New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-10
From the n. 0. Plcsyune. June l.

ies both infantry and cavalry la the vicinity OF Onza
ba, OF COrdoys aud Vera Cruz; that he mad collected
the scattered remains OF his Cero GOrdo forces i'm.
proved the brigade from Osjaca, under Gen Leon re-
nf0rced snd remounted cavalry force. which he had
stationed At san Andres and lastly fitted for service
seven pieces OF artillery, which at Orzaba and Cor.
dove. The result of all these labOrs IT, according 10
him. that guerilla parties already al work betReen
Jalspa snd Vera Cruz three battaons organized with
40 OF those dispersed at CerrO GOrdo than
200 horses collected quantity of infantry equipments
prepared and finally, $500 men, with seven pieces OF
artillery, put in movement, VINO would enter Puebla on
the 18th May.
lie mas only had $4,000 to do all he has done. and
thinks he could easily have ten or twelve Thousand men
under arms if the Government would give him means.
II this letter shows energy and spirit the second
letter is repete with evidence of conemptbe braggagt
soul He would fsn prepare the way for his entry into
the City of MEXICO like shero and conquerOr To enable
the reader TO verify this translation of the
letter written on the 18th May, from San Martin Fes
rnelucsn, Mexican leagues beyond Puebs toward
Mexico. The town Of Amozoc, so aforementioned 10 H.
is four leagues this side Of Puebs
ARMY OF OPERATIONS or THE EAST.
Headquarters of the General in Chief
AtSAS MARTIN, Tesmelucsn, May -, ls47 y
Ms E1o'ieRoy die Minister Of Har-l communicated
10 your Exceency my patch OF the day before yes
terday al o'clock P NJ. that the enemy would pass
the night at Amozoc and that preparing to estsb
fish myself yesterday in this place with the troops un
der my command. The infantry and artillery marched
I'm reality for this place but retained the cavalry with
the intention of surprising convoy of about 200 wagons
which proceeding under very feeble guard 20 Join
the first division Of the enemys army and also OF chal
longing the enemy 70 induce him 10 march forth from
Amozoc 90 convenient ground for giving battle The
convoy which refer passed the night al and
calculated that although mi ght start early would meet
II this side Of Acsete at point where the ground
would be favorable for the maneuvering OF cavalry but
no doubt the snalness Of his force induced the com
mander from motives of precsuton TO start at midnight
that hslfpas o'clock in the morning (the hour at
which was fanking Amozoc IN order to gain the pun
Ig,r -. sa1r Tv vii.
lage and in a lane covered on both sides by
which protected il against the attack OF my troops
The enemy, fearing notwithstanding that the convoy
ight be captured, sent Immediately force OF lOOO
infantry with pieces of cannon to its assistance. These
troops Immediately opened FIRE on my column which
iesressy continued its march TO within one league OF
Amozoc at which point determined TO cOuntermarch
TO Puebla where arrived at halt past o'clock in the
afternoon in the best order.
The whole population of this beautiful city was in
motion the entrance Of my division. and gave signs
OF the most ardent enthusiasm. ] could hardly walk,
from being surrounded by thousands of citizens. who
were hurraing for independence and for the Republic,
and giving uerance TO their hatred OF our invaders
la these moments my heart was agitaed by different
feelings as looked upon an enthusiastic people calling
upon me for arms defend themselves giving the most
signal proof of their love for the liberty OF their coun
try, and as reflected upon the responsibility OF those
who having the had neglected TO take advantage
of the good dispositions Of these people. The only want
In this city. your Exceency. was proper men 10 move
in the defence of the national cause
RGeumDg the thread oil my mlntafy report, VIII in-
fern your Excelency that, although guide, having
missed the road brought us within grape shot distance
of the village of AmOzOc, we completely hanked THIS
village, showing the enemy by this bold movement inc
contempt in which held him. He appeared, how
ever determined not TO leave his stronghold after having
saved his convoy, and both myself snd my officers rode
OFF with the conviction that the enemy dared not accept
our challenge in the open field.
The loss have TO deplore In this feat OF arms 10
three soldiers killed and wounded, and four horses
killed.
Although was aware that the enemy was to move
very early on Puebla ordered the division OF cavalry
TO pass the night ia the city and at dsbresk this morn
ng commenced its march tor this place, where also ar
rived this morning.
Nav il please your Exeency to submit this report TO
his Excelency the President Substitute and to receive
the assurances OF my consideration and esteem
God and Liberty -
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
His Excellency the Minister of War
FL R,publoauo of the 10Th tina, Gen Bravo
had proposed 10 the Supreme Government mat me
American prisoners should be sent of successfully ana
with due security 10 Tampico 10 be released insuch
as Mexican prisoners taken AT the Angosura and Cefro
Ordo had been released without condition ms Is the
first mention OF those unfortunate prisoners which we
rocollect &c have seen In the Mexican papers
The Republican, Is again endeavorng 70 arouse tne
fears of The Mexcans against the Vaccinations OF a
monarchical party. II copies with this view along letter
from Paris published IN Madrid journal indicating that
monarchy Is the sole salvation of Mexico. The Rpbl
inuma,es that the agents OF such party are sun
secretly work in Mexico, and that some traces OF
their operations have lately been discovered in Puebs
The same number Of this paper announces thst Con
ere-s had completed its work Of forming Constitution
and congratu the country upon the termination of
the great work The Constitution Is described Ne not
so much a novelty aud an innovation Ms modlhcsuon
and Improvement of the old Constitution OF 1924
In the same paper OF the 18th IT is announced that
new opprobrium was about TO fall on their unhappy
country, In consequence OF dissolution OF Congress,
which some extreme psriissns OF the PTos section
were determined 20 force Congress was compelled
TO adjourn on the 18th want OF quorum four mem
bers having purposely withdrawn TO bring about this
result There twelve Deputies pledged according
10 the Repnbicauo 20 pursue ike course 10 prevent
there being sufficient number Of members present 10
promulgsts the Constitution. which bad been sdopt
ed by large majority Rather than submit to the in
dignity OF being thus rendered poweress u Was ssid
that the majority of Congress bad resolved 10 dissolve
and publish a manifesto to the nation How this affair
was settled the papers DO tell Us but the esgraceu
ascension in the chief legislative assembly OF the nation
ihows the country in state to resist foreign foe
In Durango there hiss been every symptom OF revo-
ution, but IL not consummsted on the IN OF May
had grown out OF dssensons between the civil and
military authorities of the State Stnor Llloriags- at
he bead of the National Guard had set at defiance the
vil Government and declared his intention OF going out
give battle the Yankees approaching from Chihua
ua who were known % have advanced a. far Ms san
artolome a town a few miles north OF fara lCoL
0oipbsn would have TO come as far south ss fsrrs De
,rs striking OF for Parras and Sstlo. The MeAicans
opposed him on his march sgsinst Durango Inc Ar
wal of Gen Flsoa in Durango was relied upon toput
n end tn the disturbances In that city.
la the Of Leon In the state Of Guiana nsto there
ad been military disturbance insurrcction, which
ne RepzblicGH0 regards of trinipg moment and
links u hsd already been put down.
The RepblcaHo of the 18th tells US that the MeNlcsns
'ere Terrifying the hills or ridges OF Loreio' GusdsuPe
nd San Juan and that advanced division OF Mexicsns
al been pushed far Rio PreIo four leagues west
Pueba.
The Mexicans say Gen Worth entered Pueols with
600 infantry POO cavalry and train OF 40 wagons
nd Gen Scott left JSlsps for the same destination
With 2OOO men and a considerable train Of artillery.
The RgpH5oaR0 is profoundly indignant that so much
patty manifested by its fellow citizens AZ TO the de-
ance OF the Capital Il Geyoes long article TO the SUB
act and although have not nor time TO repro
uoe IL we infer from IL that al this time should Cen
scott advance vigorous resistance would be opposed
him. The article appeared on the 18th inst and 10
course OF IL Congress Ia cOunseed 10 remove its s
IONS 70 some place not Immediately mensced by the IN
sdcrs
The editor also advises that large quantity Of arms
aid 70 be unfit for immediate should be removed
hey may hereafter he says, be rendered servcesble
y some expense and trouble. We cannot but infer I
om the whole tone OF the article that the writer
IDENTIFY anticipates trumphai entry into the city
Dr. ne reminds the inhabitants that II by any
noud succeed In the design they have the exsmPie Of
,e New MexicAns before them. when they were sub .
c,d 10 the same disgrace and succeeded In covering
iemselves with immortal glory. He slludes 10 their
insurrceton he would appear not TO have heard
its suppression We hope there may never be occs
on 10 repesi the lesson In the City OF Mexico
htrh thew ware enforeing AZ Taos al last accounts