Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-04-20
From the N o. Picasqre, April 9.
LATE a. IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO



turn OF gen. seoit--Iateresting from the Paei-
nc, &s.
The steamship Ohio, Capt. Burns. arrived al a late
hour last evening from Vera Cruz, via Tampico. hav-
ing LEFT the former port the Sis. ult, and the latter
on the "a inst. she has brought large mail
| from each place.
By this arrival we are placed in possession Of an
other days proceedings OF the Court of Inquiry, from
our own reporter
The next most interesting intelligence By this arri
val touches the designs Of Santa Anna. If there be
faith in man. the ex-President designs leaving Mexi-
at In the latter part OF March, one of his
gents obtained passport from the American comman-
dant Orzaba, and went down to charte. vessel for
him, and we learn that he succeeded IN securing
brig, which was at last accounts lying off Antigua,
about 2 miles north of Vera Cruz. There Santa An
ma proposes embark, and thence sail for jamaica
Col Hughes, il said, had interview with him at
his hacienda OF Ell Encero. The Colonel went out
with two companies OF dragons to meet the General,
at the request of the latter. We have particulars
Of the interview. Santa Anna was hourly expected
down TO embark.
A train arrived Vera Cruz, on the 30tt, from the
city oil Mexico, under command of Capt White OF
the Louisiana Foot with squadron Of cavalry under
Capt. BesaDcon, and a company under Capt Kerr.
This TRAN met Major Graham, the bearer OF des-
patches to Mexico, al Plan del Rio. The guerriIlas
were very troublesome on the road.
All civil authority has been turned over TO the Mex
leans in the cities Of Mexico, Vera Cruz and Tampi
co, pursuant TO the provisions of the arnistice.
The conviction had become stronger that the Mexi-
Congress would assemble before the end of March
and that they would ray the treaty. On the 2lst or
22d ult, seven Deputies or Senators left the city Of
Mexico for Querearo to take their seats. Our infor
nation from Querearo is direct and it is most favor
able to the of peace. 1t seems to be pretty well
understood in the city of Mexico how far our Senate
would modify the treaty, and there the opinion pre-
walls that these notifications would not prevent its
prompt ratification. The American Star Of the 22d
ut., without expressing any opinion as TO the ratf
cation, is confident quorum would soon be had at
Querearo-hat ''ihe treaty will not be there
than the necessary number Of members" The Dep
ues from Oaxaca left for Queretaro the 9th inst.
Gen. Scott designed to leave Mexico for the United
States Immediately upon the adjournment OF the court
Of inquiry. This, it was thought, would take place
early the 25h ult, and learn that guard had
actually been detailed TO escort Gen. Scott to Vera
Cruz. One gentleman with whom we conversed is
sanguine that the General is now upon the Gnlf on
his passage hiiher. 1t is certain that he hourly
expected at Vera Cruz, and that quarters had been
prepared for him there.
Purser r. M. Price, the navy, came passen ger on
the Ohio, bearing dispatches from the Pacific 10 the
Government He is Only thirty three days from the
u. States squadron and leaves this day for Washing
ton.
Com'r Rudd and Purser Christian had joined the
squadron. They wrecked on their passage from
San Francisco 10 Mazailan in the brig Com. Stock
ton, near Magdellena. The brig total wreck
tal appearance of three whaleboats which were so
miles from their ship in pursuit OF whale
Capt. Simmons, Of the American whale ship Mag
-, who SO CALAMITY landed with their crews and
marched TO the relief of our garrison at San Jose,
Lower California in November last, are on their re-
turn home by way of Panama.
We copy from the North American ofihe 2lst. ult
the latest news from the Pacific:
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM THE PAcIFlc.-We
have news from Lower California to the 22d Of Feb
ruary, and from Mazatlan to the LIST of March, The
frigates Independence and Congress were at Mazat-
Ian, large portion of the crews of both vessels being
shore garrisoning that place, which has been held
since November The sailnrs have done a large
mount OF work in terrifying the place. The loriifca-
ton very strong, and Com. Shubrick thinks
himself strong enough 10 resist force of 5000 Com.
Jones, in the Ohio had not arrived, but daily ex-
pected. The Dale, commanded by Lieut.. Yard, was
at Guaymas.
| An expedition of her officers and men had lately
marched into the interior and surprised the Mexican
forces under Campasano and took mos, OF his officers
and command prisoners, who were paroled few days
after.
| The ports Of San Bias and Manzanillo were block
AIDED, the first by the ship Lexington, Lieut. Baily,
the latter by the charactcred ship Whton command
ed by Lieut.. Chaard. The amount of the revenue
received from customs at Mazatlan has been large
In Upper California every thing is quiet Col. Ma
son was raising volunteer force 10 send TO Lower
California, TO put down the guerrllas. who have been
risons at La Paz and San Jose, but in all the numer
Gus attacks garrisons maintained their positions
and repused the enemy. AT La Paz, Lieut.. Col.
Burton, with two companies OF the California Regi-
ment, after he had maintained siege for three weeks
organized slorming party under Capt Steel who
was successful in taking the enemy's works. and their
flag was taken by Serg Scott. The ship Cravne,
Capt S. F. Dupont sent by Com, Shubrck from Ma
zatan, arrived at La Paz about this time, the enemy
entirely Withdrew from La Paz, and concentrated all
their forces, number about 500, upon the most al
San Jose, commanded by Lieut. Chas Haywood u.
s. Navy, with detachment Of sailors and marines
numbering, all told, about seventy, and some native
California volunteers. The guerrilas captured Pass
ed Mdshipman Duncan, and Marley, sargent of
the California Regiment, and five marines Capt
Dupont hearing that Lieut. Haywood was hard pres
sed, and had lost two valuable officers sailed for San
Jose where he arrived the 18th of February Just at
SHUTDOWN, and found all communication cut Off with
the town and garrison, situated two miles from the
beach, but the discharge of the garrison cannon told
that the fight was going and when night closed in the
Hash oil mosketry was perce2tble. Capt Dupont de-
cded TO await until early daylight, and then land all
his dlsposabe force which amounted TO 100, himself
making l0l.
| AT early daylight the force was on the beach The
surf being low favored their landing and with four
FOUNDER they were in column aud on their march
to the rescue of the garrison The guerrillas anci-
pating the landing of the Of the Crayne had Ia
ken their position during the night the afordng
them abundant The column had proceeded
| but short distance before the guerras opened their
! fire, which was continued upon the column during
their entire march 10 the garrison, before reaching
which they had TO storm several houses of the town
which the enemy had taken possession of, in which
they were aided by the garrison force which sailed
out, joined IN routing the enemy pursued and drove
| them from several eminences near the town. The
enemy then formed in plain open TO the ship at what
they conceived 10 be out OF reach of her guns but
weldlrected shot and shell did great execution
4 and dispersed them. The garrison was found in