New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-30
VOL. VII. NO. 1911.


msy still be enabled to keep the upper hand and sustain
himself IN such power broken down and fallen Gov
eminent may sford any ono. There 10 no such thing
foreseeing whst such az Santa Anna can do
look sswha he hss done since hs terrible defeat AT Ger
70 GordO for example No one bur be would nave dared
show HE isca al the Capital after such reverse but
with miserable remnant Of army he boldly entered
the city ard since with an empty treasury and with OBJ
stscles that seemed bsurmouuiab.e he has collected
and appointed numerous force inspired the hopes Of
people he has thousand times deceived and for the
time being at least rides rOughshOd over everything
Wha the next fortnight may turn up II Ia pyossols
10 oresec and IN such state Of affairs it idle 70 spec
ulste
Contrary 10 all expectations the train which came up
to-day did not bring any money and hence the poor pro-
vjers for the absolute wants Of the army Of
than ever. As high fifteen per has been paid to-
day tor money 10 desy the expenses Of the short march
from this 10 Mexico and some Of the holders here
even chatsrirg for etghten Such the straits 10
which Quartermasters and Commissariss sbsn-
doDed as they have been by the Government at home
are driven Nor 10 clothing brought any OF the
necesssres for the webeng Of the army 10 say nothing
Of the comfort and hence all has 10 be purchased at
rates which amount 10 ruinous extoron. ! give you
facts which every man here knows comments msy sug
gest themselves.
row morning Gen. Tsiggs moves with his division, a.
have already stated Reports continue 10 IN that
large bodies OF the enemy moving IN the neghbOr
mood and ust now hear that from 900 10 COO guer
this afternoon 81 RI Pinsl. The coming foringh. will
b bufdened with news. and whether IL be Of
peace or to the knife shall rive you the lntell
genco early ss possible. You're &c. G. X.
The Picayuile gives the following as probably
the most correct account Of the attack Of the guer
rillas upon the American train which left Vera Cruz
on the 9Th under Major Lally
CAMP AT BADGE, 81 miles from vznA CsUz,
August II. lsf5.
Tho md under Major IaII Of nv
the gueriss yestescsy Ia force at Psso Oneja mi
IN the of this camp about ?. NJ Attacks were
made In front in and upon the center Of the train
end they repU seo at all points and advanced 10
tbis eDcsmpment OUrforce was well distributed for the
defence the train the force In the being nearly
long In front and guard Of two companies in the
centre OF the wagons and snkers alongside Of the train
throughout
But our loss is severe two officers being severely
wounded. Capt James II Cswel, Of tho Vougeurs,
and apt Arthur & Cummins OF the lth Inf4utry the
former native of Maryland. tine latter OF Virginia -
Ten m n, commissioner officers and privates are
wounded None wero killed outright One has died
since. and SONS perhaps dangerously wounded Hopes
set entertained for the recovery OF the two captains
II We send them 70 Vera Cruz. beieve that the
commanding officer has sent 20 Vera Cruz for desch
neut of horse TO ambusnces TO take back the
wounded who may accumulate by the time reach
National Bridge. We are 1000 strong with train Of
20 wagons, and the troops all raw and comparatively
instructed But think we will make our way through
securely perhaps fighting our way for many days We
about II miles from the National Bridge, and we
move on a few miles to-day.
The Pic0yane adds the following particulars:
The Sun Of AHGAuae says eight men were killed on
our side, and that Capt Loyelfs Georgia mounted men
killed twenty-five Of the enemy ia y charge. Governor
Wilson Immediately ordered up reiaf)rcements. Capt
Farchids company started at once to go up and Capt
Seefeos of the Louisiana battalion were also ordered
up 4 gentleman who came on the Galveston, saw
tho latter leaving the city. Capt BesancOns company
absent scout when toe news reached Vera Cruz
OF the danger to the train When ne returned he would
be ordered up and other forces were TO be
The verbal reports state that the Americans had thirty
mon wounded in the skirnish and many horses killed
It be concealed that serious iesrs are ie Tor the
safety of this train. The Mexicsns have made eXtsn-
svc preparations to harass II and cut 1t of II possible.
We are informed that the number of Msj Laiy'S com
naud falls shoT, of thousand men rather than tx
Goods that number. The Mexcans are uuder the i'm.
precision that the train takes up million OF dollars Ia
specc-so says the Boidta OF Jaspa OF the 9Th inst
which has been received Al Vera Cruz
Tho BOetH prsys God that the Guerrias aud National
Guard together may succeed in cutting of the train
The National Bridge The point where the decisive &C
ton is expected There report 10 Vera Cruz that
the guerrlss had destroyed part Of the bridge and
erected defensive works there The latest number OF
the San gf ARdhoo ssts down the number OF the guer
ras at 1000 Led on BY the hope of rich booty they
not DO expected desis from their attacks long
as chance romsins for them.
Two belonging 10 tho train Jagged behind the
second dsy march from Vera Cruz and were oil by
the MeXicsns. One OF them horribly mutIla;ed
both legs being cut oil below the knee. He died mme
y
died shortly after he found by Capt Bessucons
The wounded man jus, had time to give d de-
scTipt0n OF tho murderors three 10 number, and the
course they had taken They were pursued and csught
and at once example made OF them.
Capt Farchild returned from scout the 9th INST.
alter having made circuit of about thirty miles At a
small called PasO DE Foro, he found secreted Ia a
loft fifteen twenty escopas snd as many sabres
which were destroyed Suspicious induced him to eN
anime trunks In house in which be found several
hundreds Of cartridges wrapped up in womens clothes
There were but few about at the ranches but At al
every place they learned that the guvriTos had
gone up towards the National Bridge
A detachment from Capt. Bestns lns company, IS la
number, left a scout on the 9th instant under Lieut.
Wsters
Lieut. Guiot A3jutsnt Of the Louisiana Battalion dlod
on the OH inst ana buried with military hOnOrs.
Col. wilson who 10 have commanded the troops
that accompanied the last train from Vera Cruz is con
yaesccnt and considered entirely out Of danger.
The reports TO the health of Vera Cruz are more
favorable In private practice there was little fever but
u great deal OF sickness in the Hospitals.
The Spanish Minister residon; in Mexico is expected
10 Vera Cruz about the 25ih inst his wsy Spain
Letters from Vera Cruz say he will be escorted by
body Of Mexican sncers The Sun assigns for
his departure, In which We place confidence The
whole story Is rather spOcryphsl.
We sorry TO see In the Sun Of lRdkuac that an
other courier in the employ Of the Americans had been
shot at Antigua.