The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-04-27

hearing heavy burdens. Their army halted
between our lines, stacked their arms, laid
down their colors and equipments, and ihep
marched off. our troops Those retained for
The purpose from Worth's division) marched
into the city at the same lime, with colors
aying and the bands playing national airs.
Can't. Anderson's company, Sd Artillery and
Capt Hendricks of the Cd, entered the cas-
tie, and Lieut.. Van Vliet's company. of the
Sd Artillery. took possession of Fort Santa
90, ran up the American flag, and fired ma
iional salute. The effect of our shells upon
the city was now seen, and proved to have
been deplorable. Hardly house had esca-
ped. and large portion OF them were ruined.
The shells had fallen through the roofs and
exploded inside, tearing everything into pie
ces-bursting through the partitions, and
blowing out the windows. The killed and
wounded among the soldiery was very slight,
but the citizens suffer ed severely. 1t is said
that between six and seven hundred men,
omen and children were killed and wound
de, more than three hundred being killed.
March 30 There werelO6 pieces of artlI-
ery in position around the city. and as many
more dismoun,ed may Of The Latter useless.
6rms, and 1000 more we've fonnd in the city
saying nothing of the swords. ances, and
very large stores Of shell, solid shot and pow
der The great castle is garrisoned by the
following companies: Capt, Anderson's, Capt.
Taylor's, and Lieut.. Van VieI's of the Sd
Artillery, under the command OF Col. Bolton.
II is 100 guns mounted, several of them s.
Founders. Ii is a regular Fashioned work,
with demi Ine and covered way on the sea-
side. Avasl quantity ofamunition was found
in the work.
Gen. Scott ordered 10000 ratons 10 be
issued to the suffering poor Of Vera Cruz.
and il was an affecting scene 10 witness the
crowd of half furnished creatures as the,
gathered timidly around to receive their re-
specrive shares. These rations WILL as Mex
leans usually eat, last 5000 people at least four
days, but it is probable that not more than
1000 will partake of the provisions. The
city and capital were exhausted of provisions.
1t is characteristic of Mexicans that they
never lay in stores, but live from hand to
mouth.
March 81. An expedition left Vera Cruz
for Alvarado, the land forces consisting OF
Gen. Quitman's brigade, with battery oil
light artillery; the naval force consisting Of
the steam frigate Mississippi, the Potomac.
sloop f-wal ST. Mary's steamer Vixen, Spit
fire, and Water-Wich, TIE brig Porpoise, one
bomb-ketch and five gun-boats.
Another expedition. under Gen. Twigss'
started same morning for the National Bridge,
strong fortified place about two days march
from Vera Cruz, on the Jalapa road.
Gen. Worth was engaged establishing the
government Of Vera Cruz and castle. The
steamer Alabama left, with Gen. Jcsup on
board. at 3 P. NJ, and arrived at Tampico
next day at P. NJ. conveying the first news
of the surrender of Vera Cruz,
The following passengers came by the
tlabama:-
Gen. Jesup, Major Allen. Major Sanders,
Captain Swar,wout. Lieut.. Mead, Lieut.. Van
Vliet. Lieut. Whirtall, Lieut.. Dobbins, Lieut..
Hawkins. I.ieut. Petigru, DR.. WithcrsPoon
md Captuin Bowie, U. s. Army; Lieut..
Mclaughlin. Lieut.. Hooe and Lieut.. Dray-
on, U. 5. Navy.