The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-04-16

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INVESTMENT OF VERA CRuz.-1he news Of tn,
surrender Of Vera Cruz as reported in our las
was premature. Letters from G. w. Kendall o
the N. Q. Picaysne state the landing on the iO,l
ut. Of $4,000 troops about three miles fiom Vcrr
Cruz. The troops on tho Ilth and 18th were en-.
gagged in throwing up broastwerks; some skir.
mishing took place with tho enemy and bomb
shells were thrown from the fort without much
effect. The Notifications had been taken which
were raised BY the Msxicans TO prevent the ap-
pronch of cur troops to the city and fort, and on
tho llih there was considerable diminishing, and
some twenty of our men wounded, among them
Lieut. Col. Dixon, of the South Carolina rog-
ment, but not dangerously. Fifteen or twenty of
the Mexican cavalry have been taken prisoners,
horses and men, and some fifty killed. This
evening 32 FOUNDER ball from the city fell into
the I'd Infantry, taking off the head Of Capt Will
liam Alburtis, Of that regiment, oad peversly, if
not MORALLY wounded two mon.
Mr.. Kendall in his letter Of the 18th says:
Col. Harney's dragons have not as yet
arrived, yet their services is greatly needed.
II is said that large train of pack mules,
went out Of the city yesterday, took heavy
amount of specie as we'll as vaIuabes. All
this property might probably have been cap
tured had Gen. Scott had cavalry Force
Ii was also reported last evening that some
thing like 1000 Mexicans were seen ceming
in towards sundown, by the main road from
Mcxic,', with a large drove of cattle for the
beleaguered city; but us the investment was
not then complete, and as we lnd no cavalry,
they could not be taken. learn, however,
tha, Gen. Twiggs who commands on The
northern side of The city, succeeded during
the day in capturing quite number of cal
lie. A norther is now blowing, which il is
hoped will bring in The 2nd Dragons.
Al the magazine, which was captured day
before yesterdays considerable quantity of
was taken. 1t was evidently of
English or American make, as it was labelled
sshori range" "iong range," &C., &C., in
good vernacuIar. The Mexicans managed
to get off safely the larger portion Of their
ammunition and il is now carefully slowed
away Inside the city walls.
On the 18th he adds pos tcript, as follows:
AT half pasi three o'clock this morning, the
enemy opened with round shot and she'll.
rot only from the batteries around the town,
but from the castle. Rockets were also
thrown and the sky at times was completely
lit up 10y them; yet large portion of them
fell far short In tl'o meantime, our men
arc compelled to remain quiet and take this
fire--lhe hardest duty soldier has to per-
form. All are anxious TO strike back, and
they will be gratifed in few days.
The latest intelligence is given in the following
by magnetic Telegraph from Philadelphia:
AdvIces from Vera C,uz to the l7th.--
News of Taylor's victory was received there
On the 10Th, and occasioned great rejoicing.
But little had been done in the way of pre-
pairing TO lombard the town, in consequence
of the rough weather preventing The loading
ofihe guns.
The foreign residents we're leaving Vera
Cruz under permission Of Gen. Scott, taking
refuge on board the foreign vessels ofwar
Many citizens have been shot for propo-
sing captulaiion, but it was thought, the city
could not hold out long.
The castle has kept upon constant but
unsuccessful fire upon our lines
Midshipman Rogers has not been rescued.
Col. Harney with his command had arrived
All were in the best spirits, as we are here.
Adyices have been received flcm Brazos
Santiago as lateas the 22d ofMafcb, by stea-
mer Telegraph.
Santa Anna has retired 10 San Louis Po,o-
si, sudeavering TO eollect his scattered forces.
Gen. Taylor has reached Sera'vo. One
thousand cavalry were in pursuit Of Gen. Ur-
rea, who re,realed towards Victoria.
The Massachusetts Regiment has been
ordered TO occupy Malamoras.
The line ofsupply is perfectly unmpaired.
PusLIc oPMIoN--In the following resolutions
Of the peyplc at Mount Vernon, is shadowed
forth comprehensivcly the opinion found and
forming upon our Mexican fairs:
Resolued, That this war was unavoidable
on our part, and the national honor de-
mands that it be prosecuted vigorously and
efficiently until an honorable peace be Sc
cured.
Resolred, That VIC highly approve of the
course pursued by The administration, in the
prompt and decisive measures adopted in
the prosecution Of tho war up to the present
lime, for which it merits and receives the
aid, countenance and support, Of every true
patriot and lover of his country.
Resolped, Tha, as patriots, we are willing
to bear with patience any burdens necessari-
ly imposed 10 carry on the war 10 success
fu and satisfactory termination.
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