The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-16

took stubborn and here the whole affair rests for the
present 90 not even see !who is degn offer an
swer to Mr. propositions which seem to have
Peen transferred into species of football be kicked
0rkwsrus ana forwards by Santa Anna and the Con-
sss- neither party In the present distracted state OF
ne daring to lay hands upon the unfortunate
10 IN all matters of state policy he dare not take re-
spcnsby SO heavy upon his shoulders as to come out
determined to hazard the defence of the capital
a this impression gains strength when 1t is known
suffers another defeat Another battle in NV humble
opinion viii be of immense advantage to the United
Mexicans will certainly be defeated and ii he remains
bare, and there Is no more lighting enemy will con-
trvs to come out Of the war conqusrors They win
aeavor 10 make appear that the Yankees fearful Of
rskng battle at their principal city sued for peace
and in the eyes Of the world they win be able make
Santa Anna has recently levied contributions for
ced loan 1t may be calledupon the inhabitants of the
capital in which he calls for $2sOs76 to carry on the
The churches and converts as well as private iu.
dviduals are assessed and it is limited that the tyrant
has left the Of Of his few friends OF Of the
list The foreigners who have been called upon with
ont STINT nave made regular protests it is said against
| tribes in his money transactions
From every Indicate it would appear that Gen Scott
Intends an Immediate movement upon the city of Next
GO. at least within week ten days Hard bread is
being baked for the march, the quartermssters have
been ordered to hold themselves in readiness and in
every department all is hustle and activity. 1t being
ftnd impossible to receive clothing from the United
Stses, hundreds Of Mexcans hard at work putting
our nen IN UNIFORM. some even think that the army
will move before Gen Pierce comes up but it is hardly
probable that Gen Scott will march before that officer
sss within one or two days march At least 1900 hun.
them would be In situation to take up case the
garrison attacked.
Speaking of sickness the South Carolina regiment has
suffered more than any other in the service This was
not expected. 1t thought that the Northern reg
ments would suffer most hereaway in tropics but the
New Workers and South Carolinians have been MS it
were, side and side, and the former but few
the sick list comparatively The South Caro
| yhan6r u,Ysf arad t,,r,
out about 400 OF the other 500 lao have died. 200
have been left sick in the rear and the rest in
however, and many are convalescing
| PuEBLA, Mexico July -, ls47
humors from the city Of Mexico at a discount but
reports from the direction Of Vera Cruz eager
y sought after Many think that the arrival of General
Fierce Will be the signal for immediate movement of
the whole army, and hence the anxiety to learn his
real whereabouts day two since intelligence was
received that he bad taken the Orzaba road that
mao Sven nsaLa 2, even this side Of that city essr
command, and this story is generally credited On
the strength ofreports that large guerilla force
front Of Gen Pierce and that with four
pieces OF artillery the way the neigh
borhood OF the capital to aid in capturing the train
direction Of Perote His regular Command consists of
the lss Artillery Sd Infantry and Rifles in addition
10 tnsiorce squadron OF dragons and Duuoan's
terry accompanies him Woe TO any Mexican force that
may fall In the way Of this command
For inc last week we have had but little ran and 1T
certainly much to be regretted that Gen Scott has
been unable to improve it. The weather has been OF
that nature cool aud bracing the have
performed their marches without fatgue-i has been
one Of those dry spells that usually in the midst
OF the rainy season and had Pierce been here the
entire army might have marched to the capital dry
shod Old weather wises, those who have lived he r.
long say that this pleasant weather viii followed BY
dreDching rains. trust their predictions NAV prov,
untrue but fearful that we have not vet seem thu
worst OF the wet season.
said above that rumors from the cty of Mexico wer
at discount-we have other reports than that por
ton Of the city has been overlooked that much sickness
prevails and that the Mexicans intend giving Genera
he hare hat AT tha
the army who think that before a gun is fred SAINT
Anna will send out white flag, and come to terms w
shall see.
Gen. Worth. with Mr. Trist and large party of oai
GERS and gentlemen, started out this morning visit
dinner time, highly delighted with the trip party
Mexican guerillas went out at the opposite the
town as Gen entered scamperns OF as fast as their
Of and In their fright probably reported that the
whole American army was in motion.
The robbers and guerillas fine haul last night
taking over one hundred mules from single pc
| within the limits Of the city This will doubtless en-
| holden them to more daring attempts.
We have story, tolerably well authenticated, tina
over million Of dollars has recently arrived at Yer,
Cruz for the army day after the fair again. for how
s this money lind way up in season to relieve tn,
great necessities Of those who have long suffer
ing Inc straits to which our commssaries and quar-
termastsrs have been driven well the army agent
Mr. Hargous to raise the the absolute
Of the men, has beat the ktehying and sknning days
'37 all to pieces. dollar is dollar and more than
| dollar, here In Puebls.
In relation to the movements Of the army can Civ.
| you other than the impression that Gen Scott viii
march Immediately the arrival of Gen Pierce The
men composing the divisions Of Gems. Worth and
Twggs probably better soldiers than any at presen
in the world In the first place the material equal
notsuperor to any; they are equally well drilled have
the best of officers to lead them and, what is Of the
greatest Importance, great portion of them have been
IN the front rank Of battle In fights Nor Is
the division Of Gen Quitman, which will doubtless take
active part In any operations yet to take place. much
behind the others. The regiments composing it, the
New York. South Carolina, and LIST and I'd
while steptoes admirable battery is attached to IT, The
army that will set down before Mexico will be the
est and best appointed have yet had in the field aud
let the Mexicans tight as they will the result Of any
contest that may take place cannot be doubted.
have seen gentleman who left the capital two days
since lie that the Mexicans quietly awaiting
the approach Of Cen Scott, having all their works and
fortihcstions completed The story that the city
partially overowed Is confirmed but the report Of the
extent Of the inundaton and of the sickness it had
| casioned, have been exaggerated There a strong
belief among many of the foreigners that there
perfect understanding between Gen Scott and SAINTS
Anna and that peace would grow out of it, The Con
was still at loggerheads with the President all bu
sness was completely at stand and the only law known
Copies the Daro del Goberno up to the 9th inst
az bs tine only paper now pub
ment orders and decrees articles published the
express sanction OF Santa Anna In Of the latter
the editor asks the people not to forget their great
glorious victory los Yankees the triumphant
held ofBuena VISTA the three pieces cannon and
the standard then there taken from General Tav-
lor He himself has probably entirely forgotten the
eight hundred captured from his cou
trymen within the last eighteen months, well the
dags innumerable that have been sent to Washing
ton,
must close this letter with few speculations of
own. There Is every indication that the army will
move upon the capital in the of the coming
days and 1t is more than probable that the hsrdes
hyht yet will be ut the city Of Mexcothis the opinion
| OF the majority. Santa Anna, however much he ma,
be averse to it, hardly avoid battle although b,
will still creep out Of 1t possible No In ali the
secrets can know anything with certainty but
yet strong believe that the English Legation
Is exerting every influence to keep the American,
| out OF the capital; and to effect this Santa An
ma has been tempered with, and golden show.
| ers Of American coinage, mind you, have be.r
made TO rise before him. The English 40 not want tc
see us In the city Of interests Of
to subserve, fearful the American hold upon
this shattered republic will be strong TO be
shaken off except to their great detriment II an ims
date peace is made why then the United States caH
help herself TO such portion Of Northern Mexico us she
may covet, while England will in ut the 30 uthern
extremity and lay hold of territory her hearts