Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-21
ONE MONTH LATER FROM GEN. SCOTT.


30th, and from Vera Cruz to the I'd instant.
Gen. ScoTT was still at Puebls and did not con-
template advancing upon the capital until he was
Joined by Gen. Perce's command, which was ex-
pected to reach him early in August
We copy from the Picayunes summary of the
news, as follows:
Our letters from Vera Cruz differ somewhat from Mr. Ken
das in regard the probable Of General Scott
They represent the chances peace favorable light
than Mr. k and think the resistance to advance will be
almost nominal Mr. Kendall thinks differently, and gives
his reasons We only find room this morning for his
latest letters, which will be found below
In Mexico every thing skies and seyens Congress
has referred Mr. Buchanans letter back the Executive and
thrown upon him all the responsibilities OF the war; About
10000 collected for the defence of the city but the
peace party in the town yet strong and increasing and
they have no faith in their Generals.
Gen. Pierce with his and convoy had arrived safely
at Peote It will be seen that Mr. Kendall believes General
Scott would advance the first week in August upon Mexico
and that there would be the battle of the The
Mexicans are fully prepared to receive him.
The Of Anahuac gives the following account of an
encounter between Gen. Pieces train and the guelas 1t
must be regarded ruor says correspondent and SO
too says the Sun
GA respectable person Of the city has informed that
letter has been received yesterday morning by citizen this
about 600 in NUMBER attacked the train commanded by Gen
Pierce the National Bridge The letter says the Anne
rcans approached under the fire of the Mexcans until they
arrived within hundred yards Of them, when the American
infantry opened deadly fire hem forcing them retreat
While the Mexicans rereatng the American cavalry
rushed on them sword in hand and killed about one hun
ded Mexicans. The position OF the Mexcans was one OF
the strongest that be found in the country The Ame
cans passed the bridge after this successful engagement
A gentleman who conversed with Santa Anna since the
middle Of Juy-we are told this the best authority in Vera
Cuz-foun1 him in favor Of negotiating, but dreadng to
sumo the responsibility Gen. Valencia had arrived at the
capital with four thousand from San Luis Poosall full
offght This embarrassed Santa Anna. He felt himself too
strong to give up without fight
Our letters mention the death of Lieut.. Tpton of the Ri
Aes, and Lieut. Sturgeon of of the Pennsylvania regi
mens The former was the of ex-senator Upton, of
Indiana the latter Of Senator Sturgeon, of Pennsylvania
Gen Sheds's health is nearly re-estabished his many
friends will be delighted to hear.
Two letters from Lieut.. Whppe published in the pa
pers He treated kindly prisoner of war; and expects
shortly to be exchanged
The following in relation the evacuation Of Tabasco
from the Sun of Anahuac Of the 9th u!tmo
ssThe u S. steamer Mississippi Com. Perry, arrived yes
terday Lizardo bringing with him the Scorpion,
Spthre, and Vixen.
The forces have been withdrawn from the city Of Tabas
co.. in consequence of the sickness which prevailed
among them, till the sickly season shall have passed.
Every thing taken board, and the evacuation
effected without molesation from the enemy who in
considerable force outside The deences all destroyed
when the place first occupied six weeks since.
" Commander Van Brunt, with the bomb-brg Emma, the
Scourge and the gunboat Bonita, left at From
terra few miles from the mouth of the river Git being
healthy location to take charge Of the customhouse there,
and guard the passages leading to the capital
1t is due truth say that the Sun of Anahuac its
Spanish side represents the evacuation of Tabasco in less
IL r.
bues withdrawal to the overwhelming forces of the
my. Our commandant feared he would be unable to resist
attack and determined evacuae the place rather than
risk the ISSUE
Com. Perry has issued the following notice and order
~. S. FLAGsHP MISSISSIPPI, ANTON LrzARDo,
"JULY 49, ls47.
" Notice is given that the of per a "a
loren, hitherto imposed exports from the ports of the Gulf
of Mexico occupied by the naval forces of the United States
is hereby ordered to be discontinued.
A officers under my command having charge of the col
lection of duties under the tariff of April 9TH, ls47, will
act accordingly.
am. C, PERRY, CONG Home Squadron"
We have copy of the American Star Of the 29h of July
This paper will be recolected is published Pueba 1t
contains little from the capital and is not full Mr.
Kendals letters We the last general order
in it:
"HEADeUARTERs THE ARMY,
"PuEBLA, jury %, ls47
property of this army calls for regular system of police
and activity on the part of PATROLS guards, and sentnes
In addition to the heretofore prescribed, (ee gen.
era ORDERS No. 206 the commander Of the cavalry brigade
will detail daily for night duty, beginning IL o'clock and
terminating about sunrise, mounted patrol Of sergeant
corporal and twelve men, for every two hours to make the
entire circuit Of the environs Of the city.
"The cavalry PATROLS like those of foot in the interior, will
receive the standing instruction and turn the
guard all suspicious and dsordey persons for exam
nation trial.
The field officer of the day will that the patrol Duty
both exterior and interior, be duly performed, and distribute
that duty between the foot patrols that every part of the
city may be regularly patroed several times in every night
''By command Of Major General ScoTT.
"H. L. SCOTT, A. A. Adjutant General"
We have letters from the American officers prisoners in
Mexico, which we find for this morning. The
latest date the 18th July The health the party good
but they see no prospect Of release
Mr. Kendall perseveres in sending couriers to Vera Cruz
though he has had three captured One has been killed He
fought bravey for his fe and faithful to the last BY
singular good fortune the letters by this courier have
veed They not Of late date, but it is rather singular
that they should have reached their destination against The
acishes OF The Mericans when in their possession.
Mr. Trist must have been indisposed. private letter
written on the 29h utimo says Mr. Trsts health has
improved"
We have copy of FL Ndconal of the 2st and oath ult-
mo. This paper is published Aisco the present capital
Of State IF neba From learn that Carav