Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-04-14

and volunteers to send detachmsnts, with
supports, to clear its front, including sub
burgs, Of the enemy's parties, 90 as TO oblige
them to conine themselves within the walls
Of the city.
l have heretofore reported that but two
seyensbs Of the seige train and ammunition
had reached me. The remainder is yet
unheard Of. We shall commence landing
the heavy metal as soon as the storm sub
sides, and hope that the fve seyenths may
be up in time. 81
The city being invested, would, no doubt,
early surrender, but for the fear that, If
occupied by US, il would immediately be
fired upon by the castle. ! am not alto
gether without hope Of finding the means Of
coming to some compromise with the city
on this subject. si IA
So far the principal skirinishing has
fallen to the lot Of Brigadier Generate
Pillows and Quitman's brigades. Both
old and new volunteer regiments have con-
Quoted themselves admirably. Indeed, the
whole army is full Of zeal and confidence,
and cannot fail to acquire distinction in the
impending operations.
i To Commodore Conner, the officers and
sailors Of his squadron, the army is indebted
1 for great and unceasing assistance, prompt.
lly and cheerlully rendered. Their cooper
alton is the constant theme Of our gratitude
: and admiration. A handsome detachment
of marines, under Capt. Edison, Of that
corps, landed with the FIRST line, and 10
doing duty with army. I'M .,v,,,
! March 13.-The enemy al mteryah,
continues the FIRE Of heavy ordnance, from
the city and castle, upon our line Of invest.
} ment, both by day and night, but with fittls
or no effect. 8.'a5 2 ts
|, The norther has ceased, which has re-
newed our communication with the store
ships at anchor under SACRIFICES. We
, shall Immediately commence landing the
' few pieces Of heavy ordnance, with ord.
0 nance stores, at hand, and hope soon to
t have the necessary draught mules 70 take
, them to their positions. Any futher delay
: ir the arrival Of those means oftransporta-
ton will be severely felt in our operations.
have the honor to remain sir, with high
. respect, your most obedient servant,
8 WINFIELD SCOTT.
i Hon. WIN. l. MARCY, Secretary Of War.
HEADauARTERs OF THE ARNY, ,
Q Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,
r March IA, ls47.
4 SIR: had scarcely despatched my re-
Q |port of the 18th inst, with the postscript Of
yesterday, to go to New Orleans BY the
revenue cutter Ewing, before the norther,
which had intermilted some hours, began
to blow again with increased violence.
" We are, Of course, again cut off from all
3 communication with Commodor Connor's
II lsquadron and our feet Of vessels anchored
o under the Island Of Sacrifcios. Supposing
Q the Ewing to be detained by the storm, /
add some particulars in the hope Of getting
on board this report to 60 with the one just
mentioned. ,5s
ss The enemy continuesthe FIRE Of his heavy
II guns upon our line Of investment, but only
n from time to time, and without effect, 50
,f far as has yet been reported. AT this mo-
Il ment our attacking parties, by brigades, as
I. ordered Yesterday, (see general order No.
y nos;. x and sE;rn;shers 90 os IN claar ,ha
:, :, snsce @ M between ns md the c;tv and to ana .
u % HE our reconnoiterine officers to note we'll
: ,hs M ;n,arven;no ground This onero,;on
q ,n nav not he co1monle,ed before to!morro,-
rs morning, or ut lenst may not learn tn,
: | Anothar vessel II. i ofr lo,ded 9TH ora;n.
20 n.a - and ord;r,ncs s,ores Which nav , -;-.
y - =. -"hon, half ,ha : o,ooun, of each 80, raou;,sd
n NJ wa IONS and ,so,rs ~ ~ ,ha I,e rnanv MN
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rs M AR ;mmed;ate necassi.;es rreo,,ire.
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y 6,llv made on tha 9th ;nstant for ,he mi
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