Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-08
OFFICIAL.
FROM OUR ARMY AT VERA CRUZ.
The following dispatches received a, tho War De-
partment on Sunday evening:
HEAoQuAErEEs or THE Army,

paiuheht on Suhcay evening:
HEADQUARTERS THE ARMY
Camp Washington before Vera Cruz.
March 18th, l647.
SIR: The colors Of the United States were rpmnb,,,,
planted ashore in full view of this city and its castle And
under The distant se Of BOTH in the afternoon of the 9
INST btevei Brgadier General Worlds brigade of regu
lars led the descent quickly followed by the division of n
STATES volunteers under Major General Patterson and Re-
gade General Twggs's brigade OF regulars Tn,
hrte lines excessively landed in surf boats
each boat conducted by naval officer, and rowed by sal
lors from Commodore Corners confederation. I,bt,-
vessels hinkeG the boats To be ready protect the
operation by their fire. The whole army reached
the shorc IN fine style, and without direct opposton Ion
the beach, accident or loss, driving the enemy from the
ground 10 be occupied.
The line of investment according TO General OrJer,
No A. was partially taken up the same night: but Ia
only been completed o-day-owing to the most eN,r.ors
binary difficulties /. The environs Of the CITY, outside
OF the hire of its and those Of the castle are broken
INTO innumerabe hills OF loose sand from twenty 10 two
hundred and fifty feet in height, with almost impossible
forests ct ehaPParel between aud p OF all our me ans
OF ad uansportaton-wagnns carts pack saddles hors.s
and mules, expected 90 Join us from Tampico and tL.
Bfazos weeks ago-but fifteen and about one hun
dred dIaush' horses, have yet arrived, Three hundred
packed mules are greatly needed relieve the troops in
taxing subsistence, alone, along tho line OF Investment of
more than five miles, as present. cur oaly denot il
south OF the city On the cessation OF the present raging
hor'her' which almost STILES the troops with sand
sweeping away hills aud creating new hope 10 establish
second depot north OF the city, which will partially re-
lcye the left wing OF the army
In extending the line investment around the city the
troops for three days, have performed the eayest abnr
IN getting over the nils and cutting through the inerye
nng iores's-a under the distant fire Of the city
He-and m me midst OF many sharp skiTme- with the
envy In these operations have lost ia killed and wound
ed several valuable officers and men. Among the killed
have to report Brevet Capt Albu Of the United States
"a infantry, much distinguished the Florida war and
most excellent oihcer. lie fell llh inst and Lieut.
Col Dickinson OF the South Carolina regm, NJ, bad
wounded IN skrmsh the day before. Two privares have
ne'' Neh M These operations, and four five wounded
As Yeti have not been able to obtain their names.
" soon as the subsistence o. The troops assured
and their positions well established shall by an ar
gained movement each brigade Of regulars md vol
unrefs 10 se I'd do'achmens with SUPPORTS 'front.'
including subbourg7, OF the enrmy parties obi &c
ihe 10 c9nhno themselves within the walls OF the city.
have heretofore reported that but two-sevonts Of the
siege tram aud ammunition had reached The remain
der yet unheard Of We shall commence landing The
heavy meta the storm subsidies aud hone h,t
| the ivc-seyenihs may be up IN time.
The city being invested would. doubt. early suren-
der but Tor the fear that, occupied by would mme-
diaoly bo fired upon by the castle. am not altogether
without nope oi finding the Of coming to some com
promise with tho city on this subject.
50 far the prcipa skrmishng has fallen To the lot Of
Brgadier Generals Pillows and Quiiman's brigadrs Both
old and new volunteer regiments have conducted them
selves admirably Indeed, the whole army n full Of zeal and
confidence and fail acquire distinction in the i'm
| pending operations.
To Commodore Conner, tho officers and sailors Of his
squadron the army indebted for great unceasing as
sisianee, promptly and chcoruy rendered Their co-ope
ration the theme Of our gratitude and admir-,
uon handsome detachment Of marines under Captain
Ed'on Of that corps, landed with the first line and doing
duty with the army.
MARcH l3.Tho enemy, intervals continues the fire
ct heavy ordnance from the city and castle, upon line
OF Investment both by day and night but with little or no
| effect.
The norher has ceased which has renewed our conuu
ncnuon with the store ships anchor under Sncrci,s
We shall Immediately commence landing the few pieces oil
heavy ordnance, with ordnance stores hand and hop,
soon TO have the necessary drought mules take them
their positions Any further delay the arrival Of ,hos,
means Of transportation will be severely felt our opera
/ tons.
have tho honor 10 remain, with high respect you
| most obodiont servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
! Hon. WN l.. MACY, Secretary Of War.