New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-10
ANOTHER VICTORY!!!
Capture Of Tuspau by Com. Perry.
Later from Vera Cruz,
CerrO GOrdO and the
City Of Mexico.
GREAT FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.


By the arrival at Philadelphia last night at
O'Clock of an exclusive express from the South one
day in advance of the mail, we have been placed In
possession Of the news received by the United
States transport schooner General Patterson which
arrived at New Orleans on the 9Th inst from Vera
Cruz
The General P left Vera Cruz on the 9th nit
and By her the Delta gives the gratifying intelii'
gence Of still another glorious victory achieved by
the American arms in Mexico, and OF the capture
of Tuspan by the gallant squadron under Com
Perry. The mertorious conduct Of the Navy on
this occasion evinces the fact that our brave and hardy
sesmen wait but the opportunities which the Army
has poSe.sed, to prove Themselves ike the latter
triurnpnsn, and invincble In al they undertake.
Tie Gen. Patterson fell in with Com Perrys squad
rr on lie return from the Tuspsn expedition on the
'oa,h nit twenty i've miles north Of Vera Cruz.
She was boarded by an officer from the United states
steamer Scorpion who placed letters in the hands Of
Cap. Jackson. and informed him that on the 18th UT
Tuspan had been taken after fierce and determined
opposition on the part of the Mexican troops.
The Mexicans after desperate struggle, hnoing tns'
notwithstanding their most strenuous exertions al re-
ssance would be in vain spiked all the guns raised the
defences Of the place, and then abandoned H.
In the engagement four men were killed and fourteen
were wounded on our side among whom were four ON
GERS viz Capt Tstnsll slightly Lieut. Parker severe
"; Lieut. Hsrts,ein and Passed Midsbpmsn Lowndes
both slightly.
Farther particulars will be forwarded tomorrow
From the Picayune we select the following
Gen Shields was still alive at last accounts butt was
thought be could not survive.
Capt. Johnson, of the Typographical Engineers re-
msined in very critical state
Gen Pillows wound ia not serious
The Mexican officers on their way TO the United states
were sent over 10 the Castle Of San Juan de uus on the
2lst ult They were in fine spirits.
Sergeant Tucker of the ID Dragons was shot at and
wounded In the head while riding express from Gen.
Scott 70 Vera Cruz. on the goth ult
On the 2lst a teamster was picked up on the road,
having been killed by some cowsrdy Mexicans We
annex letter from correspondent at Vera Cruz which
is the latest we have from that city.
"vERA Cruz, Mexico, april 80, ls47.
aGESrs-We have now been four days withouta
word concerning the movements above and ere begin
ming TO think If possible express has been cut OIL
especially as the last which came through receiyeda
voley of about fifty muskets, which only wounded one
of the FIVE dragons the sergeant through whose hand
a musket ball passed.
"An express left here with mail on the 2lst and
after proceeding twenty miles overlook our pro-
vision train, under strong escort the commsnder Of
which deemed it prudent to take charge OF the mail
himself feeling confident that nothing but strong body
of well armed men would be safe, trying to make
their way through to Jalsps
This city appears to be filing up every day with both
Mexicans and Americans. The former are gaining con-
int nd he LATTE
markets with Yankee merchandise.
Uncle Sans warehouses were full of provisions, as
his magazines we're full of combustibes As yet the
business confined 10 the city and suburbs but "a soon
as the communication has been well opened between
this and Jslspa may expect to see Vera Cruz the
most active business place of it's size on the continent
The weather is very warm. and all we want to cool
ourselves with is ice There has been little brought
on here and retailed at 25 cents per pound
PHILADELPHIA. May 9, l547
New. Orleans papers contain farther interesting
particulars of the battle, but nothing later. The
enemys loss in killed and wounded was about
equal to ours Thirty beautiful brass cannon and large
quantities Of ammunition taken
Some Mexican officers taken, attribute their defeat 10
the cowardce or corruption of Santa Anna. They sd-
nit he had eight thousand men in the lines, and six
thousand outside the entrenchments.
The Mexican infantry, who fought well at Buens
Vista and all the regulars and srtlersts were present.
several officers released by Cen Scott after the cspitu
lson of Vera Cruz, without parole on account OF their
gallantry were found among the killed and wounded
The sdvices from the City of Mexico state that Gomez
Fsriss has been removed from power bill having passed
Congress by 50 g. IN favor of suppressing the Vice
Presidency OF the Republic.
Previous to Santa Annss leaving the Capital on the
day of his departure Pedro Amsya was chosen suost
tute receiving 60 votes Almontes ll-he took oath
and entered on the duties substitute, on the ID of
April On the Sd he held a consultation with various
military officers and distn guised individuals on the
proprety of terrifying the Capital Opinions generally
expressed that the works should be commenced mmed
stely and Government had charged the principal Eng-
neer to prepare, in two days plans of Notifications
The inaugural Of Amays and address Of Santa Anna
10 his constituents and the Congress given in the
Pcayuue-the first disclosing more fully his views OF
acting in regard to the and the second one OF santa
Annss ablest productions like all his speeches and pub
lie addresses breathes fierce and determined hostility
toward this country and excludes all thought of peace
guerilla war and attacks on our posts are advocated
BY the leading members of the Mexican Congress The
SQUADRON under the command of Com. Perry has re
turned from its expedition to Tuspan.
We have Brszos dates of the oath from Gen Tsy-
ors Army Resolutions of thanks to Gen. Scott have
been introduced in the louisiana Senate.
At o'clock fire broke out in J. & j. Wilhsnss eX.
tensve cabinet warehouse south-st corner Pratt
and extended James Chenuts large grocery store at
the corner.
Kernsn's bakery, Middletons tobacco establishment
James g. Dowelles and Hamiltons stores were all de-
Tot loes
insured
DR. George Mcclellan died suddenly to-day Of bilious
choio, ne about his business yesterday as ususl-
aged 81.
NETWORK LEGISLATURES.
SENATE. .ALRANV May g ls47
A report was offered in favor of the bill for i'm
proving Crooked Lake Canal