The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-12
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.


Late and Important from Mexico.
Death of Captain Walker-R evol,,tion in Pueblo
March Of Gen Paaersons t,ain.-Lia Of officer, re-
turning-Quiet in the city of Menieo.--Dua at Vera
Cruz, Sc.
By the New Orleans, which has just arrived we have
received the latest dates from Mexico We have papers
as the LIST November General Patterson was to leave
Vera Cruz the LIST instant The whole number OF the
tram and escort is 5000 strong and s2o wagons Capt
s. H. Walker, of Texas, killed in an action with the
Meyicans at Huamantla-
Mr. Bankhead the British minister, arrived at Vera
Cruz from the city of Mexico, the 29th u in very
feeble state He was guarded into the city, from Jalapa,
by Captain Fairchds rangers and will leave Vera Cruz
in the English steamer.
severe norther commenced the 22d ult., and con-
tinued to rage with great violence until the 29th On
the 23d the steamer Ann Chase, and schooners Arspe
and Ode were driven ashore.
steamship New Orleans, Capt AUDI arrived at this port
from Tampico, with load OF mules on the 22d and al
ter unloading returned to Tampco for COAL where she
encountered the full force of the gale but through the
able seamanshp OF Capt Aud, she saved. She was
out of coal when the gale commenced and was compelled
to burn all the loose timber about the boat to keep her
from being driven ashore.
VIM M. Smyth, esq, arrived on the 3oh, with de-
spatches for Gov Wilson, of this city, and also for Gen
Scott He proceeds to the capital in company with Gen
Pauersons train.
Last evening the barque Parthenon, Capt Wilson,
rived at this port IN the remarkably short passage OF four
days from New Orleans She brings 800 regular troops
with troops; barque St. Mary. from New Orleans with
troops. 3lst.-Propeer Col Stanton, from Mobile, with
troops and horses; barque Parhenon, from New Or
leans, with troops.
Among others who came over in the New Orleans, il.
Mr., Hays, whom associate, who, rejoiced
TO see in spite of all the pers and hardships he has
gone through looks hearty and cheerful He
has placed under the deepest obligations by hume
acts of kindness and remembrance. Lieut. Denman
OF the mounted rifles, also came in the New Or
leans, having leave of absence account OF sickness
We are happy TO perceive that the lieutenant had OPP
portuny OF showing his qualities in the fight at La
Walker. ~ ~ ' go r ~ ''
The English courier arrived at Vera Cruz on the alst
ut, bringing news from the city OF Mexico to the goth
tai since the previous advces We extract the fellow
ing items from the Vera Cruz Genius OF Liberty of the
LIST instant
Atlixco has been taken possession of by 1000 of
forces This large city has yielded without the least
resistance Orizaba is doubtless by this time in posses
| sion OF the American forces
The Mexican government has superseded Santa Anna
in the command of the army General Rncon has been
appointed to that office. Santa Anna loudly protests
against the violation of his rights as the first magistrate
of the nation, he styles HIMSELF and, refusing obed
ence to the government, retres to Tehuacan
General Scott and staff have lately visited the city of
Guadalupe. General Almone reached Querearo on the
Ell Mexicano, an independent paper, has appeared in
the city Of Mexico The editors Of the American Star
have commenced issuing It's numbers daily.
large American train was to have left the city of
Mexico yesterday, Qhe 3lst ult) on Its way down TO
Vera Cruz The escort for its protection is composed of
four of five companies of infantry, battery, and some
expected here by the l4h number OF sick and wound
ed officers will VI accompany j, down We look forward
regard ii the herald of free communication be-
tween the coast and the capital.
The capital is already teeming with hotels, taverns
billiard rooms cafes, and theares-all advertised in the
"American style" Shades of Montezuma and Guati-
mozn your prophecies being fulfed-he avengers
of your wrongs are coming from the rising sun Some
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the capital.
From the Vera Cruz Genius we gather the following
interesting
| MEXICAN ITEMs-Through the fundamentally of
following particulars, CLEANED from the American Star,
both OF are the city S
ters department. and in was found aquahtty OF clothes,
ammunition, pistols swords, drums &C., belonging to
n Gem Perso smith w succeeds se Ge aW oma as
of the city. Capt Naylor (of Penn vols) is gov
ernor Of the palace. and keeper Of the archives.
The weather in the city is cold that fires quite
acceptable, and cloaks in demand Old Popocatape has
his white cap on.
Gems. Shields and Quitman will comes down with the
train their way to the United States. Capt. Davis
and Lieut.. Kger will accompany them as aids
Two elegant swords were presented to Captain B. B.
Anderson and Lieut. J. NJ Allen, of company b, 18th
infantry, by the noncommissoned officers and privates
of their corps.
Company H, New York regiment of volunteers have
presented swords to Capt A. w. Taylor and Lieut. j..
Griffin.
The city was filled with of peace. 1t said
that quorum had met at Queretaro, and that the
ority decided in favor of amcable adjustment of diff
ficulties.
The following further particulars Of the death OF Capt
Walker furnished by frend
The engagement took place at Huamantla, short dis
lance south OF Pueba. The force of the Mexcans was
reported at 9,o00the number of Americans engaged is
not known. Capt. W. received lance wound in the
back coming out at the upper part of the stomach and
one leg shot off; he, however, killed his antagonist
celebrated guerilla chief putting two balls in him from
his revolver.
OPERATIONS BELow.-There seems to be but little doubt
sion OF Orzaba, and it is altogether probable that the
! force did not exceed 400 Orzaba contains popu-
aton of something l6 900 inhabitants yet they had
the good sense to surrender their city, notwithstanding
that the force meagre that demanded it. Accom-
panylng this expedition, we told many Amerl-
| can merchants, whose goods for long time had
been lying on their hands in Vera Cruz for lack of
unity to take them into the interior for trade with the
natives. This, OF benefit to government,
and the Mexicans too; for, while the first receives
moderate from importation, and that revenue
from the country with which war, the people
who pay the duty, do at rate IS per cent. below
what they paid during the administration OF their own
( customs
If peace not shortly made we may look with certainty
for similar occupations of other places particularly those
on the route to Vera Cruz military posts be-
ing established that route the effect of which will
soon be the opening of free and uninterrupted commu
nication with the seaboarj Then will the Mexican
people find out the great they have committed in
fooshy opposing peace until the American army had
entered their capital They will find hundreds and hun
nj faxi act Tho