The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-05-07

/ check until Gen. Scott, who left yester
day, reaches hitn,wbich will be 10 morrow
might. Maj. Geo. Patterson left here
with two brigades Of volunteers on Fri.
day, aud lie las, no doubt, reached the
advance before this hour.
Gen. Twiggs has between $500 and
2700 men--choice ones, tuo--.lnder his
command, and l eDtertain little fear fur
his safety. Gen. Pat erson marched with
Shields and Pillows briga es, and all the
force except the garrison ofthe town and
Quitmans bri 4ade, are either at tile scene
Of action or on the road to it.
Gen. Scott, ] think, was pretty well
satisfied, before his departure, that Santa
Anna was in the neighborhood Of Jalapa,
and WAS making good time towards that
point before the express reached him.
A terrible battle will be fought ct Cerro
Gordo, or there will be little or no fight
iog. An intelligent Mexican told me to-
night, that there would be 40 fight, and
that Santa Anna had with him four promi-
nent members Of the National Congress,
with the aid OF whom he hopes TO negoti
ateA peace. ] bdlve truly, that il is the
wish Of Excelency TO end the strife, but
whether he will embrace this occasion
(Which, by way,sis an excelleDl onee) |
caonot say.
The horses of the Tennessee cavalry
arrived TO day from Tampico; and as sooa
as they are landed expect Quitman will
leave here.
"A ShirmiSh al Pueme .Niciopal, nothing
more Probable capture Of Cerro Gordo
by our Troops Santa Anno al or near
Jalapa = Orders reiSns IN Tera Cruz.
VERA CRuz, April IA, lS47.
at Puente Nacional, and we hourlye look
for the intelligence Of the capture of
Cerro Goido, strong mountain fort, %
miles from Jalapa. decisive battle IS
expected at this point, for il is the best
vantage grounds this side Of Perole. Gen
Santa Anna was at or near Jalapa, at the
last accounts; but By this time, there is
scarcely doubt that Cerro Gordo is car
ried by assanl'S and the army in snug
quarters at tAefhealthful and delightful
city Of Jalapa. Vera Cruz is quiet and
well governed as any city in the u States
II would improve the health some TO throw
lown the walls and let in the fresh air, as
he commander thinks Of doing.
II sthe army takes any more Of those
,eantiinl brass 24's hnpe they win be
tent home as trophies. There are in the
town aud castle nearly one hundred of
hem, They are fsplendd workmanship,
and superior to any the United States
have ofthe same calibre. They are worth |
about $4,000 piece, and would look ex
remely well ia the 'white settlemnt.' Is. |
VERA CRuz ANCHORAGE, April IL, lS47.
/ ds. Deid:-A large detachment Of the
quadron leaves to-day for respan, com
handed by the Commodore in person.
The officers anticipated something of
ight at that place. 1t is believed that
here are upwards of 1000 troops at that
,lace, under the command of Gen. Cos,
rilh some sixty pieces of cannon.
Tie squadron captured at Alvarado
lxty pieces Of heavy cannon, all service
BILE and in fine order, with the exception
T three.
The greater portion of tile army is now
n the road to Jalapa; rumor has it that
'ah;a Anna is there with a large force.
md intends to dispute the pass near tina,
lace. The vomito has not yet made its
ppearance. Yours, &c.
DISPATCHES,
BY MAGNETIC TELEGT.aPH,
FOR THE PITTSBURGH POST,