The Express.
London, England, 1847-01-09 00:00:00

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I our arrive], enamel e public property, I landed the was-
rine. and thirty seamen, and required that they should point
out the public property, and furnish the means of transport-
i.r4; it to the bash of the ricer, fur which I offered to pay tl.e
usual chsrgi a of the country.
They complied with the first ; but, showing a dispeaition
to evade the latter, I addressed a communteation to the alcarle.
This produced the desired effect, and enabled us to re-embark
our men by sundown on the 20th, after having destroyed all t
the public property which we could not take on board.
The property destroyed consisted of nine eleven feet
eighteen., with their carriages, good guns, which were spiked,
and their trunnions knocked off. A large quantity of '‘T
eighteen-pound shot were thrown into the river, and a
quantity of camp equippage burnt. We brought off a 24-
pounder gun, formerly belonging to one of the captured gun-
boat., with Ps bed and slide, a large quantity of copper
crape and cannister, and forty large hales of excellent im-
ported tent plus, which I thought might be useful to the
army.
Orders had been issued for the organisation of a
volunteer company of infantry in Mobile, and for
another in Louisiana. General Taylor's negro boy
was murdered near Monterey, by Mexicans, on the
2nd of Nov.
The only news from Santa Fe is the capture of four
or five Americans by the Mexicans.
(From the Independence Ezpasitor, Nov. 28.)
SANTA Fe, Oet. 21st, 1846.—0 n yesterday we obtained
what we deemed pretty correct information from El Passe
del Norte, that Magotfin, Dr. Connelly, Col. Owen and
Glasgow, were detained there ea prisoners by the Mexican
troops, and treated very respectfully, though not permitted
to go to to Chihuahua or to return to Sante Fe. They had
gone on in advance ot their waggons, and will tote nothing—
their detention, it is supposed, will continue only until
orders can be received from Chihuahua for their release.
My regiment is under marching orders for Chihuahua, and
would lave been off before this, had Gcl.eral Kearney net
sent oral: re back to this place, after proceeding ten days on
Isis march to California, requiring me to go into the Eutaw
and Navajo countries, and bring both of these wars to a
close before I left here.
• • • • •
We have made a permanent treaty with the Euttors;
Major Gilpin having penetrated 150 miles into th, it
country, with the companies from Jackson and Franklin
counties. All the chiefs came in here, and we made a
treaty which I have no doubt will be permanent. My whole
regiment will march into the Navajo country immediately;
the sountry lime between the Rio lei Norte and the waters
flowing into the Pacific. Mier elllpfn goes up the Chimes;
Lieut.-Colonel Jackson up the Puereo of the West (there
being two); and myself up the Hemas. We shall doubtless
go to the waters emptying in the Pacific. say 250 miles. As
soon as we return we shall start with the traders to
Chihuahua.
Hotirsiter, Mexico, Nov. 3.—General Taylor's negro
boy was murdered by two Mexicans last evening. The boy
was lent pry General Taylor after corn, some distance from
the camp, and while he was in the field procuring a load, two
Mexicans fell upon him, armed with knives, and moat
brutally murdered him on the spot. From the appearance of
the wounds he must have died instantaneously. His body
was found soon after by a party of soldiers who happened
to spy it, partially covered with the green corn the boy had
cut. The murderers were arrested this morning, and turned
over by Gen. Taylor to the Alcalde of the city, to revive due
punishment for the atrocious crime. They fully confessed
their guilt, and were not in the least alarmed as to the ulti-
mate consequences.
JEFFER.ON BARRACKS, Dec. 1846.—The onler for our
regiment (the Mounted Riflemen) to leave for Point Isabel,
was issue.' on the 31st Oet., but owing to the delay in getting
clothing for the um, &c., we have not been able to get away.
Within the last two weeks, however, three companies have
left, and the remaining four are now about to follow. I can
my nothing of our destination, more than it is generally sup-
posed we are destined for Tampico.
The regiment is composed of as fine materials as was
ever put together in any country, and, with proper dis-
cipline, they will make the best of troop.. The follow-
ing information concerning the movements of the troops
may be interesting to you. Companies C and F have
been in Mexico for some time. Companies 11, E, and GI le-ft
a few days since, and the remaining full compan'es, A, D,
H, and R, arc about to leave for New Orleans. These
lest-mentioned companies will be officered as follows:
Major Burbridge, commanding; let Lieut. Jones, Adjt.
Captains Loring, Pope, Backentos, Tucker; Lieuts. Ewell;
Van Buren, Dunean, Lindsay, Claiborn. Elliott, Davis,
Morris, Palmer, Hatch and Granger.
We go tolerably well armed, with the rifle and sabre.
The rifle has no bayonet, which is, I think, a great defect,
as the baronet is the weapon. Should we remain any Ow
in New Orissa., I will write you from that pace, and 14
you know more particularly our destination.
The proceedings in Congress do not appear to
possess much interest.
In the House of Representatives, on the 16th ult., Mr.
Pollock moved a suspension of the rules to iutroduce $ reso-
lution instructing the committee of ways and means to bring
in a bill to repeal the tariff of '46, and to re-model the tariff
of '42. Lost, 73 yeas to 110 nays.
On the 17th, notice was gives of a bill to provide for the
'-'ement and satisfaction of claims for French spolie-

A much better feeling exists, owing to the Jammed demand
for the lower descriptions of sugar, and 400 rms. have been
sold, chiefly Antigua, at 255. 6d. per cwt. for ordi-
nary quality ; a Wan parcel of I'orto Rico brought
265. ed. per cwt. - Coffee The gales are limited
to 30 tierces Jamaica, 200 bags Costa Rica, 150 bags
La Guayra, 50 bags Bahia, and:a few casks Mocha, at steady
rates. No sales reported in Cocoa, Ginger, Pimento, or
Pepper. Rice: There continues • good demand, and the
sales on the spot consist of 1,000 tierces of American, at 28s
to 311. ; 1,100 bags of Brazil, at 191. ed. to 25e. 6d. ; 300
bags fine white Bengal, at 234. ed. ; and 3,000 bags to ar-
rive, at 19s. to 225. M. per cwt., according to quality. B. P.
Rum: Though the business is not extensive, higher prices
have been paid for about 200 casks, viz., proof strength, at
24. 9d., 30 to 36 percent. 0.P., at 3.. 10d. to 3a. I Id. per gal.
Tea There has been rather more inquiry, and a moderate
buainer• done at previous rates. Indigo 26 wrons, at public
sale, mostly sold at 2s. 84. to 4.. 4d. per lb. 405 boar.
Myrabolams arc reported at es. 3d. ; 320 bales Gambier, at
13s. and 14s. ; 100 bags Sago Flour, at 21e.; and a few
packages of Camphor, at 60.. per cwt. 170 baakett Singapore
mothirof-pearl Shells sold, but the exact price has not trans-
pired. At auction, 340 boxes Cassia Lignea (all faults)
brought 51s. to 5.55. per cwt. A considerable business has
been done in Saltpetre, the sales of which are 3,150 bags, at
235. to 265. chiefly, and 28s. to 291. for East India refined.
550 bags Nitrate of Soda sold at 18e. per cwt. Guano: Orly
300 toes sold, Peruvian, at 81. 10s. ; Patagonia, at 4!. ss. ;
and common African, at 31 10s. per tan. Dyewoods The
.ales reported in Logwood are 20 tons Caropeachy, at 81. 155.;
200 tots St. Domingo, Honduras, and Jamaica, at Si. ss. to
51. 10s. A mall parcel Birnas &pan Wood, at 161. 10s. ;
and in other descriptions, small saes at the quotations. Tur-
pentine : 600 to 71.10 barrels have been bold at Bs. to Ba. 6d.
per cwt. American Rosin : 200 to 300 barrels sold at 3e. 3.1.
to 9.. 6d. per cwt. Montreal Pot and Pearl Ashes : The
market remains firm at previous prices, at which
rates several parcels have been sold. Anierian Lin-
seed C. ake brought 111. per ton. A small lot of American
Bees' Wax sold at 71.25. ed. per cwt. Brimstone, without
change iu prices. Sicily Sumac has been more inquired for,
and some parcels, ex ship, sold at 12a. 6,1. per cwt. For
Argols and Tartar there has been • partial inquiry, and a
few small lots taken at previous rates. The transactions in
Madders and Madder Roots are trifling, but for good Turkey
Roots 55.. has been realised. Olive Oil continues in mode-
rate re quest, at full prices. Cod Oil has been sold at
26/. 10.. Rape and Linseed Oils are dull of sale, at the
annexed rates. Small sales of Palm Oil, to the
extent of about 90 tons, are reported at 39/. ;
and 100 tons for spring delivery at 371. per ton.
The Tallow market has not been very lively throughout flit
week, and 51s. ed. has again been aceepted for Petersburf
y.c., but most holders require 525., at which some small
sales have been made. A few casks North American sold at
495. 6i. to 51a., according to quality. Lard has been much
inquired for, and has brought stiffer prices, 4,100 kegs and
nearly 1,000 barrela having been sold at 43.. 3d. to 465. 6d.
per cwt.

the Anatole' broke all up. It took away the hearts of the
chiefe and warrior: sunk their courage. At the attack of
Fort I'eddie many Coffers fell, but the body of the Cutters
were neither much surprised nor intimidated by it—for it
was on a flat, and the victory was over a little chief, and the
Coffers even after that Used to send messengers to Umtemm
and the Tamboo chiefs, saying, ' Why dou't you join us,
seeing we are the victors.' But after the Amatola was
broken up, the Coffers, front that day, became diiedrited, and
riving up all as lost, scattered themselves in all directions.
The chiefs almost immediately sent to the Tumboo chiefs, to
say, that as things then stood, they had better not join them,
hut remain neutral, as the Amakosas might then secrete
their cattle among them till the was WO3 over."
And Macomo's Coffer Messenger, who carried Colonel
Johnstone's express to the Kat river, is said to hara re-
marked to the men, in talking about the war,—" The attack
on the Ansatola was your great attack from the position you
made it on, and the enemy you fought was mode up of all
the °mike chiefs and their people. The attack at Fort Peddle
was also great ; but the Coffers did nut think so much of it
as it was nn a plain, and although hundreds of Caffers fell,
the Coffers were dot very much frightened a's. it; they said,
'we will catch them in the hush.' But when you cams on
us that morning early, before we could ace our hands before
our eyes, and kept up such a (Wider (flre), like thunderelapr,
from morning to night, and following us from ravine to
ravine, and from oar crevice of the rock to another, we fled
in the greatest consternation, and the chiefs could not get
the men to face the enemy. It was atter that that they first
resolved to beg for rni toy. If ever you see Micoarso, he will
tell you the some. Yes, ' continued he, " that was a great
victory you gained. But we also gained. We claim the vic-
tory at Burnshill, when the wagons were bureed, and at
Blockdrift, when we should hare gained a complete victory
hail the troops not taken shelter in and l•ehind the houses.
We also claim the victory at the burning of the wagons at
Trompetter's Poort. But it is now done with us. We,
Lava had our bellyfhll of war. It Is not a good thin". It'
has made us poor. We dou't eat We live on the skins of
deed cattle."

BUXTON. —To be LET, FURNISHED, and
"wend own at L•dly-day nest, the GREAT HOTEL.. fortnler
mart of the Precast In Saxton. now m the oneuntion of lir. Philip
Wore; with the Stibling sad Outbuilding* held therewith; together
quantity of Land. holm, is thz I.ravai hdri m
Dulton. and is repieto with every acc rinmed ding neer...miry for carry-
*/ oa busincoo in a a ylr .goal to lily in the Lingdoni.• -Poe particu-
lar. apply to Philip lll..ienek, Rulttnn.

WORKS BY DOUGLAS JESROLD.
Sow reedy. No. XXV. a
DOUGLAS JERROLD'S SHILLING
DI %OVA N
0.• Moir. I. to IV. !my be had, price 7e. c!otti.

In foottccp aro, price 4 6d.
THE CHRONICLES of CLOYERNOOK ; with
Fame amount of the Hermit of tleilynale.
In fonterap awn, price So.,
PUNCII'S LEI-rt.:its to HIS SON. Con'ected
Edited fern, the Mat:. In the Altatinn Ltbrnry. With
Twrenty.four latuaratiom KICOIT alrcoows.
In Itelseen ma, price ae.,
THE STORY of • FEATHER. Dlustratcd by
Laren.

Lame fool.eilieo,-petee AA
IUNCH'S COMPLETE LETTER-WRITER
With Fifty 111u4tradoos by Komov Mammies.
Price Half-a-Crown, cloth, et [Ares.
/ER CAUDLE'S CURTMN LECTURES, si
suffered by the late Job Caudle. A new Editkm. Iftuftratee
LsLers.
ondon Puhli,heel at the •• Punch" Ofßee, ILi, Ifteetatreet.

In two surceenive7atteeks Mr..loseph Read has given Ma-
pane a severe emtigation, and that treacht roue chief, on
Sir Andries Stoekenstrom coining to Shiloh, sent messen-
gers to sue for peace, and to oiler to give up the number of
cattle demanded by way of fine. He is said to be badly
wounded in the thigh, which is enormously swollen and in-
flamed, and that he is lying in an old but on the banks of the
Kei, near Matrons' Station, in excruciating pain. Sir An-
dries is mid to have sent hint word that all the promise and
guarantee he could give him was, "that if he voluntarily
gave himself up, hit person would he respected."
The writer of a letter d ited 28th October sap, " Now that
Macouto has surrendered, Sandilla was beginning to sond in
guns, and has sent for T.Z.azoe to accompany him to Fort
Beaufort as spokesman."

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

THIS DAY. Four o'Cork.
The packet-ship New York, arrived yesterday at
Liverpool, brings UP one day's later news front
America. We have New York papers of the 16th
ult., but their contents are unimportant. In Congress
on the motion of Mr. Benton, the Committee on ABS-
ten- Affairs was instructed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of introducing a bill to increase the pay of the
army in Mexico.
Mr. Crittenden's resolution that
" The committee on military affairs be instructed to bring
in a bill u increase, luring the continuance of the present
war with Memo, the pay of non-commissioned officers, mu-
skims, and privates of the army of the United States, in-
eludour the volunteers ; and also, to provide for the granting
of certificates of merit to such of them as may distinguish
themselves by perso ac, of extraordinary devotion or
bearing in the performance of their duty; and that those to
whom such certificates are granted shall receive in virtue
thereof additional pay, at the rate of -- per month, during
their continuance in service," was considered.—Mr. Benton
summered that the resolution ought to assume the form of a
resolution of -inquiry.—Mr. Crittenden contended for the
form which 'he had given as the right one. —Mr. Ben.
ton moved that the committee on military affairs be in-
nroete-1 to inquire into the expediency of bringing in
a bill, &c. engrafting Mr. C.'s resolution as the instructions).
—Mr. Westcott resisted the resolution of Mr. Crittenden.—
A division was bad on the amendment Ayes, 24 ; noes, 20.
Whereupon the resolution, as amended into a resolution of I
inquire and expediency, was adopted.
In die House of Representatives the resolution offered by
Garret Davis, calling on the president to furnish copies of
instruction' to generals and commodores, relative to civil
governments in conquered territories was discussed. Oa the
motion of Mr.Hopkirui, the original resolution was modified, so
situ request, instead of direct, the President to communicate
his inetructioas, and thus adopted.—On the motion of
Mr. Broadhead the house went into committee of the whole.
A protracted debate ensued on referring the message, and
the committee rose and reported progress.
No movement had yet been made to procure a
repeal of the last tariff, but a bill to impose a duty of
2.1 per cent. on tea and coffee would, it was said, be
shortly introduced. Speaking of this, the New York
Herald observes:
It is barely possible that the party in congress may
aella the suggestions of the executive, and lay the pro-
cooed duty merely for revenue, provided it is understood to
be but a tempotary thing. We say barely possible, for the
thing is hardly probable. Many members of the demo-
cratic party in both house. of congress are bitterly opposed
to the least duty upon these articles, upon the almond that it
would increase the cost to the consumers, and, in that ease,
fell heavily upon the poorer classes. This impression
will have very great influence, perhaps sufficient to pre-
vent the measure being adopted. It would be easier to put
a duty upon coal sad iron, as the duty in that case would
not, it might be argued, come so directly out of the lower
classes. Nothing has yet been done in relation to this thing,
and until the question is opened, and debate cornmenen, we
shall be in the dark. Our impression is that neither tea nor
coffee will be taxed, although we have repeatedly proved that
the price to the consumers would not he enhanced, and
that it is the most feasible source of revenue now at the
command of the government.
The corn market at New York was inactive, but no
change hail occurred in prices. Freights to Liverpool
had declined ; to London, however, they remained as
before.

Aarweßr, JAN. 7.—Coffee : The market continues
stead,. Since the lit inst. 70,000 bags of Java have been ad-
mitted, at the duty of 9fr. 99c. 3,000 bar of real good
ordinary Java sold at 24c. to 241 c. Brazil is in good demand ; '
1,600 bags sold at 72c. to 23/e.—Sugar is flat ; 450 bores of
good yellow Havannah have been taken at 16fl. The greatest
part of our stock is held in second hand.—Rices still in
favour ; 1,300 bags of good new Piedmontese fetched 1216.,
and 160 casks of Carolina 14 Pl. to 1511 —Cotton : The de-
mand is still animated ; 660 bales of Mobile, good ordinary
to low middling, sold at 37c. ; 140 bales of Tera at 39c. ;
which prices show a rise of lc. per lb.—Pepper The trans-
actions in this article have for some time been confined to
small sides in second hand. There is one cargo with im-
porters, for which, we believe, there would be buyers at 14e.
—Wood : St. Domingo Lorrood is of current sale. For
Tobacco and Laguna there is less demand.—lndigo: None
in importers' bands.
HAMBURG, JAN. I—Coffee : The market continues
quiet, and we have not heard of any transactions worth
reporting. Prices are without change. Brazil, 21s. to 41s. ;
St. Domingo, 31s. to 41s. • Cuba, 6/s. to Si,. Sugar: Our
stock is very small. A good opinion is prevailing for this
article ; however, the only sale we have to mention is that
of about 120 boxes yellow Haysnnah, at 611. We quote
Bahia, 41s. to 511. for the brown, and 61s. to 6js. for the
white. Java, 41s. to 6s. for the brown, and 60. to 625. for
white. Cotton is 6rax. No sales of moment have taken
place. American qualities command 7s. to fils.; Stunts, 4s.
to 511. ; Brazils, 745. to She. The stock is very small. Rice
is in demand at previous rates. Hides: Only small parcels
meet with buyers.

The remainder of the 6th regiment destined for service on
the Frontier, upwards of 400 strong, have arrived in Table
Bar. and will proceed immediately to head quarter..
The Commissariat on the Frontier is now very well
spoken of, and the port towns and villages are heiillining to
recover from the depression of apprehended famine.
('•,n-
tacts for transport are readily obtained, the contractors
bearing all rieks and engaging to have supplies, wherever re.
quired, at the proper time, under heavy penalties.
There has been a heavy gale on the coast, and no lew
than five veatela have been driven chore and wrecked in
Algoa Bay. The Thunderbolt, in consequence of the heavy
sea, had to east off the Sir Edward Ryan, which vessel had
not reached Algae Bay when the post started. The mules
and horses on board will no doubt have coffered severely.
Scurvy was beginning to threaten the troops, levies, &e.,
on the frontier. It will be checked by the supply of vege-
tables already rapidly growing since the rains commenced.
Private letters ►tate that the discontent among the native
levies, arising from itregularity in issuing the promised
rations to their families in their absence, had been in a great
measure overcome. Some inquiry should be made into the
conduct of the Civil Commissioner, on this head. People
who do not understand their duties :should be relieved.
There has been a clear breach of contract, ar.d an appareot
breach of faith on the part of government, and but for the
voluntary aid of pznions who:are not public servants, the
consequences might have proved fatal to the whole colony.
The public safety requires that such thiaga should not pus
over in silence. Of all the evil qualities in such times as the
present, general incapacity is the least to be tolerated.

TALLOW.
The market continues steady.
Yetenbare Y. C. an the spat
aaaaa ry In March &hem,
iebwery to March heliveriste
October to December deliveries

CORN.
BUNGAT, JAN. 7.—We had a very fair supply,
both of Wheat and Barley at market to-day, but the trade in
the former we. dull, the buyers being unwilling to give the
extreme price,. demanded. In the latter the trade we. lively,
at an advance. White Wheat, 78s. to 82a. ; red, 765. to
Barley, 565. to 60e. per qr.
BURT, JAN. 6.---Wo had a brisk market for Wheat
to-day, and finest qualities realized an advance of as. per qr.
Fine malting Barley in demand, and ss. per qr. dearer. But
few Beans, Pens, and Oats offering, which also advanced
2s. to 31. per qr. Wheat, red, 70s. to 765. ; white, 755. to
80e. Barley, 48a. to 625. ; malting, 52a. 628. Grey Peas, 60..
to 55e. Buns, 50.. to 545. Oat., 2.55. to 30s. ; fine, 32a.
to 365.

The nnem of this morning publishes detailed
accounts from New Zealand, which reached us, nit
Mauritius, by the last Overland Mail, and appeared in
this paper on Monday last. Upon that occasion we
gave particulars of the attack upon a so-called stock-
ade in the Horokiwi Valley, and the death of Ensign
Blackburn, who fell in the action. The official report
of Major Last, the commanding-officer, which is ap-
pended, shows that our success over the natives in this'
affair was very far from decisive. Speaking of what '
took place on the 6th of August, he says:—
I gave orders for the advance, directing the native allies
to proceed on to cover it. The first division, consisting o
seven officers and 127 men of the force, made up of seamen
soldiers. militia, and armed police, was under the command
of Major Arney 59th Regiment. The second division, of
five officers and 117 men, of similar detail, was under the
command of Captain Armstrong, 99th Regiment. At shout
9 o'clock, a.m., we ascended the hill, preceded by an officer
and a party of men, with tools, to cut away the wood, to fach
litate our getting up. After ascending, with great difficulty,
about a mile, we suddenly discovered that the enemy had
established himself in a stockade, on the spur of a hill, which
was not only excessively steep and precipitous upon each aide,
bat so narrow in places that only a few men could proceed
abreast. The stockade that was visible appeared evidently very
strong, composed of heavy logs of timber placed horizontally
one over another, with loopholes to fire through. Some of
the enemy having appeared in front, a heavy fine was opened
ou both sides ; the 7 made repeated attempts to turn our left
think, but were driven back with great loss to their position.
I regret to state that in theaction our loss was severe,
having two killed and nine wounded, as will be seen by the
annexed return. 1 particularly lament the loss of a most
promising young officer, Ensign Blackburn, 99th Regiment,
who was acting brigade-major, and who evinced the
greatest zeal and gallantry on the occasion. The firing lasted
till dark, when, finding my position unfavourable to occupy
at night, I left two officers and 120 men to assist our native
allies to watch the enemy, and again took up the post I had
left in the morning. The enemy admitted to have lost five
killed and two wounded, among the numberoae chief, named
Te Cho, and Tapuke, the murderer of Richard Rush, at the
Hutt. On the 9th inst., having been reinforced by a captain,
subaltern, and 11 of the Royal Artillery, with two small
mortars, under the direction of Captain Henderson, of that
corps, I again advanced towards the position, although I
found,great obstacles in using shells, from the loftiness of the
trees, which intercepted our view of the enemy. We,
however, succeeded in throwing a number into the stockade,
and so continue,' to: harms them throughout the day.
The enemy kept up a fire upon us during the whole time.
His position having been thus felt and ascertained to he de-
fended by strong entrenchments thrown across the steep and
narrow ridge of a lofty and densely wooded hill, the rebels
being in rat rear, there was every reason to believe that their
intention was to pour n few destructive volliea into our men as
they advanced, crowded as they must have been into so
narrow a place along the steep ridge, and then to fly into the
woods in the rear; thus abandoning, without loss, a position
which, from the want of supplies, it was impossible for them
to retain for more than a few days. It did not appear expe-
dient to incur so large a sacrifice of life to attain a post use-
less in itself, and which must soon have been ours without
any loss; moreover, the destruction of so many of her Ma-
jesty's troops, without an equivalent proportion on the part of
the enemy, would have been regarded by the natives as a
great victory on the side of Rangihaeta, might have pro-
duced a had impression on the country generally, and have
destroyed the effect of our previous succeases. Taking into
consideration also the great want of facilities for provisioning
so large a force, I at last accepted the offers made by the
friendly chiefs, to permit them to remain on the ground,
and locate themselves in temporary paps whilst they
cleared the scrub and erected round the enemy a palisade
after the Maori system of warfare, so as to cut off his means
of obtaining either water or provisions, and thus either cap-
ture him or force him to fly from his position. In addition
to the before-mentioned obstacles opposed to me, the rear of
my position was suljected to constant floods; I therefore
deemed it right to make arrangements for withdrawing my.
force from the Horokiwi Valley to the pal of Pauhautanui
and Porirua-point, leaving the native allies to carry out their
owns plans, and reserving the troops fur further operations
when required. Your Excellency having seen our position,
and being well aware of all the difficultii s and impediments,
as well's hardships to which the force under my command
have been subjected, I need net dwell further in daseribing
them. I cannot close this report without expressing my par-
ticular obligations to Major Arney, 58th Rcgt., my second
in command, for the advice and assistance he at all times
rendered me. To Captain Armstrong, 99th Regiment, com-
manding the second division ; Captain Henderson, com-
manding Royal Artillery; Lieutenant Elliott, 99th Regi-
ment, acting engineer; and to Ensign Servantes, 9Gth
Regiment, interpreter to the forces, my best thanks are due.
1 must thank Capt. Stanley, of her Majesty's ship Calliope,
for his assistance in forwarding the operations; I also re-
ceived the best aid from the officers and seamen of her Ma-
jesty's ships O-Iliope and Driver; Lieuts. Thorpe and Co-
molly, and all under their command deserve the highest
praise. The wounded received the best attention Irons Dr.
Galbraith, and the other medical officers under his direc-
tion. I have every reason to be satisfied with the esertionsof
the commissariat department ; and I must not omit to men-
tion the meritorious conduct of Captain M'Donough, and the
militia under hie command, as well as that of all the officers,
non-commissioned officers, seamen, soldiers, and police force, '
employed on this occasion. It further affords me pleasure
and satisfaction to speak of the great service the native allies
from Port Nicholson rendered me, as well as the friendly
portion of the Ngatitos tribe who joined us, and beg to thank
the chiefs of the several parties for the zeal and exertions of
themselves and followers.—l have the honour to be Sir,
your excellency's most obedient humble servant, EDWARD
LAST, major 99th Regiment, commandi: if; the troops, southern
division.
His Excellency Governor Grey, &e.
On the 13th, the natives abandoned their position,
which, according to the report of Ensign Servantes,

ELY. JAN. 7.—We had a good attendance at our
market today, and a moderate supply of grain. Wheat
fetched the prices of this day week, but with less life in the
trade. Barley, from the small quantity offered, had an up-
ward tendency. Oats and Beans may be considered the same,
without any briskness on the part of the purchasers.

EXETER, JAN. B.—At our market to-day we had a
large attendance, and we were quite wild in price. Wheat
may be noted 6s. to Bs. per qr. advance on last week's prices.
Also Barley, 6s. to Bs. Oats were the turn dearer, and in
all sorts of grain a good deal done.

HULL, JAN. s.—At this day's market we had a fair
show of English Wheat, but the growers asking too much
money, we had but a limited business, at 3s. per qr. advance.
The above improvement in foreign was maintained. Spring
oorn partakes of theadrance in Mark•lane, but little showing.
Linseed quiet, except for superior sone. Linseed Cakes
slacker, owing to the continued open weather. Rapeseed
and Rape Cakes unaltered.

Since the foregoing was written we have received
news by the Afarmion, Capt. Edwards, arrived, at 12
o'clock last night, at Liverpool, bringing papers from
New York to the 18th ult. inclusive, on the evening
of which she sailed.
All accounts confirm the projected attack on Vera
Cruz, which is to be invested by both sea and land.
There appears to be more activity in the navy than in
the army. Their operations may be gleaned from
the following extracts :
(From the New Orleans Picayune, Dec. 0.)
The United Staten revenue schooner Forward. H. B.
!Tones, Eso., commander, arrived yesterday from Tabsuco,
rid Alvarado and Tampico. The Forward left the latter
port on Friday, the 4th instant, and anchored at the S.W.
Pam on the evening of the 7th, making the run in seventy-
two hours from Tampico.
The Forward left at Tampico four gun boats, captured at
Tabasco, the steam schooner Spitfire. the Nooata, and
schooner Mahone, Corn. Cockney's flag being hoisted on the
latter. The country will hail with pleasure the signs of ac-
tivity now exhibited by the squadron
The Forward left Tehageo river on the 21st Nov. ; all quiet.
Left at that place U. S. revenue steamer M'Lane, Captain
Howard, for the purpose of blockading the maid port; officers
and crew well.
On the morning of the 2nd December, Corn. Perry sailed
from Tampico, on an expedition not known, with the follow-
iag vessels of war .—Steamer Mississippi, steamer Vixen,
sleep John Adams. and schooners Bonita and Petrel. Com.
Conner, with the remainder of his force, will in all probabi-
lity remain in Tampico until a sufficient number of troops
arrive to warrant his letting. The health of the Com-
modore, officers, and crew good.
Com. Connor has hoisted his pennant on board the
schooner Mahone. The steamers Undine and Mary Sum-
mers have arrived with troops, and expect to leave soon for
more. The troops, as well as the marines, are in a perfect
state of discipline, and are prepsing to hold out against a sur-
prise. All seems quiet The officers of the army are enjoy-
health, as are also the troops ; and the citizens begin to
feel themselves secure since their arrival.
From a correspondent we learn that the object in moving
the fleet to the south is to attack, and, if practicable, take
possession of the ports of Tabasco, Sinai, and Laguna. The
capture of Alvarado, it is stated, will not be attempted
uain until the Mutely can be made both by land endue. For
this purpose a land force of 1,500 to 2,000 men is deemed
necessary, as the garrison has been strongly reinforced since
the last demonstration by. the fleet upon the place. Cam-
taue,ci y
no uvr.scq correspondentuece ore offri
friend)}
olywolli
disposition unmo-
manifested
by the people towards the United Lates, and their repug-
0411CC to a reunion with Mexico. The prevailieg opinion
among the well-informed officers at Tampico, he says. is that
en army is to much simultaneously from that point with
Gen. Tgylor's forces from Monterey, and make a combined
attack upon San Luis Potosi.
We arc indebted to a commercial house of this city for the
Clewing extract of a letter, dated at Tampicio, Dec. 3:—
"Tins city is now well garrisoned by our troops under
Colonel Oates, and that gentleman is delighted with his
lam quarters. The greatest activity has been carried on
Eyre by the officers oz the army and nary for several days, In
kttifying all the assailable rude, and we are now ready to
meet all the force that Mexico can 'tend against us.
The occupation of this place by our army and nary has
caned the greatest alarm in Santa Anna's army at San Luis
Potosi, and his troops are daily deserting.
The following is from the commanding-officer at
Tampico:—
United States Steamer Spitfire, oil Tampico, Nov. 22nd,
...„..1146.—Sir. have the honour to report the return of the
'"iln and Petrel, Lieutenant-Commanding Shaw, to this
niche/age, harintr performed the duty assigned me by your
alder of the 17th instant.
In company with the Petrel—the crew of this vessel hay-
Llalt been strengthened by twenty marines, under Captain
„,
""en, and twelve seamen of the Cumberland, under Acting
:later Matthew C. Perry—l weighed anchor at daylight on
`!• Morning of the 15th, and ascended the Panuco to within
'',ilea of the town of Pimlico, where night obliged me to
'idiot At seven s. in. on the morning of the 19th, I
Whored abreast of the town ; which, on being summoned,
maamarkred without resistance.
41,ing fiend that the authorities had, in expectation of

LINCOLN, JAN. B.—Our market has been very wild
today; and, although there was an advance of folly se.
to G. on Wheat, farmers appeared to have a general feeling
that they would be able to make more money. There wu
scarcely a sample of white offered under 80s., and 73e. to 78e.
was given for red. Barley was quoted 3s. higher ; malting,
50s. to 55a. ; grinding, 40s. to 50s. Oats in demand, at 311.
to 345. Beans, 62e. to Efie.
LIVERPOOL, JAN. B.—We have some fresh arrivals
from America, chiefly Flour and Indian Corn, but scarcely
anything from other quarters, light contrary winds having
prevailed during the put three days. Though the business
for local consumption has been somewhat less active between
Tuesday last and to-day, we have experienced a good demand
for Wheat for Ireland, which makes an impreuton upon our
now comparatively limited stocks of this grain, and with re-
newed speculative transactions, a slight further improvement
has been realised : at the same time bonded Flour has con-
tinned in active request at extreme quotations for such parcels
as were offered for sale. At this morning's market an ad-
ranee of 2d. to 3d. per 701 b. WSJ generally realised upon
Wheats, with a good steady demand for the country,
as well as for shipment to Ireland and the north;
there was, however, but a limited tale to millers in our
immediate locality, and not much disposition to speculate,
though several parcels of bonded again changed hands.
Flour a trifle dearer, both free and under-lock ; of the latter
sales to a fair amount were effected, and our last top quota-
tion of 40s. refused in considerable quantity. Both malting
and grinding Barley still tending upwards in value. Malt
firm at the late currency. In Beans and Peas no change
from previous rates. Crate and Oatmeal dull, but without
variation in prime Indian Corn moves off to a moderate
extent, and the value fully maintained. Arrivals, from the
7th of January inclusive, at Liverpool and Runcorn Wheat,
1,522 qrs. ; Barley, 12; Oats, 102; Peas, 11 ; Indian Corn,
2,554 ; Oatmeal, 482 loath ; Flour. 15 sack', 7,075 barrels.

ROYSTON, JAN. 6.—A very excitable market;
Wheat Is. to 3., and Barley 6d. to Is. per quarter dearer.
Oats, Beans, and Peas alao higher. Supply of corn liberal.
Wheat, 375. to 46c ; Barley, As. to 645. ; Oats, 22.. to 33.

RIPON, JAN. 7.—We had not a very liberal supply
at this day's market, and all descriptions of grain well
bought up. Wheat experienced an advance of 24. per qr.,
and Barley, 24. to 34. Oats and Beans also looking up.
White Wheat, 9s. to 10s. ; red, 7s. gd. to 9.. 6d. ; Beans, 61.
to 7s. per bushel. Barley, 464. to 60s. Oats, 275. to 365.

SOUTHAMPTON, JAN. B.—We had a large attend-
ance at our market today, and Wheat must be quoted 2.4.
per qr., Barley es., Beans 35., and Oata ls. per qr. dearer,
at which prices a good business wu done.
ST. Ne.ors, JAN. 7.—High prices asked for Wheat
at the commencement of the market, but the advance did

not exceed Is. per load. Fins Bariej brought 7s. per qr.
more money than last week. Wheat, 42a. to 4.55. Barlt y,
malting, 62a. to 60s. Peas, 30s. to 325. Beans, old, 29a. to
30s. ; new, 265. 6d. to 28s. Oats, old, 275. to 324. ; new, 245.
to 30s.

WAKEFIELD, JAN. 8.-The arrivals of grain this
week are considerable ; the great bulk of the expected vessels
are here or near at hand. The show of Wheat is large, and
there is a good business parsing, at an improvement of Is. to
24. from the rates of this day sen'night for best descriptions ;
damp and infilior warmly bring more money. Barley is 3s.
to 4s. per qr. dearer, but there is only a limited inquiry.
The advisee on Oats and Shelling has checked the sale, and
each is purchased on rather easier terms. Beans le.
per quarter higher. Malt finds free sale at an enhance-
ment of folly 34. per loud. No alteration in other
articles. The following are the current prices :-
Wheat, per qr., 60 lb. to the bushel, Suffolk, Essex, and
Kent, red, new. 70s. to 745. ; extra, 76e.; white, 70s. to 72e.;
extra, 81e. ; Norfolk and Hunts., 87s. to 711. ; extra, 745. ;
white, 70s. to 745. ;• extra, 775.; Lincolnshire and Cambridge-
shire, red, 60e. to 701. ; extra, 735. ; white, 68s. to 72a.; ex-
tra, 755. ; Yorkshire, red, 66e. to 68e. ; extra, 71.. ; white,
681. to 70s. ; extra, 73e. ; Dantric and Konigeburg, white,
70s. to 74a. ; extra, 795. ; Lower Baltic and Hansbargh, red,
645. to 68e. ; extra, 71s. ; Mediterranean, red, 82e. to Ns. ;
extra, 695. ; old, red, 60a. to 70s. ; extra, 73e. Barley, per
imperial (kr., Norfolk and Suffolk, 515. to 55e. ; extra, 6811. ;
Lineoloslure and Yorkshire, 495. to 635. ; extra, 355. ;
Scotch, 495. to Hs. ; extra, 625. ; grinding, 46e.

PRODUCE.

to 495. ; Foreign, 465. to 495.; extra, 51.. Bonus,
per qr., 631 b. to the bushel, mall, fine, 50a to 62..;
extra, 545. ; ticks, 489. to 51a.: extra, 635. Oata, per stirle,
roeuling, 17d. to 181. ; extra, 1846. ; feeding, 17d. to 18. i. ;
extra, 184 d.; foreign, 176. to 18d.; extra, 184 d.
per load of 2611 b., 445. to 465. ; extra. 50.. Malt, per Toad
of 6 bushels, 221. 665.; extra, 60s. Peas, per qr. imperial,
blue and white boilers, 50s. to 645.; extra, 60.. ; !Frey and
feed, 40s. to 48s. ; extra, 601. Rapeseed, per last, Imp/vial,
English, 261. to 28/. ; foreign, 261. to 281. Linseed, per im-
perial qr., 401. to 45/. Imports during the week : Wheat,
29,476 qrs. ; Barley, 8,682 ; Oats, 5,157; Beans, 2,461; Peas,
978; Linseed, 51; Shelling, 138 loads.
WOODBRIDGE, JAN. 6.-With an abundant supply
of Wheat, the retell are fullv 4s. per qr. over last week. The
advance on beer has given Barley and Malt a great slat t, the
supply is not yet fallen off to the extent many calculate, and
we think we have some quantity of Barley yet to cou.e for.
ward ; the advance since last week is 6e. per qr.
YARMOUTH, JAN. 6.-In the morning Wheat
realised the full price* of this day ae'nnight, but as Cie day
advanced there was Isis diaposition to ba.y, and it '6 late
before tiny were all aced. Red, fine, s 4.. to NS. w. 'shins
61Ibs. to 631 b.. per bushel; white, 781. to 82a. Barleys
were not plentiful, and fine Chevalier made 575. :o 595. ;
seconds, 54g. to 665.; distilling, 50a. to 53a. per qr. Flour,
best and households, 545. to 565, per lack. Beans, 4th. to
50s. Peas, the same, per. qr.

HOPS.
BOROUGH MARKET, Two o'Clock.—Mew rs. Pat-
tenden and Smith, Hop Factors, report that the market
continues advancing.
Ind 2 East Kontic,p.oot. 6/. otoV 10 Yearlise lie Ml.. p. tort L. 2co 44,•
W 6334 of Veva 4 Oto6 0 2621116 g now,. 3 oto 4 •
0•••• s.
Fassicam

•
SOUTHAMPTON, JAN. B.—The holders are more
firm, prices asked full 63. per ctn. dearer. I. Sould the
weather continue open, more brewing will be beg un,which it
is thought will tend to raise the price of the heat New Farn-
ham, Suskit and Mid Kent Hops. 71. to 71 ISs. per cwt.
bas been naked r.r the best Farnham, this we, k ; 61. 16s.
for Sussex; and 61. fel. for Mid Kent. Sev, ral dealers
here are holder, of Old Kenta of the growth of 1846, for
which they are asking 31. to 41. per cwt.; retail at less than
I cwt., Is. per lb. new ; 154 old.

WORCESTER, JAN. B.—So little basinets has been
doing in this market this last fortnight, owing .o the Christ-
ma. holidays and the severe frosty weather, that we cannot
save any alteration in prices from those lard gusted. Priem,
per ewt.: inferior, from 70e. to 80a ; tine and choice, frees
84s. to 80e.

WOOL.
SOUTHAMPTON, JAN. B.—Holders refuse to take
the current prices now offered by the north and west manu-
facturers and staplers. The prices offered are Is. to 13d. per
lb. for Lambs' \knot ; IIJ. to Is. Long Wool, and different
prices, varing between 6d. and led. per lb., for other
des:riptions.