Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-01
WAR NEWS.
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ADVANCE OF THE SEVERAL DIVISIONS
OF THE ARMY-ESCAPE OF MAJVH
GAINES AND MlDSHIPMAN RODGEho,
AND THEIR ARRIVAL At THE HEAD
QUARTERS OF GEN. SCOTT.
Correspondence of the Pittsburgh Post.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9th, lOh. 45m. A. NJ.
By the Telegraph from Richmond, we
are informed of the arrival at New Orleans
Of the steam ship Galveston, from Vera
Cruz, with advices from Puebla to the oth |
instant, being one week later than our pre-
! vious accounts
General Scott was still at Puebla on the
| 9th; but the main body Of the army under
his command were prepared to take up
their line of march on the following day.
The division under General Twiggs was to
move on the 7th; General Quitman's divls-
ion on the 9Th; General Worth's division
on the 9th; and the division under General
Pillow on the 10Th.
Col. Childs was to remain in command
of the forces to be left at Puebla.
Gen. Pierce arrived at Puebla on the 9th;
and had not lost single man on the march;
Notwithstanding he had another severe
4 battle with the guerlllas.
The most agreeable intelligence brought
by this arrival, is the escape of Major Gain
es and Midshipman Rodgers from the city
of Mexico. and their safe arrival at the
head quarters of Gen. Scott.
The letters received by this arrival,
mention an affair between body Of rifle
men, under Captain Ruff, and party Of
guerillas, in which the latter were complete
ly routed.
MIR. Kendall writes respecting the death
of Lieut. Hall, of the I'd Dragons, and that
Of DR.. Hammer, OF the South Carolina
Regiment.
The train which left Vera Cruz on the
evening Of the 9Th, had been attacked by
guerillas, when about "a miles from the
city-indeed their attacks had commenced
shortly after the train left Vera Cruz -
The escort of this train was under the COM
; mand Of Major Latta, Col. Wilson being
confined to his bed with yellow fever.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9th, TO-, P. NJ.
The steamer Galveston touched at TAM
pico on the l4th, and Brazos Santiago on
the l5th,-thus obtaining all the informa-
tion which could be had at those points.
{ The correspondent Of the Picayune,
5 writing from the Bridge, 2 miles from
Vera Cruz, under date of the llth. gives
the particulars of the attack on the train
under command of Major Latta, says that
, they were met by the guerllas in large
; force at the pass one mile in the rear of the
camp, about o'clock, P. NJ. The attack
was made on the front, centre ond rear of
tho train at the same time; and they were
> repulsed at all points; when the train advan-
] ced to this point.
I He states that there was a severe loss on
our part-two officers being severely
wounded (Capt James Fl. Caldwell, of the
Volunteers, and Captain Arthur e. Cum
mings, Of the Infantry, the former native
of Maryland, and the latter Of Virginia,
several non-commlssioned officers, and ten
men; that mono were killed; but one had
since died from his wounds; and that sever.
al werc dangerously wounded. Hopes are
entertained for the recovery Of both the
captains; and he thinks the train will reach
its destnation-through they may have to
fight their way for several days.
He says, "We are about twelve miles
from the National Bridge, and will move
few miles to-day"
Tho Sun Of Annhauc says that there
were eight or ten men killed Of Captain
, Loyall's company Of Georgia mounted men,
and twenty-five Of the enemy; and thai
Governor Wilson Immediately ordered q
reinforcement. Verbal reports say thai
> the Mexicans had thirty men wounded ane
d as many horses killed; and that serious fears
= were entertained for the safety Of the train:
G as the Mexicans had made extensive prep
;%
which prevailed among them that there
Il was million Of specie with it.
o 1t was reported OF Vera Cruz that the
# Mexicans had destroyed the National Bird
g &c, erected strong defensive works, and ex
= Pected to act decisively at this point.
= The Sun of Anahauc sets down the mum.
Der of guerillas at 1000. .--ss
e Col. Wilson had become convalescent;
g and the health OF Vera Cruz was more
! favorable. at
The Spanish Minister was expected al
. Vera Cruz on the 25th of August, on his
n way to Spain.
r. Mr.. Kendall, writing from Pueblu, says
s that Captain Ruff, had given the guerillas
at San Juan de los Elanos, severe drubb
. ing, killing 43 ana wounding Sc; and the
y Diario of the 9Th Of August, fully confirms
o this statement.
,fl Maj. Gaines thinks that Santa Anna has
Is about $4,000 tolerably we'll disciplined anc
|. drilled troops, besides undisciplined recruits
who will add but little to the strength Of his
army.
e MIR. Kendall adds, that since he com
Q monced his letter, Gen. Scott had issuee
n orders to the army to march, and gives the
J., particulars, as in our former report. The
> sick and recovering were to be left behind
'' Gen. Scott was to accompany the division
y, under Gen. Quitman; and the whole army
date vicinity Of the Capital.
Under date of August 9th, he writes thai
J Gen. Pierco had arrived that morning; anc
o that his men, though much worn and jadeo
r by fatigue, presented fine solder-lke
q appearance. He came through without
the loss of q man, although they had beer