New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-01
DISPATCHES FOR THE TRIBUNE
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH
Gen. Santa Anna at Cerro Gordo
with $4,000 Men.
Sufferings of Gen. Worth's Division.
so AMERICANS KILLED.
COL. J.E. JOHNSON WOUNDED.
PROSPECT OF ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE.
PHILADELPHIA. April 30,


The Massachusetts arrived at New Orleans on
the 22d instant, bringing dates from Vera Cruz to
the 18th, with highly important intelligence. NJ
Y. Beach came passenger in her.
The following is from the correspondent of the
Picayune Of the 23d ult.
CAN'T AT SAN JUAN. April Il, ls47.
arrived in this city at - o'clock last night, the
road, for the most part, through heavy sands.
The division Of Gen Worth from the excessive
heat and wearisome road, suffered incredibly.
The news in camp is stirring.
An express has come down from Gen Twiggs to
the effect that Santa Anna was before him at Cerro
Gordo with fifteen thousand men, as near as could
be Judged from a reconnaissance made by Captain
Hardy and other officers of dragons.
Lieut.. Col. ]. E. johnson had been severely but
not MORALLY wounded while examining Santa An
mas works, which appeared to be a succession Of
breastworks, on an eminence in the vicinity OF Ger
70 GOrdo.
Everything would go to show that Santa Anna
is determined to made bold stand.
A Dragon, who had been sent down expressly
by Gen. Twiggs, was yesterday found shot by the
road side just beyond this his papers had not been
touched
The Mexicans are playing bloody and at the.
same time holder game than is usual for them, a.. it
is thought they have killed no less than fifty If our
men within the last three days on the road
Gen. Scott stopped last nine miles frord this To-
night be will reach Gen. Twiggs's petition.
IfSanta Anna is as represented, ne will proba.
bly, no, be attacked before two or three days
| write on in great haste. GwK
The following letters are from the Delta of the
23d
Correspondence of the Daily Delta
VERA CRUZ, April 10, ls47.
As stated in my letter of this morning the brig
JalaPa, but from rather sudden indispositon the
General did not leave with them.
About one O'Clock an express reached the Gene
raj with important information which stated that
the column under Gen. Twggs had fallen in with
large force of the enemy at Cerro Gordo, strong
position beyond Puente Naconal and that a skir-
mish had taken place between Twiggs's advanced
guard and the enemy, in which Capt. Johnson,
Typographical Engineers, was severely wounded,
and several others.
In halt an hour after the reception OF this news
Gen. Worth had mounted his horse and was off so
suddenly, indeed, that missed him. notwithstand
ing repaired to his quarters to gather the particu.
lars as as heard oft.
There is no doubt at all but that Santa Anna
with from twelve to fifteen thousand men, is be.
tween us and Jaapa. 1t is concluded on all sides
that ii Gen Twiggs does not whip him he will at
least keep him in check until Gen Scott, who left
yesterday, reaches him, which will be tomorrow
| night
Maj Gen. Patterson left here with two Brigsdes
of Volunteers on Friday, and he has no doubt
reached the advance before this hour
Gen Twiggs had between :, 500 and 2,7O0 men
under his command, and entertain little fear for
his safety.
Gen. Patterson marched with Shields's and Pill.
lows brgades, and all the force except the gar.
rsons Of the towns and Quitmans brgades are
either at the scene of action or on the road to it.
Gen Scott, think, was pretty well satisfied be
fore his departure that Santa Anna was in the
nighborhood Of Jsaps, and was making good time
toward that point before the express reached him.
A terrible battle will be fought at Cerro Gordo
or there will be little or no fighting.
An intelligent Mexican told me tonight that
there would be no fight, and that Santa Anna had
with him four prominent members Of the National
Congress with the aid Of whom he hoped TO nego
tiate peace.
believe truly, that it is the wish of His Excel
lency TO win the strife, but whether he will EN-
brace this occasion, which by the way, is an ex-
cellent one, cannot say
The horses of the Tennessee cavalry arrived to-
day from Tampico, and as soon as they are landed
expect Quitman will leave here.
CHAPPoAAL, Vera Cruz Anchorage, April IL.
I Editors Delta A large detachment Of the
Squadron leaves for Tuspan commanded by the
Commodore in person.
The officers and citizens had something Of hight
in that city.
Gen. Patterson had recovered from MS Illness
and was at the head OF his division.
The only disease prevailing at Vera Cruz was
diarrhea and great numbers were sick
Two priyates OF the first regiment Of Pennsylva
MIA volunteers had been tried and found guilty Of
theft They were sentenced to one months impn-
sonment in the Castle, and the forfeiture Of one
months pay.
Gen Scott had issued Proclamation 10 the Mex
leans, urging them in strong terms TO remain at
their homes, and no longer countenance the mill
tary tyrants who had been leading them 20 de
.truction. He proclaims himself and army as the
friends Of all peaceabe Mexicans, and determined
70 protect them in all their civil and religious
rights.
At Cerro Gordo 1t is believed, there are upward
of two thousand troops, under cor md OF General
Cos with some sixty pieces OF CAM
The squadron captured az Alyarado sixty pieces
Of heavy cannon. all serviceable and in line order
with the exception OF three.
The greater portion Of the army is now on the
road 70 Jalapa
Rumor has it that Santa Anna is there with
large force and intends 70 dispute the Pass near
that place
The ronlito has not yet made its appearance.
Yours, CREOLE.
The Vera Cruz Eagle Of the 18th inst says that
the reported strength and position Of Santa Anna
and bis forces are fully credited.
vESEzuELA-By papers received BY the PaeE
We have sdvices 10 April 3. Guznan has not been e1
ecuted His to be carried before the superior
court Bat be had taken exceptions TO some offs mem
bers a. ais sonal enemies They deny tina, they
sctuated By any such snmosity the cause meanwhile
fha rahei chief MA