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


excuses himself by saying that he was not
prepared-that the action commenced much
sooner shan he expected-and that his deten-
ces were not completed. ). IL. r.
From the Vera Cruz Eagle, of the 2sth ult.
We understood yesterday that information
had been received at Jalapa, that Gen. Worth
had thrown his outposts towards Puebla, and
vouId march Immediately in that direction
himself. We are somewhat doubtful as to its
truth, however. not being able to trace it to
any positive source. The latest information
received from Perote, which might be relied
on, 1--WE think is that issued by us in extra
on Monday last, and repubIshed in this days
paper Gems. Scott, Patterson, Iwiggs, Pill
low, and Quitman, were IN Jalapa. General
Shields was still lying in very doubtful state
in hospital on the battlefield at Cerro Cor
do Rumor says that Puebla will yield With
out discharging a gun; If SO, they Will show
more wisdom than has been evlnced by seVe-
raj other Mexican cities, with scarcely nope
| for success against us.
| 1t is now certain that Santa Anna is at Orl-
zaha, little town at the foot of the mountain
of that name, with about 1000 troops around
| his standard. He was seen at that place on
Sunday morning last, and was heard to express
his desire of remaining there until he could
muster sufficient force to make another stand.
In regard to the sincerity of his assertion much
doubt is entertained, as it is supposed that he
is exceedingly DESTROYS to leave the country,
but fears to attempt movement of tkat kind
openly, lest he should be assassinated imme-
diately, which will no doubt be his fate ulti-
mately, however long he may prolong it. He
will not dare return to the city of Mexico, is
the universal opinion, until some success
should crown his efforts to redeem his thou
sand promises to the deluded people and the
clergy, the latter being now his only hackers.
1t is said that those who cling to his droop-
ing standard now are brought from OaIaca
principally. and that not more than two or
three hundred of them have any arms; those
they have too, being in very bad condition.
We learn that he preends that he can repulse
the g invaders OF the soil if he can rouse the
rancheros, and form them into guerilla parties,
to annoy small bodies of our citizens and sol
ders whom they may have the temerity to at
tack. ForlOrn and dastardly hope How
much Castllaan blood courses through the
, heart of man who could stoop to such COW
ardly devices:
We have been credibly informed that a son
of Gen. Santa Anna is at the head, or very
closely leagued with, the murderers who in
fest the road between this city and Jalapa, anC
, that he makes Santa Fe, a short distance from
! here, his rendezvous. We hope that an eye
will be placed upon his actions, and that, i
found guilty, he will be dealt with as prompt
ly as the nature of his participation in sucl
! crimes would justly merit.
! The following is fine piece of Mexican
fustan. It is Mexican in beginning, middle
, and end:
= JUAN MORALES, General of Brigade of tn,
, Mexican Republc-Io the Nation and he
, AHies-It having arrived to my knowedg,
. that some chiefs and officers of the invading
! army of the United States, which has operated
f against Vera Cruz, say that Gen. Scott hat
y previously advised me that the families cou!t
leave to avoid the evils attendant on bonn
bardment; and consequently, those which
h have happened are chargeable upon me.
q In order that neither now, nor at any futur
= time, any accusation of in Justice may stigma
tie the defence of Vera Cruz, declare tina
: 1t is false that any such advice ,gas giUen =
that the only communication | have receive
6 from Gen Scott, tended to summon me, j
~ general terms, to surrender that even tn
= neutrals were prevented from leaving tn
v place. and that if the Mexican families coul
# have left, the enemy would not have occupie
y the place without first burying its defenders
! the ruins. JUAN MORALES.
% Jalapa, April 4, 1917.
Command of the Merican Army 1t is ger
II orally reported that the Mexican governmel
a. have removed Cen Santa Anna from the CHI
al command of the army, and appointed Gener
an Valentine CanaliZo as his successor.
ns Vera Cruz Chronicle, 28h ult
r. By person Just arrived from Orizaba, "
8 know that Gen Santa Anna had arrived the
~ with about 200 dragons, and Immediate
q commenced recruiting, having now under
ri command about 5000 men of the fugitives fro
Cerro Gordo. He also assures us that a CO
re respondence had been seized by the author
ot ties at Mexico, addressed by great persona?
" to Senior Rejon, offering certain sum if
Of would bring about an ear Y peace, and to pla
all the requisite means at his disposal.
In Puebla, Gen. Inclan is commanding.
They are fo.tifying the town for resistance.
Did,.
he From the Vera Cruz Flag, 28,h u
n CAPTURE OF TUSPAN.
vs. The expedition consisted Of the steam
Mississippi, alag ship frigate 'Raritan, sloo
"a of-war Albany ship John Adams, Germa
town, Decatur, Spthre, Vixen, Scourge, V
ill suvius, Hecla, Etna, Bonita, Petrol and Re
fer Among the vessels were distributed l.
~, men belonging to the Potomac, and $40
longing to the Ohio, both of which remain
at at this place. After some delay at the Isla
of Lobos, awaiting the arrival of the sail
ge vessels, and subsequently at sea, owing to
he dispersion of the vessels by a norther, eve
thing was ready for landing on the morni
bt- of the 18th inst, at which time the Mssissi
ose pi was anchored off the bar of Tuspan rv
lily while the other steamers, having had tn
masts taken out, and otherwise lightened
ent every possible way, took in tow the gun DO;
and barges of the expedition, carrying in
,ht about 1900 men, and two pieces of field art
tor lery. The other vessels of the squadron
ay, manned at anchor under Tuspan shoals, viii
raj lies six or eight miles to the eastward of
Oss bar
In crossing the bar the Sptfre led the W;
is and was followed by the Vixen & the Scour
me each having gun-boat in tow. Two of
ed steamers struck on the bar, but were not S
do, fered to be stopped for a moment They
no terally ploughed their way over it, BY II
or clock, the whole expedition succeeded
ade gaining an entrance of the river, notwithst;
ding the serious difficulties presented by
+ breakers of the bar Shortly afterwards, e
ms rything being in readiness for an attack, C
had Perry hoisted his broad pennant on board
om- Spitfre, and at once led the rest of the vess
loi- uP the river.
era After ascending it about FIVE miles, two fc
- were discovered on the right bank, both
h.,kl lob, oh Il Al. 1