The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-07
N. M.
IA letter in the from of notes of events

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IA letter in the from of notes of event..
Mexico, Aug. 30. l647
O'clock p M Judas all Is lost-sternal shame for
ASH said TO you when closed my letter this morn
the firing between snd7 was horrible. At the last
tioned hour 1t entirely ceased, which caused me TO
eve that all decided. | lsteniog until 8,
observing that there was no ringing of bells began
ear that the result was upsvorsois TO u.s. vent na
aud down beartednsss in the countenances Of all
sked towards the palace and observed the same be-
several officers who arrived, sad they knew moth
but their manners show very plainly our misfortune.
he scene Of Cerro Gordo has been repeated exactly
I that too, when the tactics Of the enemy Of CON-
ncing An action In the evening to strike finishing
-w the next morning, was well known. This time
ienoia remained in his positions and Santa Anna
,ndoned him retiring to San Angel, and Valencia
:ud himself attacked by double his numbers.
O'Clock P. MA little after ~, firing was heard In
Antonio, and lasted about an hour and q half and
fr short pause, IL was heard much nearer, which
sll signs appsars to be in Churubusco. About o..
Eek directed my steps towards San Antonio, Abad,
u Garita) where there was ,een numerous crowd
sight which presented itself 1T this place ana In all
streets of the Rsspro horrible; all full Of dis
sed soldiers carts, shriskng women and devils The
ao1s OF hiaslso and victors, WITH four ps "
those with whom spoke said that Santa Anna had
traysd them; that at San Antonio When it WAS least
peced they ordered to retreat and that except
pieces brought away, they had spiked their guns;
pat santa Anna had remsined ct Churubusco with the
piston Of Perez and the battalions Of Independence
|ld Bravo.
|.When returned, about P. NJ and was talking with
|sne acquaintances at the corner Of Jesus and Ban
anuel streets heard shots which were sure
|Pre fred at the gate of Candelsria ~ matter OF
furse ali the world immediately ram and came home
tumult Of short duration and at this hour all Ia
fiet ss on former days. no firing being heard In any
recton.
It is said that the last cannon shots in the Cam
laris lat the garita Of Gan Antono and were direo
Id sgansta party Of the enemy's cavalry who retired
conse quence This occurrence and the cessation Of
Fing, indicate the loss Of San Antonio, Churubusco,
lid Mexcs cingo, and that probably Santa Anna Is a
isoner or has made cspituiation According to some
10 nationals situated In the Nine Perdido accord
to others, In the gate Of Ben. 1t is said that the
igade Of Range has returned to the citythe brigade
Herrera, that was at the Penon, saw enter about
af past and take the route towards the public walls
is probable they are destined for Chspulepeo or Ia
lbaya. 80.
ALL my opinion Is entirely useless, because With or
hout Santa Anna is generally accused OF urea
only know Of the death Of Pedrigsn soldier said
Is had him with two Shots onein the oins and one
b the ribs great many wounded have come IN an. md
irgeon, who lives there.
am going out to investigate what happens. What NOR
6 o'clock-Rsturned from the palace; q great many
ecare that the complete rout Of Valencia In the hills
4 Contreras, owing to his being completely Aban'
3lsnco and Frontera. In little time shall learn
many lives have been sacrificed by treason igno
ance.
7 O'Clock -At this moment various bodies of troops
entering who cannot be distinguished for want Of
light 1t appears that they are all concentrating In the
".
hey serve Their spirits are broken, and there Is
universal want of and In this state Of things
If there 900 1t would be all the The
real has been set to our gnominy The Nationals Pol
xa leaving the ranks and returning to their homes
Saturday, Aug. 81, s O'Clock, A. MA short time
with some 1000 infantry all full Of mud and
footed and 800 cavalry have marched for the
gate of San Lazaro sesmsto indicate that We shall
have been able to learn nothing about the enemy
his movements during the night: Nothing Is known Of
h sd THAT
hat In the end they were taken prisoners together with
1orostisa.
their positions at the gates Nothing has yet OCCUR
ed whateverthe public talk 10 past bearing -nething
|. known with certainty What seems most certain Is
that commission consisting Of Mora Villsmil, Arfsn
yox and M'Intosh have gone to Scott No ONE doubts
now that peace win be made The troops are oil bro
ny e. 80 Of
'lunng himself went as far a. the Penon. II had
not not. received this from. from persons Of versOity
why they were covered with mud this morning.
II Ia said openly everywhere that Santa Anna has COM
mitted the division Of Valencia and sspec
ally his infantry fought we'll with the main body Of the
and that II Santa Anna had assisted them they
would have triumphed but that instead of dong he
of the flower Of the army But why should
tire myself repeating this to your You know bet
ter than do, as am told Valencia has gone with Ola
yuibel.
1t is not true that Psdrigan il killed General Bravo
is In Mexico; General Rncon and Anaya said to be
prisoners.
5,P MAJ O'Clock all the troops returned to their
barracks, and at Inferred that negotiations were
On foot went out to inquire, and Don N told me,
sluded; but for what time not known We made in
luiries: some said tor ~ and others 4s hours.
strange relating to this Is that the ar
,ams time | was likewise told BY Noriego that the
President had addressed Congress, stating that meet
was indispensable by IL O'Clock, but that only a6
From all these data you will form your own opinion
FOR my part believe it will end in most shameful man
The Yankees occupy the hacienda Of Portas Chur u.
'usce and Coyoacan and this gives concern for
ny house; but according to what have been able to
There are many errors in this letter. which was evil
!enty written by one who psrtook the general ALARM
md 1t only valuable general testimony to the state
II feeling in Mexico, during the progress Of events
MEXICO, Aug. 81, ls47
take pen In hand with sorrow,t to communicate to you
he sad that, without knowing how, We have, in
great deal of time would be nesduto give you even
sght sketch Of what has occurred since starting
the 9th until entrance In the capital yesterday
venipg tired and low-rprited after fatigue since
o'clock M but luckily We find ourselves with life, CIV
thanks 20 Providence that has from the i'm
nnent peril which we were placed at O'Clock yes
erday when the point of perishing with the
ataions of Hidago and Victoria Whilst this happened
ur companions Of Independence and Bravo have been
eary extermnated and the Brigade Of General Perez
with the artillery that guarded the bridge
Il Churubusco, and there was lost here what We had
aved from San Antonio
Ihave been in peril, and 10 days well worked; but
cunt them as well employed, having Witnessed the mill
airy knowledge Of this unfortunate country. 1t has
aused US the necessity Of opening gates to the
n.y. and cannot perceive the least grounds for the
ectaton Of triumph hereafter.
My blood bois when reeolsct the unfortunate disas
srs Of yesterday and when am more composed will
eer again to the SUBJECT or will personally II
he diligence leaves tomorrow Monday.
Wedo not certainly know to what extent our misfor
City Intelligence.
THE WEArHER.-We had heavy threatenings Of .
storm yesterday and the day continued cold though
ry throughout. The Thermometer stood at IL O'Clock
in Wall street. at A. degs 1t fell low Is 10 degrees
t O'clock p NJ, and the evening was extremely dull
nd cold We observed passed along several OF the
tables, that the sleigh bells were undergoing tho pro-
Of cleaning Frightening up and polishing and also
hat the sleighs undergoing q similar process.
storm has been anticipated for the last few days
TRAVELLING The arrivals at the hotels yesterday
but few doubtless in consequence Of the threaten
ng state Of the weather.
AMERICAN Arr Urror "A meeting was held last even
sg In the rooms Of the American Art Union. for the
urpose Of the election of a nominating committee Of