The Arkansas banner., 1847-10-18
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Steamship Alabama.

1.hs steamship Alabama, Capt. Wlndie, arrived A... i, an early hour yesterday moining' rom vera crur and Tampieo, having ie' & Ine 'o1mer place on ~ S!a su,h and the iaiteT on the 3Oth nlt.
 'hs ,h;s arrival we received the first number of ,-s, , cenius of Liberty" new paper published in p "l"~ r,,, by Messrs Mathewson & Quinn, from 1s;sh we gather the following information. Wss" rs.,s had been no communication between Vera -. ,rd the City oT Mexico, since the news s.s"sht by the Mary Kngsiand already laid before our readers. The capture ot the capital and the I. inc government to Guadalupe, are, however, n,s,sS beyond doubt by letters received at Vera E,n, via Orizaba and Tampico.
 Tbs following circular to commandanfs general .fisn,r,mey,ts dated at Guadalupe, September IA, ".rb we copy from the Genius of Liberty, describes ~. ,,taek of the American forces on the defenees oS rhapatepec, and the subsequent entry into the ci,y. ChaPutepec was carried al tne poiht oi tne s..o.a, at daybreak of the 18th, after desperate s..;.tance of six hours. The iortihcation situated A.t~een inc sentry boxes of Belen and St. Thomas, ', Como and the citadel, was next attacked bv our Sa..s. Theresistanee ofthe Mexieans at this place .s.. ,rulv desperate and the heroism displayed by ,hem worthy of the best days 0f the Republic. San ,a Anna led his troops in person. Alter nine hours S.nI 6rhting. according to the Mexican circular ao~ bsfore us. Gen. scott retired, drawing off his Sorres The Mexicans, it appears, after rePulsing ,hs f,rees under Gen. Scott, dreading a bombard- nsn and being anxious to avoid the horrors atten- .nt mon assault concluded to surrender the city, ,A. government and the forces under Santa Anna r~,Spg 10 Guadalupe. Gen. Scott entered the capi- fl, ou the 18th ut. But to the circular of Sr. All corta: , great events that have yesterday taken place, there lemaias no other alternative t0 the government of tb. nnion than that of it's abandoaing the Capital. ia order that other means be adopted and pursued iO, the harassing of the enemy. Accordingly, his Gxceency of the integral republic orders me to in nrm yon in order that through you, the honorable Congress of the state over which you preside, may know i, that his Excellency is firmly resolved to pro,ecue military operations against the invaders And that whatever be the consequences resulting from the war, yet his ExcelleDcy is determined to wage it in every possible manner, and by every at- tainable means. A heroic resistance was made ln the capital for the space of days, but at lehgth ,he eneay established himself ia places and post. ioos, from which his missiles and projectiles could reach the peaceful thousands of the city, then the supreme government seeing the state of affairs to be such as warranted their departure, changed their abode and very soon will have the pleasure of an. bouncing to your Exeelency the site upon which it will fix, which at present is impossible for me 10 do, U it accompanies the army, and as yetis not agreed upon the residence the Supreme power of the na- ton But as soon as the later is known, will give your ExeelieBcy detailed account of everything that has occurred; but now shall eonhne myself to the single following statement:
 The American army charged yesterday at day break, with all its force, upon Chapultepec, which, ser spirited defence of six hours, yielded at last to the attacks of the enemy, who immediately marched to take possession of a fortfcation situated between the sentry box of BoIen and St. Thomas, St. Como and the Citadel. The first advance was checked by the troops his Excellency the President led up dsputing the ground inch by inch, till finally the invader routed from the Citadel, after nine hours' hard fighting, The Capital being in this situation, his Excellency was anxious to avoid a bombardment. and to spare the tumult and confu- sion attendant upon assault, which would have given room for thousand calamiiies, and repetition of those acts in which the army o the foe has mani tested so instinctive spirit of exterminaion.
 His Excellency the Presden; of the Republic hopes that your Excellency will endeavor to pre- and reanmate the public spirit. in order that the war may be carried on with that ygor and energy which the national honor and the rights of he Re- public so imperiOusly demand. ALCORTA,
 Minister of War and Marine.
 Guadalupe H,dGtgO, Sept. I4, 1S47.
 We are still e in doubt as 10 the number of killed snd wounded in the battles before the Capital, no particulars being given Tn the letters papers be- fore us The rumors by previous advices of the death of Gems Smith and Worth, we are inclined to believe, as we trust they are, entirely premature.
 The large train, which recently left Vera Cruz
 
 doHaI Bridge, and was there awaiting the return ofsuppies from Vera Cruz. The guerrilIas mus tered in large numbers in the vicinity of the bridge and continually harrassing Gen. Lanes com mand. The Genius of Liberty, of the 18th, says :: Intelligence has been received by us, brought in by atran which has just arrived from the National Bridge under the sup-iintendence of It. Bedny F. Mcdonald, Act Brig c. NJ, that Gen. Lane with hs force, had taken up position for the present at that post, and there awaiting the return of sup plies which is the express object of this train to carry out. The gallant general and his brave band, were somewhat harrassed by the enemy, who kept continually lowering on his Hanks, firing on them occasionally, but the vigilance and circumspection which he unceasngly manifested deterred the enc my from an approach within any reasonable proxi- mlty.
 We are extremely sorry to add that It. Kline of Capt Lewis company of Louisiana Vols, was slain whilst employed in the rear in the performance of dutes incidental at the time.
 The steadiness with which the General advanced, and marshalled his force for the full and complete protection of the train, is worthy by all accounts. of every praise and commendation and is in perfect keeping with hrs character, which is that of cool ness, determined bravery and calculating prudence. Such are the men qualified to take charge of rein toreements passing through the enemy's country, in Ehlcheverv moment surprises and attacks things De expected, and should, consequently be fore
 
 The guerrlllas, it sad have fortified the heights or Cerro Gordo. They are posted there in large semoess, with several pieces of artillery, and are sad to be commanded by Gen. Paredes.
 Iapt. whites company of Louisiana Volunteers ana Two companies Ol the llth Regiment left Tam Psec for Vera Cruz on the 2sth ult
 senot Don Gusio Sierra, and Senor Don Rafael CarvoJai Commissioners from YueataG to our gov srn@sat, .i came passengers on the Alabama. Also tne following persons:
 n From Vera Crus us-Lieut David NelIigan, sd La. 6analon; Capt. J. J. Connolly La. Vol; John Ais Roy fN
 From Tampieo.-Maj Capers, U. S. A.; Capt. I' W; fans'anoran; Lieuts. J. S. Stewart McHenfy, "a volunteers; Ihos. Kemp, do.; Lieut.. Thos James 2d Regiment Illinois Volunteers; James Ksr- ,sh Engineer Y. S Quartermaster's Department; MS Capt. Wrth, Mir. Wirth, Mir. Lawrence.
 Sack of Mexico.
 "nbafdmsni of Puebla--- --Renunsiation of inc
 Presidency by Gen. Santa Anna---RevOlt in
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