The New York Herald Newspaper, July 25, 1846, Page 1

NEW YORK HERALD. NEW YORK, SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 25, 1846. Fn renee renenrrta meeee Vol, XII, No. 205—Whole No, £428. ote Price Two Cents, INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE | submissive spirit, and ait probably make good | ot the vn weet teem a t enough citizens to vote for ident in 1848, | clergyman. pressed sur] to see FROM THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION. | : hy. Few, Piieving it Pai arcnaes eile ‘war in The | of volunteers, required from this State, for service inthe ned, and all it the | soil of Texas. They, however, manifest a very | of the. brigade, as, though he now vakia garb | On tho same day George Cole, on board the steamship | you must, understand -on another trip up the country, | We learn that the full complement of seven regiments soldier, 13 lassachusetts, of the brain'fe Allwere citizens of Baltimore, and were buried with military honors to-day. Their last battle was fought ere they saw the enemy. Brazos Santiaco, Sunday, July 5, 1846. anal am hurrying myself to accompany them. steamer Aid is ot oily at; but is to leave immediately, so | war against Mexico, has already been obt Llearn, with the detachment of the 4th U.S. Infantry, | the line officers commissioned, It is expe destined for Camargo. You shall first point whence I can send a lett Matamoras is still healthy. Few, compara- | one of his calling girding on the sword, tively, of ourarmy have suffered from the diseases | moré common for the clergy to repr: ear from me irom the | field officers also receive their commissio: in that direction. | course of twelve or fourteen days, when the whole most common in this climate. It may well be | every form, and frequently to denouncejnot only | | cannot forbear to speak in the highest terms of | force will be complete, awaiting orders from the War SPECIAL DESPATCHES | apprehended, however, that the tien un- | the politicians who cause it, but even the soldiers shetption ss the conduct of-the men in thelt obeervance | We have been favored with, copy of the ( 1Or- | Department. An excess, nearly sufficient for another TO THE NEW YORK HERALD OFFICE, | ¥se4 tothe habits of soldiers, and probably a little | who obey thew orders and fight the bi He | of this day. Although there were no religious exercises, | der No. 69, issued by Gen. Taylor It requires no intro. | regiment, we undersiand, has been reported to the Ad- * | less subject to the resiraints of discipline than re- | then sad—‘T was with my family Baton yet an appropriate rectitude pervaded the whole mass, | duction or explanation ; but it illustrates his scrupulous | jutant General’s office —wilbany Wltlas, July 23, / A e Rouge, when the news reached me of ral and the day was spent imas spiritual a manner as could | sense of justice towards every one under his command. | of the 7th regiment United States infantry, gulars, may have a degree of sickness among MOVEMENTS OF SANTA ANNA. | Taylors perilous situation. This was on Fri- | Possibly be expected. | This extreme solicitude for the reputation of ethers is an of tee TALE fant week, ‘and bike Opendd em, Our torce is somewhat scattered, the ge- | ’ hema ae Jury 6.—No news from the camp to-day. We are ex- | honorable trait, and is the key to Gen Taylor's hold 1 fi ruita. He was one of the officers &e. &e. &e, is Poni. . Soreranecaias me “ape ei | oni, Sa eae mie pat ey ine e eh } panies arei ots today from Alabam fue looking an Head Qhagtars Army Regorstie’s| was absent. “ eo beet Gen. ith his Texan: Pee; | i tion, it, ramonas, July 3, 1846, aoe sie pede srande, en Letters from the Army. on the prairie between this and Point Isabel.— | its heroic commander were surroun an Joseph Ruddick, of ont the Baltimore volun. | No, 69. " i , te wise ot tian eons at fee peruiting station in - Gen. Smith’s fine brigade is near Fort Brown; | overwhelming force ; and should he be ured, | teers, who wasvery ill onthe passage to this place, has | Sir: [thas been brought to my notice that an omission | this city.—Buffalo Gaz. July 22. No. Il. most of the regular army is around Matamoras. | the foe was barbarous and ‘unsparing: These | early recovered, and will take his post with the compa- | occurred in my detriled report of the action of the th, | Gen Wool and Col. Churchill ond staff’ arrived here F 9 " vhich | beg k to ly in the foll rd > ont fs Maramoras, Mexico, July 1, 1846. | Col. Wilson, with four companies of the first in. igh ‘a caiatate elt haeeation ef Licnt Col. Me. | Yesterday evening from Alton, ny in a day or two. But few are now sick, and none coneidaved They had reviewed the dangerous. We have had beautiful weather facts nade a deep impression; not dis- P! A th ) ‘day In the recently published correspondence of a | fntry, is already at Reynoso, and Col. Bailie Pey- | miss them from my thoughts during » Nor | fino laseat been te ft ively hot-vand ¢. | Intosh’s being “ twice severely wounded.” linois volunteers preparatory to starting to the seat of ; d correspon Je dere mga. 3 pom Barite, 9 miles be- | did sleep ¥ikit my Ghw WE niebe since we have been here—not excessively hot—and a | Intosh’s ‘ving “ tv: . war. The third regiment, commanded by Col. Bissell, certain great man, much is said about the rainy es bis rosie.” fi ’ days and nights Thus passed, Nand t told % con Signer iret ei gt ae uh end a Major Staniford, othe onlay Sit teal eat BY ty, | Will atart for New Orlems to-day on the steamer Henni- bal, Col. Hardin’s regiment will start about Saturday, and Col. Baker's regiment about Monday.—St. Louis Era, July 17. ‘We learn that Mr. John MoMehon is the able com- season in Northern Mexico. The dwellers in tents are painfully sensible’ that this gloomy pe- riod has arrived. For ten days preceding the 30th It may have escaped general observation that the work erected at Point Isabel, for the protec- tion of our, base of operations, has been christen- Fresatien at the morning service on Su: , that must leave them for atime, That oureuntry- men had been basely slaughtered, and of to the close of the engagement. I neod hardly say that this omission was entirely acci- dental, and 1 beg, as an act of justice to Major Staniford eed Naw Onuzana, Jol eam Sin—Again we are “put incom the army, as the maguetizers would say, the steamer the arrival of ; ed F olk. Fronton, the name of the little | hundreds of ethers were in imminent peril; their New York, which came to town last even- | 8s well as myself, that the above paragraph, may be in- | 1 ide, of the Jasper Greens, of Savannah. This com. ultimo, when we were cheered with a bit of sun- Bexioen village formerly there. Point Isabel, as | distress called aloud upon every America: fly | ingabont dark. ‘The papers this morning contain but | serted in the original report, and may receive the same pany it a most ‘excellent ono, and is composed wholly of shine, the rain fell almost without intermission, | known to sailors, and Fort Polk, the mil.tary post, | to their relief; and that as 2 good citizen, T could | Very little news brought by her. trem the si moyen: |e Us wary enraniaiio: rishmen. and the country around this city is now deluged. | ®"& ditferent names for the same place. _ not rest asa Christian minister. I felt I be- Postamce ‘are managed, the mails were not opened un- Your obedient servant, Navi ntelligence. The ri ‘ tl ‘uged. | “Much complaint is heard of the miscarriage of | traying the great trust reposed in me, a til this morning, the clerk carefully locking up th (Signed) Z. TAYLOR, Brevet Major General. Front THe Hoare Squapron.—Letters have been e river, which when we first approached its| Jetters and papers sent to persons here from the | myself’ at the same time unworthy -confi- | and putting the key in his pocket as soonas the mails | The Adjutant General of the Army. sacgivedcatha BlaamDewarsasynlteo, Cormnne banks, was comparatively a streamlet, is now | United States. I wouid state that this evil, to some | dence and love, unless | immediately took up | were deposised. I y lee Now York editors stand- | Of the volunteers, the Andrew Jackson iment, | 4 or, dated S0th June, and from other relie- more deserving of its familiar appellation. It has | ¢Xtent perhaps necessary, might be greatly di-|arms. In times of danger, no man’s vocation ex- | ing any such choice gammon as this. The Picayune and a Maeiarea | ~ astiidgthe eins pate Gol L alton, f recent dates. Tl rated risen about fifteen feet and is swelling hourly, | ™#2ished if he correspondents at home would be | empted him from the sacred duty of fighting for | Dett pe serie Haars bed cp abe the, Bost | wrake tie Gat to be ne fener fowards Comargo; but Vera Cruz, at the latestdate, were the fri ‘Cum: ‘ teen feet and is swelling hourly. | more explicit i the direction of their letters, Su- | the country whose laws protect minister lay- |-ongoee haere papain seamen Sbtaaaanebemiamel 4] et a y land” and “Raritan;” the steamers Princeton and Mis The mighty,volume now roars and rages, tearing perscriptions to officers, for instance, should state | man alike. My congregation beg with me, | “The news Sedagut pe etan ate cr no.greatinton |... The Amerte 4 name for the Republic of | *i)D!: the sloop jon Py spe ana the brig Sos are the banks and bringing from the mountains every | their regiments, and if company officers, ae and in less than forty-eight hours MeN Were | est, save to show Us thet Gon. Taylor is not reposing in Rio Grande 0 t Gen. Taylor announc- | | 0") et) "hareaatet say eeacioaa reer ae Goa company to which they are attaehed. This w enrolled, and I was underway for the Rio amed, on variety of shrub and tree that is found upon its the shade of his laurels, but is determined to “ lishment of the blockade. flood is attributed by the natives, entirely to our , coming. In their belief it is the beginnin» of that endless train of evils certain to {c sh alo’ : Ors pon ™* | ensure the safe delivery of many letters that might | Grande.” This gentleman was the Reve: keep moving.” The army had commenced their line of | & few days b ats to transport them to ff, course. The annual rise of this river ordinarily | otherwise never conan their pf ocsthation’ Cuptain Stewart, pow I will add, worthily does he march ou the expedition 0 Monterey. Camarge wes and | argo, he would put them directly in motion | ;, Phe duties ontbe ares Pe ae eee or ter a begins late in July or in August, and the unusual | Many distinguished men of Texasare in the camp. | belong to the Andrew Jaekson iment. *He | is in ssion of our troops, and transports, of which (‘3 Leng, Spe tage = he mew 32 rps million of doliars—a sum that would have been of great Gens. Lamar, Burleson, Hunt, and the Governor, | was introduced to the chief of brigade, and ina | 8 arrived, were employed in carrying troops, | Tit passed away, it would not be his fault One long, | importance to the Mexican government in its present had passed away, it would not bo his fault.” One long, loud and enthusiastic burst of applause testified the joy of }) munitions, &c., up river. A ‘th the volunteers. eatin) the forces had taken the land route. T! impoverished condition. ‘com: Every indulgence and freedom from vexation and re- straint that could be allowed, consistently with the rules few minutesa considerable audience of are among the prominent actors in the Texian and soldiers was assembled. The presches coms revolution. These names are not unknown in w the advent of the horde of barbarians, Ww i ft Mexico.J Among the eminent civilians is Dr. | out belore them with bible in hand, ana upon the Hatchee, and the residue by land. The following is from the American Flag :—We under- L sag tote oye Sea Be Ashbel at nd that lover of adventure and | in prayer to the god of armies. He then preached ingee ith of the army was good, better ‘than we could | stand that there isa project on foot here to raise a bod pias Sipe. , en foc LO vee Daag northern hive into the fertile fields autiful valieys of Mexico. They are henceforth prepared for any wonder, all in consequence of the irruption aloresaid, and declare that even the freezing of the river in January would not greatl surp: Re them. Theircalculation is plausible. 4 is undeniable that our presence here made the warm season, by many degrees, hotter than Don Arista, the ‘oldest inhabitant of the region,” ever knew it before, and they argue that a consistent action On our part must have the effect, in the winter months, to congeal the Del Norte. During the late heavy rains, the habits of our soldier’s life have been unchanged, and its ngors unabated. The ground on which we encamp is low; and the canvas, which covers us, from long use, has become almost worthless as a protection. of men—fifty or more—to go to Chihuahu: for an immense treasure which is said to ha creted previous to the destruction of a large was besieged by the Indians many years ago, inhabitants massacred with the exception of two. Th two, it would seem, made several attempts to return t the treasure, but died before it was accomplished.— ‘he mines in th ‘hborhood of where the treasure was buried to have been the richest in the ver been worked since that time. g items are from the American Flag of the 4th instant :— The bar which was created by the heavy gales of wind, aud which shut up the mouth, of the Rio Grande, has been cleared away by the rise in the river, anda good channel is now open to vei drawing not over six feet water. The steamers an ooners which we noticed a few days ago as being locked up in the river, idllower of Santa Fe expeditions, George Wilkins Kendall, is now sojourning in the army of occu- pation. His first exploit alter his arrival, was to join Capt. Gillespie, a ranger and Indian fighter of some note, in an incursion of 120 miles towards Monterey. If no other advan: to the country is derived from his enlistment in this most just and holy war, literature will receive a valuable addition, and K, will write a book. Would 1 were gifted with only a litle of his graphic power that fhy pen might draw for the ld more readable sketches from the Rio Grande. To-morrow will witness throughout the land, our land, the usual amount of bonfires and illu- minations. Many a village orator dreams to-night of the immortal honor to be achieved by the ef- asuortdiscourse, filled with the most impressive persuasions to religious and patriotic duty, and closed with a masterly eo of the Christian soldier, which will long dwell in the recollection of every hearer. Many a moistened eye inthe veteran and the recruit ef yesterday, attested the power of his eloquence. Here was a new Strange thing. ‘the preacher had assumed the sword, though he came pee brea his faith and on the bank of the 1 Norte, on that day, were recalled the scenes and spirit of the Roundheads who went out to battle with prayer, and whose victories were followed with thanksgiving and praise. The course of this “*fi bung preacher,” as he is familiarly called, understanding exists between the commanders of the French, English, and Spanish forces and Commodore Conner. Commander Saunders, of the sloop St. Mary's, had pre vented the erection of a battery at the mouth of Tampico river within reach of It is believed that ibly expect inthe rainy season, the only cases of Riners being dysentery aol comp fever, and but very few result ily. The Louisiana volunteers celebrated the ever did the whole army, with 5) ly. ‘The worthy inhabitants of are represented as having been highly astonished by the general outburst of joy incidental to the occasion. Some little stir was caused off’ Brazos Santiago on the oth, by the arrival of the British sloop of war which arrived . The U. 8. schooner also arrived from Tampico, coi the attempt to take the Mexican boats by the St. Mary’s, and its failure. Some people venture to think here that it was not managed with very great skill. Col. Mcintosh, who was so brutally and severely wounded in the action of the 9th May, arrived here last i accompanied by his son and servant. They are lorious rit, and fatamoras c must soon occur in the political condition of Me: y all the south west departments are believed to be in a state of insurrection ; and information has been received from a respectable source in Mexico, that the northern rovinces had also declared against the government of Paredes. He is said to have obtained permission trom his Congress to command the army in person, but had not Toit Mexico as late as the 21st of June. A portion of his army, under General Arevalo, had marched to Gua- dalajara, on its route to Jalisco, to quell the insurrection in that department. It is believed by many persons that ‘lirt account of reminds one of the daysof the revolution in the nights have all pessed out, and seversl: vessels have come in I name these facts in proof of the t modera. | fort of to-morrow. Many a child is impatient for | old thirteen. It is written that the father of the late | bound forthe Nerth. It gives me great ire to ee he come in | ‘should General Paredes march from the capital towards tion and fot béettatios which have distinguisled the morning’s dawn, that his miniature artillery | H. A. Muhlenberg, an eminent divine in Pa., alter pending ve na Hebi ada, thio, eg Buri, reports th orn Be a8 d Clginnat i x th ae lic’) i, Betpondihg EKG tines the action of General Taylor, since he first took | ay speak, and alas! how many destined victims | having preached dn eloquent sermon, inculcating | sy the si. Charles Hotel without ce sehaving:come in over, tho barfrom Point Isabel. ‘Tho | fourvaly hitherto most violent for war, mow contain ert possession of this town. He crossed the river | '0 “accidents on the 4th,” are now busied with | the precepts and pracuce of religion, closed the | Bibb, F and Lane, U. 8. A., also ¢ brought up the baggage and camp equipage of the | cies indicative of a disposition for peace. after two victorious battles—the enemy fled Lefore | their pyrotechnics, who to-morrow night will |.services of the day by appearing in the pulpit | York. ‘The U. 8. revenue cutter McLane en ee , Dai Regiment, under the Us tyrant of ae much sickness prevails among the soldiers him, and Matamoras was a conquered city. Yet, meoheae sleep that knows no waking. with the Colonel’s unitorm, ordering the drums | gettingnew boilers put in. She is commanded by Capt. kon sabe ania. ananeditaednanes Mie fore x json and the town. agreeably tothe promises of his proclamations, rescribed celebration will observed | to beat at the doorof the church, and announc- | Howard: ; > e eats £ “ encampment. no private rights were violated, and here. nationaljsalute at meridian. However, | ing to his people that the time for fighting had ar- | | There is @ host of voluntecrs here from Indiana, he vet ling fast takes evens fo public cide, tone ne Pa int Matamoras will witness innumerable evidences | rived. This iran became as distinguished in the a oe fs low. ert Led ype rr Thursday lost than *t ne been for Pekan met = sent of the ow: id fall ion there fe of our patriotic enthusiasm. 1 expect to beheld | field, as he was eloquent in the pulpit; and if we i y; f having risen upwards of twelve feet, Bel up even ~ = + owner, and full compensation therefor. ‘© | tor the seat of war as soon as vessels can be got ready. th F D iP TROY MORNING AND EVENING LINE. While, according to Mexican ethics and practice, | ™ore than one of my countrymen quite overcome | have more hard fighting, we may look for this } An abundance of transports have been chartered by the | With the banks in front of the city. Much of the country MORNING LINE AT SEVEN O'CLOCK. has been overflowed, and all the roads leading from here wit wil be numerous. ‘ith excitement. Fandangoes wil be nun are almost impassable, even to horses, the mire being too s. | other useful clergyman, and most exemplary citi- T am-told that it has been a custom with Mexi- every house was at his disposal, and subject to his Son, ittaiebeDareenaiot Teak: use, without charge, our General pitched his U. S. Quarter Master, and a number bought out and out but the pony made are most exorbitant—outrageo: ts FOR ALBANY AND TROY—From the After we give the ene- Steamboat Pier at the foot of Barclay street. : A deep and heavy to make much progress through it. n Poi 2 tent half a mile out of t .| cans to regard the 4th of July asa great day in | my another lesson or two in the art of war, we | although the Quarter Master is not to blame, for ‘ ii Landing, at Peekskill, West Point, New Satay ing army arons't."A'guard's “aig: | te pli elendar in chet eyes i was Ge | inven holding an immense camp meeting ob he | th imtpontiat he gererament tears to puch | Tel tenn faatiin wanegsine oe | Pam ae lj PaNath® Bese aoe ed in the and patrols the’streets for the | birth day of freedom in the West; but now, since | plains of Mexico, Then listen to the voice of the | 4P,60e# the price. time will elapse before the road will be in a fit condition | Kin k and Baltimor ; . ; in the | Pi reets for o we, bored 7 Business for the season here is pretty much done, but B preservation; of order; but there is no other | We have become the ‘degenerate sons of Wash- | * Fighting Preacher. x. %..2,;. :lithere ie a tremendous ‘quantity of produce in store. ‘The | or travel. F , Breakfast gad dinner on board the oe ‘alate sign of military possession or authority. Butt | ington,” every good Mexicun will feel called upon ks army will need it., The health of our city is good, and Cae Aerune With,» Kanteen dlsect pesday and Briday Mornings tA. re ‘would be an error to snppose that our race, as | ‘0 invoke curses upon both the land and liberty Came Lomera, July 5th, 1846. | no fever has made its appearance yet. We have con- | {rom Chihuahua, Mr. De Grey, who says that he left | “0 Steamboat TROY. Captain Gorham, on Tuesday, soldiei i : the limits | Which date from the 4th of Jul; Xx. Y.Z. meee AY tinued to have quantities of rain. The weather for the | that place about twenty-seven days ago, in consequence | Thursday and Saturday momings, at 7 o'clock. Well as our ry, are kept without the limits Y- hoe eae Movements of the Army—Dissatisfaction among | jas iow days hey been cool. the Mexican custom-house or river guard having | “ Returnmg on opposite days. of the town. The dollar—almightier in Mexico No. IV the Louisiana Volunteer s—Celebration of the Ath y ed the goods which he was taking from San Antonio | For passage or freight apply on board, or at the office on the Seta Sormienye lion Syhota the coke Matanonas, , (Mexico) July 6, 1846. of July— Overflow of the Rio Grande—Marching The Movements of Santa Anna. 4 hipeepren tee poem Pathe mpage perereh wharf. bah loors of many @ citizen, whom the co! 5 . ae imes onthe route, but manag vs b oA notdisturly, ‘The Yankeo is here «tess, |. Though late events were calculated to arouse Havana, July 7, 1816. | The first intelligence he recsived of the battles of 4 NEW YORK. ALBANY AND TROY LINE. wou! re ‘* guess- Orders. decalculating the net profitand loss on tions,” which comprise almost every species of manufactured product; and itis, hence, presumed that @ more than usually rigid inspec- tion of the flints will be ordered by our prudent commander before the fallcampaign shall open Those made of horn aro saidto be less efficient than the old-fashioned kind. But eee the sale ef drinks scem to out- nnmber of every other description, and judging from_their. rapi daily increase, the demand is still unsatistied. Sigas, whose rude inscriptions and bad orthography invite the pass- ing regular and volunteer to enter and imbibe, lorn ‘every by street and alley. Under the pes ore gm ot “ hoary liquors,” fluids, com- posed of every sickening and poisonous drug, are offered; and the vender 1s indifferent Tabane the effect be to stupify or to kill, provided the current picayune be in hand paid therefor. The temperance of the natives is conspicuous. Experience has taught its necessity in this cli- mate, and I suppose the priest enjoins it asa art of religion. In three months on the Rio rande, I have seen but one or two intoxicated Mexicans. However, our soldiers prefer to profit by their own experience, and would scorn to learn from that of a base “ greaser.” I see in the newspapers the question asked re- spect the destinauon of our army from this point forward. hough the invasion be com- menced, let us still be known as the “army of oc- cupation.” In hoc nomine vinces, if the conversion of the holy motto be not irreverent—under this name we endured the dreary probation at Corpus Christi, more serious than a score of battles ; un- sder it we have fought and conquered on the Rio Grandiog and under the same | pagred pene let “conquer a peace” in the heart of Mexico. We lave hitherto re ea Texas ; we intend to occupy not only the soil but the capital of Mex- ico, uniess our President shall otherwise direct. We meddle not with politics or political in- trigues; but the assurance that the hero of Palo Alto, and no other, is appointed to lead us to new victories, is received as tidings by this Ce ae x. 3 No. III. * Maramoras, Mexico, July 3, 1846. The accouats we receive from the interior, though somewhat conflicting, leave no doubt that Paredes is making @ desperate effort to raise for- ces sufficient to meetand give battle, onee more atleast, tothe Americanarmy. Last night infor- mation was received here from the capital. It ‘was, in effect, what will obtain by way of Vera Cruz, that Par. had himself left Mexico with a small force, comparatively, but had order- ed troops from diflerent points, to concentrate at or near Monterey. It is known that the first mountain pass is found th and weexpect the enemy will there fortify themselves, and await ourapproach. Yet, the report is, that he intends to assemble only seventeen thousand men ; to meet this number we have not more than a suffi- cieht force. If the Mexicans had an accommo- dating spirit, and would rise us of the exact number, or about the number we are to meet, he might save us much trouble and expense, for then our general could advance with an army of Ame- ricans one third er one fourth as large. It is re- ally unaccountable that the rulers of this people should attempt longer to deceive their count en in regard to the unequal contest into which Pare- des, alone, has nee plunged Mexico, And Tam di to thinks that in the accounts of their prepurations to meet the Northern invaders, there is much of the bravado that has distinguished the Mexicans, high and low, since we first visited the Rio Grande. Yet, could you see the activity that prevails in the different staff departments of this army, it would not be suspected that our efforts are wo be relaxed, to convince Mexico that we have the betier of the argument. The steamer “ Aid” has just arrived from Point Isabel, with a large quan- ‘uty of army supplies. Her decks were covered with passengers who have come out from New Orleans, and other parts of the United States, to see a littie of the war. Though a large vessel, she can ascend this river still higher, and will, in ss day Mes pe) start for Car ‘ ie 7th Infantry is to garrison that town, and would have marched several days ago, but for the almost impracticable condition of the roads, It is understood to be the purpose of General Tay- eaten of the Rio Grande as soon as means of transportation can be procured. A large depot will be established at Camargo, and should the Mexicans choose a state of peace ere saaibarad 0} rvs ha Jarge Provision store, and ppl 0 our recent enemies..— ‘ints no labor will be low. jet trip up the river ut little interest, the scenery is unvaried. Many of the ase ranches bordering the stream, with our industri- ous and judicious cultivation, would be extreme- what Yankee ern gona 9 will do in ten yer the lett bank of the Rio Grande. A United States ter mourns over 5 half en ae su- cotton fields, observed here, is already Cosy, with his plans and prepara:ions for teaching the Mexicans to plant. We find that there are many Tamaulipans who have, for several years been trespassing on the . A command’ of the greatest enthusiasm, the Fourth passed here xen quietly. Small parties might be seen here and there celebrating the day ina dinner, and drinking patriotic toasts ; and if any of them be- came ‘*glorious,” I donot feel called wu to re- port. @ were spared ina great measure the trouble of making all the noise deemed indispen- sable in our own country on this day. It happen- ed to be that of the patron saint of Matamoras, and the religious ceremonies in honor of his saint- ship, quite eclipsed our own little demonstrations of patriotism. All the bells on the tower of the great church, fronting on the Plaza, were ringing through the day, accompanied by repeated dis- charges from small arms within the sacred edi- fice. At night rockets rose in front of it, and the chureh was illuminated by torches. The coinci- dence isthe more singular, as the ceremonies of the Mexicans were so appropriate fur the celebra- tion of our t anniversary. 1) |, had ar- rangements made “to order,” they could not hayp been more admirably suited. “Here I may remark, what I suppose occurs to travellers in most Catholic countries, that nearly every day is distinguished in the religious calendar as worthy of some special observance. Hence, at almost any hour the passer-by may enter and behold the mysterious rites ofa strange religion; and so solemn and impressive are the forms which he had thought to be unmeaning mockeries, that not un- frequently “He who came to scoff, rema ins to pray.” Lovely Senoritas here enter and cross themselves, pes into the chapel and kneel before the image. if dark eyes do, sometimes, peer from under the ever gracefully worn reboso, at a hi me young American, it is not because the thoughts are on things below. And many, without the pale, moved by the scene, are ‘ almost persuaded” to abandon the religion of their fathers, for that of the lovely worshippers before them. On the evening preceding the 8d of May, grand mass was held preparatory to the attack prot the fort. The rw wretches were taught that death by our balls was a passport to elysium, and the same prayers which elevated them to para- dise, sent us r heretics to the realms of endless night. You have been told thata a Boca panied them to the field of battle. He was to encourage the desponding to confess, and for- gives in the soldier’s dying hour. To the close of first day he continued at his post, but was among the first to fly at Resaca, proclaiming to his coumtrymen that their cause was no ionger favored of God. Hundreds of the enemy were drowned in recrossing the river, and it was the fate of this holy,but not brave man,to sink beneath its waters to rise no more. Such is the supersti- tion of this benighted people, that they almost questioned the power: the Almighty, when he suliesed, them to be defeated with a priest in their mus be Ifthere is a priest-ridden people on earth, we are now among them, and I never behold the long robes in the streets of Matamoras, witheut the most serious reflectluns on. the influence the wenrer has exerted upon the fats and condition of Mexico, He landed with Cortes—the cross was his banner—and from thas. pariod, as the spiritual guide of the ignorant and credulous in- habitant, the power of the priest has been bound- less for good or evil. It was wise and staiesma ike e part of our President to respect the re- ligious prejudices of the Mexican people living near our boundary. The two chaplains, some- tume since coro for the army of occupation, have arrived, and reported to the commanding General. ides the effect this will prodace in convincing the Mexicans that we war not ogein: their religion, it is but justin providing religious instructors to allow a representation of every sect, and above all that of which there are & greator number of votaries in the privates of lle of all others combined. This end with ‘ae is to be hoped, is not to wo fine steamers, suitable for the navigation ofthe Rio Grande, arrived yesterday matt “Big Hatchee” and the “Troy.” Part of the regular infantry has already started for Camargo, the march of the volunieers will soon begin. ‘ X.Y. Z No. V. Maramoras (Mexico), July 7, 1846. In, my last, allusion was made to the spirit of the Mexican clergy, beth in praying for the souls of the slain and averting the bails of the enemy from the living, by their presence on the battle- field. We saw how the holy zeal of one of the sacred order evaporated at the approach of dan- ger. Whether the priest will impart inspiration to his countrymen more effectually in next en meent, remains to be seen. t me now describe the spirit which influences some of the American parsons. ‘i his will best be done by giving a si example. A few morn- ly productive; indeed, they are now productive | ings since, on Sanday, riding through our camp, froin the very proiusion of nature, but mark, | J inet with a tall gentleman in a military unitorm, and covered with « dress cap of ultra dimensions in breadth and height. His manner was frank and his address familiar, and my first impression ‘was, that [had met a hanter Arkansas or _ ae had e ine our eee. from surrounding Mexicans. soon inquired for the head quarters of a certain brigade, to which I offered to conduct him. On our way he said he was anxious to preach to the men Several companies have recently arrived from Baltimore aad Washington, and some from New York ; they all appear in fine health and spirits. There are now about 16,000 troops on the borders of Mexico, and on the way to Matamoras and its vicinity. They are gradually moving, as circum- stances will permit, higher up the country, among the mountains—where the health of the troops, at this seasen, is more easily preserve'!. i There is nothing stirring within our range, and it is not likely there will be any thing before the fall—by which time the troops will be concentrated some five or six hundred miles in the interior of Mexico ; and if there is any fight in the Mexicans, they will have to come up to the mark at that period. The Mexicans have been anxiously ex- pecting the arrival of forces and means from ingland and France ; but, according to recent advices, that expectation is doomed to disappoint- ment, and their spirits are dampened accordingly. They seem now to regret having provoked the United States into hosulities, and it is generally believed here that they will cry for quarter in a very short time. _ The letter of Gen. Scott, in your paper, in rela- tion to volunteers enlisting for a specified time— say three months—has created a great sensation among the troops in this quarter. If the fact is clearly shown to them that they cannet be held for a term longer than three months, many will Jeave this regiment, if not the service entirely ; there being a great deal of dissatisfaction among both officers and men. A great number of the men in this camp intend, if they are disbanded, to join an independent regiment, which would undoubtedly be raised immediately, to be termed the “ Rangers,” and who would be at all times preeere to fave old Rough and Ready a helping and. I understand that Captain J. R. Smith, of company F, Montezuma regiment, will, (if this company is disbanded,) raise an independent company of horse: he is a worthy man, an ex- eellent otficer, and commands general confidence and respect. The 4th of July was celebrated here in a very creditable manner. The day was ushered in by the firing of cannon and musketry, and the shouts and huzzas of the iers. After the morning’s parade, the men formed themselves into groups, and whiled away the forenoon by singing national songs, discussing the latest news, and chatting over the incidents of life—some dreaming of the future, others ruminating upon things by-gone ; and many dwelling in silent thought amidst the friends and scenes of their distant homes. In the afternoon, after parade, an address was de- livered by Colonel fohngon, which elicited great applause from the multitude of soldiers assem- bied to hear him. The Declaration of Indepen- dence was read by Lieut. Woods ; and Mr. Larue, (one of the volunteers,) being called upon, made a few very appropriate and patriotic remarks.— The day passed away pleasantly and to the satis- faction of #f. It was not Jess patriotically cele- brrated here than in New York ; but in a more quiet and orderly manner. ‘ wk The Rio Grande has risen some six feet within afew days, and has overflowed its banks in many laces, causing the destruction of crops and tim- to aconsiderable extent, and rendering the roads between this and Matamoras alinost impas- sable. The marching of troops to M. has in con- sequence been suspended for two or three days. Dayton’s regiment left here three days since, for Matamoragy, and, according to all accounts, they had a very hard time of it. P. S.—An express has just arrived, with orders from Gen. Taylor requiring the 4th regiment of Louisiana volunteers, now here, to march imme- diately toMatamoras. This regiment comprises the troops called into service by the first requisi- tion made by Gen. Taylor on Louisiana. On their arrival at Matamoras they will be joined by three regiments of regulars, and proceed immediately to Monterey. Prive. Point Is, The Troops at Brazos ordered t Matamoras—The Fourth on the Istand—Deaths of Vo- Junteers. fi The orders from General Taylor last evening were, numberin, that the troops stationed at this place, now about twenty-five hundred, ‘the 6 it dines to march tu head-quarters at a mo} warnil inated in Mexic: haps the ramer which re og thoroughly circulated, that they were Eeeper tes b-makieg extroordioary edors io bring ex! for ri Mexican force into action, these combined, have cau: suspicions in the mind of General Taylor of the rumor beari Dyed I fp te man a nad eption deep penetration, never dilatory to per- jay duty he weet his station ard country, he has pee ge to be in perfect readiness to meet any eme! yw may occur. Bui | am of the same now that I have been since the last battle, thatthe enemy will not make another attack upon us very soon, and that hostilities are entirely ended, unless we march ir into the interior of Mexico, and that the next bat jat is fought will be at Monterey, where the Mexican army is stationed. In time ‘ wo shall see what we shall see.” ‘The Fourth has passed off very quietly, No celebra’ tion except by a few “ rumgumeries” as they are styled here. The; usual, went through the routine of cele- bration. First and early a whiskey toddy, next dinner be yd a, most nototions, their fight came tetumphantly.” On the morning of the 3d, Richard H. Belt was drown: gd while bathing. Benjemia died the same day—cause drinking and It would appear, from the manner in which your presses discourse of Santa Anna, that this celebrated individual'was passing his time in this place in a very eccentric, not to say, inglorious To be sure, that is a pastime occasionally resorted to, to amuse him- self and friends; but there are other occupations in which he has much pleasure, and which, in agreat measure, the public at large can know litle of. He has a very splendid establishment, and gives parties; and spares no expense, when he does so, to make them pass off agreeably. The these entertainments have, as it were, made him positively essential to the plea- snteppeiine people of this portion of the pictur- way—cock-fighting, &c. frequency esque island of Cuba. ‘he most interesting feature ef his household is, of course, his youthful, beauteous, and accom- the most solicitous, lively and ceaseless interest in all mattezs which ap- pear to interest her husband. The circumstances ; and beau- tiful female was united to Santa Anna’s fortunes, must occasion her to be ever regarded with in- remember that her union took place, when Santa Anna was at the head of Mexican affairs, and that they had been married but a few months when his political views plished lady, whe takes under which this dignified, rich, young, tense interest. You will were subjected to misfortune, and he himself i carcerated in the Castle of Perote. Thither his bride followed him ; and by her affectionate soli- citude and attention, made that terrible place se pear to him anything but a prison. On his sul sequent banishment from Mexico, she was again his pleasing and only solace; her stoicism was even greater than his own, fur at the time he was almost sinking into the arms of death at the her soli- citude for his happiness was a balm to his many griefs, and soothed the excessive pain of the strong emotional disappointment that was gloom- ily overpowering life itself, Partaking of his pan- ishment from honor and his country, the lady of Santa Anna, as already stated, is here the most agreeable of her husband’s comforts ; as well as a admired by all who have the high thought of the ingratitude of his country, person: onor of partaking of the hospitality of Santa An- na’s very elegant chateau. oe A frequent visiter of Santa Anna at this time, is General J. N. Almonte, formerly minister ple- nipotentiary of Mexico to the Government of the United States; in which character I believe he acquired by his peculiar affability, and other- wise correct deportment, the distinguished consi- deration of the leading men of the Uity of Wash- ington. Votwithstanding the many very curious specu- lations of the United States presses, Santa Anna is, l assure you, by no means ambitious of under- taking the toils of office again ; he would, in fact, never think of it, were it not for the one impor- tant consideration, that when his country shall so- licit his return, the solicitation will at once exon- erate him from all the charges with which the clouds of exile would dim his fame in the historic pages of the future. It will be a glorious moment for him, when the combined voice of his nation shall summon him from pre- sent szclusion, to control, once more, the destinies of the republic, whose pages teem with so many of his own strenuous efforts to sustain her in the eyes.of nations, and the stronger neighbor dis- posed totake undue advantage of her weakness. In what way, the difficulties of the two countries will be arranged, is a perfect problem;* the pre- tensions of the United States appear so Sa inimical to the combined ionality of the Mexi- can States, there is no plausible avenue by which these can pass forth a proposition of peace with any expectation of its meetin; nerous conside- ration from the United States ; but, although it 1s possible for Mexico crippled, as though she is, to make a long war of it, and one very expensive too, to the United States, it is not at all unlikely a little severe fighting will induce chances of hono- mble peace, sooner than anything else, unless the United States. first proffer the olive branch, announcing their views and wishes at the mo- ment of doing so. ‘ It is equally impossible to imagine what might result if Santa Anna were recalled, in the way that could alone make his return desirable. He. would be hog ina very delicate position. If he nade the first advances towards a peace— quietus to all national misunderstandings—his enemies might, and wonld be apt to make use of | it, to injure him in publicestimation. If his re- turn to Mexico should happen, however, the Uni- ted States will have an opportunity to make the change of administration the logy* for re- newing offers to “it diflerences by the accus- tomed agencies. hi ch a course would be conciliatory on the part of the United States, it would relieve the administration of Mexico from adifficulty it will be otherwise alraost impossible to surmount. MENTOR. [From the New Orleans mig: fy July 16.) ‘Tho mail received by the New ork heving been die- in possesnion tributed, we are p! neoenion of our corre es that Gen. Taylor will soon made, a general movement . exposed to the run. | of immediately after breakost; this is early inthe day jcCullough’s rangers are 8th and 9th May, was at Montclova, owing to the desert country through which he passed. At Montcloya he e most perfect apathy prevailing in regard to Six hundred men had volunteered at that jace for the Rio Grande, but he was informed that they mutinied and leit tothe number of five hundred imme- diately after being advised of the result of the late bat- tles. ‘The same spirit seemed to prevail throughout the heard no found the war. whole country over which he. travelled. opinion expressed favorable to joining the army and carrying on the war. Arista says he has had enough of the Mexiean army, and intends remaining at his rancho. The remnants of the army, 3 or 400 strong, are at Linares, in a miserable condition Canales was a taw miles above Keynosa with 125men. A pasa; Carrabajal, under which he received no molestation. Maramonas, July 3, 1846, has got abroad among the Mexican resi firmly belie’ ved by many, to the effect that the cele! and the children carried off as slaves. ‘morrow is as certain as the day co) ‘The ste: appeared in sight from Brazos incinnat i hortly expected. When the s said that a tachment of four com) McCullough’s Rangers, and probably some of W route on horseback. heard of in the neighborhood of Camargo. A good istold of the manner th officers were rey- A ball was given to a had just arrived from San Lui rection, and at this ball Aris defeated and disgraced ot pae | which General’ Taylor had no communication, with the our corresponded Kovernment. a different tune at the Resaca. The answer of the |: was noble, and at the game time cutting to a degre “We do not dance with our own sex.” Babe health of the volunteer camp is but indifferent, though bowel complaints are almost the only diseases prevalent, and they are generally of a mild ty, a je their sppearats 6, several men being now down with the com- Colonel Marks’s Regiment the measles have trust it will not 9 plaint. It is stated that several Mexicans were killed in rows last night—some say five or six—by drunken brawlers who hang about the camp of the Texans. T'! several scenes enacted during th Ido not ve so many were killed as ia si misfortune is, that a large portion of the obliged to suffer for the faults of a few. Matamoras looks bourg of New Orleans, Fort Pork, July 7th, 1846, The sick and wounded are doing remarkably well. The last few deaths have been among the volunteers. ‘ou there are This you Re he wows at BJ I tell men am em ei ears not tell you It ta wrong. 10 bitog’ oat ach mitthem tocome. The general health of little apprehension is felt Army Intelligence. (From Wi Union, July 23.) TRANSPORTATION For THE AgmY.—The Quar- Department is straining every nerve termaster’s for obtaii the means of transportation of our troo| Capt. Saunders is now in this city, and re boats he has purchased at toetel S aie Ohio. According to accounts from operation. In “additson to boats, the Quarterm: Department have been busily engaged in obtali pene sending on mules, &&. We has just been received. Matam General—General Taylor's main some time been to throw up #1 a view to ulterior operations. has not been able to effect this object ; but every exer- tion is making which circumstances admit. The river is high, and has water enough ; but it is so rapid at its pre- to be stemmed with difficulty, particularly 4 sent st by the small boats, which are weak in power. the transportation of the volunteers overrides every | descend the river to-morrow morning to oe e@ fre- thing. matters, which have been much embarrassed by th quent changes as to the mode of transporting su that have necessarily taken place. The the new rotfte via the it be attainable or not | ‘mine. Thee or cannot as yet deter: of the river (a rise of from eight to ten feet,) has been caused by rain or melting of ‘snow in the mountains. There has not been any rain since | reached the Brazos, and still the rainy season is to come. After consultation with General Taylor, it has been deemed inexpedient to purchase the Alabama ot this | time, a8 circumstances may soon arise to render her ser- | vices unnecessary. I have instructed both the officers incharge at the Brazos, and Col, Hunt, to py her asa rr the loss | despatch boat between these two points, A. Harney, more than twenty days yd during Ver spectfully, | am, general nt ae “Your obedient servant, HENRY WHITING, eral’ Asst Q. M. Gen Major General T. 8. Jesur, Q:M. General, U.S.A, Washington city, D.C. twaves the foot of Court and Saturday evening leave on Monday, Wednesday and o'clock, Pasi the Morning ‘Train of Cars trom oy wert to worth to Saratoga, Whitehall and ce Champlain. ner Passage or Fight, ‘apply on board, or at the Office om \¢ wharf. other kind of property, post PEOPLE'S LINE OF 8ST’ rt was given to Mr, De Grey by Dire: Salutes will be fired to-morrow, the anniversary of our independence, and the glorious Fourth will doubt- less be celebrated in becoming style. A strange story mts, and is ity is to ee 2p by General Taylor to be sacked as a part of the ration, that the women are to be violated, How such a tale could get wind, and obtain credence I know not, but that there will be hiding and skulking away during to- without a written order from er Aid, the pioneer steamer to points above Sant 2 of U. 8, Infantry, with provisions and baggage, will go on board destined for the Secupation of Camargo. Captain er’s | old men, will operate with the regulars, but will take the land FOR ALBANY AND TROY DIRECT, pressure steamDoa r ’ ihe foot of Co street, on “ucaday, ‘Tharsdaf SBTAS Cave’ Win. H. Peek, will Friday evenings, at 7 taking these Boats will arrive in time to take aad "The Steamboat COL No freight taken after 534 o’elock. NOTICE—All goods, freight, bank bills, specie, or any ively.at the owner’s risk. j26r ATS FOR ALBANY, .M. ‘Daily, Sundays exce)ted—at To'e ‘ot— rat pier bet Jourtlandt and I. Pe, wah Steamboat RNICERBOCKER, Cape, Ay fred Houghton, will leave ou Monday Rae MENDIIK HUDSON, Cape H': Contsaden, ont ‘ . will leave on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, at? o’clock, The above boats will, at all times, arrive in Albany in ample time for the moming cars for the east or west. Freight taken at moderate rates, and none taken after 536 o’clock, P M. All persons are forbid trusting any of the boats of this line, captains or agents. the boats, or to P. C. Wee US a ale £5 o'clock, P. M., Lan ate ‘From of the Foot ay tts HUDSON, Captain § F. King, will leave on For passage or freight, apply on board Schultz, at the office on the wharf. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday ‘sfleruoous, et 3 o'clock. Steamboat SANTA CLAUS, Captain Boverbagh, by leave on Tuesday, Thursday and o'clock. Apply on board, or at the office on the wharf. jyis The position of Canales and Seguin is not known, but [ am thinking they will be in which Arista’s after their hurried soture to Monier e party of o} who 2) Rae int in that di- underlings appeared, in uniforms fresh brushed and with ali their appointments scoured up to the brightest. The orchestra struck up, and among the first to pay their re- spects tothe lacies and ask their hands for the waltz or cotillon, were the fellows who had danced so nimbly to “heh embellished the pr eat On ey, Pleasant afte: the Coll pehick ore jecti - K . “The Ferry Bos yo are completely DAILY LINE OF BOATS BETWE! Gee EW YORK AND STATEN ISLAND. The steamboats SY LPH, Ou Bras: in J. ‘an Felt, will ted, and 5 ISLANDER, Captain D. leave as follows Leave id at 6, Wand 11 A. My atl, 8, 3, 4,5, Gand7, P.M. Leave New York at 7,9, @,and 11, A.M. and 1, 8, 3,4,5,¢ of of the owners thereof. Jes EXCURSIONS. A SAIL, across the Hudson river to Hi ken, and then a walk tothe Elysian Fie! jougthe exceedingly picturesque shores the place, w tive by prove the most easily accomplished and attrac f all rarnal excursions that can be made from the city. grounds now present a charming aspect, the trees be Teaf, and the soil covered witha rich turf. excellent order, having been considerably ‘pring. mn there will be in « at ian Fields, an excelleat Band of Musie, ns from the favorite Operas, popa- Canal and Christopher sts., ited up wi ings and seats. = yboken ts Bareloy street until a ml 3m*r fonnade. El. run from Hol Ferringe 6 cents. Night o’clock. more and more like a branch or fau- rts that the acended the jow Orleans, several boats are said to have arrived near the scene of inilitery 0 il Having very cabin, and stocrage pax ite wa, are indebted te the po rk, tonoss of General Jesup for the following letter, which- | Rs", ‘should make pir beard at Orleans shart, foot of Wal lies, | com Tetwess, cabin, and steerage passenge! Isabel and Fort Brown has now, for many days, been | impassable for loaded teams, and the a japt Grande, are but just {a operation on and around Brazos island. Coal and wood are both used. The latter is crooked and small, but burns well for green wood. Coal is said to be found above ; whether | ai ‘on the Tet of every mont ishing to secure berths should make early applica- ea | at wa feat of oe | dyl6_ 6 South at 98 is the public stare. iB jer ANEBAS Cannas LARUE, A k ROVD & Ht ONLY REGULAR LINE OF PACKETS FOR NEW_ ORLEANS. Packet of the 27th July.—The fast-sailing | hip WABASH, Captain away, will \- tively om Monday, July 2th, her regular. day. cket has handsome acco! jer ond cabin and ste passen| bin, 5 ing to secure berths should iaake, ety ation to er seid, BAPSCO 6 South street, recond door below Burling Si FOR LIVERPOOL—First Packet—The fast sailing packet ship EUROPE, Captain will positively sail for the above port on the first of jy23 me hip NEW YORK, Captain Cropper, will sue- mei tie Herope and sail on the feck instant, vet “Also, the packet ship SIDDONS, Captain Cobb, will sail ‘on the 26th instant, F by the above ships, having, by far, the most eudid accommodations of any’ vessels now leaving Port, dire JOHN HERDMAN & CO, 61 South st. lar Packet of the Ist At he Sever, burthen Tas NCE ALBERT, Capt. i ove, het rear day, senge should make immediate SBaisetion can yf an’ : Cou" permits im . All goods not permitted im five days wil be set to public store. topubli¢ store. ll NLY REGULAR LINE OF PACKETS FOR —Packet of the Ist Ang. The splendid pith: a bw Packet Ship, ADAM Anarene "Pie oki will gail aa al her regpler day. ms ions fe —) in, second shag ttine ie sail punctur is ship has handsome accom: rs. Persons s otland are jared that the shipe of, thie ie soah aided Bela iy7m ACK EY HA = : a Ne passage PACKET SHIP UBWEGO, from N Oni Pen iyl6 Aa A EET a Cotelocks ay 4 day, 23th | wheel 80°