Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
ARRIVAL OF THE GALVESTON
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM PUEBLAl

By tire arrival of the steamship Galveston,
Capt. HayiIaHa, from Vera Cruz, ria Tampi-
co, Brazos and Galveston, the New Orleans
Picayune has s.ases from Vera Cruz to the I'm
inst, and from Puebla 10 the 9th inst.-JusI
one week later than we had before received.
Gen. Scott was still al Puebla on the otii
anst., but the army was TO take up me iine Oh
march the next day for the city oil MEXICO
Gen. Twigg's division leaving on the hh'
Glen. Quitnan's on the 9Th, Gen. WORMS on
the 9th. and Gen. Pillows on the 10Th. Col.
Childs remains in command at Puebla, with
an efficient garrison. Gen. Scott himself
would probably accompany Gen. aultman' s
division.
Gen. Pierce arrived al Puebla on the 9th
inst. He lost not single man on his march,
Notwithstanding another severe battle with
the guerrillas."
The train which leh Vera Cruz on the eve
ming Of the 9th inst, was attacked on the 10Th
INST, at Paso Oneja, about 81 miles from We
ra Cruz. Attacks were made simultaneously
in front, in rear, and upon the centre OF the
train; but the guerrihlas were repulsed at all
points. and the train advanced and eneamped
about a mile beyond. In this engagement,
Capt Jas II. Caldwell, Of the Voltiguers, and
Capt. Arthur c. Cummings, OF the 18th In
fantry were severely wounded, but hopes were
entertained oftheit recovery. The command
ing officer had sent to Vera Cruz for a detach-
anent Of horse, TO escort arnbulances TO take
back the wounded, the numbers OF which II
was thought might be augmented by the time
the train reached the National Bridge. Ten
non commissioned officers and privaies were
wounded in the engagement just referred TO
one of them has since died. The escort OF the
train was 1860 strong, and was under the
command Of Maj Lally, Of the 9th infantry,
Col. Wilson being down with the yellow ie-
yer. Governor Wilson had ordered up rein
forcements. The National Bridge is the point
where decisive action was expected. There
was a report in Vera Cruz that the guerrilas
had destroyed part Of the bridge and erected
defensive works there. They were said to be
1000 strong.
Mr.. Kendall notices the death OF Lieut. Hill,
of the Second Dragons, and DIR. Hammer, oil
she South Carolina Regiment Lieut. Quot,
Aduiant Of the Louisiana battalion, died IN
Vera Cruz on the 9th inst, after three days i'll
ness.
The reports as TO the health of Vera Cruz
are more favorable Col. Wilson was conva-
descent and considered out of danger.
The Spanish Minister resident in Mexico,
was expected in Vera Cruz about the 18th
inst, on has way to Spain. He would be es-
corted by body Of Mexican lancers.
Midshipman Rogers escaped from the city
of Mexico, and reached Puebla on the Sd inst,
in safety. lie was not on parole at the time,
but at large in the capital under bond with a
money penalty, not to break his bounds, and
he came off with the knowledge and by per
mission Of his surety. He reports that Santa
Anna, has not more than $4,000 men, who
are well arnsed and well organized. Perhaps
he was net aware that Valencia had arrived
with reinforoements from San Luis.
Major Gaines also made his escape, and ar
rived safely az Puebla on the 18th, late at night.
IL eoouoS thar all tho American officers who
were prisoners in the city had been ordered TO
the headquarters Of Gen. Lombardini, and
were there told that they must prepare, in
twelve hours, to 90 to Toluca. All of them,
save Majors Gaines and Borland and Capt
Danley. gave their paroles that they would
proceed TO that place. and started in the stage
The next day. Major Gaines made his escape
the same night, and after being once in the
hands of the guerrillas, and running many
other narrow risks, succeeded in getting through.
Major Gaines thinks Santa Anna has about
$4,000 toerably well uniformed and drilled
men, TO which must be added rabble OF IN
disciplined recruits, caugh, and picked up ev
cry way, and giving little strength to the army.
The main defence of the Mexicans-that
upon which they most rely--is at the Penon
and at this point they have planted some OF
their best cannon. Santa Anna himself is
described as being in greater dilemma than
ever The jealousy and obstrnacy Of his enc
inies prevent his openly avowing himself in
favor of peace, and he is shrewd enough to
know that the mex, battle must result against
him. Thus his own downfall is staring him
IN the face. turn which way he will, and he is
now awaiting some revolution of Fortunes
wheel to extricate himself. He is so fruitful
in expedients that he may yet rise triumphant
" from the whirlpool OF difficulties by which
he is surrounded.
Mr.. Kendall complains bitterly OF the con
duct of the government in not providing funds
forthe army, and the Quar;ermasters and Com
missaries had been obliged TO pay as high as
fifteen per cent. for money to defray the eX-
penses OF the march from Pueblo TO Mexico
Gen. Plerce's tain, contrary 10 expectation
did not take army money. Neither did ii take
any clothing, nor any Of TIE necessares fol
the well being Of the army, TO say nothing oil
the comfort, and hence all have to be purchas.
ed at rates which amount 10 ruinous extortion
Lieut. G. w. Chauncey, commanding the
u. S. Steamer Spitiire, died on the 9th inst,
al Anton Lizardo. The decatur left on the
9TH. on a cruise, the fever having broken GU,
aboard A few cases of fever have made theil
appearance at Tampco, but the Sentinel says
there is no epidemic.