The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-15
New YoRK SuN OFFICE,

Friday, Nov. 12-7 O'Clock, A. Nj.
Arrived at New Orleans, Nov. z, steamship
New Orleans. Dates from Vera Cruz receiv-
ed to lst November.
The brave Capt. Walker of Texas. was kill
led in recent action at Huamantia. The
English Courier arrived at Vera Cruz 3lst nlt'
Intelligence from Mexico to the GOTH
Nothing of Importance had TRANSFERRED in the
capital, since previous advices.
The Genius of Liberty of the 1st instant,
says: Atlexco was taken possession OF by
1000 of our troops. This large city yielded
with the least resistance.
The Mexican government have superseded
Santa Anna in the command of the army, and
Rincon has been appointed in his place
Santa Anna loudly protesting against this
violation of his rights as first magistrate OF the
nation, has in the meantime withdrawn to Te-
huaoan.
The city of Mexico was filled with rumors
of peace.
A quorum of the Mexican Congress assem-
bled at Queretaro.
A majority had decided in favor of an ami
cable adjustment of difficulties with the Amer
leans.
The city of Orizaba has also surrendered
This city contains population of $4,000, but
vet they had the good sense to surrender it,
Notwithstanding the small force demanding it.
Gen. Lane having arrived at Perote, was
Joined by Capt Walker and his command
Both advanced on the Puebla road, till they
reached the town of Dreyes, at which place
Capt. Wrlker took up his line of march for
Huanetia, by way of Francisco and Guapast-
la.
On their arrival at Huamantla, a sanguinary
engagement took place in the streets, between
Capt. Walkers force of 25O men, and that of
the Mexicans numbering 1900
The result was the total expu lsion OF the
enemy from the town, and its occupation by
our valiant little army.
Our forces lost in the battle only 6 men, but
the gallant Walker, after performing prodigies
of valor, and feats of most daring character,
fell in single combat.
He was pierced by the spear of an enraged
father, who was goaded to actual frenzy by the
death of his son, whose fall beneath the arm
of Capt Walker he had just witnessed.
The father rushed forward needless of dam
ger to revenge his child's death, and attack.
ing the Captain with irresistible fury, plung-
ed his spear into his body and killed him
almost instantly.
| In this engagement the Mexicans lost 200
men and 8 pieces artillery.
The latter were thrown into a gulley adj
| Joining the town, by the victors, after the
achievement of their object, which was the
dispersion of the enemy.
The Americans evacuated the place and
marched to Pinel on the Puebla road, which
they reached without opposition.
Here they met Gen. Lane, and the Ameri-
can force continued its march upon Puebla
They found Puebla in state of insurrec-
ton, and entered it in platoons, delivering at
every step constant and well directed fire OF
musketry, which ceased not till the enemy re-
tired and order was restored in every quarter.
General Rhea, of whom we have heard so
much lately, fled with four hundred guerillas
to AtliXco.
Santa Anna was at last accounts at Telma-
can dc lost Grenadas, having been deserted by
all his followers, with the exception of two
hundred.
The effective force of our entire army has
been reduced 10 or 10 per cent.
Georgia.
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