Mericdn
Gen. Scott has determined to push on TO the
city of Mexico without waiting for reinforce
rents or supplies. He has adopted the poll
CIV of Cortez, who two hundred years ago, on
the very shore occupied by our troops, collec-
ted together his ships, and in the presence OF
his little army, burnt the whole fleet by which
alone they could ever hope to return across
the raging sea they had just traversed 30
Gen. Scott, with his small, brave army, drops
his base of operations at Jalapa, and, without
a reserve, or line of communication, pushes
on towards the city of which he has ere this,
become the second conqueror. He left Jalapa
with but eight thousand men. OF these three
thousand are volunteers, whose term will ex-
pire about the time he reaches tEe Capital
Puebla has already sent in a deputation to
surrender that noble city If awarlike popu-
laton of eighty thousand, such as that of the
ancient city of the Tlascalans, so promptly
yield to our arms, there is no reason to appre-
bend that any further resistance will be offer
ed to the progress of our army. When last
heard from Gen. Worth's outposts were thrown
forward on the road to Puebla, eighteen miles
from Perote. On last Friday week, his whole
division, constituting the vanguard Of the ar
my, took up the line of march to Pueba; with
a strong seige train. On the Monday follow
ing Patterson would follow, with the volun-
teer force Twiggs brings up the rear, with
his force of regulars General SCOTS force is
too small to spare any details for garrisoning
towns in his rear, and keeping open his com
munications. His hope is, that the new force
TO be sent to him, will be able to clear his rear,
and forward his supplies. For the present,
he will have to depend on the enemy for sub
sistence. Supplies can easily be obtained in
the country, for an adequate compensation,
but the people will drive of the cattle, and des-
b troy the crops, rather than yield them up 10
our troops without compensation. No seri-
Gus apprehension, on account of the safety of
Gen. SCOTS army, need, we think, be enter
tanned, if the government takes steps to sup
ply the places of the volunteer regiments
whose term of service will expire about the
time Gen. Scott reaches the Capital There
are now about two thousand men of the new
regiments, at and near the BraZos, under Gen
Cadwallader. These should be sent imrnedi-
ately TO Gen. Scott, as he is in much greater
need of them than Gen. Taylor, who, it is
said will maintain defensive position fol-
some time to come Gen. Pillow brought over
dispatches to the government the object OF
which, we understand, is to urge upon the
government the necessity of taking steps tc
reinforce Gen. Scott with the troops that have
been ALREADY raised.
Gen. SCOTS movement, though seemingly
rash and precipitate, is, we believe, dictated by
very just views of the character of the MeXi
cans, and Of the circumstances OF his position
The enemy are now panic stricken, they are
postrate and defenceless; their last army has
been destroyed ; their President driven into
the mountains; all their artillery and ammu
milton captured all their capable officers ia
ken prisoners. Thus situated, with no mill
tary demagogues TO keep live the ISLANDERS
and passions which have sustained this mos
absurd war, the people will no doubt see thu
utter folly of any farther resistance, and viii
quietly acquiesce in the peaceable occupation
of their Capital. We think SCOTS move i:
as wise and judcious, as it certainly is promp
and gallant. The only ground of apprehen
sion we have is the disarmament of the sever
regiments of old volunteers he has with him
Their departure, so soon after the arrival o
our army at the Capital, may create anon;
the Mexcans some hope of a successful up
rising and resistance. 1t will therefore, be in
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steps to reinforce Gen. Scott. He SHOULD
have at least twelve or fifteen thousand mel
to carry out his designs, and to conquer peace
An exposed rear must be defended, and hi
communications with Vera Cruz kept open.
In the mean time, Santa Anna shelters him
self in the mountains, near Orizaba, with
few badly armed lancers and rancheros. For
tune has again turned against him. His ex
traordlnary career of ups and downs, has no
terminated. Within the year past, he ha
passed through more various and trying scene
than have ever fallen to the lot of any othe
man. He now desires, we understand, t
leave the country again, and to seek repos
from his recent severe trials in the delightfu
recreations of Havana. If he succeeds in es
Gaping our cruisers, we trust, he will neve
again be able to humbug our government int
granting him passport into country, wher
he ever was the mere tool of senseless rabblt
After the battle of Cero Gordo, Santa Ar
ma fled to the hacienda of the wealthy Do
Garcia, who lives few miles from Jalaps
Don Garcia has ever been one of Santa Anna
frmest and most influential friends. He wa
during the war of independence, a simple mi
letter, and made his fortune by buying lare
traCtot land, IN some part of which an im
mense amount of money had been buried b
the retreating Spaniards, a fact which he Iearr
ed whilst engaged in the business of muletee
With this money, Don Garcia, by prudent il
vestments and great industry, has succeede
IN accommodating large fortune. He owl
nearlythe whole property from Jalapa to Vel
Cruz, and besides immense herds of cattle, hs
also large cotton factory, in successful Cd,
ration near Jalapa. Santa Anna had Ion
interview with Don Garcia, before and aftt
the battle of Cerro Gordo, and, it is said, d,
posted with him about 100000 Don Ga
cia advised him TO leave the country, as it VIZ
impossible to resist the Americans TIL
astute old Mexican exhibits no hostility Il
wards our army, nor any discomfort at its SUI
cess, but very philosophically pockets OF
twenty dollars apiece for his beef cattle, al
ergales our officers with delicious wines ar
segars. The Mexican conquest gives him
fine capital to commence business on, and Il
American conquest, he hopes. will compile
the mammoth fortune which he is ambition
OF transmitting to his heirs.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM EEXlCo
Latest from General SCOTS Division.
The steam boat James L. Day, Capt Woo
arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz, whence 81
left on the 9Th inst We have Vera Cruz az
vices to that date; from Jalapa to the 29t
ult., and from the city of Mexico to the 21s
This we proceed to give, commencing the fir
with our correspondence.
Rttmor Of Santa Anna being made Prisont
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