Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-31

,r curatel, it was the same thing, and Major
Polk coming up, the Town was regularly as
lsailed; the enemy firing from every house
n some instances we are told, it came 10
land-to hand fight In short time the enc
ny were driven from their positions ana some
Of them collecting in body outside the town,
we're pursued respectively by Lane and Hays
and terribly cut up. =,
The loss in killed, on the side of the enemy
is ent down at 100 at least We lost one man
killed and four wounded. Fifty prisoners
were brought into the city yesterday, amongst
whom were Capt Montana, and two Lieuts.
Col Montana, the father of the captain, was
killed, as was also Padre Martinez, the second
and bosom friend of Jarauta Jarauta, himself, |
it is believed, was wounded, but he escaped, |
with five or six men.
All the men in the command are highly spoken
of-the Texans, Rifemen, and Dragons, have
proved themselves worthy to follow such a
leader.
The best feeling prevailed with all the citi-
zens in the towns and haciendas-
tiers and commissaries were along, who pur
chased all that was needed, from the time they
left until their return to this city.
A few more expeditions like this and the
guerrillas of the country will be scarce.
1t is said that General Pillow has been re-
stored to his command as we'll as Gen. Worth
The steamer Edith arrived at Vera Cruz, on
the 18th inst MIR. Freaner, the bearer of de-
spatches from the Government, was passen
ger on her. He left the evening of that day
for Mexico, escorted by Kerr's Louisiana
Mounted Men and some Dragons
The Great Western likewise arrived at We
"a Cruz on the'11th inst
By the following orders it will be seen that
the anniversary of the debarkation of our
troops at Vera Cruz was duly commemorated:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT N OF yERA G ca.
ORDERS NO. SO.
Tomorrow, the 9th March, being the an
niversary of the Decentralization of the Amer
lean army before this city, all public offices
will be closed. A national salute will be fired
BIZ Capt Shower, on the mole, at mid day.
By order of Brig Gen. Twiggs.
w. T. Fl. BROOKS, A. A. A. G.
We make copious extracts from the files of
the Free American, which we have received
by this arrival.
The co-partnership existing between Messrs
Peoples & Barnard, in the publication of the
American Star has been Dissolved, and that pa
per is now conducted by Mr.. Peoples A
change has also taken place in the North A
merican. 1t is now published by Messrs. To-
by, Callahan & Co.
Washnton's birth day was celebrated in
Mexico by all the Americans, and by great
many MeXicans.
The troops stationed at Mexico, San Angle,
Tacubaya, Chapultepec and MoIino del Rey,
were to be mustered and inspected on the
29th An order to that effect was published
on the 22d
On the goth Gen'l Cadwallader arrived at
Mexico from Toluca, accompanied by his staff
Capt Deas and 1t. Anderson-Maj. Wright,
Capt Steptoe, Capt Thompson, DR.. CuyIer,
Its Chapman, Caldwell and Stever, A. @. M. :,
the latter from LeEma.
Some difficulty arose among the Ayuntami-
ento Of Mexico about the four days of sus-
pension of the collection of assessments; the
members had all sent their designations to the
Governor. The Archbishop Of Mexico has
written a long protest against the heavy as
sessments on the church property.
Santa Anna was again at Tehuacan on the
18th, having left Orizaba on the night previ-
Gus. The government has given him the pass
port, but it was generally believed that his in
tention in asking it was only to lul the gov
eminent to sleep, in order that he might put
himself at the head of body of troops.
Maj. Caldwells train arrived from Vera
Cruz on the LIST inst 1t went through with
out meeting with any accident.
Feb. 24.-The Eco del Concrete has a let
ter from Guadalupe, giving the result of the
elections recently held. Sr. Otero was chosen
Senator in opposition to Gomez Farias. Her.
rera was the choice of the people for Presi-
dent The writer says the prevailing senti
ment among all intelligent people is in favor
of peace.
The Governors of the States of Jalisco and
Zacatecas have answered the circular, and
wish to know why the treaty is not published.
The State of San Luis expresses the same
dissatisfaction, and the Ayuntamiento declares
that the State does not recognize the General
Government of the nation, and in future will
yield no obedience to it,
Yelez, the revolutionary chieftain OF Sina-
ioa has, in obedience to orders from the Gov
eminent, turned over the command to Colonel
Echever, and his political command to the
Governor of the State. He will report him
self to the Government, together with all his
officers.
The South CT the State of Mexico is repre-
sented by a correspondent of the Monitor TO
be under the influence of Gen'I Alvarez Gov.
Oliguibel was still held prisoner by the former.
PUEBLA.-Gov: luna has returned 10 At
lixco, where again the Government of the State
will be administered. The revolutionary spirit
which for time reared itself in the State, has
completely subsidized.
Sr. Arellano. Governor of Guanaiuato, has
answered the Rosas circular in tone that
shows that he is evidently opposed to the
treaty of peace. He wishes that the treaty be
published previous to its being acted upon by
Congress. Sr. Rosas answered, and the mat
ter stands thus. 1t will be remembered that
Arelano was strong supporter of Pena y
Pena not long since.
In Oajaca, newspaper, the Spirit of indie
pendence, suggests to send an army against
the city of Mexico.
From the American Star of March LIST.
The Independence of San Luis Potosi, OF
the 25th, contains the order from the Governor
| dissolving the Ayuntamiento 1t will be re.
collected that this body took the responsibility
of answering the circular of Rosa.
From Queretaro, Quadalajara, Guanajuato
Zacatecas, &c, we have not a word worth
trans!ating. The subject of peace or war is
not spoken Of FL Gladiator is the name of a
new Spanish paper started in PuebIa From
From it we learn that the revolution in Huau-
chinango has been ended-the troops of Bar
bero have capitulated on honorable terms to
the forces of the Governor of the State.
The following is an extract OF letter pub
liShed in the Free American, dated Puebla.
Feb'y 81 =
The health OF the troops here is good; they
all look well.
The court martial for tho trial of Worth e.