Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-22
News from Mexico.

We are indebted to the editors of tie New Albany
Democrat for copy of the N. o. Picayune, from
which we extract the following items of news from
Mexico to June 29th, and from Puebla to the 30ih.
Gen. Scott had then been able leave Puebla He
was awaiting the reiniocemens under Gen. Cadwalader
and Gen. Pillow, who had not then arrived [Some OF
the papers mention that Gen Cadwaader arrived Pue-
ba on the 3Otb. Letters from Mr.. Kendall OF that date
make no mention OF it, though he constantly ex;
pected He Peroe about the Both, awaiting Gen.
Powl
The news from the city Of Mexico is very indefinite.
Cen Scott IS said to have communicated the Govern
ment that Mr.. TTst with him and authorized 10
golaie for peace Santa Anna had been in vain endea-
voring TO procure quorum of Congress 10 Law Gen.
SCOTS communication before it. Mr.. kendalls letters
rather encourage the prospects of an early peace but
we have had TO letters from a very responsible
source in the city of Mexico which take very different
view OF the subject. The writer thinks Gen Scott will
have 10 march into Mexico secure a peace.
The censorship of the press existing in Mexico pre-
vents us from knowing what defend the city
will be taken Santa Anna was to leave the capital on
the 3OIh u intending pass three days in the country
for the benefit Of his health 1t said that every avenue
OF entrance into the city is fortified, but the writer in
Mexico upon whom very much rely, thinks the
American army will easily all such obstacles
that the defence of their Notifications will only embarrass
the Mexicans.
We unable to throw much light upon the move
ments OF Gen. Cadwalader and Gen. Pillow. The latter
IS said 10 have been compelled TO contest the road with
the guerilla parties, I'LL he beyond Cerro Gordo-
GHeTrcT0s took advantage of every defle resist his
progress. His loss said to have been severe
Mexican named Herredia has been detected by his
counrymen his way from the capital Puebla with
drawings OF the different Notifications around the capital
He was tried and condemned a spy and traitor and
was condemned 10 be shot the Dist ult The fellow
made his escape the morning of the 2lst.
The Mexlcans are using every nducement to make our
men desert, and with success but those who have
deserted find little comfort from their friends The
Star tells of two Dragons who off from u.s. but bad
gone three leagues before Mexcans came across
them took their horses and stripped them of everything
but their SHIRTS
German and Mexican have been tried by court
martial for tamperng with soldiers and persuading
them to desert. The Mexican acquitted-lhe Ger
man found guilty and condemned to be shot Being re-
commended to mercy his sentence RENTED.
The result of Com. Penys second expedition against
TobascO was entirely successful. The forts which de-
fend the town yielded the guns Of the feet before the
land expedition could get into action The enemy stood
but one discharge Of artillery Lieut.. May, it is said
had hls broken and other officer wounded
Ii is said that none Of killed and only
few wounded sufficient force left behind to hold
the town, and the commodore returned the station of
Anton Lizardo on the 29ih ult.
On the Goth, party of Americans not connected with
the army, but who went out purchase mules,
tackled by the Mexican lancers, Puebla. All the
Americans in this affair wounded, and one named
John kinsey is supposed TO have been killed. Another
named Walbrdge has written a letter back to Pueba
from Atlixco lie had been ordered TO Mexico. The
rest Of the party named, supposed be prisoners
also, although there was report that all had been shot