The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-13
Newspaper Accounts.

Cod liberty and reform!
FELIPE b BERRI0zABAL, C. General.
Newspaper Accounts.
From the Progreso Of Jalap2, May TO-
The documents which herewith publish will inform
readers Of the latest news from Pueba, which ar
rived Perote the Sth inst. By this it will be
that the defenders Of Independence have covered them
selves with glory IN repeng the attacks Of the French,
causing many OF them to bite the dust, taking con.
siderable number OF prisoners, among whom few
traitors, ana capturing the snemy's artillery The
traitor Marquee also routed by General Caryajal
who drove him of the field 10 great disorder
These not the only triphs obtained by the arms Of
the republic and Of the supreme government. The trail
Of Taxco have been defeated by them several chiefs
falling into our hands. These were Immediately judged
as traitors and put to death az such.
The French recollectng their forces and would
doubtless make another effort TO enter Puebla but
hope very soon TO receive intelligence that have OBJ
tanned complete triumph; for We know the courage Of
soldiers and have faith In the defend
The foreign invader will soon be convinced that is
not possible TO dominate over people who desire and
know how TO be free and he will very soon repent OF
bis unjust and unqualabc aggression when he has 10
retreat from thu republic leaving great pars Of his
army behind him.
By order OF the Governor and Commander Chief of
the State OF Pueba the Municipal Judge OF Texmucan
informs me Of the following received by special express
last night
General santiago Tapa, in q telesrahc despatch just
received saysIhe national troops covered themselves
with glory to-day over four thousand French four
times repulsed from the Cerros They have left the field
covered with dead bodies and wounded, and have
captured many prisoners The enemy are forming again
on the road Of Anozoc, within gunshot OF pickos,
and it is not known what may This is
SANTIAGO TAPIA
The following despatch was received At the same time
from Colonel Doroeo Leon, commander Of the division
operating against the traitors and rebels Of Taxco:-
STATE or TrAxcALA SECTION OF LEON.
At eight O'Clock this morning took up march
from Chiznagualan on the road to Texco. While the
Tlananaque ordered Lieutenant Coonels
Patrcio rs pinosa and Pedro Iva follow the main
70 faxco, while with the rear guard and accompanied
By Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Rodriguez passed into
the road to place known the Cerre dc la Plazuea,
place OF shelter for the bandits Of Taxco succeeded
III surprising their forces O'Clock In the day, when
their chiefs fell into hAnds-vz: Colonel Antonio
Cruz Lieutenant Colonel Jose n Corchado Tomas VAR
gas tSpxnish) Romuo Camargo Captains Crspin Trego
Francisco Garcia Ignacio Teaaco, twelve prisoners
besides The drst named were judged to be traitors
the country. and punished with deah. We also cap
tuTed all the arms, ammunition, &c.
DoRorEo LEON
To the GOVERNOR, &c,
the above is translated, and the Official organ OF the
Military Depart the state OF Vera Cruzpub
the following, under date Of May IL, day later than
by extraordinary express just arrived at Perote,
official accounts have been received rat ing those which
published IN extra Of yesterday, and containing
details OF the bate
According to the trustworthy news received,
the enemy retrsating from the field on the
Of the 9Th left thousand men hors dc
combat loss the falling back OF forces
beng very great considering the force Of the struggle
Two hundred and hfty wounded were found the ned
among whom were some thirty Frsnchmen These have
been removed to the National Hospital Of Pueba where
and humanity demand. The French prisoners, who
have been carried 70 Pusba held under all the qua
rantees that the laws OF require.
BY the statements OF three OF these prisoners 1t Is
ascerained that the forces who on tue 9Th Of May made
she attack the Cerros OF Pueba consisted Of four thou
sand men, under the command OF General Lofencez,
formed OF corps Of Zouaves, the Cazadores OF Vim
ceuncs the marine infantry with batteries four
FOUNDER rifle and other guns OF twelve pounds.
General Aimonte was with the Invaders but he did not
take any part in the attack.
General Tapa his report Of this attack expected
hQ AunN thar tf,oR
but instead OF dong So he began hs retreat early
the morning OF that day This afterwards
confirmed, and the whole OF army Immediately
put into motion follow him up doubtless it has
already ovsrlaken him and routed him completely.
The enthusiasm and order displayed by soldiers
increased considerably tho arrival OF reinforcements
at Puebla, under the citizen General OHoran These
troops at once took the positions assigned them and
joined in the pursuit Of the enemy.
We also have further intelligence which must,
II possible, increase eur enthusiasm and the Joy
Of our soldiers. This is that the distinguished
General Gonzalez 0rtsga with the contngents o the
under his control for the defence Of the supreme
govsrnnsnt had safely arrived At the city Of Mexico
The worthy chief OF liberty and reform. il always
ready 70 march 70 the assistance OF his brethren dan
ger, will lend most useful service this unjust war
which is being maze upon contrary the rights OF
nations public aith and everything that is sacrsd-by
conqueors Of Magenta solforinothose who first
proclaimed the grand principles for which We eight, bus
ehcps that all the Governors Of the various States
will hasten TO follow tbs patriotic conduct Of the nrs
pid General Ortega, and that there are already
renfsrccmeuts for army every side OF
tho republic. These reinorcsmcnts not yet needed
in the ilsd they will be required hereafter IL Ma
poeon Insists upon carrying out his unlawful scheme
against Independence aud sovereignty. II is
sary that as have proved that the Mexicans
savages demoralizsd the French Emperor has
been led 10 believe that should also prove 70 the
whole world that the lessons history and will be
always true that 1t Is impossible 70 conquer q nation
which sspires 20 be free.
The honor Of Mexico has been vadicatsd ard 10 but
right that should continue showing ourselves worthy
Of those who have shed their blood bsluesth s
our indcpsndencea legacy which the renegade descen.
dant Of OF the most usrioas leaders Of
cipation wrost frsm u.s. insulting the ashes OF
his father with his uDpatrotic acts.
We have faith In our and confidence In those
who bold the rcins Of power.
OF the French prisoners who were captured by forces
and whose dispositions were taken by direction OF
commanding General OF the State OF Puebla:-
The undersigned, auditor Of this military command
by order Of General Tapa has received the FOL owing
dispositions OF three prisoners Of the French army Ia the
Tho nrsts named HSpolto Coulter and states that he
corporaof Second battalion Of che Second regiment
Of Zoasves Ho accompanied his regiment from Africa,
and arrived 0ran where thsy awaited the orders Of
Admiral Jrren de la Gravsrc, BY whose directions the
regiment came TO this rspub c. Afterwards General
Iorencez took command Of the whole army which he led
70 the suburbs Of this city where the action yesterday
took place that IN this action there force OF 1000
men, formed OF Louavss, Cazadores &C. that General
Torencez directed the battle In and that n the
ngt there were Of the Zouaves alone three hundred
plas cd hrs Dc cona that be could not say how many
died IN the Whole line for, besides It's great extent,
prisoner long before the close or the action
BoiDg asked II he knew the motive with which France
had cosna make IN tho republic he repied that
Admiral Ia Graviere had told his soldiers that the army
came 10 pa city the republic, which was In a stats OF
anarchy Incrrogated ooncerune the military s"n"i,es
OF the army, II all Of tbsm from France and
whether any artillery had been left with their rear
guard he replied that the naeyet landed was not in
the know ledge she deponent but that there was
abundance " everything. which would be transported
N MEXICAN wagons in ratons, &c. Tor the use on tho
troops. Being asked i any hexeans came with them,
no SAID he only saw Aim. nte an escort but
no could not say bow msny oien. This concluded hg