The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-04-30
From the Now Orleans Delta.
THE ADVANCE TO THE CAPITAL.

The veteran Twiggs has already advanced
on tbs road that loads to the oap'sa OF the
Aztecs. Hc comands the vanguard Of the
army which is to realize the popular idoa of
rsvellina in the halls Of the Montezumus.
Our own Smith leads the division, with his
gallant rifles, and aobler corps has never
marched under our banner; aud strong body
Of regular infantry and artillery, amounting,
in all, 10 $500 strong, bring the main body
Thifty miles from Vera Cruz, the river An
tigua 10 spsnued by noble bridge, built of
stone, with lofty arches, and guarded by a
streag fort which commands the road for a
long distance. This bridge is ASSOCIATED with
somo Of the most gallant displays Of Mexican
courage and patriotism. Here il was the
brave Victoria, with small band ofpeasants,
kept at .ho bay the Spanish armies, and cut
off the conveys Of their treasures and provis-
ions. The post is strong one, and defend
cd with skill and vigor, will give our army
much trouble. 1t is said that La Vega com
pands the force at the Puerte Nacionat, and
is determined tojustify by some brilliant deed
the nigh expectations exi,ed by his manly
bearing at Resaca de Ia Palma. But it will
be vaia. The impetus which our military
strength aud confidence have received from
the previous success Of our army, will bear
il triumphantly ever all the the obstacles OF
Mexican valor and fervor. The bridge pas
sed, the road lies open and uaubstructed I"
the lovely city Of Jalapa. Here our hardy
veterans, accustomed TO the low mershy val
ley If the Rio Grands aud the arid plains OF
Couhuila and Nueva Leon, like the rcpubli-
can army OF Napoleon, after passing the frg-
'd and rugged heights Of San Bernard, und
pitching their tents in ths smiling vale ofihe
Arnu, will suddenly find themselves trans
ported into region of supassns beauty, fer
,ility, and salubrity. Here they may stretch
their-worn frames on beds Of rosses and vic.
let's, and feast their senses on all that is rich
and beautiful in nature. The cool, bracing
Dir Of the mountain mingles with tho soft,
al,h-siving brseGs fem the gulf, and tho
combination produces an atmosphere Of per-
petual spriag. Here will flock tho poor
peasants with the various produce Of this
rich valley, with inexhausiible luscious fruit
and nutritious food. But delightful as the
sssne and its pleasures are, cur army should
not rost here loNgcr than TO refresh their tir-
ed bodies and repair the damage Of the hard
service on tho sand hills Of Vera Cruz, and
ofihe march from tho soashore. A SUMNER
encampmcnt would be highly detrimental 10
the morale Of our array. The hardy natures
and rough habits Of our soldiers would ran
rio, in the luxurious abundance OF Jalapa.-
Onward, Onward, mus, be tha cry. Coati.
mental activity is the true secret Of military
discipline. Soldiets are always happier, and
more obedien, asd dscile under tho excite
mont efa march, than when in camp unde
the dominion of idleness and ennui There
is no reason Why our army should stop fo
any length ofiims at Jalapa. The summer
in this high regou is mild and Temperate,
the road is lsvsl and beautiful, and the codn
try through which it passess fertile and pro
iuetivc. In ten days our army esuld 'marcl
from Julapa to the city Of Mexico. Here
ws think, the enemy would offer no resist
ance, the city not admitting Of any effective
defence against artillery. IF the Mexican
were determined not To yield their capita
wtheat blow, it would be struck before
our Amy arrived within sight Of the city
But with force ef2o, eco strong, we do no
apprshsnd any serious difficulty in takinI
the capital. Once possessed Of ihis fameu
Ell Dorado of our soldiers, this nagnihcsn
city of the noble race wIe foil beneath th'
blosdy sword of Cortez, we shall then b
prepared to listen TO the overtares of the en-
emy for peace, or if such ovartures are no
made with all due humility, TO take posses
sion ofthe whole republic as the lawful spoil
Of war, aud to govern il with tao laws Of ou
republic.