Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-10
From the Boston Daily Advertis,
From the Seat of War.

FROM Tie Seat OI war.
II appears that Gen. Worth had entered
Pueba, that the expected guerilla attacks
had been commenced, and that Gen. Herrera
had been made President Of Mexico. Wheth.
er this change Of administration can be OF any
effect in bringing about an end to the war, is
not at all apparent from the slender advices
now received. 1t is no, probable that he can
form government strong enough for either
resistance or paciication.
The London Times says-in an article
characterized by no particularly kind feeling
to this country-that while in the annexation
Of Texas we sought proUince, we are now
overwhelmed by the falling IN upon us OF
tohoie country which we cannot govern. This
is true. Although we could bear Texas as a
gnat singing our side, our people stand
aghast at the attempt to swallow the whole
Of Mexico. And yet os she has no party
powerful enough to compel division Of the
territory, we must take charge Of the whole
or none. What Herrera may be ablo to
achieve will appear better when we have the
story OF the movements which have brought
him into power. In the meantime we will
no, longer detain the readers attention from
the despatch.
BY the steamship Palmetto, at New Or.
leans from Vera Cruz, we have advices from
the latter port to the 22d Of May.
Gen. Worth entered Puebla on the after
noon Of the 18th Of May, after sharp skIr'
mish with party Of Lancers sent out to op
pose his advance. -Four Mexicans were kill.
ed-no Americans.
Santa Anna had been in the city moment
before our troops entered, but left and push
ed on towards the capital.
1t was reported that General Valencia was
between Puebla and the Capital, at the head
Of fourteen thousand men, to resist the farther
advance Of our army.
The result Of the Presidential election was
not known. Santa Anna, Eesiaga, and Her.
rera were among the candidates.
Santa Anna is said to have had consider.
able force with him when he passed through
Puebla, variously estimated from fifteen hun.
dred to ten thousand.
Captain Mayo, of the Navy, who is now
Governor Of Alvarado, started on the 18th
olt., for Lalscoya. At his arrival, the town
Surrendered to him without any resistance
On his return he was fred upon, and Passed
Mdshpman Pringle, with five seameD, were
badly wounded.
DR.. Barton has been appointed the Presi.
dent of the Board of Health at Vera Cruz.
A party of guilleras was surprised and Ia.
ken, close by Vera Cruz. They were fifteen
IN number.
Capt. Mason Of the rifles, died on the 18th.
There is a rumor nfoat that the Mexicans
had captured a wagon train.
An extra Picayune, issued on the afternoon
Of the 9Th ult., contains correspondence from
Kendall at Julapa, up to noon Of the 2lst.-
All was quiet at Puebla the people appear
ed satisfied under the presence Of General
Worth.
Reports state that Santa Ana had halted at
San Martin, % miles from Puebla, but it was
generally conceded that the main force OF
twelve thousand men at Rio Fro were pre-.
pairing for another engagement at that natn.
rally strong point. 1t is also stated that fif-
teen battalions of the National Guard were
being thoroughly organized at the capital,
and there was prospect ot another hard
fight considered by many certain.
1t was rumorcd that Gen. Worth was in
pursuit of Santa Anna. beyond Pueblo.
Mr.. Trist was still at JaIapa, the object Of
his mission kept secret.
The train from Vera Cruz, under Captain
Walker had arrived.
Gen. Shields had suffered an attack Of
pleurisy, but was recovering.
Three guerilas were killed, one wounded,
nine taken prisoners. A large number of
horses .muskeis, pistols and mmunition, &c,
captured in the affair heretofore mentioned.
News from Vera Cruz states that the prs
oncrs brought to trial were severely dealt
with.
The town OF Montala surrendered 10 the
captain of the sloop of war Germantown, but
was rciaken by three hundred Mexicans.
The schooner Fraternity, at NJ ontla, had
been boarded by 30 armed men, stripped oi
cargo and burned.
Major Dommerld with portions Of the 9Th
and 7lh infantry, arrived at Vera Cruz from
the United States on the 18Th.
Col. Sewers arrived at Vera Cruz on the
22d with dispatches from Gen. Scott.
Some fears are entertained that General
Worth's dispatches were cut off, as none had
been received at Jalopa or Vera Cruz