New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-10
VOL. VIE. NO. 20.

on the right of their line-the work go fercely At
tackled by Gen. Pillow-he changed places with
Gen Nasquez. The latter, as / have already
stated was killed-La Vega defended his post
until the lines Of the enemy were completely
turned. Several Mexican Colonels have been
killed, but their names have been unable to learn.
a brother Of Gen. La Vega Colonel Of Artillery
was severely, and as is supposed mortally
wounded.
Hundreds Of cases Of individual galantry, in
storming the different nights. are mentioned. Col.
Childs led on his command on the first day until he
had only some 20 or 50 men with him. Ii is also
said that Capt Magruder followed up charge until
he had but nine soldiers left. cannot now recol-
lect Onetenth part Of the instances Of almost reck
less daring dlsplayef, bit shall endeavor TO pick
them up. shall siso send you full returns OF the
killed and wounded if can obtain it, bat at present
II is almost impossible to get hold of anything
The wounded are still along the roads for miles,
although they are bringing them in as fast as pos
sible.
The army is 70 advance toward Mexico imme.
diatey Gen. Wo-ths division marched this morn
ing-Gen. Scott is TO march at noon. Santa Anna's
coach is to be hamessed up for the purpose Of
carrying on Major Sumner-better use than II
was ever put to before.
The officers and men Of the Mexican army
mean such as are prisoners-are to be turned loose
on their parole not again TO take up arms during
the War. Perhaps it is the best disposition that
could be made OF them, as any other course would
delay Gen. SCOTS forward movement Fifteen Of
their officers have refused to sign but have given
their parole of honor 10 report themselves without
delay, TO Col Wilson at Vera Cruz. as prisoners Of
war. Among these are Gems. La Vega and Jarero,
the latter Governor of Perote during the time the
Texan prisoners were there, and believe distn-
guished for his good treatment Of them. These
officers will either be kept in the Castle OF San
Juan de Ulua or else proceed 10 the United States.
Gen Sheldsis still alive, but it is considered i'm
possible for him to survive. The ball went through
his lungs as he was leading his men 70 storm the
farthest work o. the enemy.
write this amid confusion Of all kinds and with
no other table than knees hundred Mexican Of
ficers are around me, making out their paroles
while our own dead are being carried by and con
signed 10 their long resting place by the roadside.
shall start on for Jalapa this afternoon, and will
write by every opportunity. | send you some
Mexican papers, as also Santa Annals last Procla
nation. Ii is rich. g. w. X
p s. have Just learned that there is some hopes
for Gen. Shields God grant he may live.
Col Baker, who charged on the last fort lost for
ty.fve men in killed and wounded out Of only a
portion Of his regiment. Lieut. COwardin, killed ;
Lieut. Murphy supposed to be MORALLY wousded ;
Lieut. johnson wounded in three places. and thigh
amputated, Lieuts. Scott, Froman and Maltby,
wounded. g. W. h.
LIST or MEXICAN OFFICERS captured AZ C0ro G0rdo,
on the 18th Of ApriL ickO haze 9irta their parole Of
honor 20 report hernselres wtA0M delay, 10 ne Com
mdndGnt Of the american forces nj Dra Cruz as Tis-
Oners Of acaT:
jose Ma Jarero Brieadier General
Romula de Ia Vega Brgadier General.
Z. Ruiz Bsranda, Captain of Mexican Navy, COM
msndng artillery.
Vicente Arguelles, Captain Artillery.
Jose Ma Msta Captain.
Jose Ma Gallegos commanding Grensiiers.
Mariana Camscho let Lieut. Artillery.
Bartohme Amsble, % Lieut. Artillery.
Jose r. Cobarubiar 2d Lieut. Artillery.
Jose de Lastor Bras Soller It. Col Battalion dc Ia
Libertad
Jose Nunez Captain 9th Regt Infantry
Jose Ma Moreno Captain 9th Regt Infantry.
Gregorio del CALICO Captain 9th Regt Infantry.
Rafael de Berrabidas, ID Lieut.. 9th Regt Infantry.
Salveio Veez ABIDE Camp to Gen. La Vega.
Francisco Fernandez, lst Lieut. Mexican Navy.
The above prisoners, under the charge OF Capt.
George w. Hughes. Corps OF Typographical En-
eineers arrived at Vera Cruz on the 2lst instant
about one hour previous to the departure OF the
Mckim.
1t has been left to their election by Gen. Scott
whether they should remain close prisoners IN the
Castle of San Juan de Ulua or proceed to New
Orleans, where they should be allowed such per
sonal liberty as their condition and conduct might
seem TO reqnire Of the Commandant OF that post IL
is understood that all of the foregoing captured OF
fcers have expressed desire TO be transferred TO
the United States and that Col. Wilson, Governor
of Vera Cruz. had acceded to their wishes, and
, had directed that n vessel should he held IN readi
ness to sail for their accommodation, about the |2th