Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-06
WAR N { w s.

ATTACK ONA TRAIN BY TIE GLERTL-
LAS-3O MEN KILLED-200 PACK
MULES CAPTCRED-35 WAGONS De
STROYED.
The u. S. Propeller, Massachusetts,,
Capt. Wood, hns arrived below, from
Vera Cruz, which place she left on the
11th inst, but 10 coming up tho river, las
grounded. below the battle ground. ~
jose ph Hnrrod, Esq. who came up b.
land, we have received the following inter-
eating information, but have not received
our papers nor letters, as tho mail bags
remain on board.
A train for Gen. Scots nrmy, consis-
ting Of 1872 wagons, and 600 pack mules,
loft Vera Cruz on tho 9th with supplies,
stores, and 100000 dollars IN specio.-
Il was protected by an escort Of 200 mon
under Col. Mcintosh, and tho following
day nj Pnso dc Oveias. thoy were attack
cd in front. centre, and rear, at the same
time, by large force of gnerr'I'as.-
Tho fighting continued at Intervals for
throc days, with loss on our side 81 ~
men. besides 200 Of tho pack mnics cap
tured. and b of our wagons, with their
contents destroyed. TO prevent them from
falling into tho hands Of the enemy. all
tho horses having been killed in tho provi-
Gus fighting.
The route from Vera Cruz was infcs
ted. and completely blocked up, by tic
puorrillas-all communication with Gen.
Scorr's army was cut of and there had
been no recent intelligence from him
Tho rond could only DO opened by strong
escorts, rs all messengers and parties wore
waylaid and murdered.
On tho day tho Massachusetts ieit,thoro
was a report Of now revolution IN IN"
city Of Mexico, but nothing positive was
known, nor how far tho report might be
depended on.
/, was fully believed at Vora Cruz. that
there would DO another Cerro Gordo bat
tie. after General Scott received his rein
forccments, before no could reach the
capital.
Tho vomito existed to a considora Bic OK
tent, and was increasing; tho daily deaths
were about 20, chiefly Americans.
The Garrison was weak. but no fears
are entertained Of an attack, as the Mex
acans from tho country havo a greater
dread Of vomi,o than Americans.
One hundred md fifty discharged in
valid soldiers came homo in tho Massn
chuse,ts-two died in going on board, and
six on tho passage.
There wore about 100 sail Of vessels al
anchor, most Of them in government en-
ploy as transports, or with provisions,
stores, coal. otc.
Since writing tho preceding, Ito Mas
sachusetts has reached tho city, but i ap'
pears, brings no mail, except Tor the
Quartz tnaster. Tho letters and papers
intended for her wcro placed on bc7ri
the propeller. Washington, that latt tic
day previous but has not yo: arrived.
The escort and train continued At The
Passo do Ovcins, and on tho 10Th a letter
was received from Mai. Bonner, WHO was
with Col. Mcintosh requesting assistance
Brig. Gen. Cadwallnder, left Nora Cruz
tho Same day with 600 men among nhcf
were a portion of Col. Andrews Volt
yours, with six howitZers and supply b
rockets.whch would make tho entire force
amount to | 400 men. Nothing further wa,
known AT Vera Cruz at tho departure o
tho Massachusetts. but il was thought tha
Col Mcintosh could hold his position, unti
tho arrival Of Con. CadwalIader, when The
whole forco would, it was supposed con
tinue on for Jalapa.
On tho evening of tho 10Th n hoiy O
Q5 cuerilas made an attack on IL Amer
leans ami two Mcxicons. who wcro il
charge Of horses. about > miles from thi
CITY. Tho Mexicans not answering t,
tho challenge were firel upen by tho guar.
and 6 killed, but they succeeded in carry
ing off 10 horses. Tho next morning. III,
two Mcxcans persuaded tho second il
command, to accompany them III senrcl
Of the horses, so soon as tAcy were 0lt O
sight Of tho guard. they hung the Office
and mounting another Mexican on hi
horse. succeeded in driving off sixty q
the best horses. A stronger force va
sent from tho city but noithor the Mcxi
cans nor horses were 10 90 found.
There has been no communication b
ween Jalapn aud Vora Cruz for soyera
davs previous TO tho sailing of tho Mas
sachusct,s. Tho roads were sal 10 b
infested with strong guerilla parties. thu
it was next TO impossible for intcljgenc,
to be transmitted between those places wit,
any degree Of safety.
The yellow foyer was sail to be ra,hc
on tho increase at Vera Cruz. Judge Bos
worth from this State. recently nppointcl
u. S. Pavmaster. died Of black vonit. =
His remains were brought over il the Mas
sachusetts.
TExtract of letter dated SAINT. fE, inca
Hera Cruz1 5th inst