The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-28

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ACAPULCO, March %, 1854.
Notes of the late Military Movements Of
the Armies Of Santa Anna and Aipares Previous
to the Boftie.
Since my last no movement has been made on the
part of the troops on either side The partisans Of
Santa Anna, to the number Of 5000, are posted at
Chilpalcingo, and General Alvarez at the pass Of
Peliquro, where they will remain until Santa Anna
thinks he has sufficient force to pass.
Chipalcingo, the headquarters Of Santa Anna, Is
near the capital Of the State, on extensive plain,
and about halfway to Mexico.
Peliquiro, where General Alvarez Is stationed, is
high mountain of that name; the pass is of great
length, and not more than twelve or fifteen feet
wide, on one side perpendicular wall Of rock, and
the other stupendous precipice.
ACAPULCO April %, 1854.
March of Santa Amna on Acapulco at the Head Of
his Army-Wayside acknowledgements
near San Diego Castle-Fyrst Combat in the
1tics-N Negotiations, and their Failnre-Bloody
Intentions ofhis Serene Hghness.
On the 18th April the troops Of Santa Anna, in
stead Of passing the Pelquiro which have described
to you, and where everything was prepared for his
reception, passed further down the mountain, at .
slight resistance from part of Alvarez's troops
under Billa Eal.
General Alvarez, in the meantime, retiring on
their fort, and arriving at Dos Anoyas, where the
two roads meet, only an hour in advance of Santa
Anna-in fact, 80 close that Alvarez's rear guard
had slight skirmish. They also had slight Skin
msh at La venta, about three leagues from Acapul-
CO, after which resistance was made on the part
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person, at the head Of his five thousand men, en-
tered the environs of Acapulco and encamped about
two miles from the Castle, where he still remains.
On the morning of the 10th party of about 120
men entered the town under cover of the houses and
for about two hours the streets in the neghborhood
Of the Castle were the scene Of hard skirmish.
They retired, leaving only three dead, while the
side Of Alvarez one was killed and three wounded
After this negotiations were opened between the
two parties, Santa Anna offering to pay all forced
loans to spare the lives of everybody and give them
their passports and $4,000 to divide among them,
that they might not leave the country beggared.
This is the report of ComOnfort, who has command
here, who has rejected all concession, and has
gone so far to fire the first flag of truce hoisted
in Santa Anna's camp.
1t is said Santa Anna has threatened to strew the
Calsada with dead there Is no doubt that when he
takes the Castle he will mot spare the heads and
there is no manner of doubt he will take it for what
can even the Castle, with 500 men badly armed,
badly fed, without discipline, and it is said, discon
are even if Alvarez Isl say in the mountains
with 500 Indians.
Thus the affair stands at present. There may be
an attack tonight, as have noticed movements
all day in the camp of Santa Anna. The port has
been in a state Of blockade for about fortnight.
ACAPULCO, May 8, 1854.
Retreat of General Santa Anna-Sad Memorials of
His P,esence-His Losses-His Retrograde Route
Outstanding of the Troops of Alvdres-Papr
Decrecs of the Great Dictator.
Since my last we have been deprived of the plea
sure Of the vicinity of Santa Anna.
On the morning of the 25th of April, we arose as
usual to look at the camp Of Santa Anna, but to the
utmost surprise of everybody, no camp or troops
could be seen--everything had disappeared.
To convince us of the fact of their having been
there they left the bodies Of two prisoners shot and
tied to tree. What may be the meaning of this
movement it is difficult to see. All sorts of reports
are afloat-revolutions, in and about Mexico, dis
affection in the camp, &C., &C., are the most recog-
nized and probable. For myself, am at loss for
any other cause.
Santa Anna had 1000 good troops to act against
by no an impregnabe fortress, and 400 or 500
undisciplined men, and Ito give the largest repot)
500 Indians, Rnder Alvarez, in the mountains about
Acapulco-good men to hang upon an enemy's
rear and torment a retreat, but better to run when
turned upon and faced boldly. Santa Anna has suf-
cred much in men and officers and mules from these
people; but this is only report, and am inclined to
doubt it.
Santa Anna has retreated beyond Chilpalcingo,
and it is reported will take up his quarters for the
rainy season in the fertile valleys about Equala,
where he will have several large towns to depend
upon for supplies.
Many of the troops of Alvarez have been dis
banded and returned to their homes and but small
people are beginning to occupy their houses. The
vessels of the blockading squadron have not made
their appearance for some time and, / think, have
also deserted us.
Santa Anna has abolished the department Of
Guerrero--stricken its name from the republic
dividing it into four portions and joining them to the
four neighboring States or departments.
The authorities here suggest that they had better
conquer it first.