Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-08-19
IelegTaPhlc DesPaEches J0r IRe OaIo Sfdtlsndn.
IMPORTANT FROM MEXlCO.

TeegroPhic Dispatches for the Ohio Statesman.
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
Gen. Scott at Puebia on The 3O.h Of Juiy-10 march
Immediately on the arrival Of Gen. Pierce-Figh
rih Gaerrilas-A big fight hand, or Santa
Anna Is a c0Ward.
RICHMOND, August ii, lS47.
EDITOR ONO STATEsMAN-The steamer Fashion
rived at New Orleans from Vera Cruz which she left
the I'd inst.
Gen. Scott at Puebla the Both of July and the
probability was that lac would advance Immediately
Valencia had arrived at Mexico with 1910 troops
Gen. Pierce had arrived Peroe after an action with
the guerrllas near the National Bridge. Lieut. Tip
ton, of Indiana, and Sergeant Penna, killed Cou-
rIer from the British Legation arrived at Vera Cruz
on the 3Ist alt. with correspondence from the Capt.
tai. The Courier left the city Of Mexico on the 2Sh
and was at Pueba the Both. Mr. Kendall of the Pic
ayuue represents the chances of peace IN an unavoa-
bic light. He SAYS Scott marched Immediately on the
arrival OF Gen. Pierce That lie would certainly get
off the first week in August, and more than probably
had the hardest fought battle yet Mexico, that the
MexlcaDs had all their Notifications completed, and
$4,000 men. That the English legation secret
ly exciting every influence keep the Americans
of the Capital Other letters -Picayune report
ed the chance of peace favorable and think
resistance out OF the question, and that the advance
of our army would almost be matter Of mere form.
The Mexican Congress has referred Buchanan's let
ter back to the Executive, and thrown him the
capital is strong, and increasing. They have faith
In their Generals.
The Sun Of Anauhac says the Guerillas attacked
General PIERCE and that six hundred Americans ap-
preached under their fire until within two hundred
yards, when the Americans opened a death fire upon
them and forced them to retreat. When the Next
cans were about returning, the American cavalry
rushed upon them, killing about hundred. The
position Of the MexcanS one Of the strongest in
the country but the Americans passed the bridge, af
ter the engagement, and arrived at Perote in safety
Gen. Scott sent Smiths brigade meet them at Peroe
The Commercial Times considers the news full con-
frmatlOn Of the failure of Mr.. Trst's mission, and
that all prospects of peace are at an end.
The correspondent Of the Commercial Times says
that there has been contest Of etiquette about their
constituted rights between the Congress and Santa An
ma each charging the other with the responsibility of
peace. Santa Anna Is shrewdly supposed to be de-
SIRIUS of patching up peace as the surest way Of
securing the grand object of his ambition the Dcta-
torship.
When Congress dissolved, it was done by the with
drawal of the members to leave the remainder
below quorum. Santa Anna held a council of his
general officers, and they resolved to try their ok
against Gen. Scott at Pueba rejecting propositions
for negotiations, calmly await his advance, being
free to act his approach, either the defensive
otherwise.
The government issued decree suspendng the is
sue of all newspapers except the official organ
The New Orleans Delta says Congress had met
and adjourned without coming any decisive propo-
stons to government, that all letters from the
capital agree that Scott take the city without diff
fculty, and that the foreign merchants at the capital
are anxious for his arrival. letter from Leuten-
ant Whpple had arrived, said he was treated WELL
and expects soon to be exchanged.
Commodore Perry had withdrawn his forces from
Tobasco, in consequence of the sickness prevailing
among his men. The Sun of Anauhac attributes his
withdrawal to the overwhelming force Of the enemy
Gen. Almonte was confined at TulamlngO. Alva-
at the Capital the middle of June, and had
several long interviews with the authorities. Mr..
Trist has been indsposed; bat was convaleScent
The news from necessity comes very much con-
densed through the Telegraphic wires, and allow
must be made for the connection of sentences
6TAfler the above in type, we received the
following particulars by the mails:
[EditniaI Correspondence of the PicGyune
PUEBLA, Mexico July %, 1s47.
have ORDER issued the city Of Mexico the
18Th inst BY Gen. LOmbsrdni in which, after stating that
il is time for the ges Mexican nation show the
world that her have degenersed the Commander
n-Chef goes to decree follows; That the Ameri-
cans hst appearance IN sight Of the Capital gun shall be
fired IN the plaza that Instantly all the bands shall sike
up the alarm that all the military shall
their appropriate stations that all stores those
where charcoal and provisions solo, shall be Immediately
cIosed that carriage shall be allowed in the streets
and that there shall be assembIage of persons any
part Of the city,
cannot learn that any of our officers are now seriously
ndpOed and the health of the army generally improving
To be there 1000 1000 still the sick list,
but large PORTION of them cunvalescng.
FIom all accounts it would appear that Santa Anna aud
Congress swords points, and that the former has all
advantage the nation Ii may be recoected that
two months since Congress passed act declaring
traitor who would entertain the idea of peace with
the North Americans. When Santa Anna received Mr..
Buchanans last propositions, few weeks since, he at
submitted them Congress for that body act upon
the matter IN the premises but what did Congress do but
send the papers back with that the natoIy steps
belonged exclusively the Executive. At this Santa Anna
became ensgedsad that he did send the befOe
Congress ascertain what his prerogatves werhe knew
their full extent webul he had laid the matter before that
body in order that the members might Tescnd their former
decree declaring any traitor, &c, If they saw mt
That he thought they would do this and thus give him all
and every power highly probable but Congress took
stubborn IT. and here affair for the present
The impression that he is determined to hazard
the defence Oi The Capital and this impression gains strength
when known he has Congress lay the blame
upon in he suf another defeat
Santa Anna has recently levied coniTbuOn-a forced
loan may be caedupon The inhabitants Of the Capital
in which he calls for s2o0s75 to the The
churches and converts, well private individuals
eSsed and is limited that the yrant left the
OF Of his few friends off the tax list The foreign
ers, who have been called upon without have made
regular protests IS said against the unjust exacon, but
Santa Anna does stand upon tribes money
tons.
From every indications, it would appear that Gen Scott
intends an immediate movement upon the city Of Next
coat least within a week days. Hard bread is
being baked for the march, the quarermasers have been
ordered hold themselves readiness and every de-
parment all is hustle and activity befng found npos-
sble receive clothing from the United SIates hundreds
Of MexIcans hard at work putting in uni
form. Some think that the army will before
Gen Pierce up but it is hardly probable. Gen
Scott will march before that officer gets within one OF
two days march. AT least 1900 OF the sick will be le
behind but majority of them would be IN situation &c
take up arms in case the garrison was attacked
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