The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-10-13

in Washington from officers at Vera Cruz, which lay
before our readers:
''vEnA CRUz Sept. 25 ls47.
eWe are without any from the army since they
went into the city of Mexico, but momeny expect an
express
'There letter received yesterday from Mexico,
which stated that Santa Anna DESTROYS TO keep open
the negotiations until intelligence could be received from
Washington that the wealthy citizens OF Mexico We're
urging upon him this measure
Gen. Lane was last the Bridge, and sent back Tor
further supplies.
governor Wilson has sick for the last four days,
but is somewhat better this morning The city has become
much more healthy"
From Liberty Sept 25 just established
Intelligence has received by us, brought in by
train which has just arrived from the National Bridge I'M
der the superntendence of Lieut.. Bedny +. Mcdonald,
Act Brig O. NJ that Gen. Lane with his force, had taken
up position for the present, at that post and there was
awaiting the ofsuppes which it is the express object
of this train carry out The gallant General and his brave
band were somewhat harassed by the enemy who kept
continually lowering his TANKS firing ON them OCCASION
ally; but the vigilance and ccumspcction which he I'M
ceasngly manifested, deferred the enemy from an APP
proach within any reasonable proximity.
We are extremely sorry add that Lieut. Kline, OF Capt
Lewiss company of Louisiana volunteers, was slain whilst
employed in the rear the performance of duties ncden
tai to the time.
We would strenuosly advise every individual marching
in company with conveys this road to exercise the ut
most caution, and to avoid lettering on the way
The steadness with which the General advanced and
narhaed his force for the full and complete protection Of
the tran worthy by all accounts, of praise and
commendaon and is in perfect keeping with his charac
ter which is that of coolness determined bravery, and cal
cuatng prudence. Such are the men qualified to take
charge passing through the enemys coun
try, in which every moment surprises and attacks are
things be expected, and should consequently be lore
seen and provided for
Ricardo Trajio, the Habaneo, who stabbed Spanish
gentleman last Monday taken outside the town yeser-
day by Lieut.. Kendall of the police.
The uf the lori m
concerning the alarm given the other night at Camp Bel
CARA, is to be inferred that Father Jaraua was only de
tered from attack upon this city by the representations
that made him OF the terrible destruction OF property
and loss life which woud follow the open ing of the bat
eries of the castle upon the city.
Had we the choice of matters word say in affairs,
would say holy herald of peace and goodw to
Come there are sufficient brave hearts IN the
city of Cruz besides those who stand ready the
of San Juan de Ulloa. Fair play is jewell and you shall
have it.
patches have arrived from the army but the sur
of the capital placed beyond all doubt is
extremely gratifying to friends OF humanity to learn
that Santa etreated from the city, and saw ed Gen
Scott the destroying it, and shedding innocent
blood We hope that the Mexican people will soon see the
necessity of peace and all honorable means Gale nated
to bring about result desirable to ALL The counses OF
ambitious and designing military men, prevailing over
those of her less pretending but certainly udicous
citizens have long swayed the destnes OF the nation
VERA Cruz, Sept 2G, IS47
SIR: The Alabama having this moment arrived, the
ouarermaster has informed she sails Immediately
back and only affords moment to that yesterday
saw letter from Mexican, in Mexico, dated the 18th
inst which stated that General Santa Anna had left the
city with cavalry for Oaaca that he had delegated his
uyers az President to Pena Pena and two Of the
udpes of the Supreme Courthat is he had resigned the
presidency and placed the abovenaned gentle men in his
place Last evening, however, to our SURPRISE we
heard by letters Jaapa that Santa Anna had reached
Puebla with 1000 cavalry and that Col Chds, who has
command of the forts above the city, had commenced
bombarding had hove 800 shells into the city This
sir is the strange received last evening from ia
lapa Nv own opinion is--and not aone--that Gen
Santa Anna eneavorng make his way to the seacoast
to embark his way Oajaca; for with SO small
force he could not think off the reinorcements for
Gen. Scott
Strange to say without any letters that can be de-
houses
Mexican letters say that the eperos had sacked the city,
and that Gen Scott could control hem but we cannot
believe anything from the Mexican writers.
think that Penay Pena and his associates will call Con
gress together and will endeavor to open negotiations
Gen. Lane the National Bridge when last heard
FROM and ought reach Jaapa the LIST OF next month
Maj Laly, understand has been ordered to march up
The city is comparatively healthy
think there truth in the first report the other may be
doubtful