The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-18

AFFAIRS AT VERA CRUZ-MAJoR LAILY's COMMAND.
frSm the New Orleans Picayune Sept.
The health OF Vera Cruz Is fast improving For
raj days before the Mary Nngsand left there but
few OF pomifo and the Inhabitants were debat
ing the necessity Of quarantiuing vessels from New Or
leans. The ZopIo,es, class OF the inhabitants who
have had much to do with the sanitary condition Of the
city since 1t first formed represented to be urg
ing the measure with great earnestness.
The Spanish Ambassador arrived at Vera Cruz on the
3lst ultimo, and to embark for England the next
day on the British mail steamer on his return home
He understood to have been recalled in consequence
of his intrigues to establish monarchy in Mexico and
place the Duo de Montpensier on the throne.
1t is said that the governments Of both France and
England disavow having entertained his scheme. Had
he been successful they would not have been anxious
disclaim his acts. His Excellencys equanimy must
have been considerably disturbed by incident which
occurred within few miles Of Vera Cruz. squad Of
Capt Eairchilds company OF Rangers happening to be
on scout, espied body of Mexican ancers in valley,
advancing along road from the city Of Mexico.
The had not forgotten the tate Of some Of their
companions whs accompanied Captain Wells to the Ma
tonal Bridge. Thirsting for vengeance they
charging down the hill with sabres drawn. AS they sp
preached the Mexicans gentleman was sec to spring
from litter by pair Of mules, and endeavoring
by gssticuations and spessh to keep the squad off.
few OF the boys who Understood Spanish learned
that the gentleman who was making such liberal
of arms and tongue, less parsonage than the
Spanish minister and that the lancers sent with
him from the city of Mexico The squad mistrusted
there might trickery in the matter and escort
ed the party TO the gate OF the city where his excel
lency followed by numerous train OF mules, entered
Letters from MeXicans ut Jslaps received at Vera
Cruz, state that Capt. Walker, with detacoment Of
about 800 from Perote arrived there the 25h
Goth ult, and met Major Lally there. According to
Mexican letters he committed great outrages
persons and property; but the probability is he dil
thing more THAI castiss the inhabitants for the shell
ter and assistance afforded the suerllas by them.
AFFAIRS IN THE CITY OF MEXICO.
We lay before readers tho following letter OF the
latest date from the city Of Mexico 1t was written by
On the 10TH at u o'clock the piece Of artillery the
plaza WAS fred announce the approach OF the Amer
army from Puebla Commerce WAS immtdiately
closed and all take and to prepare to meet
the enemy and all protested victory On the 18TH about
| O'Clock, the firing commenced in the pedregal no.
tween San Angel and Contreras in the direction OF
Talpam where Gen Valencia took up his position with,
they say about 5000 and "a pieces Of artillery The
firing Of artillery continued until da1 On the morning
goth the action In real earnest and in
very short time the whole Of Valencias army were
running In full in all directions, leaving their
whole ARTILLERY the ground In possession OF the enemy
The Americans followed up the victory and successfully
attacked the different Notifications situated in the hac
enda OF San Antonio, Churubusco, Mexioslcingo, SO,
80 that ut O'Clock of the day the whole affair
concluded, the Americans occupying Tlalpam San
Angel Churubusco sc, sc. The amount Of killed and
wounded on both sides is not known yet but 1t is sup
posed to be considerable the part OF each there
doubt but that the Americans have suffered severely
Rumor says 1900 will scarcely the loss. Santa
Anna puts the whole blame Valencia in not obeying
his ORDERS and the friends Of Valencia say that santa
Anna did not support him the morning Of the 10th.
There are about 1000 or 10 900 Mexican troops in
the city and unless honorable peace entered into
they will have smother brush. But my opiDio1 IL all
viii be settled If 1t was not previously understood The
business houses continue closed. herewith send you
the Diarto which contains the most important partcu
The American troops srs now in Tacubaya San
Angel, San Agustin SO. The opinion OF the better
classes and our ry among them, Ia that peace
will be concluded. An affair took place yesterday
morning about 10 clock In the Plaza Mayor 1870 wagons
from Tscubsya for provisions under the srmisce
escorted by Mexican troopswhich they sent to
tho plaza ~ nistake-and returning TO where they
rhoaid hsve the mob commenced crying Muere los