Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-27
FROM VERA CRUZ.

We understand (says the Union) that lelters
have been received al the War Department from
Mai Gen. Scott, as late as the 9Th instant, from
Vera Cruz. He encloses three general orders,
which have been issued to the army. we lay
them before our readers. The general orders NO.
so he submits as his detailed report OF the trans
actions Of The army, connected with the capture
of the city, and Of The castle OF San Juan ae VI
loa. He adds, that, in the enumeration OF "'ne
active and efficient" he might have given The
names OF many junior field officers OF artillery,
who assisted al the batteries besides field officers
of infantry, both regulars and volunteers, who
commanded the working parties in, and The
guards OF The trenches. He states that ne may
vet supply the omission at some future time, and
that both officers aud men acquired much dis
tinclion in those arduous and exposed duties.
The General was using every exerllon 10 pro-
cure wagons and teams for transportation Tor iur,
Their operations. In the mean time, the city and
camps remain free from signs OF malignant ie-
yer. and he hopes will continue healthy for weeks
longer.
With proper care, no serious apprehenslons
are entertained OF any great mortality IN Inc gar
rsons to be left in Vera Cruz and the Caslle-nof
among the hired people OF the quartermasteT's
and commissary's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES The
Americans will principally, il not only occupy
The water front fhe city, separated from Inc lnha-
bitanls and open 10 The sea breezes. On thai ifon
looking 10 the Castle there are at The exlremIlIes
OF the city, iors San Jaso and Conception, and
near the mole spacious and well-ventiated pub
lie buildings Tor the troops, hospitals ana uepols
This is believed 10 be the best disposition lot the
health of the troops. A medical board had then
also part OF the subject under consideration, and
might change the distribution OF The Iroops-ta-
il might be found necessary to throw down, Tor
better ventilation part OF The walls OF The city.
But the greatest source OF malignant fevers is
found in the want of ordinary cleanliness IN
doors and in the streets, on the part OF The nhaoi-
tanls. Everything is doing, or will be done, 10
correct their filthy habits.
He has ordered Two companies OF Isl Inianiry
from Tampico, 10 strengthen the garrlsons.
The inhabitants OF Vera Cruz, under The ex-
cellent government of Gen. Worth, are beginning
TO be assured OF protection, and TO recover inc
cheerlulness OF their spirits.
The general has some idea OF selecting and
sending home some Of the beautiful bronze PIE
ces taken with The castle and city, IlS out oil
more than 400) They are held liable TO be res.
tored at the paciGcalion but they need not be
restored without The untTammelled consent OF the
United States. The general however, proposes
10 send only small number, about dozen, as
trophies. He is about to send other trophies
flags, culors, and standafds-by Col. Bankhesd,
selected on account Of eminent services ~ The
siege, and partly because of his intirm health
The number of these objects is small, compared
with the strength OF The sauisons.
Before he closes his letter he announces the ar
rival, BY water, OF $50 mules He expects TO re-
ceive an equal number from Tampico on The
next day, besides 200 from the country near Vera
Cruz. The following is the conclusion of The
despatch:
"Thc land expedition that | sci on foot the Goth
ult, under Brig. Gen. Quitman, in conjunction
with Commodore Perry, against Alvarado and
The works at the mouth of the river, has not re-
turned, though learn unoffcally that il will be
back tomorrow. The joint forces found that The
places had been abandoned by The enemy, who LETT
some guns-Iaken possession of by the naval ex-
petition. My objects in uniting with The commo-
dore were: l. To neulraize The inhabitants in that
direction, by assuring them safety 10 persons and
property; 2. To opena market for the purchase
OF horses, mules, and beef cattle. fear that we
have not succeeded in the purchases. The COM
modo.e had in view the opening haIbor for his
smaller vessels, and 10 obtain good water Tor his
squadron. II the enemy had chosen 10 defend his
forts, at the mouth OF The river, land force would
have been necessary 10 lake them in the rear