Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-08-21

Thought that the northern regiments would SUI.
fer most hercaway in the tropics, but the New
Workers. and South Carolinaians have been, as
il were. side and side, and the bonner have
had bnt few caseson the sick list comparative
ly. The South Carolinians, out Of 900 strong
whom first mustered, now turn out but about
400. or the other 800 someNi4o have, died,
200 have been left sick in the rear, and the
rest are now in hospital here. The health Of
the regiment is improving, however, and many
are conyalescing. Yours &c. g. w. K.
a PuEBLA, Mexico, July 80, la47.
Rumors from the city Of Mexico are at a dis
count, bu, reports from the direction of Vera
Cruz are more eagerly sought alter Many
think that the arrival of Gen. Pierce will be
the signal for an immediate movement Of the
whole army, and hence the anxiety to learn
his real whereabouts. A day or two since in>
leigence was received that he had taken the
Orizaba road, and that he had been heard OF
even this side of that city; yesterday news
came 10 that he had reached Jalapa with his
cammand, and this story is more generally
credited. On the strength Of reports that a
large guerrilla force was in front of Gen. r
and that some 1000 men with pieces Of artil>
ery were on the way down from the capitol TO
aid in capturing the train, Gen. P. F. Smiths
brigade was ordered 10 march in the direction
Of Perote. His regular command consists Of
the LIST artillery, Sd infantry. and rifles, but in
addition to this force squadron Of dragons
and Duncan's battery accompanies him. Woe
to any Mexican force that may fall in the way
Of this command. Was tus at5J itua a7
For tho last week, we have had but little
rain, and it 10 much to be regretted that Gen
Scott has been unable 10 improve it.. The wea,
Their has been ofthat nature-cool and bracing
THAT The men could have performed their
marches without fatigue 1t has been one OF
those dry spells that usually come in the m;ds'
Of the rainy season, and had Gen. Pierce been
here. the entire army might have marched 10
the capitol dry shod. Old weather wises, those
who have lived here long, say that the pleasant
weather will be followed by drenching rains.
| trust their predictions may prove untrue; but
am fearful that we have not yet seen the worst
Of the wet season. .at. ..' .i s--
said above, that rumors from the city o.
Mexico, were at discount-we have no other
reports than that portion Of the city has beer
overfuwed, that much sickness prevails, arc
that the Mexicans intend giving Gen. Scott the
ba I'd battle at Penon. There are those in the
army who think that before gun is fred San
| Ia Anna will send out white flag and come &c
| terms. We shall see +"
General Worth, with Mr.. Trist, and large
party Of officers and gentlemen, started GU
this murning on visit to the noted pyramid o.
Choluia, and returned about dinner time highly
delighted with the trip. A party Of Mexican
guerrilas went out at the opposite side Of thu
town as Gen. Worth entered, scampering of
as fast as their horses would carry them
They started in the direction Of Atlisco, and II
their fright, probably reported that the whole
American army was in motion.
The robbers aud guerrillas made fine hau
last night, taking over 100 mules from single
pen, almost within the limits of the city. Th
will doubtless embolden them to more daring
attempts. + Ea
Yours, &c. '-aa-. . CIV. X.