Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-01
LATEST FROM MEXICO.
The New Orleans Bulletin oe,be 18th nj,

| N'0" OhedhS DuIletin oil the ION ult. says:
we consider the news that we published yester-
osy rom Vera Cruz, and particularly that portion
oi which relates TO the attack upon the train as
OF very untavorable nature. We do not REGARD
IL IN TINS light from any loss that has or may occur
III inns particular instance, from any serious fear
as " 'he safety OF COL Mcintosh and his charge.
cu' we consider the indications that are thus put
iof'h, and the differences that NAV reasonably be
Drawn from the facts of the case, give a sinister
complexion 10 the advices
SHOWS an organized system of resistance on
aige scale, Tor 1t is no rowing bands or small ma
raudlng parties, that would have yentured 70 At
TACK force OF S0O regulars, and who have sue
ceedeu IN capturing considerable portion Of the
! "aih, ana obliging our troops to entrencb them
selves until reinforced.
wen have seen a letter from an officer of the rou
niar army, at Vera Cruz, who has good oppor,unii-
ues 'or forming correct opinions, in which he en-
presses much anxiety on the subject-he alludes TO
the report that the enemy are DESTROYING the Pue,
lie Nacional, which would greatly interfere with
II not entirely impede the passage of artillery and
wheel carriages, as the main route leads directly
across the bridge
"A more serious apprehension, however. exists
mat the enemy will again take possession of Cerro
Uordo and defend that pass against any reinforce
meii's going to Gen. ScOrr. Ifthey do so, the pre-
sent 'ain and escort even after they joined with
AI.An M
also admitting that they were not interrupted bv
the destruction OF the National bridge, would not
oe able to force that pass, for il the enemy are in
suHlcent numbers to attack 500 regulars and a.
bhge them to entrench for their defence thew could
hold in check. or repulse, 400 under such advan
tages, as to position, which Cerro Gordo could af
ford to them.
To seize aud hold that Pass. at present. with any
thing like strong force, would also place General
| SCOTT IN an unpleasant situation and miuht obloe
hin to retrace his steps, in order to force omen his
communications with Vera Cruz, SO that his rein
torcements could join him.
The prestige arising from the UNMARRIED success
In all our military operations is at present exercs
ing vast influence upon the enemy, and the loss
OF this from any partial success on their part sucb
as the capture, or even the repulse of train or
detachment, would be very unfortunate. as il
would lnruse new hope and energy among them.
ana probably induce more general turn ont mr.
even popular rising of the people
me letter we have alluded to, expresses the be-
lief. that even after Gen Cadwalader joins the train
with his force, they will encounter much difficulty
in reaching Jalapa.
The next advces from that ulorter.wilI bo 1ool,
ed Tor with much interest.
Vera Cruz letter published in the New Or
leans Picayune, under date ofthe 9TH ult., saws:
Com. Perry, who was expected to have left for
Iabasco several days ago. is still at Anton I,izordo
but there is every probability that he will leave
to-day or tomorrow.
Another Vera Cruz letter in the New Orleans
Delta, dated June 9, says
The squadron have all sailed for Tabasco
French nerchan, had arrived at Tlacoalpam. from
labasco. just before the Vixen left. who repor,s
that they had determined to station forces all anp
the banks of the river, and fire at the Americans rs
tney 60 up; Ihey have about 1000 good troops
u; e. ior MeXlcanS.) Com. Perry will land about
iOoo sailors and marines tooppOse this force The
old Commodore will lead the Stormino party in nor
son
The following is copy of letter received by a
commercial house in New Orleans:
Ell PAso DE Los ABuos. June 9. 1S47
Genttemen,-Here | am, about twenty f,ur miles
from Vera Cruz, with the train tina, left ON the 4,h
instant, and you may know from tue lennth,of time
we nave been coming that we have underoone a
great deal OF trouble. For the last twelve miles
We nave fought our way, under command of Lieut.
Col. Mcintosh
we are within six miles of the National Bridoe.
which is fortified by large body Of Mexicans.D
we nave lost some thirty men and about $40 900
worth OF property since we left. An express is A.
bout TO leave for Vera Cruz for reinforcemen;s
which tear Will not arrive soon enough Mexi
cans can be seen all sides of US and II is feared
we Will be attacked before any assistance can he
mad, and they know as much about our business as
we yourselves. The trains contain near $500 900
In specie, which these Mexicans know
GEN. TAYLOR'S ARMY.-The New Or.
leans Bulletin of the 18th ult., says
From passenger on board the Mary Kinosl,nd
we learn that Gen. TAYLoR's head-onar were
still at Walnut Springs, three niles from Monterey
on the lst inst. His whole fore consisted oPabont
4Ooo troops, of which, the larger portion are yolun
teers, and when all that are ordered to iiin him
nave arrived, VIII not have more than 5000 men
which includes all the garrisons in his rear IN tho
line OF the Rio Grande II was understood that he
would not attempt to move upon San Luis Potosi
unless he could have with him. for that object aL,ne
at least 5000 efficient troops.
A Monterey letter in the New Orleans Picavrno
dated June |, says
Although we cannot advance upon San Luis. il
is thought there may be some skrmishino on tho
road from here to Camargo. Urea havinp again
plucked up courage, become tired of mastery mac
tlvIty, and being now at the head Of large force
OF lancers. 1t had been reported that he was n
lula, but the report was not credited; but | was
yesterday informed at headquarters that positive in
formation had been received that Urea was at tho
head of 1000 cavalry this side of Victoria. II is
probable that the force is over estimated.
There IS good deal of sickness here but not Of
serious character, and but few deaths have taken
place
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