The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-30

AFFAIRS AT VERA CRUZ.

From tho New Orleans Pioayune, April all
Our advices by the Iona up to the 9Th inst Gen
Twggs, with division of the army, left Vera Cruz
the morning Of that day Jalapa. There the
same doubt in the army as to whether there would be
anymore lighting that has always prevailed amongst our
troops after battle with the enemy. The remaining
divisions were to proceed rapidly in the direction ofthe
city OF Mexico Although the opinion quite current
ut Vera Cruz that the Mexcaus would not make stand
between that city and the capital yet there some
who regarded future collisions certain Amongst these
was Col Kinney who had recently been far into the
interior as Mango de Clava, Santa Annals hacienda.
was distinctly understood at Vera Cruz that the
Puente Nacional had been abandoned. This the
point at which the first resistance to the march Of the
American forces upon the city Of Mexico would be made
but though the defence Of this point given up II
not certain that the progress Of into the
interior would not be disputed at others Indeed IL
asserted that the forces destined defend the National
Bridge Puente NaconaD had fallen back few leagues
In the direction Of Jaapa to stronger position where
preparations being made for o stout defence An
Intelligent officer just from Vera Cruz thnksit quite
probable that battle may have occurred about the i4h
instant.
Anna Us more intently bent upon than ever. The
reports not the best authority in far the wishes
OF Santa Anna are concerned but they indicate the
temper Of the public mind, which is good index Of
his purposes any other.
Our correspondence gives oil the astir mt Vera
Cruz at the time Of the departure Of the Iona. Tho
next arrival will probably bring moro definite intel
hgence upon which to form opinion to the pro.
liabilities OF protracted war or speedy peace.
[From the Vera Cruz Eagle April 81
This port being now open to the free admission OF
vessels from all quarters we antiopipac brisk bust
ness depending so much as tho Mexcans do others
for their necessaries oflife. There number
of things and most Of them styled which
are In greatl want OF at present and it will take
tmeto satisfy the demand. The fact that the city has
been recently relieved from and blockade
is Of course reasonable present scarcity;
but 1t must be admitted that are badly off indeed
Our impression is that close investment and blockade
for week two longer, would alone have compelled the
city and castle to enter into capitulation Provisions
were very scantt is next to impossible to get good
meal now with the numerous advantages of stores
and gates for the entrance of the produce Of the
n ttert han
we do, having such facilities and most heartily
trust that the people of the country will the ad-
yantagcs they would derive from such n trade
We think they will do so, and will bring in enough
ofthe good things of life to ill the stomachs of us ali TO
safety AS Is. our markets very badly supplied
and luxuries such as butter and milk, entirely
would richly be worth fifty cents per pound and milk
hfty cents per quart Eggs sell readily at five
and eighty cents per Dozen and everything else is in
proportion. This Is lamentabe state Of things in
country like Mexico where the soil yields almost spon-
taneousy, and where little labor and attention IL paid
80 beautifully by nature The continued absence Of
the people the country is ascribed to fright but We
would hope that their interests If nothing else would
cause them to dof their fears and risk their precious
Will ind the American soldier rough when contending
With An enemy, full of generosity and kindness when
dealing with friend neutral
The sale of the vessels beached the late norther Is
progressing very fast by order of the Board of Survey
Mr. Walsingham, the public auctioneer at Vera Cruz
has his hands full Fortunes on a small scale are being
made at the purchasing business
Inc wounded in the Mexican hospitals at Vera Cruz
are suffering much from their wounds and the medical
number OF the Surgeons killed and wounded be-
fore the occupation by the bursting Of of shells
Messrs Hart and Wells were to open theatre in the
captured city on the 9Th 9th instant tappears that
they have already got together excellent company Of
comedians, and 1t expected that they would reap
golden harvest during the occupation.
THE TROPHIES
The number Of cannon captured by forces In
Mexico exceeds 500 most OF them heavy There