Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-29
YrnA Cnuz. April 4. 1917.

The expedition TO Antigua, under Colonel Hair
ney, returned yesterday, completely successful in
every way. This side Of the place, which is near
y eighteen miles distant by the route they were
Obliged TO take, they found heavy trees thrown in
the way but the dragons found way through ALL
dashed into Antigua, and succeeded in capiuting
all the lancers then at the barracks. The main
body OF them were out accommodating, lieuien-
ant and some eight or ten men being all that were
left. These were brought in by Col. H., together
with quantity of Ianees, escopetas, ammunition,
horses &c. Those Of the enemy who were out at
the time evideutly got wind OF the approach Of the
dragons. aud succeeded in making their escape to-
wards Jalapa
Two of Col. Kinney's men came in this morn.
Y ing from Santa Anna's estate, Mango de Bayo,
whittier they had gone in search of cattle, &C.
( They found the hacienda, which is described as a
1rich and most beautiful place, entirely deserted
the doors all open, probably TO prevent their being
broken in, and the furniture and everything valua-
Bile removed. The administrator Of the hacienda
they found concealed at house Two or three miles
distant, and to this place he had taken many Of the
yaluables Of his master, to prevent their falling in
10 the hands OF the Mexican as well as American
soldiers. From the information given BY this man
here can be no doubt that Santa Anna has thou.
sands of cattle between this place and Jalapa, all
of which can be driven in and sold 10 our army for
b fair price. Strange state Of affairs this-Santa
Anna making money out Of the United States by
providing the army with provisions; yet so il isl
rhe " Napoleon OF the South" is ever ready TO
make an honest ~ penny, and have little doubt
but all along considered that General SCOTS camp
would make most excellent market for his cattle,
"and, what is more, has connived az their sale.
The accounts brought by Col Kinney's men
fsould 20 TO show that La Vega has deserted Puen-
10 Nacional entirely, and has taken up and is fori
Tying strong position at Cerro Gofdo, this side Of
Ialapa Here, Notwithstanding the Mexicans are
dispirted and deserving in consequence Of the fall
bf Vera Cruz, La Vega was expecting reinforce
'ments and aid from the city Of Mexico aud otheI
parts of the interior. The party who brings this
Information, as they started las, night from Mango
lie Claso, passed by some 800 lancers The late
kere riding with all speed, scattering lances, esco
kbetas and even their caps on the road. They hat
Ryidently but Just ascertained that Antigua an,
BONE Of their friends had been taken, and rode Of
b the direction of Jalspa as though they fance'
6en SCOTS entire force was after them. II is salt
hat son of Santa Anna is an active cavalry off
Der, and has been interchangeable from the first y
Raising men and taking measures TO annoy GU
army.
Dates from the civ Of Mexico have been receiy
sd little later, but as yet have been unable 4
tet hold of paper. From private accounts, mol
nhstanding their discussions among themselves
ID classes would appear to unite in denouncin
livery idea OF peace with the United Staies-th
majority OF them will not even listen TO overture
MIL every hostile foot is removed ftom the sacre
oi of Mexico The mission Of Atocha is scouie
/. Santa Anna, notwithstanding his disastrou
efeal at Buena Vista. speaks with confidence {
being able to raise an army every way siron
Enough to resist the advance Of General Scott ~
bn the capital They now talk boldly Of bleedin
Byng aud being buried amid the ruins Of the cii
Il Mexico rather than have its streets and gorg
bus palaces polluted by clos Yankees !" but
hey were going 20 do the same thing at Matam'
Il os, again at Monterey, aad more recently at Vel
Cruz, and changed their minds when II come
be pinch. it is barely possible that some few
hem may be ell alive 10 tell Of the surrender
he great city. II would be far better for the cou
Bry if its officers would talk less and do more.
If all Santa Anna's cattle are brought in, or on
portion of his immense herds, il viii aceelera
movements greatly.