Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-02

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neither traitor nor coward.
"On The Isl oil the present month Gen. odn'a
Anna. al The head Of 1000 cavalry and infantry
and three pieces OF artillery, sailed Out OF rue-
bla. intending 10 attack the American 'rain
which lei, Jalapa on the Isl inst, and reached
peroie ON the Ah. But before arriving al le-
peyahualco The designs Of the commaoeI H.
chief OF the Mexican forces were Wholly rus
lrated. all his men, with the exception OF l3O hus,
sars of his personal guard, having pronounced
against him. As an excuse for this proceeding
the officers and privates alleged that lhey were
firmly convinced that their further continuance
at The disposal and under the orders OF ihe e2-
President would only be followed by their com-
pletc sacrifice; and tha. wiIhal, lheir country
would not derive The slightest benefit from IL.
"They attributed the unfortunate events OF Inc
war, and their want OF success in their battles
against the invaders, TO his incapaciy and un-
skilfulness. Even some OF them loudly declared
him 10 be a traitor, and consequently to be un-
worthy OF holding any command IN The Me1i-
can army.
"The greater part of these transactions trans
pied al Nopalucan.
Santa Anna having gotlo Tepeyahualco with
his $50 hussars, he received an order from Inc
Government al Qucretaro directing him TO pro-
coed thither al once with all the troops when
were al his orders. But the general did Doldeem
it convenient TO comply with The mandate OF ms
government, and took up his line OF march tor
Oaxaca, whittier by The latest account ne was
vending his way. He publicly declared that his
intentions in going to Oaxaca were TO see whether
he could raise there another army, with which
he might return 10 renew the combat win Inc
enemies of the Republic.
"Al the letters from the interior coincide in
saving that Gen. Santa Anna conscious oi his
impolency 10 effect any thing more, either IN Inc
carryiDs on Of The war, or OF adjusting me terms
OF peace is making his way towards Gua'emaia,
for the purpose Of leaving the Republic oil Mex
leo forever and that his march 10 Oa1aca IS on
ly preiext 10 The quiet accomplishment oil his
designs"
The reports that Gen. Santa Anna was endea-
voring 10 reach Guatemala, and that Gen. Scott
had given him passport 10 embark from Vera
Cruz if he should think il best, is denied by Eal
Voc de la Palria, Mexican paper which we find
extensively copied in the Arco-Iris. Lie is re-
solved says La Voz, not to abandon the cause OF
the country, and 10 continue The war without re-
spite upon the enemies OF Mexican independence
and religion.
The Genius Of Liberty says that Senior Pena
Pena is dscharsing the duties oil President al
Queretaro. He has refused TO recognize as his
associates in power The individuals nominated and
appointed by Santa Anna. He proposes that
Congress shall take upon itself The office of elect
ing men 10 that important and high office.
The following brief note from our Vera Cruz
correspondent, leaves US in doubt in regard 10
the safely OF detachment Of Texans, but we are
inclined TO think they will take care OF themselves.
VERA Cruz Oct. lS, lSi7.
Great excitement was created this morning by
n ,harp fvr hat in
occasioned by Inc arrival OF an express from
company of Texas Rangers, announcing that
they had been attacked about twelve miles from
this place by large guerrilla force, that they
had lost one man killed and about eighteen were
missing The report was current that the whole
command, excepting two had been cut off, and
the immediate departure oil the Rangers al full
speed induced the citizens 10 believe that the re-
port was true. | do notapprehend that any thing
serious will occur TO this command, and have
no doubt that The missing eighteen are safe with
their comrades ere this.
There appears to have been some difficulty in
the Massachusetts Regiment, judging from the
following order issued by Gen. Gushing:
HEADQUARTERS, VERA CRuz Ocl Is, lS47.
ORDERS No. 80.
The following named men of companies -,
-, LIST Regiment Massachusetts Infantry be-
Ing HutIHUuS dHu IOSuDOIQlndlc, VIII,
OF course, prove towards in hour Of danger, and
they cannot be permitted TO march with this CO.
lumn OF The army. They are disarmeG and de-
lached from the regiment, and will report 10 Bre-
vel Major Bachus tor such duty in the Castle Of
San Juan dc Ulua, as may be performed by SOL
dieIs who are found IN worthy 10 carry arms, and
are disgrace aud nuisance TO the army.
BY order Of Brig. Gen. CUSHING
w. w. II. DAVIS, A. A. D. C.
Here follows list of si1ty-fve names Of the
men above referred to-
Our readers will recoect the expedition under
Capt. Wells, TO the National Bridge, OF which we
published minute account. Immediately upon
returning 10 Vera Cruz, Capt Wells demanded a
court OF inquiry. The following is the opinion
Of the court, rendered on the Isl September:
OPINION or THE CCURT.-The court are of OPT
nion tina, Capt. Wells 18th Infantry could not
have saved one ambulance and six wagons, or de-
stroyed Them without great sacrifice Of life
perhaps The distractions OF his whole command
Tha, his conduct was officer like and encrge,-
ic, and that he is not 10 blame for the loss Of the
wagons or package Of dispatches.
The court 0! inquiry Of which Lieut.. Colonel
Miles is president, is hereby dissolved.
BY order of Col. H. Wilson.
(Signed,) Il. Fl. Arthur, Adj. Isl lsf
A. A. A. Gen'l. Dep. OF Vera Cruz.
The James l.. Day arrived at Vera Cruz on
The l7lh inst, from The Rrazos. Col. Jack Hays
went over on her with the company OF Captain
Roberts, OF his regiment.
The steamship New Orleans was al Tampco
al last accounts, but could not gel out over The
bar without iehlering. Lighters had been sent
out from Vera Cruz 10 her assistance.
We lind no other mention of Gen. Lane and
his command than is given incidentally in the
narrative of affairs at Puebla. He at Pc
| roc on The 4th inst, and We have now no doubt
whatever entered Puebla few days thereafter.
The AIco.ris OF The 10th inst. speaks OF The
extensive preparations making al Voeara 10 de-
spach train. II says there are more than 1000
troops there, Of all arms. Their number leads the
editor TO conjecture that Gen. Patterson has in
view an expedition against some State not hilher
10 invaded BY American arms, instead oil reinforc.
Ing Gen. Scou.
The same paper has some speculations upon
the probable action ol the Congress at Quereta.
TO, bu, mentions no facts. Among other things
il mentions that there are those who pretend tha
the minds of the people Of the interior have un-
dergone change since our occupation OF the city
of Mexico, and that they are disposed for peace
upon any terms. We have lille faith in this.
The Genins OF Liberty OF The 18th inst gives
the following account OF an expedition against The
gucrrillas
Guerrilla EaP.dd'on.-T guerrias have OF
late become 30 Troublesome and daring, and have
gathered in such swaIms in The chaparral and
other places Of ambush in the vicinity Of this
city, thai even The Mexican farmers would moi
venture in 10 supply our market In consequence
OF this state OF affairs, Capt. Truett, with 200
mounted volunteers, and Capt. Armstrong with
1GO, went out on the morning OF the 18th inst, by
order OF Maj Gen. Patterson, 10 scour the coun.
try and rid II OF these maraudiDg robbers, who,
under the guisc Of patriotism, inlest il to The de-
rment of the Mexcans as well as The Ameri-
cans. According 10 the orders OF Maj Gen. Pat
lerson, Capt. Truett was 10 proceed TO the right
OF The city in a norlhwestcry direction until he
struck The Orizaba road, which he has 10 follow
turning to The left while Capt. Armstrong was to
proceed 10 The lell OF the city in southweserly
direction until he struck the same road, which he
was 10 follow, turning TO the right. The two de-
,achmenls were to march with flankers until they
met and it will be seen BY the arrangement, that
any party. Aeeins from either oil them would run
- r:eiy ~ haino encountered hv Tho other