The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-18

Gen. SCOTS dispatches at last received;
they were published in the Union of Saturday.
They contain the particulars of the battles,
OF rather battle, (for Gen. Scott considers it
all one, before the city of Mexico, but as our
readers have already become acquainted with
them, we deem it unnecessary to publish
SCOTS account, although the manner in which
it is written does honor to the old General.
The following is the conclusion of his most
impot tant despatch:
SO terminated the series of events which
l have but feebly presented. My thanks were
freely poured out on the different fields-to the
abilities and science of generals and other Off
cers--to the gallantry and prowess of all-the
rank and file included. But a reward infinite
ly higher--the applause of grateful country
and government-will. l cannot doubt, be ac-
corded, in due time, to so much merit of eve-
nv sort displayed by this glorious army, which
has now overcome all NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
climate, ground, Notifications, numbers. 1t
has IN a single day, in many battles as often
defeated 80 900 men; made about 5000 pris-
oners, including eight generals 1.-TWO of them
ex presidents) and POS other officers; killed
or wounded 1000 of all ranks-besides entire
corps dispersed and acknowledgement 81
pieces Of ordnance-more than trebling our
siege train and field batteries-with large
number OF small arms, full supply OF ammu-
milton of every kind, &C. &c.
"Jhese great results have overwhelmed the
enemy. Our loss amounts to l,053-killed
1879, including l6 officers wounded S76, with
so officers.
cater so many victories, we might, with
but little additional less, have occupied the
| capital the same evening. But Mr. Trist,
commissioner, &c. as we'll as myself, had been
aclmonished by the best friends of peace-in-
| telliaent neutrals and some American resi-
| dents--against precipitation; lest, by wanton-
| ly driving away the government and others
dishonored-we mil ht scatter the elements OF
| peace, excite a spirit Of national desperation,
and thus indefinitely postpone the hope of &C
| commodatlon.
"Deeply impressed with this danger, and
| remembering our misson-to conquer peace
the army very cheerfully sacrificed to pa
| triotism-to the great wish and want of our
| country-the eclat that would have followed
| an entrance-sword in hand-into great cap
ital. Willing to leave something to this re-
public-of no immediate value to us-on
which to rest her pride, and to recover temper
| 4 halted our victorious corps at the gates of
the city, Cat least for time) and have them
| now cautioned in the neighboring villages,
where they are we'll sheltered, and supplied
| with all necessaries.
"On the morning of the 2lst, being about to
take up battering or assaulting positions. to
authorize me to summon the city to surrender,
or to sign an armistice with pledge to enter
at once into nanniia."'" E.. r>~"~H' !" ms
| sion came out to oppose truce. Rejecting
its terms, despatched my contemplated note
to President Santa Anna-omitting the sum-
mons. The 22d, commissioners were appoint
ed by the commanders of the two armies the
armistice was signed the 23d, and Publications
exchanged the oath.
have the honor to be, sir, with high respect,
Your most obd't serv't,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. WIN, l., MARCY, Secretary of War;"