Important from Mexico
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The French Not Defeated.--The
Extra (a Spanish paper published in New Orleans), of the 6th, has correspondence from
Mexico, which gives a totally different view of the late battle with the
French.
It says:
‘
The utter rout of the
French, which has been so generally spoken of, turns out to be quite a different affair.
The
French, on approaching Puebia, detached a small force for picket or outpost; and placed it at some distance from the main body, in such a way that it might be surprised and routed by the stronger force.
But the main body of the division, which had time to come up before the effect of this success was entirely removed, deployed its forces, charging the Mexicans, who, without further resistance, fell back upon the capital, not only abandoning their camp, but the city of
Puebla itself was immediately occupied by the enemy; and on the 17th of the present month the
French troops took possession of this capital, pitching their camps at the gates of the city itself.
’
The excitement in the city has been somewhat great for the last few days; but quiet is being gradually restored, and workmen are busily engaged in erecting quarters and camps for the
French troops.
Gen. Almonte has not yet arrived, but he is momentarily expected.
I am sorry that I have not at hand his proclamation, that I might send you a copy.
A military board at once took charge of the government of the city.
Rumors are rife, but the greatest is that Zaragoza,
Doblado,
Comonfort and
Gonzales Ortega will besiege the city.
It is not known as yet where
Juarez has gone to, but it is generally believed that he is at Queretoro.
