The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-11

vsrs suppsd with hns park Of artillery numbering ct
least thirty sx pieces and otherwise possessed
great advantage for defence.
forgotten and santa was surrounded BY ths best
men in the nation Gen Herrera amongst them What
1t Is impossible for ms to entertain an spprshsnson as
20 Inc result OF Gen Scotts expedition. An engage
foolish thousands ~ho
Sos oss. the Apssi'an army 1t win probably be
ths end will must, be the same 'A'''s' 0u'
Within three days, however, speculation viii be en-
put aside Sy facts Tor an express will pretty
tack ''- -''' s''0un's :" the Ut
From JslaPs, We learn that Major Lally had arrived
win ms train after much lighting and suffering and
some loss He himself wounded ip the wrisf ssd
y lance In the temple from which judge there had
been some close work No r~inforcements from Peroee
had yet reached him, and tho gueras were s around
him, harrassing his small command terribly Indeed
hgh took place In the streets after his arrival
the American patrol and small party of guerrilla re
sulting a. usual, although the latter the larger
party
The main body Of the gusrias said to have fallen
back few miles beyond Jaapa, where they hope to
can at least out off, II not cut up the small rsinforcs-
ments from Perote think Maj Lalys danger Is very
great and am really fearful that he win not reach Pc
cheros OF the neshoorins country, who would never
think Of hghting except tempted by the prospect Of
general throughout the country that there several
Of specie Ia the train and that 1t is much
We yesterday had sad news from Yucatan The In
dams in large force approaching Campsachy
dsns the people and laying waste the country Is they
this morning. and Commodore Perry will leave for the
place this afternoon or tomorrow morning There
s still much sickness In the Commodores little squad
rom but remains at its post prepared to suffer
and longer Suffering, however, has become
that no one Of the army or navy thinks Of uterng
Almost every member of either is a regular Zeno-
When the poor fellows grow utterly unable to
horn do Aia Tho
way, they reach In condition incapable OF enjoyment
the few years that their ruined systems consent to
The Fashion in last night from New Orleans, and
left this morning for Tampico Upon her return she
will leave again At once for your CITY XSTIs &C. o
vERA CRuz, Aug ~ ls47.
Gentlemen:-Wsiast evening had an express from ORR
sno Of
Mexican forces, under Gen. Valencia, had been
plstsly routed by Gen. Scott and that column under
the immediate command Of Santa Anna fell back upon
the city. The action took place ct San Angel place
some six or eight miles southwest from the capital
As soon sssnta Anna found himself in comparative
state Of personal security he despatched nag TO Gene
tim. should = snord.d for Yrm aoton on the subject
ofpropostions intimating at the same time the read
Of the to receive those brought by Mr.
Trlst The Minister OF Foreign Affairs also immediate
ly wrote circulars published in the DarO Official call
ing immediate session Of Congress- with the object Of
taking these propositions into confederation
the Yankee army had been Of Vsigoths greater
alarm would not have been created by their APPROACH
and government have been driven and whipped and
all parties scared into the that common sense
has failed in inducing them to take long ago. without
coercion. 1t is an excslent sign that the Mexcsns
value their capital highly and the best results
expectsd this exhibition Of shade of real and
becoming pride.
on by advancing at upon the city, to lay upon
his arms keeping 1t 1t his feet, have not learned.
and hope to inform you by the next stssmer that sn
are engaged In arranging terms OF peace
God grant that their efforts will be early successful and
am full Of hope that such will be the The des-
patch which contains the intelligence which now give
winds up with this unqualified declaraton:-"P Peace
will positively be the results
The steamer Fashion starts Immediately for New Or.
leans, and II there were any further news have no
time tos write it, There is however, nothing except
unpleasant Intelligence from Avarso, to the e
fec that small party of gueras had entered the town
and cut of two three OF less than dozsn Of the
marines stationed there Custom house guard From
Campeachy we have nothing
The health Of the city improves daily but is yet very
had been detained few days waiting for steamer
are very lIone OF them 10 all probaouity, fatally 20
their families. Yours respectfully, INDICATOR.
From the Washington Union, Sept 9
We indebted to the War Department for the fol-
lowing letter, reosived this evening, that was no
| doubt sent by the express from New Orleaus
which brought on Mr. Woobrdge's letter This letter
from highly respectable officer Of the
| VERA CRUZ, August ~, l8f7
Sin: have the honor and satisfaction to enclose you
copy OF letter received last evening from friend Of
| will trouble you with speculatons to what
will in all probability, follow the event of the 10th; but
have doubt in my own mind that 1t will be con-
quered peace.
By the British mail, to roach here the 3lst inst.
shall have the particulars of the defeat Of the Next
cans, and the gathering together Of Congress.
Major Lslly who fought every inch OF his way to ia
apa last dates from that city had fortified himself
in that city, aud would wait for reinforcement eli her
from above below After the intelligence from Next
is known in Jalapa presume he will have no Difficult
ty in getting up.
have the honor to be- with great respect your obedi
ent servant.
This evenings southern mail also brings to the War
Department short letter from Col Wilson, command
ing officer at Vera Cruz Of the goth August enclosing
four manuscript letters in the Spanish language which
had been found in the trunk Of Gen. Paroles. They
may possibly shed some light upon the designs and
movements Of the Mexican exile.
II Major Lay be relieved from his position at ia
lapa, under the influence Of the events which have
rsnspired before Mexico (as suggested by the letter
from Vera CRUZ there doubt that he would be
lieved by the regiments which would reach Jaspa
from Vera Cruz We stated on Tuesday evening that
1t was estimated there 1000 troops now In that
place. and others constantly arriving We under.
day that 800 recruits represented as beir
ready to sail the 10Th instant from the city Of New
York for that destination Additional troops were
pouring in from other quarters. We learn. officially
in the month Of August from 1900 to 1900 recruits
have been enlisted for the regular army Of the United
| States.
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