The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-04-10
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM
VERA CRuZ.


The New Orleans Picayune of The 25th,
contains intelligence of the highest impor-
lance.
Capt. Powers, eight days from Tampico,
having been detained at the south and east
OF Vera Cruz by II heavy "norther" until the
18th, has arrived at New Orleans.
The US. squadron and all the transports
left Point Li2nrdo for Sucriticios 9th March
thetranspors having OH board $4,000 troops.
On the morning of the 10th, the troops aud
Innlineseiiected landing within three miles
OF Vera Cruz without meeting any opposi-
tlon from the enemy, ms the lnndiug was well
covered by,constant discharges fbCmb shells
and round shot from the u. s. steamers and
gun boats anchored near the beach, md in
front ofthe landing.
Immediately after, an organization of a.
merican forces Oh the beach, took up line Of
march over The sand hills, too the attack of
the enemy's outposts and Notifications, situa-
ted from to- miles from the castle and forts
OF The city, carried every one by storm not,
however, without losing IL men.
Numerous teats of bravery were displayed
on the lltb, Col. Dixon of the Palmetto IS.
! Caroina) regiment, was wounded in the
breust by n musket ball. Capt. Alhurtie, Cd
infantry, had his head shot off by n 80 Id can
non ball-the same shot cut off Il private's
leg, and broke drummer's arm.
On the 18th and 18th the American forces
were employed in getting up breastworks
and digging Entertainments; occasional Skin
misIlihg took place with the enemy, who
were throwing showers of bomb shells and
round shot from the Castle and city without
much effect.
l2th.-A strong gale set in and cut off all
further communication. We left during the
noHher, aud were unable 10 make progress
towards the north, aud believed it was i'm
possible for our bombs and shells 10 have
been landed until the 18th inst. Sothe bonn
bardment otthe Castle and city did not prob
ably commence until the Doth
All the water pipes leading to the city were
cut off, and all communication effectuaiy
stopped. Gen. Scott attended in person on
the llth.
March Is. A heavy cannonudng at the
city and Castle
The enemy opened with round shot and
shell, not only from the batteries around the
town, but from the castle. Rockets were
thrown also, but n large portion fell far short.
The sky, AT times, was completely lighted up.
In the meantime, our men were compelled TO
remain quiet, and take this fire-the hardest
duty n soldier has TO perform. All anxious
to strike back will be gratified in the course
of few days.
The following are extracts from n despatch
received by the Times:
| General WortI's Division had been assign
ed TO operations on the left flank OF the city
and II became necessary TO attack and take
possession oftwo redoubts thrown up by the
cncmy---on one Of which was u piece Of ar
tiIlcry, and bolb filled with infantry The
redoubts were attacked, charged, and taken
A spirited resistance was made 10y the enemy
who lost several killed, wounded and prls
oners. Our loss was some seven killed. and
seven wounded.
During the advance upon the city, Passed
Midshipmau Rogers, who had not yet been
sent from Vera Cruz, was bound on cart s
ordered TO he conveyed undera guard 10 pris
on at Perote-but fortunately the guard were
encountered by our forces and Mr. Rogers
was rescued aud is HOW on board his ship.
The City is now completely surrounded
by our troops, with entertainments, complete
/ ~ cutting off all communication by sea and
land, and at The same time we arc safe from
the fire of the Castle.
/ The following letter from MIR Kendall of
the N. o. Picayune gives some very interest
! ing particulars.