The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-18
Movements and Intentions of
Gen. Scott.
RECOVERY OF GEN. SHIELDS.
Arrival Of Gen. Pillow, 1t. Col. An
derson, and others.
&C. sc. &C.
From the Baltimore Sun, May ~. /

The steamship James L. Day, arrived at the Levee
Now Orleans early on the morning Of tho 10th instant
from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed on tho 9Th inst
BY this vessel we have received, ssys the Peayur<
ira regular correspondence and files OF Vera Crus
and Jalapa papers.
Apart from the intelligence contained In our letters
we learn verbally that express. reached Vera Cru, A
moment before the sailing Of the james L. Day with In
formation that deputaton had como down from tho
city OF Mexico to request Scott TO take tho cspsI
under his protection.
This news Is almost incredible; but whom il u remem
bercd that the system Of guerilla warfare has been
adopted by Mexico and that tho bsnditt who eprax.
In this service dangerous to their own country
men as to the enemy the report gains probability
Tho impression gaining ground In the army tina.
there would be more fighting 1t was not expected
that there would be any opposition this ds Pus-
bla and 1t doubted II the Mexicans would d.
fend their capital Expectations of this nature have
proved deceitful often that indulge them with
much misgivngs.
The Mexican papers continue their decamatory strie.
tures upon the nison Of Atocha II would appear that
the sending OF this miserable fellow any important
mission to Mexico has given greater umbrage than all
else that has been done by the United States They
gard him In the light Of an Official pimp reasonable
pander, perfdous miscreant, and indeed the
traton OF They think that he there
by the American cabinet In mockery and scorn.
We have already copied the article Of FL Republican,
upon Atocha That paper-the very best in all Mexico
the highest In tone and the sturdiest defender Of re-
publican institutions when the party
the ant fter noticing the arrival Of Aocha on
mission from this country and rscountng his past his
tory in Mexico, exclaims-
% God this is the greatest sign that thou hast for
gotten US Send upon US bombs rifles grape shot and
every class OF projeete and misornns burn reduce
Send the entire North suhjugate and rule over
u.s. but let not Atocha be the broker u contract Of
peace. because that dsyolving upon the greatest
scorn, and tho greatest humiliation would be TO- Godl
thy greatest punishment
his we are assured 10 true reflex Of the feelings Of
the better order Of Mexcaus In regard to the unfortu
nate appointment.
The whereabouts Of Santa Anna Is somewhat probe
matcal The last authentic INTEL gence located him at
Oriza ba with miscellaneous command Of 600. Sub
sequent rumors report him having gone South TO
cruit his ranks in Oajaca certain that he has
shown himself at the capital since his defeat.
There Is report that he des TO leave tho country
but MIR Kendall thinks he may make dash upon do
tached parties in the Of army or upon wagon
trains, with view to renstatng himself in the good
opinion Of the nation
1t WAS the intention Of Gen Scott upon the arrival Of
the wagon train that was to start from Vera Cruz,
about the 9Th inst 70 cut OF all connection with the
coast rely upon the country for sustsnauea, and
push forward for the city.
The general order, dated at Jaapa, a0th April init
mates US much But Mir KendaI's letter OF the 9TH
the very latest pews-throws some doubt upon the
sPoeuy nooPtios VI IN consequence OF
termination Of the twelve months volunteers in body
not to reenlist This may rctard the advance OF the
army unloss indeed the reported readiness the city
to surrender be confirmed
II the rumor prove true, the guerilla troops
marauders-n band Of pirates, and ahould be treated
accordingly.
Gen. Worth was gathering up all tho grain he could,
and has all the bakeries at work. in anticipation Of
breaking OF communication with Vera Crus.
It will be gratifying to all to learn that Con Shields
was thought to be in fair way to recover. We havo
always regarded him about the best appointment
from civil life yet made by the President
Maj. Gen Pillow came passenger in the James L. Day
His wound is doing well.
Lieut.. Col Anderson OF the first Tennessee regiment
came over In the Day also He has much service
both under Gen. Taylor and Gen. Scott. at Monterey
and Cerro Gordo, and returns on account of III
health.
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED AT CERRo GoRDo.
From the New Orleans Picayune Msysl
We yesterday published list Of killed and wounded
ing officers. This list gave grand total Of 3oe killed
wounded and missing The Adjutant General states
the loss to be 425four hundred and twenty-five This
dscrepa arises from the fact that In the official
port the loss aimed by the Tennessee and Pennsyl
vania Regiments, under Gen Pillow, 10 not put down
We have before u list Of the killed and wounded In
that brigade, which neutrality-suspicious. that II should
have been published yesterday, but omitted by
oversight because did not accompany the copies Of
the official returns, which the moment imagn ed
embraced the whole loss sustained The annexed lists
do not como to In tho precise and authentic
shape ms those published yesterday but doubles
correct.
lat Brig. Foiunteers-- Under Brig. Cen piiiov.