The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-10

From the NJ o. Delta, Sept
The following from regular Vera Cruz correspond
emit was scrubbed off very hastily just as the Fashion
was about TO leave:

The following from regular Vera Cruz correspond
ent, scrubbed of very hastily just the Fashion
was about TO leave:
AUGUST 81, 1917.
EDS, DErA Every conceivable variety of relative
to the OF the Great General and his generals
have been aoat Tor several days past but having the
color oil authenticity about them, omit sending them to
you, This monins however rumor found its way from
the interior, which leads 10 the belief that Scout has had
two decisive battles in both of whieh the American
arms successful The first OF these with Valen-
ca who had his share OF the amusement with the advanced
guard and the other between the General himself and
Santa Anna. The best and most authentic information
have received u.s. that the armies OF both Valencia and
Santa Anna have been dispersed that the city in
of confusion and panic, and Congress has been summoned
together 10 take into consideration the propositions Of
government for negotiation-he same propositions of MIR.
rrist That these better founded than any that
have been received for some time, have doubt But
day more when the regular comes here from
Mexico we shall have either confirmation OF IT. or other
s Ihave Just time inform you that the prisoners
ken from Weiss train (Lieut Henderson and 10 mem have
been--accordng to Mexican who has arrived here this
morning-snof lie says he saw them shot
DIR. Harndcn, Of the Louisiana battalion died this
ing after proracted illness lie will be buried this after
noon. Capt. Whites company is still at Tampico.
A gentleman who came by the Fashion states that Va
lcnca and Santa Anna had been taken prisoners We
give this report for what it is worth. II is not mproba
! Bile, though scarcely credible
Matters and things in Iera Crna-Thc GueriLas.-Eaher
Jarduta, Sc.
VERA Cruz, Mexico, Aug. D. 1917.
EDs DELTA; Since writing my last, information was re-
CO ived here from the National Bridge which states that the
posed the Spcriutcndcnce OF the renowned guerilla chief
CAPTAIN and padre, Jaraua, between whom and his first
lieutenant, | before informed You, there breach
This has been made up however, and this fellow has
al various places Orizaba, Qu2mpcc, and Tehuanepec
upwards OF 1000 guerlas The further that
tic attacks Lalys train and the einiorcements at
ter him, headed by this Jaraua, who if report
does not belle him, has been heard that che would
walk a thousand miles barefoot have the satisfaction of
sheathng his knife in Americans heart" of
runors in relation Cen SCOTS in circu-
tion but they be traced good source,
not reliable You will by Ell Sol of Yesterday that the
tor heard report of the imprisonment Of Santa Anna
and some his generals of their counseing
favor of peace measures. For the truth of these and all
other r,toys. time alone will vouch.
| Amongst other arrivals here lately, have had Col
Miles who is here lieutenant governor OF Vera
Cruz who has made himself quite favorte since his ar
rival by the poeness and perfect suavy shown by him
towards whom he meets In the of business other
wise Mai Reynolds the new paymaser, who came
lately his been i'll OF fever board the soreshp North
America and is under the oil Dr. Maciarane for
Jot 10 mention you before, that Capt Butler formerly
your hnrbormaser, has command OF the United States
rnment propeller Florida, which is retained here for the
ervice OF the quarermaster's department Capt b. will
yet into passion occasionally, especially if any takes
the boat through mistake but willing forget
an injury or do favor than that same old chap. Whilst
on this subject Dug omit mention of Mr. Whittier
the captain of the 'mole" from whom | have received
many of kindness in forwarding my letters since my
arrival here There is nothing from the interior
day Besancon has not been heard from. Fairchild is
again cncauped outside of the city, holding himself in
readiness to be called out att moments warning