Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-23

Annexed are the particulars of the ma
neuues, and the brilliant fights:

neuues, anu the brilliant lights:
Eiitsrid Correspondence Of tse Pioaynel
TAcUBAyA, August %, ISl7.
On the llih August, u reconnaissance
made by Colonel Duncan, having satisfied
Gen. Scott that road for artillery could be
cut from Chalcoa TO San Augustin, Gener-
al Worth's division moved in that direction
on the 18th, followed by Generals Quit.
man, Pillow and Twiggs. BY this move.
ment new line Of operations was taken
on the southern and northwestern sides Of
the city Of Mexico, and the strong srorks Of
Ell Penon and MeriedieiRgo, on nhitk San.
Ia Anna had bestoiced sHch immense labor,
mere completely turned. s.a
On the 10th Gen. Worth marched as far
as the Hacienda Of San Gregoria, when a
halt was ordered by Gen. Scott, ms General
Twiggs had met large force Of the enemy
near Chalcoa. Twiggs promptly ordered
the heaviest trains, guns probably. unlim.
bered, and afier lew discharges the enc.
my was dispersed, with loss Of six killed
On the l7ih, Gen. Worth resumed bis
march over terribly bad road. but by 8
O'Clock in the morning he was in sight Of
the domes and spires OF the capital, without
opposition, except that rocks had been roll.
ed on 10 the road, and bitches dug. eyideni-
iy showing that Gen. Scott had stolen a
march on Santa Anna.
On reaching this point, however, scat
tersng nrc was opened tho head of M.
column by the enemy stationed In an ndvan-
tsgeous position, which was soon siIenced
by Col. Smiths light battalion of the ID ar
tillery, under Major Galb. Another attack
was shortly after made, but again the enc
my's pickets were driven in without loss,
AT Z o'clock on the 18th, General Scott
arrived at San Augustine. AT 10 o'clock
General Worth was in full march for the
city Of Mexico by the main road. Majors
Smith and Trumbul, Captain Mason aud
other engineer officers. were sent in adj
vance, supported by Capt. Blske's squadron
of Dragons, 10 reconnoiire, when a mask
ed battery opened upon them, and killed
Capt. Thornton, Of the I'd Dragons
Col. Garland's brigade was then ordered
to occupy position on the plain in sight of
the enemy's batteries at ST. Augustine,
whilst Col. Siark's brigade aud Duncan's
battery took their station in the rear close
by. A party was then sent out TO re-
connoiire, TO ascertain the praciicablily OF
hndlng road by which the village Of San
Angel could be reached, aud the stronghold
Of San Antonio iurled
This party had q skirmish with the enc
my, killing ivcor six, and taking as many
prisoners. without losing a man.
fhe result Of the Reconnaissance was "a
vorable, and il was ascertained ihat road
could be made. The Mexicans we're plain
ly seen in force near Contreras, and at
council held that night il was determined TO
attack them in the morning.
Whilst this Reconnaissance was going on.
Gen. Worth had established himself at the
Hacienda Of Buners, from the window Of
which countless Numbers of the enemy
could be seen at work upon the batteries Of
San Antonio. About noon they opened
upon the Hacienda with both round shot
and shells. Nearly every shot took effect,
but did no damage except TO the buildings.
Late in the evening they were again O.
pened. but were silent during the night
Had the FIRE been kept up. the Hacienda
might have been torn TO pieces. and the en-
tire command compelled to retire.
Al eight O'clock ON the morning of the
18th, the battalion again opened on General
Worlh's position. So hot was the fire, that
the troops were compelled TO gain shelter
behind the buildings, but did not give up
their position
About nine o'clock the divisions of Gen.
erals Twiggs and Pillow were ordered TO
march in the direction Of Conireras, and by
one in the afternoon, when in plain sight Of
the enemy's batteries, and within range Of
The heavier guns, the brigade Of Colonel p.
Smith was ordered 10 advance towards the .
enemy's wofka, whilst that of Col. Riley 1
moved towards small village 10 the rghi,
and thus cut of reinforcemenis which
might be sen, 20 Valencia from the city.
An incessant fire was opened on Colonel
Smiths command, and soon the rifles were
engaged with the picket of the enemy. dri-
wing Them in.
The Twelve FOUNDER batteries OF Captain
Magruder and the Mountain howiizer bat
teries, now commanded by Lieut.. Calen-
der of the Ordnance Depsslfnent, we're
pressed forward, and opened on the enemy,
but we're so much exposed 10 FIRE from heay-
ier guns, that they were soon silenced.--
Lleuionants Johnson and Calender were
seriously wounded
Alb o'clock Gen. Cadwalader was order
ed out 10 support Col. Riley. reiuforcemenis
being seen on their way GU, Of tie city,
whilst General Pearce was sent to sustain
Gen. (Cnl.) Smith.
The firing lromiIe enemy's batteries was
incessanL sl