Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-14

line, extended as it was along the road was
full five miles in length. The Guarda Ma,
cionaIe was the only corps that maintained
any order in their march-the residue truugihg
along as best they could, and in most admlra-
HE disorder Werode over the road on which
thew marched with much difficulty, turning
our horses heads twenty different ways in the
space of half an hour, to avoid riding them
down. They were less sad than men under
similar circumstances would generally be, and
cracked many joke at their own expense
This was in the early part of the march But
towards sunset, when they had measured 18
or 90 miles OF their journey--most of them in
their bare feet-they became quite silent and
sad, and the effects of the fatigue of the day
combined, with previous privations, told SEN
slbly upon them. felt. much interested in the
numerous camp women-those devoted crea-
lures who follow them through good and evil
and if grieved me TO see them, worn down
with fatigue, moving at a snail's pace, their
heavy burthens almost weighing them to the
earth. The women of sixty or more years
the mother, with her infant wrapped IN her
rebosa-the wife, far advanced in that state
that "women wish to be who love their
lords the youthful Senorita frisking along
with her lovers sombrero on her head even
and madre to the wars-could all be seen at
one view moving along-and barring the hard
ships of the tramp, unconscious Of the eXs-
tence of misery in this world.
hese women, like the Indians, are the
slaves of the men-a slavery they submit to
under the all powerful influence of affection.
In addition to their bedding and wearing appa-
rel, they pack upon their backs the food and
the utensils to cook it in, and worn out as
they are by the tolls of the day, whilst their
husband or lover sleeps, they prepare his re-
past.
| noticed one mana General-who left
Gen. SCOTS quarters about the same time
did. He was an elderly man, and soon per-
ceived from his hobbling that he had but one
; leg. His progress on the march was an OBJ
ect of curiosity to me, and | was surprised to
see him keep up so we'll with the more youth
full and perfect limbed | halted at the same
time at the hacienda of Santa Anna, to rest
my horse, and my eyes ran eagerly over the
column of prisoners to see if he had kept up
The fourth or fifth man to the writer was
= himself He had refused dozen offers tc
ride, both from our men and his own About
l 1 o'clock at night all OF them passed my ten
save those who had sunk down from the ef
fects of the march-which was about three
miles from this place. An hour afterwards {
:, polite voice at the tent asked permission Il
light segar from the fire. looked out, i
was he He said he had not been able to l.eeI
! up with the advance, but would reach Jalap;
in one hours time. The segar lighted, hi
: hobbled off again, and this morning met hin
8 IN the streets, apparently not at all affected
4 with the iaunt
When the Mexicans first surrendered, it wa
about their dinner hour. In one of their fort
the camp kettles were taken from the fire, ans
the rations were being proportional out, whel
: the order for surrender came from the seconc
G in command-so they had to march out with
'e out their dinners. That evening, although
z large quantities of food had been served out t.
: them by our commissaries, they were picking
! up old bones, stale pieces of bread, and ever,
thing that could be eaten. Yesterday, on tn
march, they would run up to a beef, kille
e the day before by our advance, and cut Of
Il every piece that could be obtained, as eagerl1
e as though they were famished
/ From the foot of Cerro Gordo to Santa An
" mas hacienda, the road side was lined will
d dead MeXicans and horses. At and near tn
e rancho where Gen. Twiggs overlook the re
,, treating enemy, they lay thick around, and
IL more horrid scene it would be difficult to pic
tuIC' 4s1IAlCelllo ldJ uCou III every ullCSlioll
l. some resting up against trees, others with leg
H. and arms extended, and occasionally lance
l. laying with his arm upon the charger that re
, ceived his death wound from the same wolfe
E. that ended the career of his rider Some
10 the prisoners passing through would occasion
+ ally halt to view the features of the deceased
l. and then mending their gate, regain their plae
by the side of those who were more fortuna
"A in the fight
- At the place above cited was to be seen a
the property, other than munitions of war, Il
e. ken from the enemy. In one place, arrange
We in good order, were all the pack saddles--the
al the pen containing mules-the provision
next, comprising rice, beans, bread, peppe
e. pilonceos, garlic, &C., piles of shoes, knapsack
o. and all the paraphernala of Mexican cam
is Capt Robt Allen, A. O. NJ, stopped for
ny moment, and gave orders as to the removal
these things.
le' The muskets taken from the enemy we
IS being broken on stones as passed the sp
where they were. They were OF no earth
ID use to US, and hence the summary mode
disposing of them.