Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-16
Highly Important News
from Mexico.
Two Bloody Battles
Fought.

important news from Me xico.
New YoRK, Wednesday, I2 NJ.
The New Orleans Pi Picayune, of the Sth j, st.
contains highly importa INT intelligence furn-
ished by the arrival at New Orleans of the
steamer Mary Kingsland, from Vera Cruz
| Gen. Scott had had two battles with the en-
my, in each of which our arms were victorious
The battles were the hardest fought ofany du-
ring the war.
The following memoranda will explain the
movements of our troops.
\ August l4th--Duncan reconnoitred and
learned that a new road could be cut around
Fort Chalco to San Augustin to the Capital.
II AUG. 18TH The divisions under Generals
Worth, Quitman, Pillow aod Twiggs moved
towards San Augustin, turning the enemy's
works at Ell penon, Mejicol and Bingo, on
which Santa Anna had bestowed so much la
Dor.
II AUG. 18th Generol Worth came in sight of
the Capital, when brisk fire was opened by
the enemy, and was senced by Smiths Light
/ Artillery, At the second attack the enemy s
picket was driven in.
Il AUG. 18th. General Scott arrived ut San
II Augustin. Gen. Worth, advancing on the
main road, had skirmish, in which Captain
Thornton of the Dragons was killed A new
road was made to San Angel and the strong
hold of the enemy at San Antonio was turned
uBal1st tnem III tne sklrillisn nVe OF the en-
cmy were killed and five taken prisoners. Gen
Worth's pr tion at Buenera was attacked
the enemy throwing shells, but doing no dam
age except to buildings
Il AUG. 10Th. Generals Twiggs and Pillow
advanced to Cloutera and by another move
ment cut off reinforce mcnts from Valencia. In
the cannonading for the enemys batteries,
Lieuts, Johnson and Cadwallader were badly
wounded
At 4 o'clock, p Nj. Gen. Scott arrived, and
seeing the immense force of the Mcxicans, or
dcred Gen. Shields to support the advanced
body, to prevent the forces from the city join
ing Valencia.
| Valencia's order of battle appearing impos-
! ing, the infantry were ordered to support the
batteries---thc Cavalry in the rear.
The cavalry charge by Riley was re-
pulsed.
The firing ceased at night, when a
heavy rain set in, which lasted six hours.
The enemy was much stronger .han
Expected.
The Americans were compelled to BIZ
vouac, with out blankets, receiving the
pelting of the pitilcss storm.
.4ugast 20h.-General Worth and
Col. Garland were ordered TO aid in the
dttuCN ou but pC"iC tuN1
reached the scene of action Valencia had
been routed, and his batteries taken by
storm. The storming was conducted by
General Smith.
Fifteen pieces of artillery were cap
tured and fifteen hundred Mexicans ta-
ken prisoners, including Generals Blanco,
Gracia, Mendosa, and Salas. A great
quantity of ammunition and camp equip
age, was also taken, and seven hundred
of the enemy killed, including many Of
iicers.
Centreas was now in the power Of the
Il Americans.
General Worth was ordered to fall
back and take San Antonio, and then
march forward to the Capital. On the
great road he met the main body of the
Mexican army, moving towards San An
GEL A severe fight succeeded, which re-
suited in the encmy's yielding with loss
of three pieces of artillery.
At o'clock, p. NJ the battle was be-
gun in good earnest
In two hours the enemy were COM
plctely routed.
The force of the enemy included 49,
900 to 10000 fresh troops, in very
strong position.
The American force was not over
5000, and our troops were much jaded.
Santa Anna commanded in person,
but retired early from the field.
The young men of the city from whom
the Mexcans expected much, fled at the
first assault of the Americans.
The American loss falls most heavy on
the South Carolina and New York regi-
ments of volunteers the 9th Infantry,
Smiths Battalion, Magruder's and Tay-
ors Batteries.
The South Carolina regiment of vol
unteers is nearly cut to pieces.
Il Thirteen Mexican Generals were kill
ed and wounded.
\ Our army has captured more ammuni-
ton than Gen. Scott has used in Mexico.
\ An armlstice was then entered into,
the terms of which are, that neither ar
my is to be reinforced nor build new de-
fences during the armistice, nor go be-
yond their present limits. In short the
two armies arc in no way to interfere
with each other, without A. hours no
tice.
There are many rumors, but no deh-
mite account Of the number of killed and
wounded OIL either side. The number of
Mcxicans is very large. The American
loss is also proportionably large
The terms Of the armistice was dicta-
ted by General Scott, and were accepted
by the Mexicans probably at the instance
of the British Embassy.
Thus, it will be seen that the Capita
has NOT been taken, and that peace has
not, as yet, been made.
The following is list Of the officers
killed and wounded -
II KILLED
II Major Mills, 18th Artillery.
Captain Burke, LIST Artillery.
Captain lIoman, 9TH Infantry.
Captain Thornton, 2d Dragons
Captain Capron, LIST Artillery.
Captain Qualey, Cd Artillery.
Captain Anderson, 2d Infantry