The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-11-06

who was at Carmen, and requested Of him a
piece Of artillery, which being granted, togeth-
er with a small body Of men for its manage
ment, they quickly marched to the Convent Of
Santa Rosa, and opened a weIl.directed fire
upon the American works. We were in the
greatest CONSERVATION, but night at last super
vening, every thing became quiet.
The nuns Of Santa Rosa were transferred in
~litters to Santa Catalina, and it is said that the
same thing will be done with those Of Santa
Monica, although the latter are strongly oppos-
ed to leaving their monastic asylum.
Pueblo, 30M, To-day tranquility for the
most reigns in the city. Now and then can be
heard the report Of a cannon, and the explo-
sion Of some grenades thrown in the direction
of San Juan del Rio, in the rear Of whose
church, General Rea last night concluded a
battery, with which he intends to open upon
San jose,
Our soldiers are complaining very much, and
say that they are ready to die Of hunger, not
having received any thing in the shape of pro-
visions for some considerable time.
The greatest enthusiasm against the Ameri-
cans prevails throughout the entire city.
PueblG, Oct 2d,-Since Santa Annals depar-
ture the cannonading has totally slackened of.
! The cotton store-house of Velasco took fire
J last night, and was burned to the ground; and
/ 200 bales Of cotton were totally consumed in
) the Convent of San Domingo, without any
: ones being able TO account for the mode in
which they were fired. The inhabitants hear
ing the ringing Of bells, which announced the
0 incendiarism, were very much alarmed, believ-
! ing that the Americans had left their entrench-
f ments, and were s%torming the city. @
8 On the first of the present month, Gen. Santa
: Anna at the head at 1900 men, cavalry and in
fantry. and with three pieces of artillery, sal
lied out Of Puebla, intending to attack the A
merican train which left Jalapa On the LIST inst,
and. reached Perote on the 4th. But before ar
r riviag at Tepeyahualco, the designs of the
commanGer-in-chief of the lexican forces
were wholly frustrated all his men with the
exception Of 1870 hussars Of his personal guard
having'pronounced against him. AS an excuse
for this proceeding, the officers and p%rivates al
= legged that they were firmly convinced that theil
further continuance at the disposal and undel
0 the orders Of the exAPresident would only b.
followed by their complete sacrifce-and tha'
wilhal, their country would derive not thu
slightest benefit from it.
They attributed the unfortunate events o
the war, ana their want Of success in thei
battles against the invaders, to his incapacit,
and unskilIfulness. Even some Of them loudl,
declared him a traitor, and consequently I'm
n worthy of holding any command in the Mexi
can army. ~ au
The greater part Of these transactions trans
PRED at Nopalucan.
\ S. Anna having got to Tepayahualco with hi
t. 1870 hussars. he received an order from the gov
y eminent Of Queretaro, directing him to procee
thither at once with all the troops which wer
s. at his orders. But the General did not deer
it convenient TO comply with the mandate G
q his government, and took up his line of marc
70 for Oaxaca, whittier, by the last accounts h
was vending his way, He publicly declare
III that his intentions in going to Oaxaca, were t
We see whether they could raise there another al
e. my with which he might return to renew tn
ne combat with the enemies Of the Republic.
All the letters from the interior coincide i
Ut saying that Gen, Santa Anna, conscious OF in
n potency to effect any thing more either IN tn
carrying on Of the war, or of adjusting tn
+, terms of peace, is making his way towarC
Guatemala, for the purpose of leaving tn
ng Republic of Mexico forever, and that his marc
to Oaxaca is only a pretext to the quiet &C
81; complishment Of his designs.
to Senior Pena y Pena is discharging the dutit
we of President in Queretaro. He has refused
Its recognize as his associates in power, the ind
viduals nominated and appointed by Santa A
rec ma He proposes that Congress shall take U
p~onitseIf the office of electing men to that il
portant and high Office. a "a
aa +. From the NJ o. RcayWme.
There appears to have beentsome difficulty
I. the Massachusetts Regiment, judging from L
roo following order issued by Gen. Gushing.
md H~EAD.oUARTERs, Vera Cruz, Oct. is, l847.
a24 ORDERs, No. 50.
en- The following named Companies
de list Regiment Massachusetts infantry, bail
ne incorrigibly matinous and insubordinate, "
can %ofcoutse prove eowasdsIn hour ofdanger; a
they cannot be permitted to march with Y
the column Of the army. They are disafmed. a
lse- detached from the regiment, and will report
Brevet Major Bachds for such duty IN the g
tie Of San Juan de- Ullua, as may be perform
was BY soldiers who are found unworthy to cal
eek. arms, and are a disgrace and nuisance to
ced army. 4}tEHS
BY order Of Brig. Gen. Gushing.
!. a Esauis7r w. w. H. DAVIS, A. p. O.
the Here follows q listof slxty-fye names of