The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-20


the following on dit from the Eagle Of the Sd inst be-
during on excitement yesterday evening by the arrival
OF gentleman passenger on board the steamer James
Day. who seems to be the father Of the wife Of one
Of our-rmy The story goes that tho doctor
has too great Partially for the matrimonial state
that the father cotmplates relieving him Of
| gngement Mt least Rumor L. double-tongued on tho
subject aud forbear giving publicity to the Of
the guilty party at present preferring to walt for full
deyeopmsnts but from all we can learn they viii prove
The military storehouss in Jalapa, belonging to the
wosn oreras peD ao i0 So
90 shirts cotton do go pairs boots; 10 great coats;
~ cloth stocks POI uniform coats unfinished There
were also about 1000 knapsacks each Of which contain
cd some articles Of clothing portion Of which 10
Nearly all the munitions Of war taken from the
muskets were broken upon the rocks, the iron guns
spiked and pretty much all the ammunition destroyed
THE SURRENDER OF THE CITY OF MEXICO.
From the New Orleans Times, May III
We have had opportunity OF seeing a letter from
the city of Mexico dated the 3Oth Of April in the
tegence to have been received at Jalaps OF the
nomination OF deputaon to proceed to Gen. Scotts
hsadquartsrs requesting him to take quiet possession
lection The writer states that the Mexcans have
idea that tho American army will advance beyond Pue-
caution Of our Generals who will not hazard the inter-
ruption Of their communications by extending their
line OF occupation beyond what they safely
THE wAR-PRoTECrIoN TO THE CITY OF MEXICO
| THE DISPATCHES, ETC.
| From the Washington Union, May 1871
we understand from letter received frem Vera Cruz
that morning in that city who had left Santa Anna at
st. Andreas, on the Orzaba road about thirty Ave
about 1000 troops half armed and badly equipped and
he threatened to make attack upon Vera Cruz The
left Pueblo short time before and he hesFd eon
fdenty said that her citizens would send deputaop to
Gen Scott to put themselves under his
in fact afraid Of the leperos than they
| own people We understand, indeed, from Captain
Hughes, who arrived in Washington last evening that
the liberal conduct Of the Americans had made the most
favorable impression upon the Mexicans and that Mo-
rales and Landlords had advised the citizens Jaapa to
remain at their homes and even the ladies Of Vera Crus
The letter from Vera Cruz, which have seen, also
reports that the British agent at Mexico Mr. Bankhead
had been requested to mediate, and open communica-
ton with tho Americans to treat Z peace It is not
certain, however, that this account is correct.
We lay, this evening" before readers portion Of
the very interesting dispatches which last evening
received from Gen Scott We shall lay the Of the
letters from Generals Worth and Pillow Coils Hnrney
and Baker ofthe Illinois volunteers from Maj Gardner
| ander, Major Talcott, Lieut. Col. Pympton Captain
Francis Taylor, and Bpevet Colonel Riley.
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FROM GEN. SCOTT AND THE
| OFFICERS UNDER HIS COMMAND.
| HEADQUARTERS THE ARMY,
JALArA, April %, Is47
sir-In forwarding the reports of commanders which
detail the operations Of their several corps against the
Mexican lines at Cerro Gordo shall present. in contin-
uation of my former report but outline of the affair;
and while adopting heartily their concentrations Of the
ardor and efficiency of individuals, shall mention by
name only those who figure prominently, or from posi-
ton, could not be included in those sub-reports.
The field sketch herewith indicates the positions OF
the two armies. The terra caiente Of low level ter.
inmates ut Plan del Rio, the site Of the American camp
circuit among lofty hills whose commanding points had
| al been fortified and garrisoned by the enemy. His
right entrenched, rested precpice ovefhangin
impossible ravine that forms the bed of the stream;
and his entrenchments extended continuously to tn,
road, which was placed formidable battery On the
other side the lofty and difficult height Of Corro Gordo
commanded the approaches in all directions The main
body OF the Mexican army was encsmped on level
Of that height towards Jalapa.
Resolving, If possible to turn the enemy's left and
attack in rear while menacing or engaging his 'front.'
caused daily "Reminiscences to be pushed with the
view of finding route for force to debouch the ia
| lapa road and cut OF retreat.
Ths reconnaissance begun by Lieut.. Beauregard was
continued by Capt Lee, engineers, and u road made
along difficult slopes and chasmsout Of the ene-
my's view though reached by his fire whom
UNTIL arriving ut tao Mexican lines further dis
became impossible without action The desired
point OF debouchure the Jaapa road was not therefore
reached though believed to be within easy distance and
to gain that point 1t became to the
height Of Cerro Gordo The dispositions in my plan OF
were accordingly made
Twiggs division, reinforced by shields's brigade of
volunteers, was thrown into position the nth and
was of necessity drawn into action taking up the
ground for its bvouac and the opposing height for our
and men killed wounded in this sharp combat
handsomely commenced by company Of the 7th infan
Brevet Lieut. Gardner, who high
y praised by all his commanders for signal services
Col Harvey coming up with the rife regiment and first
artillery (aso parts Of his brgade) brushed away the
enemy and occupied the leighton which, in the night
was placed battery OF one 24pounder and two "a
pound howitzers under the superintendent Of Captain
Lee, engineers, and Lieut.. Hagner, ordnance These
guns opened next morning and served with effect
by Capt Steptoe and Lieut.. Brown, Sd artillery Lieut.
Hagner (ordnance) and Lieut. Seymour LIST artillery
The night, with extreme toll and difficulty under
| the superintendence Of Lieut. Tower, engineers and
Lieut. Ladley, ordnance 8nch howitzer was put in
1 I'm rtv
right battery detachment of fsur companies under
Major Burnham New York volunteers, performed this
credtable service which enabled Lieut. Ripley I'd ar-
ery in charge Of the piece to timely fire in that
| quarter.
Early on the 18th the columns moved to the general
attack and our success speedy and decisive Pill
lows brigade assautng the right OF the Entertainments
although compelled to retire. had the effect have here
toore stated Twiggss division sorming the strong
vital point of Cerro Gordo pierced the centre gained
command of all the entertainments and them oil from
support AS infantry Colonel Rley's brigade push
ed against the main body of the enemy the guns OF
their fort rapidly turned to play that force
tunder the immediate command Of Gen; Santa Anna)
saulting the left carried the battery Give guns
tho Jalapa road and aided materially in completing the
The part taken by the remainder of our forces held
reserve to support and pursue has already been
ticed
Tho moment the fate of the day was decided the ca
vairy, and Tayors and Walls field bstteries were push
ed on advance Of the pursuing columns
(now under Colonel Baker)-and Major General Patter
son was sont to take command Of them In the hot pur
suit many Mexicans captured slain before our
men and horses were exhausted by the heat and dis
lance
The rout proves to have been complete the rcrcntnr
army except small body of cavalry, being dispersed
aud utterly disorganized The immediate consequences
have Of city the aban-
Comment Of the works and artillery Mt La Hoya the ne 1t
formidable between Vera Cruz aud the capital and
the prompt occupation by worths division Of the for
Of Perotc (sccond only to s. Juan de Ulua with
It's extensive armament Of sxtysix guns and mortars
and it, large supplies OF materie To General worths
report, annexed, refer for details
have heretofore endcavored TO do justice 10 the skill
and courage with which the attack on the height of
Cerro Gordo directed and executed, naming the
regiments most distinguished and their commanders,
under the lead OF Colonel Hsrney Lieut. q. w. Smith
led the engineer company part Of the storng force
and IL noticed with distinction.
The reports 81 this assault make favorable mention of
many In which well concur, having witnessed the
daring advance and perfect steadiness Of the whole.
Beside thoe. already named Lieut. Brooks 3D. infantry,