Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-07
ANOTHER VICTORY.
Xera CrNZ Reing Canlured !!
From the Louisville Dem. Apyu

From gentleman on the Ben Branklin we received
the following, copied from the Plcayune of the 25th
ult.. brought up by the Magnolia:
The schr. Portla, Perrier, 5 days from Tampco an
chOrage, was detained to the south and of Vera
Cruz by heavy north gale, until the nth instant.
The United States squadron and all the transports left
Point Lzardo tor Sacrifcios the 9th with - coo
troops. On the morning Of the 10TH landing Of a il
the troops and marines effected within three
miles Of Vera Cruz, without much opposition from
the enemy, the landing well covered by a con-
slant discharge of bomb shell and round shot from the
United States steamers and gun boats anchored near
the beach, and in front Of the landing. Immediately
after an organization of the American forces the
beach they took up line of march the Sand
Hills to attack the enemy> outpost, and Publications
situated from to miles from the city; they carried
every by storm. with the loss of only II men. On
The ith and 18th the American forces employed
IN throwing up breastworks, &c. Occasional Skin
mishes took place with the enemy, VINO were throwing
showers of bomb Shells and shot from the Castle and
City, but without much effect, during the time the
seamen were landing the provisions and ammunition
from the transports On the 18th ult a strong north
gale set in which cut off all further communication
We left during the norher, and we were unable
make progress to the north, believing ii impos-
slble for our bombs and shells TO have been landed
until the 18th inst so that the bomba rdment of the
Castle and Vera Cruz did not probably take place nm
til the Doth. There feats of bravery dis
Pa lme,to Reg. S. c., wounded In the breast by
musket ball from tie enemy, and Capt. Aburts, OF
the I'd Infantry, had his head shot off by 81 pound
/ ball. The same ball broke drummer's arm, and
took off prvate's leg. But on the same day, the
American army had gained complete possession of all
the Notifications of the enemy which raised by
them to stop troops from approaching the city.
All the water pipes, Ono exception leading to the
city, were cut off and all the communications effect
uay stopped. Gen. Scott landed in person the
! llh A French bark ran the blockade and moored
under the walls Of the Castle the l3th and many
of the transports ready to leave for the t. 5.
soon as the nor,her over. The PontO brings
dispatches and letter bags from every vessel in the
squadron then at SacrifcloS.
UNITED MATES SLooP OF WAR ALBANY,l
SAcmFIclos, March 18th, in tie mornng.l
The norther has completely blown itself out, 50
that by breakfast time, the serf-boats viii again b.
enabled to reach shore. Half past 3 o'clock this
morning the enemy opened with round shot and shell
not only from the batteries round them bat from the
castle; rockets were also thrown. and the sky al
times completely lit up by them, yet large
portion of them fell short. In the mean time oul
men were compelled to remain quiet and take then
fre-he hardest work soldier has to perform. Al
are anxious to strike back and Will be grailfed il
tie course of few days. u. w. h.