The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-12
THE POSITION OF THE AMERICAN ARMY Def ORE THE
REPORTED TWO BATTLES.

The POSlrlON OF THE AMERICAN ARMY Def ORE
REPORTED TWO BATTLES.
From the New Orleans Picayune, Sept. 81
The mail brought by the New Orleans ON Tuesday
evening was large and took the pains yesterday
to inform ourselves of the best opinions current ut
pco among commercial men to the position Of Gen.
Scott large number of letters were received which
make mention of him. and the them quite uni
form to the principal fact Of Gen Scotts presence in
the immediate vicinity Of Mexico
A letter from foreign house at Tampico dated the
Goth ut to their correspondent here says that the
lh Of August the two armies were opposite each other
at FL Penon and that every moment they expect
ing the result of battle The writer's of the letters from
Mexico express great doubt whether battle and the fall
ofthe city would lead to peace.
Another letter, also from commercial house at Tam
pico, dated the 27th August which have seen says
the l4th inst from the city of Mexico Scott was
within three leagues of the city of Mexico with from
to thirteen thousand eighty pieces of artillery
and one thousand wagons
Another letter later than the foregoing and also from
was within sight Of the gates Of the city The letter
fers for to previous letters sent by schoon
which has not yet arrived
The last letter which shall mention Is from an ex-
cellent source and dated the 28th ut II confirms
the foregoing one in saying that letters to the 18th
been received from Mexico These letters represent dis
tinctly that on the nth Gen Scott was within three
miles of the city and at that time operating upon the
southwestern side oft having met with difficulties
on the southeast side
We cannot suppose that all these Representations are
deceptive They are from entirely distinct and
from such parties likely to be accurately inform
ed. We cannot doubt therefore that Gen Scott
the 18th u cautiously preparing to strike the decisive
We equally confident that this the blow has
struck and that the city is in possession 1t is to
regretted that the possession Of the city should not be
decisive in conquerng the peace much desired
but this point believe the opinion almost
nous that the fall of the capital will by suffice
to bring the Mexcans their senses The interests of
the other States of Mexico by intimate
y connected with those OF the federal district and capt.
tat that the conquest IF the capital involves their SUBJ
mission
The force of artillery which Gen Scott is said to
with him. by of these letters larger than sup
posed he would take but in the opinion of military
it Is not exaggerated Our readers may be by
few words upon the topography the country
Mexcojust enough to render Ineligible what is said
of the direction In which General Scott ia operating
We copy from letter of Mr. Kendall a few lines quoted
by him from n communication Of of officers n
prisoner in Mexico In regard to the routes to the CAPT
tai. 1t was written on the 9Th Of July last =
"The strongest defence Of the Mexicans ut FL Penon,
three leagues from here and the best road leading
to the city, but the best approach by Guadalupe
Chapultepec, and the position for throwing shells better
from either. The road from Guadalupe branches about
one and half miles short of the Penon passes round
direct route There two or three leagues OF soft
ground this road made by the recent rains which
may occasion some difficulty to heavy carriages; but
good judges think it may be overcome. Tho road to
Tacubaya and Chapultepec good and here Ia the sup
ply of water for the city. which may be cut of"
Ward tells that Chapultepec is n summer palace
built upon rock to the foot Of which the waters of the
lake Of Tezcuco formerly extended Chapultepcc has
been strong military position from its commanding
height. The road from Chaputepec to Mexico Ward
describes divided by aqueduct which separates
the portion Of it destined for carts and mules from that
intended for carriages and equestrsns The structure
Of the aqueduct solid and consists of nine hundred
arches Tacubaya Is avilsge about four miles the
gates OF the capital southwest from Chapuepec Boil
places are laid down at south and Of Mexico Will,
FL Penon lies nine miles on east little south of the
capital. All accounts agree that the Mexicans hav,
all those deensble points the road through
the mountains which separate the valley of Pueb from
about the city. Many infer from this that the resis
lance to entrance into the capital will not be obst
nate-that shall take ii without infictng mt the
same time in blood and desolation upon the OBJ
stnate and misguided nation
THE SUSPENSION OF HosTIIITIEs.
From the New Orleans Bulletin, Sept.
VERA CRuz, August 81, 1s47
Tho house of Hargous and Co received courier yes
terdsy from their partner who Is at the capital who in
city There had been attack made portion OF
tho American army but the Mexicans were repulsed
Proposals had been sent to Gen. Scott, Offering to
treat and the Sighting had been suspended though the
batteries and artillery OF the Americans all ready
10 FIRE on them and Scott had actually
when the flag Of truce reached him.
The result not known, though the courier YER
bay reports, that the American army were actually
entering the city when he left.
Nothing further will probably be known until the
rival of the English courier who expected on the LIST
Of September.
The Americans had out of the supply of water, and
the army both sides Of the city The fight that
t. ok place was with that portion under Worth The
action lasted two hours, and was ssngunary and deci-
sve, as regards the Mexicans We know nothing as to
the American loss Gen. Scott besides his flying arti-
lery has very large batterng train with him. and no
doubt felt here that he has Of the
city We anxiousy wait full details, and sincerely hope
IL will lead to peace.
Business is very still here. There only two for
only two American merchant vessels the others in
government employ as transports store ships GOLFERS
Tho yellow fever is decreasing, owing no doubt in
some degree, to the excellent sanatory regulations
OFFICIAL REPORT OF CAPTAIN WELLS.
CAMP BAeARA, August 10, 1s47.
the colonel commanding that morning Of the 18th
instant In obedience to his ORDERS proceeded with my