Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-26
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From the Seat OF War.

Tho latest intelligence from the Of has only
put 90 aehi the hope that had been family INDUCED found
ed upon apparent anarchy and apathy existing among
the Mercsn. OF the speedy restoration Of peace but ha,
naturally excited serious apprchcnsons for the safety OF our
toops both upon The and in the nteorat Vera Cruz
aud Mt Tsmpco az well Jalaps and Puebls. The
reader will fad very full though yet imperfect details in
another column, together with pertinent reflections
from the New Orleans Picayune upon the present threat
enius aspect Of affairs in that quarter. Nor that paper
alone in apprehension which earnestly hope not
be realized The Bulletin, while II has serious fears for
the safety of Col Mcintosh and his charge considers the
indications that put forth by the attack upon his train,
and nernces that may be reasonably drawn from the
facts OF tho giving sinister complexion to the ad
vices at shows says tina, paPer organized system Of
resistance large scale; for 1t rowing band small
maruudng party that would have ventued attack force
OF 500 regulars and which has succeeded in capturing
considerable portion OF the train. and obgng troops to
entrcneh themselves until reinforced"
The Bulletin further remarks:
ave have seen q ettor from officer Of the regular
N.Y. at Vera Cruz, who has good opportunities tor forming
correct opinions which he expresses much anxiety
the subecho aludes 10 the report that the enemy are
destroying the Puente Nacional, which would greatly IN
t.rlee with IL not entirely impede the passage OF artillery
and wheel carriages the main route eads directly across
that bridge.
enemy will again possession ct Cerro Gordo and de-
end that pass against any reintorcements going TO Cen
Scorr they 40 the present train and escort even al
they Joined with the additional force under Gen
CApwAIIApEK and also admitting they not inter
ruped by the destruction OF the National bridge, would
not be able force that pass Tor the enemy are IN suf-
Gent numbers attack 500 regulars, and obige them To
enonch their defence they could hold in check, or re-
pulse 4OO under such advantages as 10 position which
Cerro Gordo would afford 10 them
.o seize and hold that Pass, with thing
like strong force would also place Gen. Scott in
pleasant situation and night obge him to resce hrs steps.
IN order open hs communications with Vera Cruz
20 that his reinfofcements could Join him.
he prcstge arising from the unnamed success in all our
military operations present exercising vast influence
upon the enemy and the loss OF this from Parai
on their part such the capture even the repuse
OF ran detachment, would be unfortunate, as
would hope snd energy among them and proba
bly, induce general turn out or even popular rising
OF the people.
The letter we have alluded to expresses the belief that
even after Gen Cadwalladcr Joins with his ioSce
they will much difficulty in reaching Jaapa"
From Gen Tuyots division OF the Army the intelligence
n only SO far interesting, that shows the utter mPoss-
bity in his weakened condition, OF making movement
toward San Luis. The Washington Union has, within
few days past reiterated statement founded upon infcr
nation obtained from tho War Department that General
Taylor would very be the head OF force sufficiently
formidable to enable him active operations. A
s,mlsr statement, which appeared IN that paper a few
weeks ago. with prompt denial BY letters from
Gen. Taylos camp and by article IN the MaIamoros
Flag which, by enumeration OF the actual force Oc
oupyng the several posts from that place TO Salo nclu
sye together with the corps expected shortly
exhibited remarkable deficiency compared with the
official statement These contradictions, however, only
served TO clei: another publication ,om the War Office,
which the AdIuant Generals muster-ros for the Sc
eond addueod mpeaeh the testimony OF tho eye
Of their from the actual Of facts
regard which impossible those eye-wncsses b,
mistaken. The official nuscr-rols, well
ber place Gen. Taylor the head OF about 10000 men
and passengers arrived at New Orleans direct from the
camp that the General has with him only about
1000 effective troops, and will have exceeding $500
when oil his expected rcinorcemens reach him The Ad
jutant General reckon his men N buokram" after
the Fasai fashion. At all events, facts like these furnish
striking commentary the alleged eminent ability"
which this conducted" Tar Its manage
ment depends upon the Administration!