The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-16

called away AID he with his staff proceeded to the
shore aud took possession of the city without the least
shadow ofoppcsiton the part OF the enemy. Suisse
quently we learned that Senior General Don Martin =.
de Cos Comnandante Of the place had struck out for
country quarters some time before the fight done
As tho scattered boats could be collected toro-
Their the debarkation OF the marines effected and
battalion of stalwart soldiers, paradng in the Pie zza,
thoroughly convinced the few remaining citizens Of Tus
pan that 1t were better toreceiyc friends than
mics.
Two brass field pieces drawn and worked by soanen
and commanded by Leutenants Blunt and Henry Ro.
gers of the Mississippi stationed in the Plaza and
with due ceremony fired national salute in honor Of
the victory Com Perry established his headquarters
in the custom house, Of the best constructed build
ngs in the city. The marine officer with the guard Of
the steam frgate quartored the ground floor Of
the same building; and Captain Edison, commanding
marines OF the home squadron occupied tho deserted
barracks and old church ia the Plaza Capt
been appointed Governor Of the place by the Commodore
and here we have been for three days with ythng
most judiciously arranged. and comfortable
circumstances viii admit OF, From one. of the public
stores we have taken sails rigging &C. that belonged
the wrecked brig Truxton; and expedition has just
returned from up the river. with her boats besides
schooners launches aud boats captured from the
my Gen. Coss house is handsomely fitted up with cost
ly furniture aud he have fled great alarm for
on going TO his quarters found his bed just he had
turned out Of IT, with shirts drawers &c strewn
in most admirable disorder. On his table the
mains Of Publication bottles half full of champagne,
sherry and Madeira with the best Of Cubanos
about in all directions Last night II
Cen Cos would bear down upon IA, and give "goss'
with thousand lancers and TO prevent the catastrophe
we kept our harness our backs until daylight
The number OF Killed, wounded and missing
not yet correctly ascertained and IL will be difficult for
us To do with any degree of certainty until return
to respective vessels Some Of tho Truxtous guns
were taken from the forts and conveyed to the shipping
and all Others rendered useless By tho process
dsmounting. spikng, breaking OFT the trunnons, SC.
The citizens returning their homes and seem
willing TO accommodate in any way they can; but
they are an unfortunate of beings, take them by
and large and we do not accept Of anything without
making iu and satisfactory remuneration to the
OFFICIAL MEXICAN ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF
FaD
siR-One of those unfortunate reversrs which will oc
cur in the OF war has been produc tive OF most
disastrous consequences to this army and that under
circumstances that seemed to indicate that
the point of favorny u.s. the enemy repulscd
entirely the previous day in their charge the Ger
no Telegrato situated to the right our works but ths
morning at o'clock avang themselves doubtless
Of their better acquaintance with the coun-
try, they charged with their entire force in such
manner to dislodge the troops that guarding
the newly finished Qualifications after vigorous
resistance. Aftor this they succeeded In taking tho
headquarters and other points Of encampment Civ
ing rise TO the confusion and disorder our side which
the commander-in-chief aided by his Generals,
complete dispersal and route of the infantry troops
and involving the loss Of almost all our pieces Of
tlery. The cavalry forces only were not includ
ed in this disorder but being hemmed In by a
column OF the enemy troops that In the vicinity
OF wood tho LETT, IL became necessary for them
vigorously open passage order avoiu being taken
prisoners and this it that prevented joining, tho
commander in chief, and the other generals who
engaged in defending tho battery situated in front OF
under tho most serious apprehensions Ms 10 the
fate Of the commander in chief; whether he was killed
taken prisoner; but as ! passed Jalapa ! happily
heard OF his safety and hope To be reunited with
him. In brief will say to your Erceency, that with
the few remaining troops, infantry and cavalry that
have reunited, and OF which shall hereafter give
more detailed account, ! pursued my march passing
this night AZ la cya and shall proceed until receive
further orders from the government, as unable to
defend any point the route consequence Of the total
loss OF artillery and ammunition, have not sufficient
powder left for round would also mention that
have at for supporting the troops
follow and for the cavalry In consequence Of the
len gthy 1arch they underwent from San Luis TO this
point, they are In most dcporable state regards
service.
feel much, nj having to communicate through YOU,
to the acting President, such unfortunate news
nevertheless present you my respects and consider.
alton.
God and liberty
headquarters, Banderia, May 18th, ls47 Up. NJ
VALENrlN CANALIZO
To His Exccllency tho MISpTsa was
THE sToRMIyG or CERRo ooRpo.
The stormiug and capture Of the strong works on
Cerro ordo, by the brigade under Col Harvey may be
looked upon ms of the most brilliant achievements
OF the Mexican warths fate OF the battle turned upon
II, aud here the enemy had placed an overwhelming
force on his best troops The hill steep aud natu-
rally difficult OF ascent; but Independent OF this the
ground covered with loose craggy rocks, under
growth OF tangled chaparral besides many small trees
the tops Of which of four Ave feet from
the ground and turned down the hill to impede the
gress Of the stormers To climb the height at ALL even