The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-18
WAR MATTERS.
Interesting Intelligenoe,


ofthe expeditions Of Captains Wells, Halle
and Fuirchid, who, with about two hundred
men, were despatched from Vera Cruz 10
support Major Lally, who, on his way with
considerable force To reach General Scott
had been attacked by guerilla bands and his
advance impeded. The two hundred men.
with their commanders, had hardly reached
Nern Cruz when they were ordered to ad.
vance The men were raw recruits, and the
mules employed in their train were wild and
ulbroken. They were attacked Mt several
points by the MeXicans, and sustained loss
Still they continued TO advance, until they
were within three miles of the National
Bridge, when they were attacked by large
party of MeXicans, who were posted on a hiII
and had with them two pieces Of cannon
The men advanced to the attack with brave
nv. but were finally obliged to give way. Near
| " all the mules were Killed. After the Skin
mish, the command found itsefwithout food
or clothing. The knapsacks ofthe men had
been for the occasion, packed in the wag-
ons. No one brought from the scene more
than he carried upon his person. .fhc Off
GERS who were clothed in their old CLOTHES,
for marching, lost every thing-clotiIHg pa.
pers and all-and returned TO Vera CrWGke
the men under lhem-somc without Goats.
and bereft of every comfort
In the attack AT the National Bridge, Can.
tain Wells lost one man killed and one woun.
, ded. Captain Halle lost two killed. One
teamster was killed. Those who have died
/ in consequence Oft heat and fatigue, and
the detachment of mounted men lost, will
swell the loss of this badly planned cXpedi-
ton to some 40 men-40 men out of2O0
LATER FROM OUR ARMY in MENICO.
We give! the important news, of battle
between General Scott aud the MeXicans
] ;tl; Of ha al cit H.,
Southern papers received contain accounts,
yet not so full rs we could desire. In no ac.
count have we seen stated the number Of the
killed aud wounded; though we are told that
General Valencia was repulscd, after Wig.
orous defence; and that Santa Anna led OnU.
mother division Of the Mexican army, which,
after short encounter, was forced to retire
We give below the particulars oithe conflict
as related by the Baltimore Sun-whicl pa.
per received them from New Orleans, by
private express We know of no reason TO
doubt the accuracy of the statements.
ARRIVAL OF THE FASHION.
The steamer Fashion, Captain Elery, A.
rived at New Orleans on Thursday evcahS
the 2nd instant, from Vera Cruz, having left
that port on the 9th ultiuo. She brings
files of Ell Arco aud FL Sol de Analuac 10
the 26,h ult., and series of letters from tie
Times correspondent, Indicator, reachinglo
the period ofihc Fashions departure.
The CITY OF MEXlCo IN OUR PowER-
BATTLE OF SAN ANGEL. The sum olthc in.
telligence brought 10y The Fashion is Of the
most pleasing, as it is of the most important
nature, since it announces another victory
! that has crowned the American arms-ayc.
tory that will, in all probability,be most bless
ed in its results, in bringing about peace be.
tween the two hostile republics. 1t appears
! thnf tho uDnrr IA of' our nrD1V iIpIpr Cen
/ from Puehla, TO within eight or nine milCsO Of
/ the Capital, was uninterrupted 10y any re.
sistance on the part of the enemy. AT II
Pomona position fortified by Santa Anna
the two hostile forces first came into collision
where, according to Ell Sol de Anahuac, a dI.
vision of the American army made an onset
on the enemy,thc main body passing through
/ Guadaloupe, and, TO the surprise orthc Mex
leans, appearing suddenly in their rear
1 A regular fight then ensued at place call
ed San Angel situated or 5 miles south
west ofthe capital; the result of which was
/ that Gen. Naencia's division ofthc Mexican
army was totally routed, when Santa Anna
/ fell back, with the remainder OF his WoopS'
on the city. Here the greatest CONSERVATION
! prevailed, and, MS the only means TO stop Inc
/ victorious career of the American NrmyN
was decided TO solicit from Gen. Scott a sus'
pension of arms. flag Of truce was dis
!
this purpose, with tie view of giving tlmei
the opening of negotiations for the renewal
of pacific relations. The Mexican Govern
/ ment minated TO Gen. Scott that II wasItad'
V to treat for peace on the proposlloH
brought by Mr. Trst
The American Commander in Chiel
once acceded to the request of the MeM@o
Government, and truce was declared. Luz
city of Mexico, we learn, is absolutely oil OUT
mercy, being surrounded by our army. UfD
Worth, at the head of his division, is in Tue
rear fthc capital, having it in his power
cut off all the supplies from that quaL''
The decisive action AT San Angel, where var
enca's troops were put to flight, took I.,'
on the goth ult. OF course, we know 'Ig
ing of the details, nor, of the loss sliStalDg~"
the two conflicts by the two armies. ~.
, express which. brought the intelligence
Vera Cruz came by the way Of OrlzabG' ",
T. dispatch concludes with these rcmarAa,I%,
: words: "Peace will positively be the 'gs .I.
MAJ. LALLY's TRAIN. The ram u 'nTon
the escort of Mai. I.ally, was at JaIapau "",
last heard from, having been conIln''aML! 1%
assed throughout his march from me N" ."S,
al Bridge. The Boletin of that cry s.G
that the train came in there on me ho'~ Doys
, of the Goth ult. FL Sol, of the 25in un2 e ,Ie
in relation thereto: CAT IL oc'oSN' Alcolde
b, 10Th, Maj. Lally enquired OF We IA con
e whether the citizens of JulnpO woula! ' ,%o,
nit hostilties against the Amercans a., an.
- entered, or not. To which the Alcu'" ol Int
. swored that the population was unarn,f" n,s
. that, great number of guerias be- SenE %e %
: neighborhood, he could not take the ItS.rrG
. sibiity of their actions. On the mor"" r5or
: the goth, the train ofwagons and the ,, "Vb
= entered the city. The Boletn says ' Dnart
. wagons are filled with the sick ana "O'
q ed" .,, M&
d Our correspondent intimates 'l% r,Ss
= Ially had been twice wounded in the "N
a conflicts he had with the the foe.