Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-05-05

.qnotker Attack on the Capitol.
The steamship Tennessee, Captain For
6es, from Vera Cruz, arrived last night
She lett Vera Cruz on the Odd inst.
by this arrival we have Vera Cruz pa
pers 10 the 22i inst.
The intelligence is highly important,
showing that The prospects OF The Conserv-
alive party have much improved since our
last adyioes, though on an attentive exam
iaa,icn of the news we do not find that the
condition OF the Liberals is by any means so
desperate as il is represented 10 be by some
Of the correspondents writing from Vera
Cruz. ,- 1850
So far as we can gather from the files OF
the Progreso and the statements received
from Vera Cruz, it appears that Miramon
had succeeded in eluding the vigilance OF
the Liberal forces, under Ampudia, La
Lave and Alatriste, and had made good his
retreat 10 the City of Mexico. There are
reports also of engagements between Mira
mon and the Liberal forces before he sue
ceeded in effeciing ais object. One account
says that his first effort was made at a
place called Aculengo, where Gen. Ampu-
dia was posted. A sharp attack was made
on Ampudia's lines, which, However, after
severe contest, was repulsed. At anoth-
er point, Miramon was more successful
II is stated that he attacked and complete
ly routed Gen. La Lave, ard then prose-
cuted his march for the City OF Mexico
without interruption.
In the meantime, Degolado remained be-
fore the City of Mexico, without attempt
ing seriously 10 carry the place by assault.
He prObably preferred 10 capture it by reg
ular siege; but he was not able TO prevent
the entrance Of Miramon with the balance
OF his force from below. Tie affair of the
second, at the gate of San Cosme, was Sc
we're check TO Degolado, and served TO keep
mp the spirits of the Reactionists ill the ar
rival Of their leader. At this time, the Fed
eral forces before the capitol amounted ac-
cording TO their own estimates, 10 twelve
thousand men, well armed and equipped in
nil respects. Meanwhile the Reactionists
were also receiving reinforcements. Marg-
nez, after abandoning Guadalaara, having
advanced by forced marches TO relieve the
besieged in the capitol. Shortly after arri-
wing there he made an attack with two thou
sand men on the Federalists at Santo Do
mingo, bat was repulsed. Previous 10 this
Degollado had gained some advantage, hav-
ing succeeded in establishing portion OF
his troops within the city, taking possess
ion of the Customhouse aud some other im-
portant points.
On the llth inst, four days after Mira
mons defeat Of La Lave at the Cumbres,
he reached the city OF Mexico. He imme-
diately attacked Degollado, and according
TO the account before US, completely routed
him. The Progreso, on the 22d, says that
Degollado had been defeated in the engage
ment, bit that he had been able to retire 10
TOluca in good order, and without being fol-
lowed BY the enemy. The defeat Of the |
Liberals is, by our correspondents, attribu-
ted to indecision, bad management and, as
usual, treachery. Their loss in killed and
wouaded is very large. After the battle,
great Cutrages were committed by Mira
mons troops, especially on the persons and
property OF foreigners. Two Americans
were killed, and five imprisoned without
charges Of any kind being made against
them; but on the general allegation that they
were enemies Of the Church. Among the
non-combatanis killed in cold blood were
four surgeons, engaged in tending the woun-
ded and sick Of both parties. One Of these
was an Englishman, and the two Ameri-
cans above alluded 10 were of the number.
Il is also stated that there We're priests on
the ground, commanding and urging the in
furiated soldlery TO the preparation of these
atrocities. ..H
As soon as it was known that the Juarez
Government had been recognized BY Mr..
McLane, Mr.. Black, the American Consul
was deprived of his exequatur, and, con-
,sequeniiy, of all power 10 protect his unGor-
tunate oountrymen. 1t is stated that Mr..
Black was compelled 10 apply 10 the British
Minister, Mr.. Otway, Tor protection for
himself: but the request was denied by Mr..
Otway, on the ground that his instructions
from his Government did not allow him TO
Interfere in behalf of the citizens Of other
countries.
Notwithstanding this terrible state of az
fairs in The City of Mexico, and the failure
ef the Fednea1 forces TO accomplish any,
Thing decisive in that quarter, it is general
- ~ p" lliIOTluGG w our a
correspondent, that the recognition of the !
Juarez Government by Mr.. McLane is the :
heaii- blow 10 the reacionary party. Al {
last accounts the chiefs Of that party in cap |
ial were holding cabinet council, for con- !
sultation os to the propriety of nationali.
zing the Church properly.
70 1t is represented that when Degollado I
was in possession Of portion of the city, c
he was prevented from taking prompt and
decided measure by The expectation, doubt {
less reasonable enough, that the city was
about 10 pronounce in-his favor, and that
Ihus he would effect his object and the final !
triumph of the Liberal cause without fur l
her bloodshed. Through promises Of this
kind he was induced 10 let on the supply Of :
water, which had been cut of, and also TO
send away the famous Pintps of Alvarez, c
who, it was feared, might commit robberies !
and other excuses. But it appears while !