Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-28
From the N. q. Picayune. April 30.
Later from Worm Crux

lhc schooner lOna Capt. Stevens arrived Yesterday
from vera Cruz, having sailed the Sh inst She brought
over as passengers, Liout Jones and Russell DR.
well, and Mr.. VIM. Robinson.
The news by this arrival but day and is with
out much Importance. Cen Twiggs and Gen. Quitman
moved with their commands upon Jaapa morning OF
| the Sh.
The schooner Vermont ded from her anchorage in tho
gaze OF the I'D ut and was wrecked about 30 miles north
ol AVa'ado Her crow taken prisoners by the Mex
leans, but upon the application OF an officer of tho JIncd
States despatched for the purpose they were
released The mate arrived Vera Cruz on the 9Th ms,
Inc brig Ellen Clara sold the Sth inst she was
lying upon the beach She brought SlO5O. Sales were
| daily taking place of wrecked vessels
| The u. S soop Of Germantown, Com :, b. A. Bucb.
anan, arrived SACRIFICES the ID inst Is DAYS from
Norfolk. Officers and all we'll.
The u. s bomb vessel Eina C1mr Van Rrunt arrived
al Anton LiZardo on the I'd inst from Boston. On her
passage out she sprung her foremost in gale of wind off
| Cape llatcras.
All the bomb vessels lying in the river at Alvarad
CaP,ain Isaac Mayo being in command Of that place.
The u. 5. bomb vessel Hecla LET. New FORK ON the
lOh uli aad arrived a, SACRIFICES the 2s,h Officers
and crew all we'll She carries one Is 600 weight gun
| throwing l0inch shell.
The irigae Raritan aud the Germantown sailed from
| Alvarado the morning Of the Sth.
The ship Charles To sail from yera Cruz IN, oId
| Point Immediately after the Iona.
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE THE FicAYUNE
VERA CRUz, April 7, lS47
From Gen Scotrs order Of yesterday, which incosc
you will Gen Twigg's division of the army marches
| to- morrow morning.
The entire force which garrsoned the different forts and
-
was fraction less than 5000, although 5000 marched out
aud laid down their As soon as it became known
mat the place was TO be given up, than thousand
%" tue regular soldiers known have dispcrscd Them
selves through the city, and, after changing their clothes
| marched out as citizens, or else living here
In the meantime those who scattered through the
try, as said in letter written yesterday are telling the
most exisvagant tales Of the strength and proves of
los Yankees To justify their defeat they spread tho
story through the county that horses four the
SIZE o he run twice as sst, and not only savage
their NATURE but trained down. tread under
and completely annhatc their enemies Our lO-inch shells
'hey describe as being is large as hOgsheads filed
manner OF diabolica combusbes make noise in the air
like the bowling OF nOThcr and when they burst DESTROY
and demoiSh everything around them The effect of
ns all these people loose upon the country long they
VIII continue 10 circulate such extravaganza tales must
advantageous. II they iii, in order hide the disgrace
oil her own defeat to say that they have been cjntendng
with giants, eeniaus and The like, much the better.
You must have noticed In tho Mexican papers of late
that the editors have ceased the Americans barba
Hahs, infamous usuipers, land robbers and other comp-
menary Of kindred nature and have settled down
upon the ephet OF Yankees the opprobrous Of
| oil. This Is funny enough.
said yesterday a letter sent by the Edith that Com
Perry intended capture every place on tho coast of
Mexico The first move is Tuspan. The fleet intended
TO operate against that place sail afternoon or
morning. The next point will be TabHsco. heard a
report, but TO its truth cannot certify the Govern
or OF the later place has sent letter Com p, inviting
the latter TO pay him another visit The commodore will be
down upon him than he anticipates, perhaps.
The capture OF Alvarado by Lieut.. Hunter, well as
the other points higher up tho river,
thing from first TO asta perfect farce every respect
| may send you description fit. Yours &C. awK
| VERA Cruz April g. lSI7
Not line Of to communicate IN add ton TO what
wrote you yesterday. Gen Twggs division takes up the
line OF march for Mexico this morning. aud the other diy
sons will follow Immediately. W. shall soon know whetb
er the MeNieans fgh, this side Of Jalapa.
The weather continues uncomfortaby hottie I
enough to suocac after the day breeze which
from the down night As yet however thero 10
no sickness Of consequence among the troops.
In my next letter am in hopes Of being able 10 have
some OF interest 10 communicate.
| YOurs, &c, G.. WK
P.S-Sincc writing the above learn that Santa Anna
on the LIST inst either letter issued an order brea
ing nothing but the death with the United Sates-
This has been told me by gcnt German gentleman
lie says that there small party in favor of peace but il
IL mere fraction. give this report given to me.