Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-23
LATER FROM MEXICO.
From the N. o. Bulletin

on the 10Th, anu lamplcO on tne oOIn uit.
The news by this arrival though generally
confirming what we had previously received, is
by no means definite.
By passengers on the Alabama, we learn that
no communication had been received at Vera
Cruz from the army, but the reports of various
kinds were circulated at Tampico, on the strength
of recent letters from the capital.
1t is stated that Gen. Scott was repulsed with
very severe loss in his first attempt on Chapulte-
pee, which he attempted to carry by the bayonet,
and the next day he brought up forty pieces of
cannon and took the place, on which Santa Anna
made no farther attempt to defend the city, but
withdrew with his whole force.
So soon the Mexican troops had Withdrawn,
the Leperos and lower orders generally, and
commenced plundering the city, on which the in
habitans sent q deputution to Gen. Scott, reques-
ting him quel the mob, and he, in consequence,
marched a detachment, one report says 500, and
another 1900 men, into the city, but they were
driven out by the populace. The following day
Gen. Scott entered with his whole army, and
took quiet possession.
Capt. Windle informs lis, that there was no be-
lief in the report Of the death of any of our ge-
neral officers; that it was known Gen. Smith par
tiCpated in, and greatly distinguished himself in
the capture of Capultepec, which took place SUBJ
sequent to the date of the Mexican letter, which
mentions his death. We sincerely hope, and ha We
but little eoubt, that the report of the death of
Generals Worth and Pillow is equally unfounded.
We have conversed with a gentleman who
came passenger in the A., and who has long re-
sided in Mexico, who says there is not the least
chance of peace, but that, on the contrary, the
future resistance will be more formidable than it
has been, and that the mass Of the Mexican Ma
ton is decidedly in favor of continuance of the
war. We believe that the recent events at the
capital, will only tend to cohfrm this determine l.
ton, and that it will emphatically, become n Ma
| tional war. From the same informant, we lea rn
that report existed of intention to withdraw
our garrison from Tampico, and abandon the
place.
We learn from Major Capers, who came pas.
senger on the Alabama that letters had been re-.
ceived at Tampico from the city of Mexico, by
merchants Of Iampico, giving account of two
battles fought at Kings mills, Chapultepec heights
one on the Sth and the other on the 18th of Sep
tember, in which Gen. Scott carried the place at
the point of the bayonet, and entered the city of
Mexico on the 18th.
Since writing the preceding we learn farther.
that ihe letters received at Tampico, state the
American ,lMy lost 400 men killed, and among
them 80 officers, In the operations subsequent to
the battle Of Churubusco, until the actual occu-
I alton of the city. That general officer was
among the number. That Gen. Worth. so far
from being killed, had been appointed Governor
of the city, and that Gen. Smith headed the sue
cessful attack that captured Chaputepec, which is
represented brilliant affair, In which both our
officers and men greatly distinguished themselves.
The following is the address Of Alcorta:
CIRCULAR.
10th Commanddnts- General of the Departments:
Most Excellent Sir-After the important and
great events that have yesterday taken place,
there remains no other alternative to the govern
ment of the the Union than :ha, Of its abandon.
ing the capital, in order that other means NAV be
| nd b, b,r,
enemy. Accordingly, His ExceIIency of the
integral Republic orders me to inform you in
order that, through you, the honorable Congress
of the State over which you preside, NAV know
1t, that His Excellency is firmly resolved TO pros
ecute military operations against the invaders
ana that, whatever be the consequences resulting
from the war, yet His Excel!ency is determined
to wage ii in every possible manner, and by every
attainabe means. heroic resistance was made
in the Capital, for the space Of six DAYS; but at
length the enemy established himself in places.
and positions, from which his missiles and proec-
tiles could reach the peaceful thousands of the
city. Then the supreme government, seeing the
state of affairs to be such warranted their de-
parture, changed their abode and very soon
Will have the pleasure of announcing to your Ex-
cellency the site upon which it will fix, which at
present is impossible for me TO do, as il accompa
mes the army, and as yet is not agreed upon the
residence of the supreme power of the nation
But, as soon as the latter is known. | will give
your Excellency a detailed account Of every
thing that has occurred but now | shall confine
myself to the single following statement. The
American army charged yesterday at day break,
with all its force, upon Cbapultepec, which, af-
ter spirited defence of six hours, yielded at last
to the attacks of the enemy, who Immediately
marched TO take possession Of fortification sit
uated between the sentry-box of BeIen and ST.
Thomas, st. Como and the Citadel. The first
advance was checked by the troops His Excellen-
cy the President led up, disputing the ground inch
by inch, till finally the invader was no ted from
the Citadel, after nine hours hard fighting. The
capital beirg in this situation his ExceIlercy was
anxious to avoid bombardment, and to spare the
tumult and confusion attendant upon an assault.
which would have given room for a thousand ca.
Iamities, and repetition of those acts in which
the army of the foe has manifested so instructive
spirit of determination.
His Excellency, the President of the Republic.
hopes that your Excellency will endeavor to pre-.
serve and reanimate the public spirit, in order
that the war may be carried on with that vieor
and energy which the national honor and the rights
of the Republic so imperiousIy demand.
ALCORTA.
Guadalupe, HidaLgo, Sept. IA, lS47.
We add the following from the Genio de la LII.
bertod: