The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-10-04


achievement OF our little army
Nor did our army encounter barbarian, cowardly,
and imbecile enemy All rumors concur that they stood
bravely by their homes and esdes and fought with the
desperation OF men determined to bury themselves in the
ruins of their capital Their President brayey placed
himself at their head and fell wounded in the conflict
The veteran and ndomitable Bravo, whose name brings
10 mind many gallant deed of the of Mexican in.
dependence offered up his life for the country which he
mad so long and faithfully served The blood of hun,
leus and thousands of Mcxicans stained the streets and
louseops OF the ated capital, before the nyincibe supe
lo5 ~ american proves was conceded, and our army
we await with the most everish Impotence the details
OF these lllustrlous achievements
Correspondence o the Delta
VERA CRuz Mexico, Sept. H.
Ems DELrA-Gcndcmen: Since my last the parties in
busy here IN sending up trains, troops, Nc, not only TO
clear the track but TO keep it clear between here and
rexatous annoyances which have constantly been MOI
with by orr lac trains going up and especially by the
ofCapfnin Wells for the purpose Of fnalling roqusto"
made on the governor by Major Laly for help.
The first Train mentioned having left in my advice
Lleujen,nt Col Hughes took complete possession OF the
National Bridge, Tue great stronghold Of the guerilas and
matter oil Capt, Wells Jaraua had 1000 men, aud Wells
had not more than one-eighh the number Col iIughess
command, which next cqme up, took possession OF this
enemys ranks which were immediately after scattered
with confusion and dismay The mnutito Of this little
doubtless will refoc, honor on the command Colonel
llugles's command composed of the mounted you-
and Bscoe's rangefs--in all, about 100 men.
The uain which went up consisted of II wagons,
company ofthe 2d Illinois volunteers, aud deachuenu
of the mounted rangers in command Of Capt Farchd
they reached tIe National Bridge (Fachid holding the
post OF COMMANDER OF the advance guard nl The going
and comin) in perfect safety Col Collins had theeon,-
nand OF this train, and expressed himself rather in high
complimentary terms OF Captain FaIcid conduct on tho
The third train went up on Friday last and has yet
returned it con listed OF IS wagons and OF about
800 troops; they went up under the command OF Captain
neitzelnan, and have not YET returned
day. and believed that the quartetnaster
lends csmbha depot for forage, mules Nc at San Juan,
being most delightful situation, well watered and ex-
tremey healthy OneofSanta Annals linciendas is ADA
delightful we.ng place; the dwelling itself being although
simple in de,ign OF singular beauty IN IS nppeaGEanee Il
wagng by General Scott that Santa Annals wife, an in
ieresting lady of sxteon resided temporarily. How
eve the famous Mexican general did not after his defeat
at Vera Cruz lose any time ~ removing more OF the costly
absolutely necessary for The personal eomior of himself
and suite to te next stopping place Il has been decided
can be accomplished without much difficulty for, al
though the place was infested and with gucriIlas
amongst by The few small bands of American troops
which have shown themselves in their midst, that now
they rather scarce theeabouts 1t is to be hoped
and from hencciorh, therefore, that the difficulties OF
the great danger 10 be appreiended at all times existing
between here and Pnente Naciona or, ms il is otherwise
called, the National Bridge.
The contradiction of the report concerning Henderson,
2ileuenant OF fal5cd sc9mpany Innfann rapsefs and
the detachment uhucf MN, mas peei mug sustained, lost
OF the party having retained, together with small parry
OF l'esanS men, lhey gov 10 MAJOR Lazy, Out me MAJOR
did not think the circumstances required hum to allow them
to go back to their orgna command and although he may
have hud bis own good ana 1t may De snlhceni reasons
lo this inc Oh coiuucl, yc many MINK "a MS not sending
lleln pack was 'he PIllciiai cause Oh "tiss command
naIlhS oee'i 81 -, - @ 49,. r. ,, :.
We have had ,peaoy soou ldea OF what mortimer Is
here since Inc loui, having more or ess OF II onw on
ana on ever since icc one bou eeGt OF me result
norther-and that s that 1t most eecaay dsPels ever, IT
however, mat there was h very te at vera C9z 9r the
,lras lert To tIsDe
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Vim, Cprr1 Mexico Sem, 10 1917
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EDS DELTA The largest Tram mat lett mere since Geii
Pierce, lett Camp vera roda today, Tor the Interior IL
went under command OF gen. Lane, ana WIN DC accom-
panied by about seVen-iVe wagons Inc governor NOT
having received any oic'a report oi 'lie suen9 Oh tc
command under Cen " learned through the poteness
OF the quarternastr that VIII amount to about IIoO men,
and two pieces oil artillery oo Of me ouislona mounted
rangers, The ONO ana ltiaa regiments WIN npout Zo
regulars chiefly composed the pody Vol Hughes VINO Is
now stationed al he Nauohil bridge WIN FhSe lo"e
VIII transfer loO regulars 70 Ten Lanes commune, ana
these viii swell the iattefs to Z, iUo or 2,zW.
Lieut. Crenden he has had fever, but under the care
OF Dr. Macafihle IS now recovering sPeeoiy hoJ"ai
Crienden Is an od west Iolhcr, ana one VINO enjoys
The esteem OF his ocefs, ana me hSh respect OF All VINO
last BY being thrown from his horse but recovering
An express arrived here Yesterday bringing an account
OF Cen SCOTS entry INTO the city OF the AHecs Tue neW y
ban to', M n4Itls snnIv' Ih lat 6gt betyeen Soo
nd The enemy Is said 10 la Va been most severe QUE the
latter having surrendered without terrible struggle,