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Washington Telegraph
Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas
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U.S. forces under Gen. Scott marched from Vera Cruz toward Jalapa, leaving a garrison; Santa Anna reportedly positioned to oppose advance, possible battle imminent. Military commission executed a negro for rape and robbery, imprisoned volunteers for theft; Mexicans banished from Jalapa for inciting revolt.
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The whole force under Gen. Scott had marched for Jalapa, except the 7th Infantry which remained to garrison the city and castle. Gen. Worth's division, being the last to leave, marched on the 14th.
It was reported and generally believed at Vera Cruz, that Santa Anna occupied a strong position about 15 miles on this side of Jalapa, and that he there intended to make an attempt to check the advance of Gen. Scott. It was thought that there would probably be a battle on the 17th.
The force under Gen. Scott is about 12,000 men. It was understood to be his intention not to proceed farther than Jalapa until he obtained increased means of transportation.
Gen. Scott had established a military commission at Vera Cruz for the trial of offences. The first case brought before it was that of a free negro, on a charge of rape and robbery. He was sentenced to be hung, and the execution was carried into effect on the 10th. Two of the volunteers had been tried for theft, and sentenced to one month's imprisonment in the castle and the forfeiture of one month's pay.
A number of Mexicans were discovered in the act of inciting the citizens of Jalapa to revolt, and drive the Americans from the place. The particulars we have not seen but Col. Gates it is said banished them from the city, forbidding them to return under penalty of death.
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Vera Cruz
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To The 14th Ultimo
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one free negro hanged for rape and robbery on the 10th; two volunteers sentenced to one month's imprisonment and forfeiture of pay for theft; mexicans banished from jalapa under penalty of death.
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The whole force under Gen. Scott marched for Jalapa, except the 7th Infantry garrisoning Vera Cruz and castle; Gen. Worth's division left on the 14th. Santa Anna reportedly occupied a strong position 15 miles before Jalapa to check the advance, with a battle thought probable on the 17th. Scott's force numbered about 12,000 men and planned to halt at Jalapa until more transportation arrived. A military commission tried offences, including the execution of a free negro and imprisonment of two volunteers. Mexicans inciting revolt in Jalapa were banished by Col. Gates.