The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-01
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM
VERA CRUZ.
ARRIVAL OF
STEAMSHIP MASSACHUSETTS
AT NEW ORLEANS.
POSITION OF SANTA ANNA
PROSPECT OF ANOTHER FIGHT.
Fifteen Thousand Mexicans under
Santa Anna at Cerro 0ordo.
MOVEMENTS OF
THE AMERICAN ARMY.
Capt. Johnson Severely Wounded.
ASSASSINATION OF AMERICANS.
NO vOMITO AT VERA CRUZ.
PROCLAMATION OF GEN. SCOTT.
General Taylor's Letters.
&c. &c. &c.
MOVEMENTS OF
THE AMERICAN ARMY.
Capt. Johnson Severely Wounded.
ASSASSINATION OF AMERICANS.
NO VOMITO AT VERA CRUZ.
PROCLAMATION OF GEN. SCOTT.
General Taylor's Letters.
sHSc. Ne. &c.

General Taylor's Letters.
&c. &c. &c.
The United States steamship Massachusetts,,
ing of the ed inst. from Vera Cruz, whence she
sailed on the l4th inst. The New Orleans Pr
cdy,tne and Delta receive d by her their CORE
spondence, with file Of that invaluable journal,
the Vera Cruz American Eagle, from which the
extracts below are made.
Moses Y, Beach came passenger in the Massa-
chusctts. He left Tampico on the 18th, and
brings dates from the city of Mexico to the Sd
inst.
The only disease prevailing at Vera Cruz was
diarrhna, and great numbers were sick.
Two privates Of the first regiment of Pennsyl-
vania volunteers had been tried and found guilty
of theft. They were sentenced to one month s
Imprisonment in the castle, and the forfeiture Of
one months pay.
Cen Scott had issued proclamation to the
Mexicans, urging them in strong terms to re-
main at their homes, and no longer, coulntenance
the military tyrants who had been leading them
to destruction. He proclaims himself and army
as the friends of all peaceabe Mexicans, and de-
termined to protect them in all their civil and re-
lglous rights.
The Vera Cruz Eagle of the 18th inst. says
that the reported strength and position of Santa
Anna and his forces are fully credited.
The following is from the correspondent of the
Picayune, of the 23d inst.
CAMP AT SAN JUAN, April Ia, ls47
| arrived in this camp at III o'clock last night,
from Vera Cruz, the road, tor the most part,
beifg through heavy sands.
The division of Gen. Worth, from the excess
sive heat and wearlsome road, suffered lncredi-
bly,.
The news in camp is stirring.
An express has come down from Gen. T. iggs,
to the effect that Santa Anna was before him at
Cerro Gordo, with fifteen thousand men, as near
as could be Judged from reconnolssances made
by Captain Hardie and other officers of dragons.
al I TohpaOn had heeu
but not MORALLY wounded while examining San
ia Annals works, which appeared to be sue
cession of breastworks, on the emlnences in the
vicinity of Cerro Gordo.
Everything would now 60 to show that Santa
Anna is determined to make bold stand.
A dragoon, who had been sent down expressly
by General Twiggs, was Yesterday found shot
by the roadside, Just beyond this. His papers
The Mexicans are playing bloody and at the
same time holder game than is usual for them,
as it is thought they have killed no less than fifty
of our men within the last three days on the
road.
Gen Scott stopped last night nine miles from
this. Tonight he will reach Gen. Twiggs' po-
sition.
II Santa Anna is as strong as he is represent
ed, he will probably not be attacked before two
or three days.
write on in great haste. G.. w. X.
The following letters are from the Delta of the
VERA CRCZ, April IL, 1871.
As stated in nv letter of this morning, the bri-
gade of General Worth took up the line. of march
for Jalapa, but from gather sudden ndisposition
the General did not leave with them.
About one O'Clock an express reached the Gle.
neral, with important information, which stated
that the column under Gen. Twiggs had fallen
in with large force of the enemy at Cerro Cor
do, strong position beyond Puenta Nacional,
and that a skirmish had taken place between
Twiggs's advanced guard and the enemy, in
,.,h, ch Tnhn NH al
was severely wounded, and several others.
In half an hour after the reception of this
news, Gen. Worth had mounted his horse and
was off so suddenly, indeed, that missed him,
gather the particulars as soon as heard of II.
There is no doubt at all but that Santa Anna,
with from twelve to fifteen thousand men, il
between US and Jalapa. 1t IS conceded on all
will at least keep him in check until Gen. Scott,
who left yesterday, reaches him, which Will be
to morrow night.
Major General Patterson left here with two
brIgades of volunteers on Friday, and he has no
doubt reached the advance before this hour.
General Twiggs had between $500 and 200
men under his command, and | entertain little
tear for his safety.
Pillows brgadcs, and all the force except the
garrisons of the towns; and Quitman's brigade
is either at the scene OF action or on the road
10 H.
zen. SCDtl, tnlilh, WINS PIcNy Ncil sdtibHcu
before his departure that Santa Anna was in the
neiQhborhood of Jalapa, and was making good
time towards that point, before the express reach
ed him.
A terrible battle will be fought at Cerro Gordo,
or there will be little or no fighting.
An intelligent Mexican told me tonight, that
there would be no fight, and that Santa Anna
had with him four prominent members OF the
National Congress, with the aid OF whom he
hoped to negotiate peace.
/ be rve truly, that II is the wish OF his Ex-
cellency to win the strife, but whether he VIII
embrace this occasion which, by the way, 10 an
excellent one, cannot cay. q,
The horses of the Tennessee cavalry arrived
to-day from Tampico, and as soon as they are
landed expect Quitman Will leave here
VERA Cruz, April IL, lSE.
There has been a skirmish al Puente Nacional,
and VIC hourly look for the intelligence OF the
capture of Cerro Gordo, strong mountain tort,
twenty-five miles from Jalapa. decisive battle
is expected at spont, for II is the best vantage
ground this side of Perotc. Gen. Santa Anna
was at or near Jalapa, at the last accounts, but
by this time, there is scarcely doubt that Ccrro
Gordo is carried by assault, and the army In snug
quarters at the healthy and delightful city OF Ja-
lapa. Vera Cruz is as quiet and we'll governed as
any city in the United States. II would improve
the health some to throw down the walls and e'
in the fresh air, as the commander thinks OF do
ing:
III the army takes any more OF those beautltul
brass 2Ps, hope they will be sent home as iro'
phiea There are in the town and castle nearly
one hundred of them They are OF splendid
workmanship, and superior TO any the United
States has Of the same calibrc. They arc worn
about $4,000 piece, and would look extremely