The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-11
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE N. 0. Delta.
VERA Cruz, APRIL 10. 1917.


CORRESPONDENTS OF THE N. 0. Delta.
VERA Cruz, APRIL 10. 1917.
As ! stated in my letter Of this mern-
ing, the brigade Of Gen. Worth took up
the line Of march for Jalapa; but, from
rather Sudden indisposition, the General
did not leave with them. About one o.
clock an express reached him with the
important Information that the column Of
Gen. Tviggs had fallen in with a large
force of the enemy at Cerro Gerde, a
strong position beyond Puente Nacional,
and thata skirmish had taken place be
tween Twiggs's advance guard and the
enemy, in which Capt. Johnston, Topo-
graphical Engineer. was severely wound
ed, and several others. In half an hour
Alter the re cePtion Of this news General
Wrrth had mounted4Ris horse and was
of-so ssstdep, indeed, that | missed
him, nosy hstanding | repaired TO his
quarters to gather the particulars as soon
as | heard it.
There is no doubt at all bat hat Santa
Anna, with from $4,000 TO $4,000 men,
is between US and Jalapa. 1t is conce-
ded on all sides. But if Gen. Twiggs
does not whip him, he viii at least keep
him in check until Gen. Scott, who left
Yesterday, reaches him, which Will be to
morrow night. Major Gen. Patterson
left here with two brigades Of volunteers
on Friday, and he has no doubt reached
the advance before this hour.
Gen. Twiggs has between $500 and
1900 men-choice ones, too-under his
command, and | entertain little fear for
his safety. Gen. Patterson marched with
'Shields's and Pillows brigades, and all
the forces, except.the garrison of the town
and Quitman's brigade, are either at the
scene Of action or on the road to it.
Gen. Scott, / think, was pretty well
satisfied before his departure that San
ia Anna was in the neighhorhood
of Jalapa, and making good time to-
wards that point before the express reach
ed him.
A terrible battle will be fought at Cerro
Gordo, or there will be little or nc fight
ing. An intelligent Mexican told me to-
night that there would be no fight, and
that Santa Anna had with him four prom
nent members of the National Congress,
with the aid of whom he hopes to uego-
tate a peace | / believe truly hat it is the
wish CT his Excellency to end the strife,
but whether he will embrace this occa-
sion (which, by the way, is an excellent
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.
VERA CRUz. April IA, lS47.
There has been a skirnish at Puente
Nacional, and we hourly look for the IN
~telligence ofthe capture of Cerro Gordo,
a strong mountain fort. twenty-five miles
from Jalapa. A decisive battle is expec-
ted at this point. for it is the best vantage
| ground this side Of Perote. Gen. Santa
Anna was at OF near Jalapa at the last ac-
counts, but by this time there is scarcely
a doubt that Cerro Gordo is carried by
assault, and the army in snug quarters at
the healthy and delightful city OF Jalapa.
Vera Cruz is as quiet and well governed
as any city in the United States. 1t wsuld
improve the health some TO throw down
the walls and let in the fresh air, as the
commander thinks Of doing.
Vera Cruz Anchorage, April, IL, 1s47,
A large detachment of the squadron