Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-14
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We understood yesterday that information had been re-
eeyed al Jaapa, that Cen Worth had thrown his outposs
towards Pueba and would march Immediately in that d
rccuon himself We somewhat doubtful as to Its truth
however, not being able 10 it any positive source
The latest information received from Peroe which might
De relied on, we think, Is that issued by
Monday last and ropubshed in this days paper Gems
Scott Patterson, Twiggs Pillow and Quiiman were in
Jaapa Cen Shields was still lying in very doubtful state
IN hospital, the battlefield Ceuo Gordo. Rumor
says that Pueba will yield without dischargng gun; II
they will show wisdom than has been eynced by
several other Mexican Cities with scarcely hope for
cess against us.
IS now certain that Santa Anna is at Orizab, L,,le
town at the foot Of the mountain OF that name with about
1000 troops around standard. tie at that place
Sunday morning last and heard express hs de-
OF remaining there until ne could muster sufficient
force make another stand In regard the sincerity of
his assertion much doubt entertained j. supposed
that he IL exceedingly DESTROYS leave the country but
should be assassnaied Immediately, which will no doubt
be his fate ultimately, however long he may prolong it.
lie will dare the city Mexico is the unyer
sal opinion, until some success should his efforts to
redeem hs thousand promises the dcuded people and
the clergy, tie latter being now his only hackers.
JUAS MORALES, General Of brigade Of the Mexican Re-
pubiicTo The Nation and her AHiss-It having arrived
70 my knowledge that chiefs and officers Of nya
ding army Of the United States which has operated against
Vera Cruz say that Gen Scott had previously advised me
that the families could leave avoid the evils attendant on
bombardmeni; and Consequently, those which have han
| pcncd are cIntgoublc upon me.
In order that neither now, any future time any ac
cusnuln Of nJuSlce may signaze the defence OF Vera
Cruz declare that false that any such advice wns Civ
en- that the only communication have received from
| Gen Scott, tended to summon me, in general terms To
surrender that the noutrls prevented from
ing the place; and that # the Mexican families could have
left, The enemy would not have occupied the place without
| first buTynR It's defenders IA the ruins.
| Jalupa, AprilI 1871. JUAN MORALES
| COMMAND or rnE MEucAS ARNY.-It is generally re.
ported that the Mexican Government have removed (en
Sanin Anna from the chief Command Of the army, and up
| pointed Gen. Valentine CanaIo as his successor.
| lVora Cruz Chronicle, 25th ult.
by person just arrived from Ofiziba VIC know iha,
General Santa Anna had arrived there with about 200 dra-
goons, and immed aoy commenced recruiting having now
under hs command about 5000 Of the fugiyos from
CouO Gordo lie also that n coueapondcnce
had been seized by the authorities Mexico addressed by
great personage TO Senior RECON, Offering sun i
he would bfng about early peace, and 20 place oil the
/ rtql site means ~ his disposal.
10 PuebIi Gen. lncian is commanding. They arc Tor.
/ flying The town for resisianco.-Ibid.