Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-22
From the ". o. Pieayune, april 10.
From the Brazos.

There are again rumors OF an action between
the advanced guard Of Gen. Taylor and portion
of Urreas forces. The story is that Gen. Taylor,
with Mays Dragons, Bragg's battery. and por-
tion Of the Kentucky cavary---about 600 in ALL
was on his return towards Monterey, when he
heard he was within two days march Of Urea
He Immediately gave pursuit, and finally with his
advanced guard encountered the rear quad Of
Gen. Urea. An action ensued. and the rumor
goes on TO say that il had lasted hours when
a courier left whom Gen. Taylor sent back to has
ten up the main body OF his little command, aud
then to push on to Col. Curtis and order up his
regiment. The courier is said to have reported
that couple OF hours more 6ghsing would settle
the business, as Gen. Taylor was making great
havoc amongst the Mexicans.
We give these rumors because they were circu-
lating freely on the Rio Grande and among the
Mexicans, who believed them. On this account,
many discreet Americans think an action has taken
place, and Of course, il il be 20, Gen. Taylor has
whipped the Mexicans. There is no reasonable
doubt Of that, we presume. But we like to have
better authority than flying Mexican rumors. on
arms.
Editorial Correspondence Of the NJ o. Picayne.
vRnA CRUz, April 4, 1s47.
We hear dreadful tales Of the atrocities commit
ted Dy the prisoners VINO aiu uoWh tncif arms OUT
side the city on the 9th uit, aud who we're then
turned loose upon the country on their parole. Il
is said they have scattered in every direction aud
are plunderug the poor and deienceess inhabitants
of the interior. without hindrance and without re-
morse.
We have reliable intelligence from Puente Ma
cionaI, up to yesterday afternoon. At that time
Gen. In Vega wasthere in command Of 1000 men,
Thay were deserving daily in Squads and he was
shooting all he caught 10 prevent those who re.
maiaed from running away. Many Of the Mexican
prisoners who LEFT here had passed the bridge, and
what tales they told of the strength and proves Of
the American army! They will have il that our
shells are filed with some horrible combustible in
stead Of powder, and cite the dreadful destruction
they occasioned 10 the city in proof Canalizo.
but without any force, had come down as far as
the bridge, but Immediately returned 10 Mexico
Gems. Morales and Landero had passed through La
Vegas quarters, along with many other officers
They would prefer going TO the United States as
prisoners, 10 accepting their parole. yet believe
they have given up the idea altogether. Col. Gu
tierrez even went so far as TO ask passage on
board the steamer Alabama, aud every arrange
ment was made for his departure; but letter from
his wife at Puebla. who was in great distress, in
duced him to change his course. In the meantime,
30 stratened are many Of the Mexican officers. that
they are fairly begging money of the Americans to
get out Of the city.
A large number Of Mexicans are already at work
tearing down the barbados and opening the walls
Of the city-the latter for the purpose Of letting
fresh air into the streets.
Yours, &c, q. w. X.