Surrender and retreat underscored by Scott's orderly report
General Winfield Scott writes of a surrender following batteries at Veracruz and the departure of troops toward Xolupe. He notes discipline and cautious movements, the need to destroy captured artillery and transport, and the challenge of prisoners and subsistence as the army advances toward Cerro and Vera Cruz.
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Harney
Mera Crus
Sri Long
Amak
Vere Cruz
United States
Toransport-Shem
Cruz
Xalapa
Arein
Winfield Scott
War Intelligence From The Army And Vera Cruz News
The New Orleans arrived from Vera Cruz with reports on the war including details of Santa Anna possibly using guerrilla tactics, the fall of Cerro Gordo, and preparations to defend Mexico City. Officers and prisoners from Cerro Gordo were listed, and other passengers and casualties noted.
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Perote
Vucbla
Santa Anna
Cerro Cordo
Oriselos
Mexico
Cera Gordo
Vera Cruz i
Vesaruz
New Orleans
Andrew Ross
Westmoreland Guards
Pennsylvania
James Peck
New Fork
Kendall
Mexican War Dispatches From Jalapa and Mexico
Fragmentary letters from Jalapa report American forces routing Mexican units at Chihuahua and Cerro Gordo, with Santa Anna possibly in Veracruz area. Observers portray Mexican leaders as brash yet ineffective, mentioning Santa Anna’s ambitions and rumors of peace talks, while detailing troop numbers, fortifications, and ongoing guerilla actions.
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Turdor
Generale’ Triag
Garces Conde
Chihuahua
Sam
Poel Owens
Mecca
Eothey
Cerro Garras
Garcia Conds
San Luis
Santa Anna
Chihuahue
Decisive moves amid Mexican surrender and U S immigration note
The dispatches describe Anaya named temporary president and granting pardon to political prisoners since 1634, Salas proclaiming resistance and urging Mexicans to join, and guerilla threats. A Cologne letter notes 6000 Germans departing for the United States. Monterey aid raised for Ireland and a New York merchant’s loss of 1000 dollars in notes are mentioned alongside local business notices and other varied items.
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Pedro Maria Anaya
Presciente Substituto
Salas
Interem
Santa Anna
Jo Bie
Cologne
Prussia
Brémen
Havre
Antwerp
United States
Monterey
Ireland
New York
Ominous Calm Over Taylor Presidency Hope
The piece notes a silent Federal press after Scoi's victories and accuses cautious supporters of abandoning Taylor. It questions why Federal friends do not defend him and hints at pretense, implying a shift toward reviving the old party with a revived Federal movement.
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Scoi
Taylor
Tereas
Baife
Tari
Hiiker
Frail Federal attack on Taylorists sparks bitter Ohio politics
A raucous Nenia Torch Light tirade targets General Taylor as the era’s arch foe while lampooning Tom Corwin’s Ohio papers. The piece portrays Taylor supporters as venal, craving office, and mocks rival leaders, with brief notes on Danial Weister’s Ohio visit and remarks on Ireland, trade, and public prosperity.
City of Mexico Surrenders to Gen Scott, News Flows In
From New Orleans overland dispatches via Picayune dated the 22nd, reports confirm Mexico City has surrendered to General Scott. A Mexican deputation asked protection and terms, Scott agreed, and troops move toward the Montezumas. Prisoners La Vega and others remain on parole in Veracruz as measures for release of Midshipman Rogers proceed.
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Citzens Lasik
Trople
Sam
New Orleans
City OF
Mexico
Scott
Picayune
James L
Vere Cruz
Leonard
Pilson
Montegumes
Mesiegin
Montezumaa
la Vega
Vere Crug
Brena Vista
Eds
Delta
Washington
Dergeon
Agua Neeve
Indiana
Kentucky Infantry
Arkane
San Fais
Che Edge
Tigent
Taylor
Ta Buena Viea
Apal
Toasen
Coeuin
Proclamation by General Salas Calls for Guerrilla Warfare
A distorted proclamation by Mariano Salas General of Brigade and Colonel of the Hidalgo Regiment urges fellow citizens to unite and form a guerrilla corps to attack invaders with vowed vengeance. It calls for organizing headquarters and signals warlike resolve amid reports of British mediation talks and Taylor’s army movements.
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Mariano Salas
Hidalgo
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Cleo
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Havana
Elera
Famp
Los Yankees
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Varques
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Brooklyn
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Ie Iy
Castle of ‘Sen RE d'Uitos
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Cco-Corein
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Hardin County
Uhalove
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Ohio
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Taylor Movement
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Hater
Danial Weister
Southampton
England
Paris
France
Robert Owen
Siebe
Cincinnati
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Public Ledger
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Johnson
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George E. Pugh
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Ile Vasu
Anna
Cena
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Feor
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