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FURTHER.

FURTHER.
Bv special Express, we have news "a hours in
advance of rhc mail, by the n. o. Picoyune Of
the 9ih inst
The Steamer Mary Kingsland arrived at New
Orleans onlhu 7th, bringing later dates from Vera
Cruz.
She brings accounts Of the two victorious
battles Of Contcras and arbuco,-sonamed from
the field works Of the enemy.
The proposition for an armisticc was made BY
Scott. supposed To have been at the instance oil
the British Minister Of Foreign Affairs at MeXi.
CO.
A letter from Mr.. Kendall dated Laenbaco,
August 22d, states that the Arch Bishops Palace
hi that place is now occupied by Gen. Scott and
portion of the American Army, after defeating
the enemy in Two of the hardest fought battles
since the present war commenced.
On tho l4h a rcncontre took place by Col.
Duncan which satisfied Gen. Scott that road
for arrulIcry could be cut from Cacoa to San
Augustine.
Gen. Worlh's division moved in that direction
on the llih inst, followed by Gems. Quitman.
Pillow and Twggs. By this movement a new
line Of operation waa formed on the southern
and western sides of the City of Mexico, and the
strong works Of Pinon and Mexcalisango, on
which SANTA Anna had bestowed so much labor,
were completely turned.
Tn the 10th Of August, Gen. Worth marched
rnr as the Hacienda Of San Geveoia, when
ta,t was ordered by Gen. Scott, as Gen. Twiggs
had mel large force of the enemy at IIncoa.
Gen. Twiggs promptly ordered the heaviest
guns to unlimbcr, and after few discharges, the
enemy were compelled to dispersc, with loss Of
six killed.
On the i7,h Of August, Gen. Worth resumed
his march over bad roads. BY 8 O'Clock in the
morning he was in sight Of the domos and spires
of the Capital, without any opposition except
thut Of rocks, which had been rolled into the
road, and the dtchcs which had been dug.
This evidently showed that Gen. Scott had
stolen n march on Santa Anna. On reaching
this point n scattering fire was opened by the
,ucmy--who had force stationed in an advan.
r4geous position. This fire was soon silenced by
Colonel Smiths battalion Of second artillery un.
der command Of Maj, Gault.
Another attack was shortly afterwards made
bd the elemys plckcts were again driven in
without loss. At 7 o'clock on tho 18th General
Scout arrived at San Augustine and at 10 o'clock
Gen. Worth wus in full march for the Capitol on
the main road.
MAJORS Smith and Trumbul, Captain Mason,
with engineers aud officers, supported by Captain
Bake squadron Of Dragons, proceeded to re.
Connoilrc.
masked battery opened upon the rcconnoi.
seurS and the first ball from an IS pound caro-.
rade killed Capt. thornton and one of the Dru.
Eoons, besides severely woundlng one of the
guides.
Colonel Garlands Brigade was ordered to oc.
cupy position on the plains in sight Of The cne-
m es battery At San Antonio, while Col. Stnrk's
brigade and Duncan's battery took their stations
close by his reor.
There was then party sent out TO reconnoilre
and ascertain The praccabilny Of finding road
30 San Angelo, the strong hold Of Santa Anna
viih view to its overthrow.
The party had brush with the enemy and
killed five or six and took US many prisoners,
without any loss on our part.
The result of the examination proved hene6-
cial. A road was constructed 10 the point de-.
sired
The Mcxicans were distinctly seen in force
near Brot"ras and Rt u Council Of War, held
that evening. it was sdetermincd to make an attack
on the following morning.
While The reConnoiterlrg party wero ont, Gen.
Worth had established himself at the Pascada of
Buvera, from the windows Of which countless
numbers Of the enemy could be seen at work up
Oh the batteries Of San Anonia.
About noon, the Mcxicans opened upon the
Hacienda, with both round shot and sheIls.-I
Neatly every shot took effect, but did no damage
except to the buildings.
Late in tho evening they were again opened
but were soon silcnced for the night Had The
fire been continued the whole Hacienda might
have been torn TO pieces and our troops destroy.
ed.
Al 8 o'clock the l9h, the batteries were again
opened on Gen. Worlh's position. SO severe
was tho discharges OF artillery that our troops
were compelled 10 seek shelter behind the build.
ings but succeeded nevertheless in maintaining
their position.
The divisions Of Gen. Twiggs and Pillow,
were ordered 10 advance about o'clock, A, NJ
the direction of Bronleras. About /. p. NJ,
they we're in full view of the enemies batteries
and within The range of their heavy guns. The
Brigade Of Col. P. F. Smith was ordered to nd.
vance directly towards the enemies works-whiIe
tha, Of Col. Riley marched upon small village
10 the right for The purpose Of cutting off such
Tcnforcem.nts as might be sent 10 Valencia from
the city.
A destructive and ineessant FIRE was opened on
Col. Smiths command, and soon the rifles were
engaged with the pickets of the enemy driving
them on he inside Of their works.
Tie l2 pound batteries of Capt. Magraw and
ths mounted Howilzer batteries under lha com.
mand olfEieut. Calender Of The ordinance dc
plrmeni, was pressed forward upon the enemy,
and were much exposed. They, however, open.