Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06
From the Union, April -.
From vera Cruz.

We understand that letters have been received ii
the War Department. from Major General Scott. as
late the 9th instant from Vera Cruz. He encoses
three general ORDERS which have been issued to the
army. The geneal orders No. 80, he submits his
detailed report of the transactions of the army con-
uected with the csptuk< Of the city, and of the castle
Of San Juan de Uloa. He adds that in the enumera-
ton of "the active and efficient he might have
given the names of mary junior field officers of ar
llery, who assisted at the batteries, besides field Off
GERS of infantry, both regulars aud volunteers, who
commanded the working parties in, and the guards Of
the trenches He states that he may yet supply The
omission at some future time aud that both officers
and men acquired much distinction on those arduous
and exposed duties. sr
The general was using every exertion to procure
rations. In the meantime the city and camps remain
free from signs of malignant fever and he hopes will
continue healthy for weeks longer.
With proper care, no serious apprehensions are
entertained OF any great mortality In the garrlsons to
be left in Vera Cruz aud the castle-nor among the
hired people of the quartermasters and commissarys
Observation-Disclosures the Americans will principally,
If not only, occupy the water front of the cy sepa-
rated from the inhabitants and open 10 the sea
breezes. On that 'front.' looking to the CASTLE there
are at the extremities of the city, forts San Jago and
Conception, and near the mole, spacious and we'll
ventilated public buildings for the troops hospitals
and depots This is believed to be the best DISPOSE:
had then also part of the subject under consdera-
ton, and might change the distribution of the troops
taking the castle into consideraton-and perhaps il
might be found necessary throw down. for better ven.
tation part of the walls of the CITY, But the great
est source Of malignant fevers is found in the wan,
of ordinary cleanliness doors and in the Streets on
the part of the inhabitants. Everything is doing, OF
will be done, to correct those filthy habits.
He has ordered two companies of 1st infantry from
Tampco, to strengthen the garrisons.
The Inhabitants of Vera Cruz, under the excellent
government of Gen. Worth, are beginning to be as
sured OF protection, and to the cheerfuness
of their spirits.
| The general has some idea of selecting and send.
ing no of the beautiful bronze pieces taken
with the castle and city, rs out of than 400)
They held liable to be restored at the pacicaton
but they need not be restored without the untramme
led consent of the United States The general, how.
ever, proposes TO send only small number, about
dozen, as trophies. He is about to send other tro
phies-hags, colors, and standards-by Col Bank
head, selected account of eminent services in the
siege, and partly because Of his infirm health The
number of these objects is small compared with the
strength of the garrisons. -
Before he closes his letter he announces the arrival
by water, of $50 mules. He expects to receive ar
equal number from Tampco on the next day, beside:
quo from the country near Vera Cruz. The follow
ing is the conclusion of the despatch:
"The land expedition that set foot the sou
ult under Brig. Gen. Quitman, in conjunction witt
/ Com. Perry, against Alvarado and the works the
mouth OF the river, has not returned, though Learn
unofcially that it will be back Tomorrow The Join
forces found that the places had been abandoned by
the enemy, who left some guns-taken possession o
by the naval pedition My objects in uniting will
the commodore were: 1. To neuraize the inhabi
tants in that direction, by assuring them of safety
persons and property; and 2. To open market fo
the purchase of horses mules and beef cattle fea
fiat hnx, not nA.11 H..
commodore had in view the opening hafbor for hi
/ smaller vessels and to obtain good water for hi
squadron. If the enemy had chosen to defend hi
forts, at the mouth of the river. land furce wou
have been necessary to take them in the rear.''
We would publish the orders referred to, were
not utterly impracticable from the crowded state O
our columns.