The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-03-25
Mexico.

We have a weeks later news from this ILL
fated country, with fall details Of guerilla lights,
sc Gen. Briscoe left Vera Cruz, February ls,
with dslachments Of the Louisiana and Georgia
dragons. At 1, 2. NJ, some forty or tifty guer-
ilas were discoyered-some twenty-five Of our
troops charged upon them-they retreaied to the
edge Of chapparal-when some four hundred
Mexicans rushed upon them, and deadly fight
ensued.
Seventy five Americans Joined their COM
raSes-eharged three times through the Mexican
lnes-osl Lieut.. Henderson and four Dragons,
besides having many wounded. The teamsters
fed The Colonel was obliged to leave his killed
and wounded on the field, and proceed to Cor
dOvs. A greater part Of his wagons had been
burned, and the mules taken by the MeSiclns
train Of 100 wagons, under an escort of $50
men, had arrived at Vera Cruz from the city Of
Mexico. report was brought in, that Santa
Anna, with 1900 soldiers, had attacked 400
Americans, killing twelve, sc. 1t was not be-
leVed.
The dates from the city are TO the Goth Feo-
ruary, and it was said an srmistice for two
months, having been agreed upon, was to be
signed by Gen. Butler the next day.
Gen. Gushing left the city ON the 18th for
Pasbls, TO organize the Court Of Inquiry, and
was then to adjourn to the city of Mexico for
business.
Texan Ranger was killed in the suburbs Of
the city on Sunday night, Is or 20 Texans sal
lied out and killed IL Msxicans and wounded
40 others.
What horrible hatchery! We trust no such
wholesale murder will be tolerated where Ameri-
can power rules. Let an example be made in
justice to humanity of all such horrid barbarity
zen. Scott has taken leave Of the army. The
American Star, referring 10 his withdrawal,
saws:
MAJOR GIN. ScoTT.-By reference to general
orders IT will be seen that Gen. Scott has turned
over the command Of the army to Major Gen.
Butler We promised to inform our readers OF
lhn when officially advised on the subject, and
We now do so, though with regret. Although
We were told in Puebla that the General had re-
guested TO be relieved when active operations
ceased, We were not prepared TO receive the news
mat such had been the case. We do not thin k
That either the Government or Gen. Scott's in
elinations should take him from the army until
aPeace is made. He has accomplished so much
against such great odds, that We regret TO see
MN part with his companions in arms, and-ws
nave no hesitation in saying that such are the
sentiments OF the American army. Ii matter,
not how accomplished and gallant his successor
he nd - 4. Il
not be hlled, and If we know Gen. Butler, W,
believe that he will echo that sentiment, for h.
Is not SO much weighed down by ambition a.
10 applaud the recall, although the act places
MN IN command of the proudest army in. tn
world.
"inheid Scott, this morning, takes leave off
e'aily OF the army, Of that gallant band witt
hhich ne has carried his and their names upol
uhe highest point Of fame's column. MANY a.
eYe wiz MI with tears this morning, when the
lead his last order.
bVen In his short order, he pays the followin
deserved compliment to his SUCCESSOR brothe
omcer' who was his companion in arms in ISL;
as he was here until to-day.
la taking official leave Of the troops he hs
30 long had the honor personally TO comniau
IN an arduous campaign--a small part Of " no,
g'ofy mas been, from his position, reflected o
us senior ofhcer-MajOr General Scott is happ
10 De relieved by General Of established mer
ana distinction in the service of his country.
There are various reports about Gen. San
Anna-he is out with another letter. He il
iallen chief, and will probably end his days {
away from Mexico. .Ioi''Eq
Herrera is ILL., Gen. Lane is off on seen
expedition. Yet Il is said there is a truce IN
signed for two months. s'il b IL