New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-04-24

ing from the camp ~ Buena Vista The action Al
Rosses began at nine IN the morning and lsstec
until night, when toe Americans carried the plsz,
| by assault Eight pieces OF artillery six ssnsriles
"a smaller kind Of OrdnanCel and more tban tho1.
and musk cts fell into the hands ofthe Americana
On the l7ih according 10 this Mexican account the
American troops sacked the place. Whstevel
uIsy found IN the houses Of any value they loaded
~ their wagons everything else was destrnye ed
The Pr0gres0is az loss what u make OF this s,
No less 50 are we, this Mexican account being the
. FIRST that We have heard Of IT,
Several cons pirstors against the existing state
Of things have been arrested a. Ossca and are
about 10 be tried for the offence.
! We find no confirmation in the papers before or.
Of the report that Gen. Paroles had been arrested
at San Luis Had there been good authority for 1t
II could hardly have failed 10 be mentioned, and We
therefore suppose him still at large.
The Vafch T0rsr Of JalaDa is crowded with in
teresting intelligence in relation 70 Santa Anna
departure. He was overwhelmed with courtesie.
on the part OF Col. Hughes and our officers which
! he reciprocaied as Jar as was In his power He
was evidently much touched by the respect paid
to him in his msfortunes. We make one extract
from the Watch I'0rer the "a inst:
MERITED RETEiBUTIos-On Thursday last the
3Oth ut train OF Mexican merchandise Wa. at
tackled and pundered by an armed band Of Mexi.
can robbers near the Paso del Bobo. Intelligence
Of this fact shortly after received By thar visi
lant and energetic gentleman. John w Smith, in
terpreter, and communicated by him 10 Gov Hughes
who. with bis usual promptitude. ordered out de-
tachment Of Col. Hayss Rangers in pursuit Of the
robbers. The detachment, commanded by Capt.
Daggett. followed on the trail Of the villains uuer-
ringly under the direction Of Chrsmsn the Me1i-
can guide. and come up with them as they mere
entering the village OF DespOblade. Only one OF
the bAndtii escaped. OF the fourteen scoundres
who had pIundered the train. thirteen were made
-
the Alcade and the welldisposed inhabitants OF
the town We learn that Chrsman, the guide,
made the first capture. Partoi the plundered prop
erty was recovered. Indeed the whole affair was
admirably planned and as admirably executed.
We regret 10 learn that the North American
| Newspaper was discontinued on the 3lst ult., for
want Of adequate support. The following para
graph which We find in the Free american may
| explain the matter more satisfactorily
WIN C. Tobey, the able aud patriotic Editor
| Of the herico North fmericGR, has been promoted
from the ranks to % lieutenancy 10 the 4th reg
ment OF regular infantry. Then Tobey cleverer
fellow, or one more deserving Of promotion is not To
| be found in the entire grocery
The following is from the Fee American Of the
| 10th instant
Several trains have left our city within the last
three or four days for Orizaba, for Jalsps.
and one for the National Bridge-the first com.
manded by Capt. w. :. Brown. A A Qusrter-
master; the second by Capt Sesfeldt OF Louisiana
Infantry the third by Capt. McLelland
| From Capt Aud we learn that the Z. =. bark
| Robert Morris left Vera Cruz on the 18th, and the
U. 5. brig Mediator the sth both for this port
| The U. !. steamship Massachusetts was still in
| port supposed to be waiting the arrival of Gen.
| Scott and suite.
The following passengers came over on the New
! Orleans:
Maris Lima Mrs Hurley, Mrs Balderama. Mrs
Camubell i NJ m
derson, Mr.. Green, Drs. Geo Ferrell, z. r. Ksnd,
and + J. Johnson, L. 5. A.. ID. Dabois. G. Duha.
mel, Mr. Browner Mr. Cohorn, A. Blanche. James
Keenan,. Jose CoDtreras, Capt Leeke H. b. vii.
son. j. J. Wslworth, Master Joseph Baudoun.
For The SEAT or Wharf.-The U. 5. steamship
Virginia left yesterday for Vera Cruz with two de-
tachments of recruits and the following passengers
Capt J. L. Dawson Lieut.. John Cook, Lieut. John
Higgins, Lieut. o. Bannon, Dr. Wells aud servant
J. w Zacharie J. H. He-stock VIM. CocAburn
A. A. NJ Jackson, Capt. Garnett aud servant
A Visit to General snnta Anna at AntIgua-His
Appearance, and Reception of our Officers.
Sonora santa ABnn-Her Appearance and
Demonstrating Of the DELTA the French
Revolution TO Gen. santa Anna-The Gner-
riileros Deserters.
Correspon1ence OF the Delta.
VERA CKUz. April 3. ls4s
The Propeller Massachusetts arrived yesterday morning
from your city, bringing dates 9th Nathsn
Clifford, attorney Genera) Minister Pleupotentiary
from the L. $ Government TO Mexico Mr. c. leaves this
evening. accompanied by M.jor stewart, Paymaser and
escorted 10 the city Of Mexico by company of the Lou
sians Mounted Volunteers under Capt Fairchid Infor.
nation was received here saturday the lI inst that
Gen santa Anna had arrived that day. with his lady add
daughter AZ the hacienda Antigua 20 miles from here
escorted by Capt. Tghman (of the Light Artillery Dis
tret of Columbia and Mary land Regment) with 50 men,
and santa Annas LaReers, numbering 100 At ten ocock
yesterday, your humble servant with three others pro
eeeded TO pay respects &c After riding at fast
pace for two hours, arrived at the Antigua at
which place We entered path and continued our
pace through the chappOral until arrived AT small
village, and were Informed the one opposite Antigua
We then swan our horses the river and the
only brck house IN the place and found entrance
the senora Santa Anna smoking cigarito. We were in
rotueed by Capt. Tghmsn. SehJrs Santa Anna was |
very plainly and simply dressed in figured muslin, with
very short sleeves. she ornaments Of any Kind
except very small watch ans costly chain She is very
handsome, OF light complexion and evidently more
than 20 years Of The General being time In
bed, could not be disturbed 80 hsd to remain until
Tour O'Clock, the hour appointed for bis appearance
As We had 70 wait hour, enjoyed the interim By
walking through the village. Not no Sc but flied
with guerTlsros, and all arme. with swords, shaped Ike
a carving knife On our return tie General up aud
dressed he received with much courtesy and said be
received more kindness and attention from the Americans
In adversely, than from his own counrymen. He was
dressed In brown li0en frockc1a white pants vest and
neck-co;h and pair Of polished ooots-he one on the
corkieg was light AZ. Cagt rlshman read the article
IN the Delta (Which carries soDa) Of the Revolution 10
Paris which was Immediately translated by Lieutenant
present The General mere shook his head and made
no comments. lie Is very anxOus % leave the country
and inquired II we had observed brig at the mouth " the
river. which Is 70 take him Jamaica Being answered
the negative, he presented his gold snuff box We
helped ourselves shook hands with him and bis lady at
the same tine presented her . bouquet. wishing them
pleasant passage, al. We mounted u return home.
Capt Tlghman had written 10 Col Wilson, asking ad-
vice relative 10 the manner in which he should act to-
ward the large force OF Guerreros AZ Antigua Capt
/ has received note from Msjor La Motto, A 4 q.
treating the matter In very light and Indifferent manner.
Gen. Scott is expected to arrive here to-morrow. an
Informed he Is 70 leave the Massachusetts, Tor your city
Gel Wilson, Capt WiEder, and few Others left this
morning 10 pay Gen santa Anna yiat EX-Lieut Jonn
Smith, Of Capt. Whites Company louisiana Infantry,
who deserted few days ago, with seven men. were
brought 70 this place yesterday, and confined In
the Castle. They viii be tred In few days There was
bu-hghi here yesterday, the oxen being tame. an
informed It not worth looking 81 The hexcans are
getting quite saaey aud things continue much longer
some corrective must be taken TIE mail oy the
propeller Washington turned 10 the Mexican |
Aerward he refused 10 pay tbs L. ) post
age on the lettefs b. +,
Latest from Venezuela.
An Official bulletin from Manoz. who commands
portion OF ne troops OF President Monangu dated l2h
March claims hat he (Nunoz) had that dsy routed
troops Of Gen Pasz plains aud had OF
as baggage. Bus oficer under Gen. Psez, by tbs