The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-07-23
WAR INTELLIGENCE.

can he later than what is below. The
story also, that General Pillow and his
troops have been taken prisoners after
hard fighting, is no doubt untrue also
] That lie has had severe conflicts with the
Guerillas, with some loss, is evidently
true; but that he has Been taken, we do
not believe word it. 1t is also report,
that the Guerillas have stampeded a thons
and mules and horses from the Americans
at Vera Cruz, &C., &c. This may be
true, possibly. The next arrival must
clear up the mist. We give only such as
as seems reliable.-- Ohio Statesman.
Important from MexicO--Latest from the
Army of G.n. Scott.
| BY the arrival Of the Alabama the Pic,
| ayune has direct advces from Mexico to
| the 29lh of June, and from Puebla TO tie
2nlh.
to leave Puebla. He was awaiting the
the reinforcements under General Cad
waladsr and General Pillow, who had not
then arrived. [Some of the papers mems
ton that General Cadwallader arrived at
Pnebla on the Both. Letters from Mr..
Kendall Of that date make no mention Of
II, though he was constantly expected -
He was at Perote about the Goth, await
ing Gen. Pillow.
The news from the city of Mexico is
very indefuile. Ganeral Scott is said to
have communicated 10 the government
that Mr. Trist was With him and authorz-
ed to negotiate for peace. Santa Anna
had beenan vain endeavoring to procure
qiorlyn pfC oDgress 10 lay Gen. Scotl'S
com l:snicatipn before it. Mr.. Kendall's
letters yatI5ef encourage the prospects of
an early peace; but we have had access
to letters from a very responsible source
in the city Of McAc co, which take very
d dlferent view OF the subject The writer
thinks lla, Gen. Scott will have to march
INTO Mexico TO secure peace.
The censorship Of HE press existing 10
Mexico prevents Us from knowing nat
measures to defend the city will be taken.
Santa Anna was to leave the capitol on
he ooh ult., intending to pass three days
u the country Tor the benefit OF his healtl.
It is said that every avenne OF entrance
nto the city is fortified, but the writer in
Mexico, upon whom We very much rely,
hlnks tie American army will easily over
,uue all such obstaces--lhat the e fence
i heir foru6caticns viii only embarrass
he Mexicans.
W. are unable &c throw much light up.
q the inovemsnt ofGeu. Cadwallder and
ietS III low. The latter is said to have
e Nv compelled to contest the road with
he guerilla parties, till lie was beyound q
'erro Gordo. GuerlHeroas took advan- :
age of every deGe to resist his progress
lis loss is said to have been severe.
We have by this arrival file Of the b
American Star No. ?. published twice
eek at Puebla, by Messrs, Peopl es, Bar
ard, & Callahan. The file extends from
pe l2th to the 9th June, and we CLEAN y
ON its columns several items of intelli-
ence,
The government of the city of Puebla
as been iu,rusted to Lieut., Col Bolton,
the 3D. artillery.
Gen. Alvarez was at Allixco on the II h
June with 800 Mexican cavalry. The
STAR thinks his forces have been greatly I
serrated.
A correspondent of FL Monitor Repub, y
cano, writing from Puebla, says: Gene.
Il Scott, with all his engineer corps and >,
number of other officers, proceeded to
holula the other day, and, after ascend.
G he pyramid agreed at once to fortify
e place lie thinks it is only throwing ~
II TO the fishes to fortify SO out of the 81
ay place. The truth of the business
says the Star, that Gen. Scott never
ent there at all but that Gems. Quitman,
w'ggs. Col. Haruey, and party of Off
RS, hearing of the pyramid, and wish DC
G TO see the spot rendered so notorious be
the massacre Of the CholuaDs by Cor tn
z, did go; but the idea OF fortifyiDg was U
rthest from the thought. sa
A Mexican named Hereiia has been
tec,ed by his countrymen, on his way it
IN The capitol to Puebla, with drawings Sc
the different Notifications around the gl
pitol. He was tried and condemned
spy and traitor, and was condemn mi
to be shot on the 2lst ult. The fellow
lde his escape on the morning of the
st.
The Mexicans are using every induce
snt u make our men desert, and with
me success; but those who have deserts
find little comfort from their new OF
ends. The Star tells of two Dragons WI
10 ran off from us, but had not gone pa
rec leagues, before some Mexicans I'M
me across them, took their horses, and n'
ipped them of every thing but their 'e y,