The New York Herald Newspaper, January 14, 1847, Page 1

Seas Vol. XIII, No, 13—Whote No, #610. NEW YORK, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUAR ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENCE FROM THE SHAT OF WAR. MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY. Loss of the U. 8. Prize Sehr. Union, PROSPECTS OF A PROTRACTED WAR, PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEXIVAN CONGRESS. &e., &e., &e. [From the Picayune, Jan. 3.] By the arrival at alate hour lost night of the United States steamer Edith, Captain Conillard, we have three day’s later dates from Brazos Santiago. She left Brazos on the 30th ultimo, and brings confirmation of the report ed advance of Santa Anna with a large force upon Sal- tillo. It was reported that the Mexican army was nearly 30,000 strong. ‘When Gen. Worth’s express reached Monterey, Gen. hod | or eight miles on his march to "Taylor had only gone six or ei Victoria, andthe Rope under Generals ‘Twiges and Quit- man were but twelve miles in advance. Orders were im- mediately issued to this division to retrace its steps and proceed at once to Saltillo. Gen. Butler, who was left in command of Monterey, had already marchod with all the troops he could collect to join Gen. Werth at Saltillo. jefore the express reached Camargo, Gen. Lane had started for Saltillo with his command—this wes on the SLEIGHING IN NEW YORK---SCENES ON THE AVENUES---THE ST. PETERSBURG OF 20th. Gen. Marshall set out next morning, taking with him the remainder of the forces, with the exception of Captains Hunter and Swartwout’s commands, which were left to protect that point. The troeps from Camar- go were on a forced march, to reach Saltillo in time for 0 battle, reports having prevailed for several days be‘ore positive advices were received of the movements of San- ta Anna. Gen. Wool was rinaty, miles from Saltillo at the last advices from him, and it was supposed he would join Gen. Worth in season to'assist in repelling the enemy. There was arumor that Santa Anna hed thrown a body of 17,000 men between Gen. Worth and Gen. Taylor, to prevent a junction of the American forces. This report ‘was not credited, nor does it seem probable that it is true, as the main road to Monterey passes shy ‘Saltil- lo. There is a circuitous mountain road which avoids Saltillo, but it is not favorable to the march of an srmy, and it is impracticable for ordnance. It waa the impression of gentlemen who came passen- ers in the Edith, and with whom we have conversed, at a battle was fought about the 25th ultimo. It was thought, however, Gen. Taylor had reached Saltil- lo before that time, and also Gen. Twigg's, Gen. Quit- man’s, Gen. Butler’s, and Gen. Wool’s commands. It was likewise hi that the troops from Camargo would also arrive at Saltilloin good season. If these expectations were realized, Gen. Taylor had about seven thousand men to oppose to Santa Anna’sarmy. Our informants think Santa Anna’s cay, was overrated; but no positive knowledge was had of his exact numbers. The whole valley of the Rio Grande was ina state of great ferment. Apprehensions of an attack were enter- tained at Camargo, Matamoros, and other points, from the rancberos under Canales. The withdrawal of so many troops from the river left the valley exposed to danger. At Matamoros, Col Clark had calfed upon the citizens to enrol themselves for service, and at the Bra- zo, Gen. Jesup had done the same thing. Both these points were sadly deficient in both men and arms. It was thought Canales had 2,000 men under him, and that the large gupply ef goods at Matamoros, and the exposed condition ef that city. ight quicken his courage. Gen. Scott arrived at the Brazes on the 28th ult. Tho following day he proceeded to the mouth of the Rio Grande, and weet ye at that point when the Edith left, waiting the arrival of the horses belonging tothe regi. ment of mounted riflemen, when it was understood he would proceed immediately up the river to Camargo. Capt. Wayne has beon transferred from the stiffof Maj. Ge up to that of Gen. Scott, and was te accom- pany biin on his tour ef observation. ‘The steamship Alabama was off the Brazos when the Edith sailed, and will probably bring us mere definite intelligence ina few days ; the Eudora w so that we msy count upon an arrival very soon. The Edith brought ever a large mail ; but owing tothe latoness of the hour of| val, it was not sent to the post eflice. She encountered great ‘and east, and yet made the passa; Among the passengors M infantry iptain J G. Todd, ot Texas; Lieutenant J. McCowan, 24 eT regiment, and CaptainTritchell, of the same regiment; Messrs. Clements, Hurrison, &c. ‘The news leaves a painful anxiety to learn the p: gress of events. The impression amongst the passen- ors that a battle had been fougit Was so strong that we ave alm: imbibed elie It was believed that an Cine! bad been sent to Gen. ro countermanding his march in the direction of ictoria. We are indebted to a commercial friend for the use of there, tho following letter, which is confirmatory of the intel- ligenee which has reached us by various ways, of the disposition of the Mexican Congress in regard to the war. Itis by ne means surprising that we have not had news dit om the city of Mexico, since the meeting of Congress, as thi no American vousels trading to Vera Cruz. ‘The letters of Santa Anne to Gen. Taylor, eae us for such a line of conduct as is now ascribed tothe Mexican Congress. Itis scarcely probable that he would have spoken so positively of the utter fruitlessness of ali attempts to © peace, till the American forces were withdrawn from Mexico and our vessels from her coast, unless he had good grounds for judging the temper of the members of Congress. Onboth ns of wri- ting to Gen. Taylor, he distinctly announces what now appears to have beengadopted by Congress; and we rather suspect that teis course has been dictated by Santa Anna and Almonte, and thet his declarations in his letters to Gen. ‘Taylor wore designed to forestall Congress with the people. Before Almonte left the United states, he pointed out this as the only course for Mexico to pursue, aud since his return he has otten stated that it would be preferable to fight the United States rather than evengive up Texas, as the only means of creating a wholesome na- tional feeling. ae Fok: urn of Had there been any indication of a lic affairs, our squedron would, in ail likelihood, have heard of it, and the government of the United States have been made acquainted with tne fact through that chan nel. Apart from the rumors heretofore prevalent upon the subject, and such confirmation as is now had of them, it seems to us all indications are averse to peace. If the Mexican people are a tithe as bellicose as the Mexican press, there is much for the sword to do, before the pen of the diplomatist is called in requisition. « “ Lamrico, Dec. 23, 1846. “ Gentlemen :—The unexpected detention of the pack- et till this late hour, enables me to give the following impertant information, just received by from a re. ble source. ‘The information is contained ina letter to a beieretienen house here, and is dated Moxico, the 16th instant. “The substance of it is, that the Mexican Congress have decided that the war shall not c nor will receive commissioners to ee for peace until every tile foot has left the soil of Mexico, and ¢' ship that jinea the coast is withdrawn. They ha Farther Te- solved that they will accept of ne foreign intervention whatever to bring about a peace. “ The letter further states that the $500,000 loan guar- antied by the clergy is exhausted, and no new loan is yet authorized ; nor does the writer know where it isto come from. * This action on the part of Mexico will at once deter- mine the public action of our government, and we may now look out for a protracted, and, perhaps, bloody war. 1 predict it will end in the conquest of ‘ll Stexico north ot the base of this city—the line extending west to the Pacific—and that this will beceme an American town. ifso, this will be a great place for business, and a safe one for investments in property. The resources of the country north of this are inexhaustible. When more at leisure, | will refer to what these resources are. Yours, ry truly, &o. (From the N. 0. Picayune, Jan. 6. ‘Tho following letter, which came to han after our edition of —— was printed, puts to rest all doubts as to the fact that advices were expressed from Gen. Worth, at Sultillo, announcing the march of a large Mexican force towards that place. With what intentions Sante Anne has thrown forward men in this direction time onl: can eolve ; but. if the force has not been e timate: it may be his plan to cut upour army ind i Parras, about At the last aecounts, Gen. Wool was 120 miles, if we mistake not, northwest of Saltille. Our correspondent evidently entertains a doubt as to the practicability of his forming © junction with General Worth. It would seem good strategy on the part of the enemy to throw al jorce,between Saltillo and Paras, make a diversion with a portion of the troops against Geueral Worth, while the main body of the army falls upon Gen. Wool. Apprehensions that such may have been the case are discernible inour correspondence. If Santa Anna hed any of the spirit aad capucity of the great meg] heposty to Phew he sepgeuoedy ne imeelf, he wou. ve done some 8 long before this. Here is the letter PaPib Camaace, Mexico, Dec. 19, 12 at night. , By an express last night from . Worth, w! ar. rived at half-past 1 o'clock, we learn that Santa Anna is advancing upon Saltillo and and all the at force from this pl 30,000 men ordered up to those points with the least possible d At the same time a requisition has been réceived for a large supply of ammunition,to b } a ae dlstely. ipply inition,to be forward: Monterey on ti place for Monte probably inade thirty miles from Monterey with his army, eae a ne of Victoria, but this intelli- #ence will Do doubt cause a counter movement to sustain be ae und hg 7 lo not speak certain, but think meet Santa Anna with 6,000, and rrigenay atpaion of his force, under Generals Patterson and Pillow, has heen withdrawn, trom lore to hold Tampico, 1 know sal it and what any ian can do be can and will eo 1 strikes me thet if Santa Anna has the { reported, that it would not be policy to bring rors y the cisive action now at Monterey, but place, cutting off suppliew and communications, do- ree to attack the pats and ft weak aching @ portion of his connecting links with the guif—which must be by the drawing of supports for Monterey and that such would be his best chances for success. This depot, for instance, which is the one from which Gen. ‘Poy lor’s army dra: supplies, is without defences, and J am told is to be leit with one company of artillery, ene company of dragoons, (not mounted, and one ‘The avenues are crowded now-a-days with fast g who improve the sleighing to the greatest extent of horse flesh, bell metal andiron runners, Yesterday, the vehicles brought into requisition upon the Third Ave- nue, varied as widely as the characters and appearance of the riders. Fast nags attached to clumsy looking sleighs, with heavy boxes, tried their speed against gaily dressed horses with light establishments, and it was cu- rious to see in how many instances the heavy pox went ahead of the light affair. The folks were all out on“ the road.” There was a big sleigh, drawn by twelve beau- tiful bay horses, a ndid turn-out of four dappled greys with silver trimmings, a handsome tandem affair, two ele- gant white ponies, very fast—a spiteful looking little concern, made up of a span of shining black Canadians before a black sleigh robed with black bear skins, and containing several riders of both sexes, in black velvet and cloth ; the horses Jooked devlish, the men looked # nappish, and the ladies looked roguish. But to attempt description would lead to the appropriation of more space than we have room for. The Avenue was fairly alive, from the forks of the Bowery to Yorkville. The large establishments kept the road steadily, and dashed along at the height of safe speed, while the single whips dodg- ed in, and out, across, and around them in a perfect break-neck style, while robes, veils and cravats streamed behind like so many ribands. The accidents of the day were not serious. Some horses left their eleighs and passengers bebind, and made the quickest time known in shafts. Some luckless drivers paid more attention to the eyes of their fair companions than to the read, and were id in turn by being spilled out upon the road. Now and then agentleman lost his hat—some instanees are said to have occurred in which they recovered them be- fore they had been run over by more than one sleigh— and it is positively said that one fortunate individual re- regiment of Indiana volunteers; and there are ‘‘si- news of war” enough here to make “ the game worth the candle.” From last reports Gen. Wool had not yet fermed a junction with Gen. Worth ; and it is thought by some problematical whether he would be able to form one, in consequence of the advance of the enemy placing them- selves in a position between these two forces. Iam not advised of the route Gen Wool’s column will take from Parras, ‘nd therefore can give no opinion as to the accu- racy of this reasoning ; but one thing is certain—we are on the eve of important events, and | think by the next arrival I shall chronicle to you matters of stirring inte- reat. We will seo what wo will see. (From the N. Orleans Picayune, Jan 5.) By the arrival ef the United States frig: Pensacola, from Vera Cruz, we ha’ and papers from that city nearly three wee! our advices by way of Ha’ The brig Oneco arrived at this port yesterday, havi left Anton Lizardo on the lst December. The Potomac sailed on the 234. Amon bs Passengers on the Oneco was Lieutenant Bowers, o! e UBYy. The vessels left on the station aro the frigate Raritan, the sloop-of-war John Adams, the st ship Relief, the steamer Petrita, and several of schoone: Com. Perry had gone on an expedition, the ultimate destination of which was Leguna. Conner is said to contemplate another expedition against Alvarado, or at least @ recopnoissance of that port. The steamer Princeton was maintaining the blockade of Vera Cruz at last accounts. Through the kindness of our correspondent, we have copies of El Locomotor of Vera Cruz of the 13th, 14th, 16th, 16th, and 17th of December. Unfortu: are much | i 16th ult. in endeavoring to r t Anton Lizardo, by running on the near The officers and crew wore all saved by John Adams, which was near at was one of the gun boats taken at ‘as in charge of Lieut. Winslow at the misfortune. A violent norther is said to have occasioned the calamity. The day after the Mexicans sent off to the wreck and burnt her. The party engaged in this latter operation passed the night on Green Island. In regard to the action of the Mexican Congress, the accounts which the papers givo us are not complete; but they do not confirm what has been generally said and be- lieved of th jection of our overtures for peace. They do not, however, contradict ourformer reports. The be- lief in the squadron appears to have been that Congr. had not acted upon the subject at all. Preparatory s sions of the members elected were held as far back as the 30th of Novomber; but we have adespatch of Senor La- fragua, the he ppiygt el State, stating that Congress was duly installed at halfpast 11 P.M., of the 6th of Decem- ber. The proceedings of the 11th ult. are the latest we find in the papers. The MS petted of committees ap) the work of the 7th of December. was made from the Sec: of the Treasury, with a projeet for the conversion of the foreign debt. ‘Two re- solutions were submitted, and referred to committees, which were important, as laying out the work for the session. Tho first was for declaring the constitution of 1824 in force, with such amendments as Congress should seo fit to mal The second proposition was for the ap- pointment of a committee which should embody the prin- ciples entertained by the Congress, and which will be tho foundation of its action in the the only thing in the proceedings of t touches upon the war. We find no mention of the proceedings of the 19th ult, but on the 11 a the proposition of D. Ramon Gare! ‘ars to have been nthe 8tha report ot war. This is Congress which gentlemon nam Otero, Cardoso, er this committee is ilar subject named submitted, touch- recent pronunciamento m: de ‘abasco. ve ® paper of a later date than that which con- ibove, but in it we see ne ful lonteros, sul ita, Itis not explained w news. have given the above for th interest, though they are not destitute of si but principally to show negatively that Con acted Upon our overtures for 7 e up to the Had they don it would in all probability have been known in the dron or ioted in the papers. L Bowers informs ts that he had heard nothing of it up to the 2ist, when he had an interview «with some English officers, who are usually well informed ns to the course of: pig] ———- 1¢ Mexican papors copy freely fiom the journals in the United State conened to the war, evidently with the view to create the belief that our country is rent by di- visions on ths subject of the war. Through the Havana Papers the Mexicans aro kept constantly well informed of hs x or in the bia tes. 'y be worth a word of mention that, in the lid before us, we do not find a word of denunciation of the piudacions North Americans,” and the like, which a F poh ngg since met the eyo in every paper from that ®& The Locomotor of of the two American once throws out the the 14th ult., announces the arrival commodores on the station, and at int that everything indicates that some extraordinary attempt is contemp! i and it fol- lows up this with an express caution to the aut Alvarado, and the velty’ of Vera Graz, Took out for ae Chie ould say in the States. rom Chihual we have some lal ws. ° os is Pr som -n from Governor Angel Tris, date @ 20th November, in which he announces that on tho day paves a body of 490 troops, part infantry and cavalry, with four co apee of artillery, left Chihua- huafor El Pago del Norte under the cemaiand of Lieut. Col. Cuilty, with provisions, &c., for one month. These forces were to join at El Paso 600 men, previouslyjraised, and the whole were to proceed and make an attempt to surprise General Kearny, who was then with a small force at Cobre, nearly two hundred miles north of that int. All classes of the citizens took part in celebra- tng the departure of these troops, and Governor Trias issued a vation on the occasion, for which we will endeavor to find room on another occasion. From one of the letters which we have received from the since our last publication, we learn that Tay- Tor’ light battory and Libut, Ky rny’s company of the Ist Di 1s had arrived at Saltillo. Kearny’s company otarted ut "The same leter, which Ie 8th December. from a responsible source, says that a Mexican who had arrived from San Luis on the 12th December, reported that Santa Anna had left that place for the capital. yndent informs us that the sick list of Gen. ivision was very small. j@ that the early occupation of Saltillo has been a fortunate one for the army, so far as supplies were con- cerned. ‘The quartermaster and commissary had laid in a sufficient supply of flour and corn to last Werth’s divi- a mouths, and they were daily increasing the stock. Neither the news from tho squadron, nor the Vera Cruz pepers papers received by the Potomse, nor the Tampico papers make any mention of Sauta Anna’s de- scent upon Saltillo. It may turn out that he is not with the force reported by Gen. Worth’s scouts as advancing from San Luis Potosi, We are not prepared, however, to discredit the advices received from Sultillo—the silence of the Vera Cruz and Tampico editors being but nega- tive evidence, at best. There was a startling ramor in the city yesterday morning, to the effect that the American forces at Saltil- Jo had been cut to pieces. Absurd as the report was, it produced & momentary excitement as great as authentic intelligence of the fact would have done. It is not known how it got afloat. Gen, La Vega arrived at Vera Cruz on the 14th ult., on the English steamer Dee. The Lecomotor announces the fact in a warm tribute to the character and services of the General. The afternoon of the 13th ult. one of our frigates enter- ed the harbor of Vera Cruz under a flag of truce. The purpose of the visit was to supply some of our sbip- wrecked sailors, who are now prisoners, with money and clothing. The case of Passed Midshipman Rogers, too, was probably the subject of discussion, for we learn that he is now treated as a prisoner of war instead of a spy. In making the reconnoissance in which he was captured, it was proved that he wi the undress uniform of his rank. The Locomo imadverts upon the manner in which d. mn entering the harbor and fora boat to come off to her. on ing to find his way to the Palace the best way ho could. The affair is of no other consequence than as it shows the negligence of t! Mexican service on that station, of which, by the way, we have acceunts from other sources. From the Diario Oficial of the #th ult, the Locomotor copies a note from Gen. Almonte, th eSecretary of War, the purport of which is as follows :—). d circular in which + “TL bave seen with surprise a pi my name is mentioned as a candidate for the next prosi- dency. Although asa public man I may entertain some aspirations. yet | assure = upon rd word of honor that 1 ‘no part in the ye ication referred to, and I trust that men of sense will look upon it with the contempt it deserves.” It must not be forgotten th: paced partisan of Santa Anna. Were it not so his nomin tion to the presidency might n pear so contemptibl He is the abl masters servitors, and his admi- ration for him at as the grandiloquence of the Spanish —— The late revolutionary attempt in Tabasco is mention- most in terms of disgust, and Traconis is denounced as @ poor weak fool, but we have not room to enter upon this topic now. (From the N. O. Bulletin, Jan. 4 We beliove that an unnocessary anxiety felt ax to th at present sition of the advanced corps of the army under Gen. Worth, at Saltillo. The arrival of the Uni- ted State: mer Edith on Saturday, it is true, confirms the previous rumors of the advance of Santa Anna in great force from San Luis upon Saltillo ; but still these €re but rumors, and there appears to have been no au- thentic advices as to his actual movem or intentions i: Worth, as was his duty to do, in ordor to be pre- any contingency of the kind, had acted on rumors, and had sent information’ by express to Monterey, and reinforcements were moving forw: Saltillo from Camirgo and Monterey. It w: pected thet he would be joined by General ‘was only distant twenty-five to thirty leagus if he is attacked, we well assured he will be able te hold his position against any force that Santa Anna can bring against him. {From the New Orleans Bulletin, Jan. 5} A great deal of excitement continues to exist inthe city asto the situation of our army, in consequence of the reported moyement of Santa Anna, and rumors without the shadow of foundation are flying about in every direction. There has, however, been no later ad- yicea than those in our columns of yesterday brought by the Edith. ‘Thore is no doubt of the fact that General Worth, either through his reconnoitring parties or spies, had re- ceived information of the advance of Mexican force, and was acting on this information, believing it to be the main body, under Santa Anna, and had sent expresses to Monterey, calling for reinforcements, and which were pushing forward to hie er with all haste. Tho only question is, whether this force is really the maio army under Santa Anna, having serious intentions to attack Seltillo, or cut off General Wool, to preveut him from joining Gen. Worth, or whether it is some de- tachment or advance party, whose numbers have been exaggerated. Inthe present state of our information, it is impossible to come to any correct conclusion, but if any fighting has occurred, wo shall probably hear of it withm the next twenty-four hours, as the A would be immediately despatched from the Braz any news of the kind, wo Jearn by a pasi dered to keep her steam up, to start at a moment's no. tico. A commercial letter is in the city, of 17th December, from San Luis Potosi, which mi no mention of any movement of Santa Anna’s army; and as the from that place to Saltillo is fu! must have started previous to the t7th, if th rrect from Saltillo, which must have been about the 21st or 22d. a aya hows does not allude to military affairs bility is, and that all y examined, and no information con- my, and particularly ‘of such an impor: tant movement, would be permitted inference, there- fore, from this le ut best but of a negative character, end it is by no moans conclusive thi ita Anna had not moved with his army, or even previous to the date on it Letters axe also in the city from the capital, of the #th covered his beaver before it was even knocked into a cocked hat—and occasional feats of lofty tumbling were performed over the backs of sloighs. The spirited cut above gives a capital idea of life on the avenue. There is a“ spill” at each end of the pic ture, and a horse without a driver in the centre The- unfortunate wight at the left was going at a spanking rate, when he had something so interesting to communi- cate to his fair companion that he leaned too far towards her side of the sleigh, gave the vehicle a tilt, and over it went just sufficient to leave its precious load sprawling in the snow, when it came up all right again, and flew away at the heels of the spirited animal before it, while the ugly looking monster face on the back of the robe seemed to laugh hideous good-bye as it receded from their sight. “ Keep your eye on the road” is the team- sters’ motto, and the secend and third figures in the fore- ground of the cut seom to be aware of the wisdom con- | wards Salamance, | pital | tance tained in it. As to the horse without a driver, ‘‘ the last link is broken” which bound him to his sleigh, and he is making the most of his freedom. There is a facetions tleman (in the upper right hand corner) performing spamusing exploit, or the gratifcstion of many spect tors. ‘The omnibus prop: re vieing with exch other in the magnificence displays. Yesterday the twelve horse establishment referred to above, danced through the streets, and to-day, (the weather being pro- pitious,) Kipp & Brown bring ‘out atwelve horso t with allver trimmings and bells. The handsomest equipages turn out with bells, from throe to six number, hung in metal arches over the gollars, a and headstalls of the harn These bells, however, are only for show, music which they discourse is in significant ; not at all to be compared with the round, musical jingle of the little hollow globes which hare e been in ise so long. We object to any innovation kind. There's music in a suit of old fashioned bells, that cannot be improved by any gingerbread ar- rangement of toa-bell school. Give us the old bells by all means : ultimo, and fiom Tampico, of the 26th, the former of which, from a geliable ,and well informed source, states that Santa Anna writes, he will crushany force that may venture to attack him at San Luis,which is well prepared for defence, but does not allude to any intention of ad- vancing from thence; these letters from him, however, must have been late in November or early in December Such is all the information we havo been ablo to collect onthe subject, and which, under the general anxiety that is felt by the community, we have taken some pains to acquire. ‘To a certain extent it ix contradictory with the reports from the army, and though it is possible, or even probable, that Santa Anna has made a forward Movement connected with the intended operations against Gen Worth or Gen. Wool, we incline to think tho chances are against that conclusion, We cunnot, however, be much longer in any doubt on the subject, and if we do not, within 24 or 36 hours re- ceive positive advices, we shali conclude nothing has occurred. Our own anxiety, however, is to hear of the fight, if any is to take place, without much fear as to the result, particularly if the reinforcements on the way should have arrived in time for the fray. {From the N. O. Delta, Jan. 5] We yesterday conversed with a gentleman from Tam- pico ; he left there om the 27th ult. A letter dated the Sth ult, at San Juan de Arosa, had been received by a merchant in T.mpico. ‘The writer, who was his partaer in business, informed him that Santa Anna's force at San Louis Potosi wos then 37,000. On the 10th, two days sub- quently, 7000 of them—cavalry—under the command of Col. Gonzales, were to leave—for the direction of Vic- toria, it was supposed. If the contemplated attack o: Saltillo, by Gen. Santa Anoa, should be successtul, then an attack would be made on Tampice, by Col. Gonzales. The bitter hostility of the whole people of the country is now aroused against our army, and they pant for un op- tunity to carry it into execution. It is one which we ope will not soen be gi mn. ‘The military force at Tampico, at the present timo, is about 1200 men. One hundred artillerists have left there for Camargo. From the N. O. Times, Jan. 4.] We learn that General Scott left Brazos tor the mouth of the Rio Grande onthe morning of the 29th ult. It was believed that he would go to Camargo on the arrival of the horses belonging to the regiment of mounted rifle- men. Captain Wayne had been transferred from Gen. Jesup’s staff to General Scott’s, accompanying the lat- ter in his tour of observation General Jesup’s arrival, the greatest activit: observable in the Quarter-Master General’s departm The G recently visited Matamoras on inspection. All the citi zens at Brasos were called on to Mh + (From the New Orleans J: t had attempted to capture ‘The officer commanding ‘ ‘iven him and the other ae orders to withdraw forthwith under penalty of [From the Matamoras Flog, Dec. 19 ] Col. Clarke, we understand, has been instructed by Gen. Taylor to forward the Mexican prisoners, sixteen in number, now at Fort Brown, to the officer in command of the fleet'off Vera Cruz, by him to be delivered to the authorities of that city. ‘There are also sixteen prison- ers in Fort Polk, who will probably be sent with them, Santa Anna is said to have released several American = and we suppose that these are sent as an ex- change. Capt. Moore, who is stationed in the Plaza, was out on shunting excursion on Thursday evening (the 17th ult. 4 accompanied by ® corporal, and was snrprised and firo upon by aamall party of Mexicans ; a lasso was thrown over the head of the corporal,dragging him someldistance, and bruising him severely.’ Capt. M immediately fired upon them, and succeeded in rescuing the corporal and bringii town, obtained a turned in search of the scoundrels, captured two of them with several stolen horses, and returned to town last having brought with him his wounded companion. day morning another party went out on discovered a number of fire-arms in a jackal ftown, but the occupant preten: he was brought in, however, and the m Pp A coli:bloode! murder was perpetrated, on Tuesday night last, by some unknown persons, believed Mexicana, upon a Mr. George Babcock, Sergeant Company K, 4th U. 8. Infantry, recently arrived from Monterey. ‘The body of Mr. Babcock was found on Wed- nesday.morning, completely short distance from the main plaza, with some fi twenty dirk wounds on his would have caused death. but a en oF persen, any one of which From what we can learn of deceased, he was a » inoffensive man, and when last seen the previous evening was perfectly sober. On ‘Tuesday he had been exhibit two watches, which he wasdesirous of selling, and it is suppose! ho was mur- dored by Mexicans, in order to possess themselves of the wat which they failed todo, he having left thom at home previous to goin out inthe evening. Mr B. hasa wifeand several children here, and was on furlough to visit them. M dasa the Washington Union, Jan. 12 } The following are extracts of a letter from an intelli- gent citizen of the United States to a member of Con- gress, (received by this evening’s Southern mail,) dated Matamoros, Dec. 26, 1846. “Gon. Patterson left here three days ago for Victoria and Tampico, and 1 heard from hin this morning near San Fernando. Itis reported here that Santa Anna was marching on Gen. Worth at Saltillo with « large number of troops, and that Gen. But vat marched from Monte rey to bis assistance, and that Gen. lor had retraced hi a: he having marched for Victoria somo days be- ‘orth’s despatch reached Monterey; but ther no confirmation of this report, aad several boats have Jown the river. It may be so, however, for Gen. not the man to make a falso alarm, particularly ere would be any fighting to be done. General Scott is expected here very soun “It is useless to carry on war in the manner we done in this country ; we are enriching the Mexicans and making ourselves poor, and they think and hope the will continue a long time ; but if they were made to feel the effects of war as carried on in Kurope by the most civilized nations, they would soon cry out for vege worst acts; for a while things were a little strict, but now there are numerous grog shops and lots of gambling houses in al parts of this town, and I do not think that I exaggerate when | say there are fifty places where liquor is publicly sold in this place, in plain view of the colonel commanding. “T hope thet Congress will’give the Presidentall the men and means he may want to fight the Mexicans, for with the present force in tho country, we can do very liitle, as it takes a large number of troops to occupy the towns, where we have depots, and to keep the popula- tion in check. Not less than fifty thousand are necessa- ry to carry on this war as it eaget to be prosecuted, and whenever We capture a town or overrun a province, we ould examine every highway and byway, and every house, rancho, hut, or building, and make’ every man come forward and give account of himself, and’ swear allegianee or qaitthe country in the shortest time; all there things to be strictly and rigidly enforced, ant our Jaws immediately extended over the country. At pre- sent the worst effects have been felt froma different course. “At Monterey the alcaldes werefplaced in full power, and in a short time you saw the Mexican soldiers a3 seu tinels on post in the nd armed patrols, or men with swords by their sides. You also saw Mexican officors passing the, streets without control, in any way, and nobody to say what are you doing, or whore aro you going! Ina very short timo our soldiers began to’ de- sert, and a good-looking man could not enter the city, wapecially if he hid the appearance of « foreigner, but he had un invitation to join t ad money and horses were offered to him. gle i curred where any one was punished for thi other crime. (From the Washington Union, Jan. 11] Much interest bas been produced by the rumors which reached us by Saturday night's rnail, from New Orleans. It was reported that Santa Anna was on the ad- vance from San Luis de Potosi, and that Gen. Worth was retreating to Monterey. Wo lay several sp2culations from the New Orleans Mercury before our readers, Resrny these movements. We understand that no di patches have been received at the war office from Gene rals Taylor or Worth, by the last arrival from the Rio Grande. It would apper , from the following extract of a letter from Gen Jesup, received at the qu termaster’s bureau in this city, that he attaches very lit- tle consequence to these reports. Indeed, we cannot sup pose it that Gen. Taylor would have advanced to Saltillo, ond scattered his troops so far from each other—with Gen. Worth at Saltillo, with Gen. Wool at Parras, with Gen. Butler at Monterey, and the forces un- der himselfand under Gen. Patterson, so as to incur any serious er from a concentrated attack by Santa Anna upon any of his divisions. We trust, therefore, that we may dismiss any serious apprehensions from any such movement Extract of a letter from Gen. Jesup, to the Quartermas- ter’s: Department, in t ry 1s Sr. Jaco, Bra: 25, 1846. We have areport that Santa Anna lvancing on Gen. W , and that he is “3 back ; but I do not credit it. Santa Anna would hardly follow Gen. Worth with Gen. Wool on bis flank. mere gossip. A subsequent letter was received from Gen. Jesup on tho day affer, viz, on the 20th ult., which is perfectly si- lont about these rumors. A letter in the New Orleans Bee, dated Monterey, Dec. 11, aa on the 9th, and onthe 10th, Mr. Mi i about 1 P. M., proceeded to exhume the remains of the I consider the story as late Col. Watson. Accompanied by Baltimore Bat- talion and the band of the 4th infantry, he proc d to the spot were the Colonel was buried. The g as opened and not only Colonel Watson's remains, but those of Lieutenants Hoskins and Woods were taken out The feature: the Colonel were not much impaired, and could have been easily recognized by any one fami: liar with him whilst he lived. The upper lip, with the moustache, was very perfect, and, in fact, the whole lineaments of the were #0. The ceremony was truly interesting, and many a man shi ira during the performance. Mr. Mills body pltced in a neat walnut coffin, which was put i wagon (with remains of the two Li fox wage) and taken to the Camp at Walnut Springs yesterday. All but the Colonel were buried in the officers cemetry. When the grave was first opened the body of a man was found above the three, who, from his dross, was supposed to have been an Eastern Texan. THE SEAT OF WAR. [From the Boston Courier, Jan. 11.) Many erroneous statements as to Mexioo, and the events of the war have been put in circulation, ond found their way into letters, lectures, and the public rints. Phe first is, that there have been fifteen hundred to four thousand deaths, by sickness, on the Rio Grande, and re — drawn that climate is very unfevora- ble to lif These rumors of death have been authenticated by no official statement, and there is strong reason to believe pat whole number of deaths does not exceed fi undred. The corps of Gen. Wool, numbering 3000, on its way from Lavacca to Presidio, Monclova and Parras, tho has, by cfficial reports, not lost ith a similar number, reached of the Rio a Santa Fe without losi It is true,the volunt Grande, after the groat rise end ov experienced fever and dysentery to #01 many of them were in the hospitals, and turned home. But even there, the amount o less than our New England tr old wars of Crown Point and Ti also been cases of intermittent fever at Tampico Monterey summer, both Tampico, V: Cruz, end’a narrow like Mobile and New Orleans ver ; but on the table lands of Mex! pictured by travellers as mild and itiy more healthiul than our a * Itia equally probable, that ‘Ke part of our voluvteers will find there a better climate than at homo. There is, of course, an exposure in field service which attends all military expeditions, but if foot-bold is once obtained on the highlands above Tampico, no fears need be enter: tained for the health of our troops. It has been said that the rivers of Mexico will not ad- mit of steam navigation, This isby no means true. The Kio Grande has been ascended sight hundred aad fity miles to Presidio, passing on the way the coal mines o Guerrero, The Santiego can be navigated more than one hundred miles from a point opposite Guadalaxare to- the Panuco two hundred miles Juan, a point within two hundred of Mexico, the true route of- our army to the ca- from Tampico to mile: Between Ker pa and San Blas, points ‘but four bun- dred and fifty miles apart, more than one-third of the dis- y be accomplished by steamers, and this the true route from the United States is, doubtl to aid our armies ha’ er of the Mexican troops, and sottl y be defeat- end traders on the Rio Grande occa: in such suggestions. They evidently ment of troops, and the civersion of ‘ampico, but there is little danger that we je the efficiency of Mexican troops. The ‘Tampico regiment was the flower of the Mexican army, e crack col and nnihilated at Pa'o Alto and Resaca la Palma. The residue of the army, mostly new Jevies, deficient alike in munitions, equipments, and clothing, is wretched in the extre: One Delaware Indian is no match for a western rifle- man. A Delaware will whip two Camanches, a manche Indian never hesitates to attack two Mexicans, and the name of a Camanche is a terror to Mexico. 8 Anna has not guns for half his army, and what he has ere refuse English mi old match-locks, short and broken fusils, and these have but a moderate su, of bad powder. The residue of his motley array have lances and swerds only, and @ small supply of inferior cannon. A bold general will not hesitate to attack them with one-fourth their number, and may rely upom success. ‘With such troops, living on six and a qnarter cents per day, our own army, will find little difficulty, either in ambush or the field. ATTENTION SOLDIERS—TWELVE DOLLARS BOUNTY! Wanted for the United States army, a few able-bodied men, between th ox of 18 aud 35 years, above 5 feet 3 inches high, of charavter, and of respectable stand. ing among their fellow-citizeus. rm of service is five yorrs, or during the war with Mexico, at the option of the recruits, as stated in the following order :— GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 2. Wan Derautment, \ ‘Adjutant General’s Office, Washingto1 yp, Jan. 8, 1847 1. The follow: act of Congress, chan, the term éCcgitticanl auprestion = tora te eine pales for the information and guidance of the officers of the army : An Act to encourage enlistments in the regular army. 70 it dhacted by the eo. and House of Represent- of the United Stat Americe in Congress as- bled, That during the continuance of the war with piper b term by mspaae igen men jet mr} ed for iments of dragoons, , infant fiftemon of the present military ebetioes BEAN be “* during the war,” or five years, at the option of the re- cruit, unless sooner discharged. c. 2 it er enacted, That there shall be allowed and paid to every able bodied man who shall be duly enlisted to serve in the artillery or infantry, for ¥ al of during the wer 'y of twelve dolla serve. ral superintendents of the recruiting ser- prompt and all necesser: bly to existing laws, annexed, three times in papers in the vicinity of their respective ren- 3. The term of service will he war’ with Mexico, or for five y prefer. The blanks now in use will answer for five ’ men, by writing on the back of the required receipt for the y fice for the new term until new blanks can be printed, by substituting the words “ during the war,” in the handwriting of the recruiting officer, for the words * ” as printed in the prescribed oath of allegiancs 4. Company commanders will add two columns to the muster rolls, and muster and pay rolls now in use, to show the payments on account of“ bounty.” In the first column will be charges the advanced bounty paid to the soldier at the time of his enlistment; in the second, the retained bounty due, or paid (as the case may bo,) after joining for duty the regiment in which he is to serve. Recruiting officers will add similar columns to the blank inuster rolls, muster und pay rolls, and muster and de soriptive rolls, respectively, furnished for the reoruit- ing service. 5. The term of service having been changed from five years, to during the war with Mexico, and a bounty of twelve doilars slowed, it is expected that the rank and file of tho army will be filled in a short time, with due exertion and activity on the part of the recruiting offi- eors, who will expluim fully to the recruit before he en- lusts, the conditions upon which be enters the service. 6. Whenever recruiting stations prove ansude , they must be abandon-d, and new ones established; and il any officer fail to get recruits at more than one station, he shall be relieved, and ordered by the superintendent to join his regiment 7. More than ordinary attention must be paid to the tactical instruction of recruits by all officers and com- manders, from the moment of enlistment at the rendez- vous, until sent to join their regimenta. ‘Co this point the attention of commanders of depots and poste is espe- cially directed. 8. The garrison of Fort Columbus having been with- drawn for service in the field, that post hes been turn ed over exclusively for the recruiting service, as & dey ot of jvstruction. Colonel Crane, of the Ist regiment of artillery, and the general euperintendent, will give spe- cial attention to the subject, and see thet the recruits comfortably quactored and well iustructed, during the short time they may be retained on Governor’s Island. By order, K. JONES, Adjutant General . ‘Two dollurs will be given to any person who shall ruit to the rendezvous, as soon us that y onlisted Te f ‘The following table shows the amount of pay whioh enlisted men receive, according to their respective Pay of artille Pay of dre: Tnjantry sof- Koon solde ‘rs and ofdrae when mount- Ko'ns whenserv- € ing on foot pr mth. an’m. 5 yre. mth. anm Syre Major, it serch re 17 204 1,020 16 192 960 6 700 10. 120 608 9 1 | 40 “ 490 jt Trent for his i ge supply of geod Leg The best medical attendance is al pro- vided for the sick soldier, and no deduction of pay is made during the period he is unable to perform his ' Should the soldier be disabled in the line of his duty, laws provide a pension for him. Wherever the soldier is ger g pe is travelling expenses are paid to the place of his enlistment. MINER KNOWLTON, Capt. Ist Regt. Artillery, Recruitit ir. Recruiting Rendezvous, No. 95 John at. New Yona, Jan. 1, 1547. ILITARY INTELLIGENCE. Two companies of the Rifle Regiment embarked at New Orleans on the evening of the 4th inst., on board the steamer Massachusetts, for Tampico. We are gratified to announce, says the Richmond En- quirer, that the Secretary of War has to eecept two more companies, (making in all twelve,) to be arm- ed with rifles and bayonets, and to act as flankers to the ‘iment. Virginia will thus furnish a fine . Tho- regiment uot Ena, bas bean oppotated djs Of tea Virginia regiment. A good selection. A detschment of 80 recruits for.the United States Ar- Aa Pittsburgh on Saturday, on board the steamer Clipper. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. ‘ee The bark Montezuma, Capt. Thompson, been chartered te take out the residue of the New York regi- ment of volunteers. The ship St. Louis has lef Philadel; with her hold filled with boarding boats, built there by order of the ge- vernment. The United States Perry is neacly ready for sea at Philadel and the Washington will be immediately hauled carn receive the necessary repairs TO THOSE WHO SHAVE THEMSELVES. Ev Tndeeds it ts folly eonende "Doss manufneture an article to ’ Miettn the skin; fragrant to the sense, ac pimples, and is sold cheaper than the ol : ho. would . 1 should possess of it.’ ” ho HENG, Di i acderthe tor sale, wholesal 4th tener NOTICE. [ENTS PER BOTTLE Hi a Sesizabio nd ho have used by ele that has ever beer sands have proclaimed and bore witness to its valneand ey, It prevents baldn restores the hair that has f1 or become thi moves dand: yartiat im had No. 16 LEMEN, NOTICE THIS N, it weed not ben source of trouble to you dred, Broadway, cor bron 3 SENTLEM i - any longer, to know where you can go eck, H Panta, either c! eam " ‘Over Conte and altered and repaired. as yell as turned and redned with new Collars, Linuugs, Luttous and # pe for ule money, y, €0 sahingron, ¢tree Ii'you went dor "the ens Holidays, without it we give me a call or . bu will be waited ow at any time Pants and Vest de £150" Cost §. to 8; warran ed to Bt Observe. the na | ber is 4 Murrey street yours m {Clothes Dyed are warranted to keep their colors, G13 Ju? m