The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-21
THE U MON.


inc Jaapa all in ALL we are highly pleased with i and
IFS people and cannot conceive that there is any d1e
ence OF opinion that subject amongst US Americans
Amongst the evidences OF rapidly growing civilization
we remarked the following notice
| "rHEArRIcAL--Messrs. Hart Wells, the proprietors
| of the American drama in Mexico, have sent us word
that they will be up here in day or two with their COM
pany. Come on, gentlemen--now rs the time. Our peo
| pie have been amusing themselves long enough with
viewing the lovely town TO turn their attention for few
hours to the drama You will be heartily welcomed by
all Americans here"
Perhaps the subjonei paragraph may show to the
thinking of many that our friends have fallen upon
race OF men already advanced IN civilization;
"ONE OF THEM--There is scarcely an hour in the day
that OF the natives are not with our quarermasers
urging payment for property destroyed used by our
troops Whenever the claim presents anything like JUS
tice It's face IL Is invariably hquidated day OF Two
since Mexican proprietor entered the office and handed
in bill for the use OF fifty mules After beng inter;
roraled through interpreter, was finally ascerialned
that the animals had been used IN drawing Y FOUNDER
belonging 10 tie Mercdns, up the Ceuo tiorto, winch
said piece had opened upon our troops and sent per
feet shower OF grape and canister amongst them. The
quartermasier informed the claimant that he not au
thorzed settle up for the Mexican government but
that when he was, he would pay such bills with pleas
ure"
The only account of the military stores taken al Perote
which we have seen is contained in the following para
! graph:
"THE ADvANoE--On the 22d instant AT 10 m, Gen
Worth entered Peroe without opposition. The enemy
lOTCtS iliu leit Pidtt oui -cHcta W."
session OF the castle, with its armament IN perfect order
Colonel Velasquez had been lett behind TO surrender al
things in the OF the government tlity eanhohs
three mortars four stone motars and tour or hve now
itzers, together with large number of round shot and
shells Ono particular quantity OF other ammunlnon) ana
small arms delivered up to us. Generals Morales
and Landero, who had been imprisoned by Santa Anna
for captivating at Vera Cruz. released on the APP
pearance OF the Americans Two South Carolina volun-
teers and American sailor taken near vera CIuH
prisoners the castle, and OF course released oy
trO0pS Amplila the vicinity OF feTOt OH
the approach of General Worth, but had not the polite
ness visit him before taking his departure, winch IS
said to have been hurried Some two three thousand
infantry and cavalry of the enemy also IN the neigh
borhood but they disoganized and IN most pi'ia
| BILE condition. !,
son the road the inhabitants complained bitterly of
ouages perpetated by the rereatns soldiers from Cerro
Gordo, and many OF them had left their homes
'.Midshipman Rogers was removed IRON Perote 10
Puebla the stme day the fight commenced at Cerro
Gordo"
The last preceding is all that has been heard
OF Midshpman Rodgers since the army left Vera Cruz
II is sheer wanton cruelty to keep that gallant young
officer in prison We trust that the next time batch OF
Mexican officers fall into our hands his release VIII be
specially treated Tor.
We might continue our extracts bat when we remem-
Der that have besides these extracts levied upon the
Star for contribution OF formidable value, we pause lest
our obligations become too great Tor requal
Official Mexican Account Battle OF Corro Gordo
SIR: One OF those unfortunate reverses which VIII oc-
in the of war, has been productive OF most
circumstances that seemed TO indicate that fortune was
on the point OF favoring the enemy were epnsed
entirely the previous day in Their charge on the Cerro
Telegrato, situated TO the right OF works; but thus
morning at o'clock, avallng themselves, doubtless, OF
their better acquaintance with the country they charged
with their entire force such manner as to disodge
the troops that guarding the newly finished forti
cations after most vigorous resistance. Alter tins they
succeeded in taking the headquarters and other points OF
our encampment giving rise to the confusion ana soT
der side which the commander-i chlef add
ed by his generals, found II Impossible to restore occa
sioning thereby the complete dispersal and route Of the
infantry troops, and involving the loss OF almost all our
pieces of artillery The cavalry forces only were not
included in this disorder, but being hemmed in by a
column OF the enemys troops that in the vicinity
OF wood the left, became necessary for them TO
vigorously passage order To avoid being taken
prisoners and this it that prevented coming the
commander chief and the other generals who were
engaged defending the battery situated III front OF the
headquarters During this time was laborng under the
most serious apprehensons as to the tate OF the couna
der-in chief--whether he killed taken prls-
oner but as | passed Jaapa, happily heard of his
| safety, and hope TO DE reunited with him. In
brief will say TO your eNceency that with the few re-
naming troops infantry, and cavalry, that have re-
united and of which shall hereafter give more detail
ed account pursued my march, passing this night at la
loya and shall proceed until receive further orders
from the government unable to defend any point
the route in consequence OF the total loss OF artillery
and ammunition, as have not sufficient powder LETT Tor
one round. would also mention, that have at present
no means for supporting the troops that follow and
as for the cavalry, consequence of the lengthy
march they underwent from San Luis 10 this point, they
are in most deplorable state as regards service.
feel much AT having TO communicate through you,
TO the acting President such unfortunate but,
ertheess present you my respects and consideration.
! God and liberty!
Headquarters Banderilla, May 18TH lsi7 7, p m.
vALENTiN CANALIZO.
| To his excellency the MINsTER OF WAR.