Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-18
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The steamship James L. Day arrived at the Ieyco carl,
s morning from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed on the 81,
INST by this vessel we have received our regular
pondenee and files Of Vera Cruz and Jaapa paner
from the intelligence contained our letters we learn ,er
oay mat an express reached Vera Cruz moment before
he sailing OF the James L. Day. with information that do
puiauon had come down from the city of Mexieo In r,oue.
Zen. Scott to take the capital under his projection This
news Is almost incredible but when II remembered tina
me system OF guerrilla warfare has been adopted by
and that the band who engage this service ar, 4, dan
getous 10 their own countrymen the enemy the re.
| port gains some probability.
The impression was gaining ground I'm IN. ,,nv al =,
mere would be no fighting Il was not expected
at there would be opposition this side Of or a, Puob.
"a, and was even doubted IL the Mexicans would defend
ne esPal Expectations Of this have proved de-
eeuulso often that we indulge them with much misgiy-
| ing.
The MeSc an papers continue their declamatoy structures
upon the mission OF Atocha. IL would appear the
sending OF this miserable fellow on any important mission
Mexico has given greater umbsge all else that has
oeen done by the United States. They regard him the
hght OF an official pimp, reasonable paudcr poridious
miscrean and indeed the Of baseness They
think he was sent here by the American cabinet in
ana seorn have already copied the article OF Ell Re.
pubcano upon Atocha. That paper the very best in ali
Mexeo the highest in tone aud the studes defender
republican institutions when the monarchical party was in
the ascendant after noticing the arrival of Atocha on
MISSION from this county and recounng his past history
in Mexico, remarks:
30 Cod this is the greatest sign that thou hast forgotten
us Send upon bombs rifles, grape shot every
OF proecne and misfortune; burn reduce TO ashes
destroy us-annhiate but do dshonor us: Send tho
entire North 10 subJugao aud rule U.S. but let not
Atocha be the broker OF OF peace because
devoving upon the the greatest hu-
initiation, would be 10 God the creates, punishment"
This we are assured reflex OF the feelings of the
better order of Moxcans regard to this unfortunate an
Poiniment.
The whereabouts OF Santa Anna is somewhat proble-
NAUTICAL The last authentic intelligence located him nj
OriZaba with miscellaneous command of 1000 Subse-
quen tumors report him having gone South TO recruit
ms TonSs IN Oaaca Ii certain that he has shown
himself at the capitol since his defeat There n report
that he desires TO leave the country but Mr. Kendall
no make adash upon detached parties in the rear of
the army, or upon wagon trains with TO
himself IN the good opinion OF the nation.
IL was the intention OF Gen Scott upon the arrival of
the wagon train that was from Vera Cruz about
the 9th inst TO oil all connection with the sea co,s,
rely upon the country for susenauce and push
tor the city THIS general Order, dated at Jaapa BON
Apnl, inmaes as much. But Mr.. kendsls letter OF the
@h-the very latest nows-throws doubt upon the
speedy adoption OF this plan consequence OF the deter
minauon vi the twelve months volunteers IN body not
10 re-enst This may reIsrd the advance OF the army
unless indeed the reported readiness OF the city 10
der be confirmed. II tho prove true the guerilla
troops maraudera band of pirates: and sbouId
be treated accordingly.
Gen Worth was gathering up all the grain he could and
mas all the bakeries at work. IN antc paon break
ing oil communication with Vera Cruz.
Ii will be gratifying all To learn that Gen Shields ~
thought To be IN fair We have always
regarded him about the best appointment from civil b
yet made by the President.
Maj. Gen. Pillow came passenger in In, Jan,cs I D.,,
His wound is doing well.
Lieutenant Colonel Anderson of the LIST Tennessee 70
giment, came in the Day also. He has seen much
service, both under Gen Taylor and Gen Scott At Mon
erey and Cerro Gordo, and account OF al
health. "