The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-02

into which the passions of the people were excited BY
liberal party in Central America The San salvadorans
were defeated under the walls the city of
Insse open hosttes between the church and central
party on the one side, and the federass or berass
ON the other, continued for several years.
IN lsls, zen siorazan with the army Of the San Sal
the church party banishing the priests riars
and the whole church fraternity General Morszsu was
sscsndancy for eight years. AT party rson a tb u:
term the States Of Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and
declared themselves independent of the Fede
rai Government Honduras was subsequently invaded
andibrought over to the side of the sderaists by Gen
Morazan's army.
In the meantime, pending the dsnut es b.tvs.y Tho
ederas ana centralists formidable insurrecton
excited against both parties but particularly a9snst the
who by of
Ing and by strong appeals to the passions othe
Indians who constitute much the most numerous por-
ton OF the population succeeded overthrowing
both centralists and ederasts and established him
self in power He still maintains his authority with
strong hand, and though originally O poor, ignorant
Indian, has improved his opportunities and made him
self popular and successful ruler
from this nasty and imperfect sketch readers will
be able to form some idea Of the character history and
power Of the States Of Central America whose coalition
with Mexico against our country il strongly invoked
by Mexico and If we are to believe III SID not nm
successfully. These States have separate Territorial
Governments and Legislatures. The Government Of
taken the lead and called upon its sister States
against the aggressons Of the Republic Of the North
before We enter into any speculation of the probable
effects OF this new feature Of the present war
THE LINE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN VERA CRUZ
AND PERoTE
letter has just been received from Lieut. Col Hughes
OF this city He arrived by the river route at New Or
leans the 10th August and left that place in the Mary
kingand the 23d He expects to reach Vera Cruz In
advance of his command unless hev should have msde
an extraordinary from the Capes Virginia Lieut.
Col Hughes will have under his command the six COM
panies which sailed from Baltimore time since for
md la
raised In Baltimore company that is now raising In
Washington and perhaps others that may be raised
elsewhere. Should these arrangements be completed
the Colonel will have under him regiment 1t il des
tined for the line Of communication from Vera Cruz to
Jslspa and Perote
Besides these there are five Companies Of mounted
volunteers from Louisiana of whom have already
arrived at Vera Cruz and the others rouetho
"nole In oil probability have arrived by this time In
edition to these there Ave companies Of horse from
Georgia, and three from Illinois These are believed to
be- all en- route for Vera Cruz
Then, there is the regiment of Texas rangers under
Hayes, or such part Of them Gen Taylor spare
or the service-at least five companies.
All these mounted volunteers have been called out to
operate principally against the gueras; and when the
line OF communication is opened they will join General
his way to Norfolk there to deliver some baggage
which to go round to Pensacola in the Water Witch
viii go hence to Pensacola where he to embark in the
same vessel with other officers for his point Of destna
ton 1t Is said that he IL to take charge this military
force unless orders should have been received from Gen
Scott to change these arrangements and after he
opened the line Of communication no will join the
nerals camp-Washington Union, Aug 81.
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
The following vessels to leave last night for the
seat Of war; the steamship New Orleans for Tampioo
with five companies Of the I'D regiment Illinois Volun-
tesre under the command of Lieut. Col, Hicks The
1 %sS on sssamshp Mary Kassnd for Vera Cruz.
Captain Connollys company Of louisiana Mounted Vo-
l"nteers The U. g. steamship Massachusetts, also
10 leave Tor the seine destination with the remaining
four companies Of the ID regiment Illinois Volunteers
under the command Of Col Collins
RENE, Per Mary Kingsand: Lieut. Col g. W Hughes,
commanding Maryland battalion; w. II, Pease, s. A
Dr. Csnter A P. HOLSTER and Mr. Farquhsr, Quarter
masters Department, and 20 teamsters
The steamship Telegraph will probably leave to-day
for the Brazos with detachment Of recruits under the
command Of Captain Clinch, Of the l2th Infantry Col
Randall, Of the Pay Department goes out in the Tele
graph, with funds for General Tayor's column.-N o.
Delta, 24th uif.
COURT OF INQUIRY.
Inc following proceedings OF court Of inquiry are Of
interest," they elucdate of the points
the battle OF Cerro Gordo:-
GENERAL ORDERs,) HEApauARrERs OF THE Army
l. Proceedings OF court Of inquiry Convened at this
place by the following order
GENERAL ORDERs,( HEADQuARrERs OF THE ARMY,
Some discrepancies doubt accidental existing be-
Cerro Gorao and Col Riley, of those commanders,
conceivng that neglect or Injury has thereby resulted
part OF MS brigade as well as to himself that officer
has demanded court of inquiry to investigate the
whole subject, 20 far respects any alleged neglect
injury to himself or any part Of his brigade court
accordingly ordered and will ascertain the facts and
report an opinion thereon.
Membsrs-Msjor Gen. O. J. Pillow, u 8. A; Brig. Gen.
George Cadwalader, u. s. A; Col g. Clark 9th Inf "
Capt Robert Anderson, Sd artillery Is appointed the
recorder of the court which will assemble vt O'Clock
to morrow morning, in the building called the palace,
in this city, and will sit without regard to hours.
By command Of Major General Scott
[signedl II. L. SCOTT, A. A. &c.
2. The court after investigation and mature delbera
ton make the following report -
The court OF inquiry, after patient and aborous
examination Of the orders reports documentary and
other testimonies submitted by the parties find the fol-
lowing statement Of facts in regard 10 the services of
Colonel Riley and his brigade, the 18th Of April
last, In the battle of Cerro Gordo viz: =
In the dispositions, by Brgadier General Twggs, Of
the forces composing the I'd division of regulars in that
battle the LIST brigade, commanded by Colonel Harvey,
point OF the the main works OF the enemy on
Telegraph hill hauled down the Mexican flag from the
tower, and ran up the American.
Colonel Riley, then commanding the I'd infantry and
4th artillery ordered to with his command to
the right OF the Telegraph HILL to intercept the Jslapa
road in the real Of Cerro ordo pass and cut of the
enemy's retreat and had commenced the movement,
when the enemy's skirmishers from the spur Of the
mountain extending of the northwest OF the mai n
crest, opened upon his column hot fire that General
TwSSs directed portion Of the ID infantry to dsodge
them The enemy appearing in considerable force this
by the entire regiment and portion Of the 4th artillery
under Major Gardner
This force, thus diverted from its original destination
became holly engaged with large force Of the enemy
which mm ,datey drove from its position and pursued
up the spur of the mountain until the advance becoming
exposed to the Gre of portion Of Col Harneys COM
mand compelled to take shelter under the
the mountain, upon which stosd the main work
The enemy having been thus driven from Telegraph
hill by the gallant advance of the two brigadesHar-
neys in front sweeping the top and Rileys in
verse-the advance of Rileys command was ordered
against battery Of five gsns the Jalapa road
in the rear of the Cerro Gordo pass Col Harneys
mand having taken possession Of the enemy guns on
the hi now turned two Of them upon the retreating
enemy and this battery.
About the same time portion of Gen. Shields's bri
gade OF volunteers made their In front Of this
battery three guns of which kept brisk fire against
tho troops on the hill and Col Rleys advancing force
whist the other two were directed against Gen shedss
command "a part OF whish vas rapidly advancing in
front OF the bsttory whilst another portion thanking
the ene7a position to cut off his retreatJ until the
1snce OF the Two brgades closed to short disance
at which time the enemy aban their pieces
advance taking OF the three guns the
and Shields force Of the two the left
The court is Of opinion that these movements of
Rileys brigade had an important influence in the
achievement of that brilliant victory that Col Riley had