The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

The NEws FROM THE SEAT OF WAR. A
later arrival at New Orleans has been tele-
praphed over land 10 the New York papers
The prospects Of peace are not SO good as
were at firrI presented, but we give the i is
patch as il is given tous:-
philadelphia, Sept. 14ih, 1S47. From the
Picayune Of Sept. s we learn that the steam
er Mary Kingsland arrived at New-Orleans
on The 9th, bringing accounts ofihe two VIC
torious battles Of Contreras and Schurle
Busco. so called, from field works of the
enemy. The proposition for IN armisiice
been Mt the instance Of the British Embassy,
The report hitherto given that the city Of
Mexico was at our mercy. seems 10 be I'M
founded; and should peace not follow from the
negotiations now pending, another battle
must ensuc.
A letter from Mr. Kendall, dated Tacubazu
Augusi 22d. says-'The Archbishop's Pal
ace OF This place is now occupied by Gen
Scott and portion of The army. after defeat
ing the enemy in Two Of The hardest fought
battles in the war. On the 11th inst, recon
noisance made by Col. Duncan having sniis-
fed Gen, Scott lhata road for artlller, could
be cut from Chalcoa 10 San Augustine, Gen.
Worih's division moved in that direction on
the 18th. followed by Generals Quiman's,
Pillows and Twiggs's. BY this move new
line Of operations was taken on the southern
and northwestern sides of the city of Mexico
and The strong works Of Penon and Mexical
lingo, on which Santa Anna had bestowed
such immense labor, were completely turned
on the 10Th August. Gen Worth marched
as far as the Hacienda of San G georgian.
when n halt was ordered by Gen. Scott, as
Gen. Twiggs had met large force OF the
enemy near Chales. Gen. Twiggs promptly
ordered the heaviest trains TO be unlim-
bered, and alter few discharges, the enemy
were dispersed, with loss DISK killed.
On the 17lh. Gen. Worth resumed his
march over terrible bad road, but by S
O'Clock IN The morning, he was in sight Of
the domes and spires ofthe capital without
opposition, except that rocks had been rolled
upon the road, and bitches dug. evidently
showing that Gen. Scott had stolen march
on Santa Anna. On reaching this point.
however, a scattering fire was opened on the
head Of his column, by party stationed in an
advantageous position, which was soon 81
fenced by Col. Smiths ligh. battalion ofthe
I'd artillery. under Maj. Galb another attack
was shortly after made but again the enemy's
Pickets were driven in without loss. At7
o'clock, on the 18Th. Gen. Sect arrived al
Sau Augustine. At 10 O'Clock Gen. Worth
was in full march for The city Of Mexico, BY
the main road; Majors Smith and Trnm-
bull, Capt. Mason and othersengineer off
GERS were sent in advance, supported By
Capt. BIa6e's squadron OF dragons. 10 re-
controller, when a masked battery was open,
ed on them, and the ball from an IS poun
der killed Capt. Thornton, OF The I'd drag oons
besides severely wounding guide. Col,
Garland's brigade was ordered 10 occupy a
position in plain in sight ofihe enemy's
batteries at San Antonio, whilst Col, Stark
Brigade and Duncan's battery took their sta
ton in the rear, close by. A party was then
sent out 10 reconnoiieT, to ascertain the prac-
liability OF finding a road by which the vii
lage OF San Angel might be reached, and the
stronghold of San Antonio could be turned.
This party had a skirmish with the enemy.
killing five or six. and taking as many pris-
oners. without losing man. The result Of
the reconnaissance was favorable and i,
was asceriained that road could be made
Inc Mexicans we're plainly eeen in force
near Bronleras.
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